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Tobu Railways offers various rail passes for visiting Nikko from Tokyo. All of them include a round trip to Nikko, unlimited travel in a given "free area" and free admission or discounts at selected sites:

Passes for foreigners only

The World Heritage Pass includes the round trip from Tokyo, admission to Toshogu Shrine, Futarasan Shrine and Rinnoji Temple, and unlimited travel on buses in central Nikko and on trains between Nikko and the Kinugawa Onsen area. The pass is valid on two consecutive days.

The All Nikko Pass includes the round trip from Tokyo and unlimited travel on buses between Nikko and Okunikko and on trains between Nikko and the Kinugawa Onsen area. The pass is valid on four consecutive days.

The Kinugawa Theme Park Pass includes the round trip from Tokyo and unlimited travel on trains between Nikko and the Kinugawa Onsen area, as well as buses to the theme parks. Admission to Nikko Edomura, Tobu World Square or both theme parks are included. The pass is valid on two consecutive days.

Passes for everybody

The Marugoto Nikko Free Pass includes the round trip from Tokyo and unlimited travel on buses from central Nikko to Okunikko. The pass is valid on four consecutive days.

The Marugoto Nikko Kinugawa Free Pass includes the round trip from Tokyo and unlimited travel on trains between Nikko and the Kinugawa and Yunishigawa area and on buses from central Nikko to Okunikko and in the Kinugawa and Yunishigawa area. The pass is valid on four consecutive days.

Tobu Free Passes
(for use from Tokyo's Asakusa Station)
 
Foreigners
Everybody
World Heritage Pass
3,600 yen
not available
All Nikko Pass
4,400 yen
not available
Kinugawa Theme Park Pass
    including admission to Nikko Edomura
    including admission to Tobu World Square
    including admission to both theme parks

6,000 yen
4,000 yen
7,200 yen

not available
not available
not available
Marugoto Nikko Free Pass
4,400 yen
4,400 yen
Marugoto Nikko Kinugawa Free Pass
5,980 yen
5,980 yen
Reduced rates (50% off) apply for children aged 6-11. Reduced rates (about 10% off) apply for the Marugoto Nikko Free Pass and Marugoto Nikko Kinugawa Free Pass from December through March.

The maps below show the trains and buses to be used with the respective free passes:

Validity

Round trip:
1) The round trip has to be done by Tobu Railways along the Isesaki/Nikko Line (not valid on trains from Shinjuku Station). Tobu's main station in Tokyo is Asakusa Station.
2) The round trip is to be done by rapid (kaisoku) or local (futsu) trains. You can also ride express (kyuko) or limited express (tokkyu) trains by paying the (limited) express fee separately (1000 to 1400 yen one way).
3) It is not possible to get off at stations between your departure station and the free area.
 
Free Area:

World Heritage Pass:
Unlimited use of Tobu buses from Nikko Station to the shrines and temples in central Nikko. Unlimited use of non-express Tobu trains between Nikko, Shimo-Imaichi and Shin-Fujiwara.

All Nikko Pass:
Unlimited use of Tobu buses from Nikko Station to Lake Chuzenji, Yumoto Onsen and the Kirifuri Heights. Unlimited use of non-express Tobu trains between Nikko, Shimo-Imaichi and Shin-Fujiwara.

Kinugawa Theme Park Pass:
Unlimited use of non-express Tobu trains between Nikko, Shimo-Imaichi and Shin-Fujiwara. Unlimited use of Tobu buses from Kinugawa Onsen Station to Nikko Edomura and Tobu World Square.

Marugoto Nikko Free Pass:
Unlimited use of Tobu buses from Nikko Station to Lake Chuzenji, Yumoto Onsen and the Kirifuri Heights. Unlimited use of non-express Tobu trains between Nikko and Shimo-Imaichi.

Marugoto Nikko Kinugawa Free Pass:
Unlimited use of non-express Tobu trains between Nikko, Shimo-Imaichi and Yunishigawa Onsen Stations. Unlimited use of Tobu buses from Nikko Station to Lake Chuzenji, Yumoto Onsen and the Kirifuri Heights, and from Kinugawa Onsen to theme parks and to Yunishigawa Onsen.

Other Conditions:

World Heritage Pass:
Valid on two consecutive days. Free admission to Toshogu Shrine, Futarasan Shrine and Rinnoji Temple and discounts at selected other tourist facilities and souvenir shops.

Kinugawa Theme Park Pass:
Valid on two consecutive days. Free admission to Nikko Edomura, Tobu World Square or both theme parks depending on package. Discounts at selected other tourist facilities and shops.

Other three passes:
Valid on four consecutive days. Discounts at selected tourist facilities and souvenir shops.

Points of Sale

The passes for exclusive use by foreigners are available at the Tobu Sightseeing Service Center and the "Tobu Travel" travel agency in Asakusa Station, Tobu's main station in central Tokyo and at the Tourist Information Center near the Nihonbashi Exit of Tokyo Station. The other passes can also be bought for use from other Tobu railway stations in the Kanto region.

Assessment

The World Heritage Pass is a good offer, because the round trip to Nikko and admission to the two shrines and the temple already cost about the same as a pass. The pass is of particularly good value, if you combine your visit to Nikko with a visit to Kinugawa Onsen, because the pass is also valid on the train to Kinugawa and includes discounts on admission to the area's theme parks.

The All Nikko Pass is a good offer if you also plan to visit the Okunikko region around Lake Chuzenji and Yumoto Onsen, as it comes cheaper than paying separately for train and buses. The pass is of even better value, if you combine your visit to Nikko and Okunikko with a visit to Kinugawa Onsen.

The Kinugawa Theme Park Pass is a good offer if you plan on visiting either Nikko Edomura or Tobu World Square, as it saves over 1500 yen compared to separate tickets for transportation and theme park admission. The pass is of even better value if you visit both theme parks.

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