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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 discounts at selected tourist facilities and souvenir shops:
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 hot spring area. The pass is valid on two consecutive days.
The All Nikko Pass includes the round trip from Tokyo and unlimited travel on buses from central Nikko to Okunikko and on trains to the Kinugawa hot spring area. The pass is valid on four consecutive days.
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 hot spring area and on buses from central Nikko to Okunikko and in the Kinugawa Onsen area. The pass is valid on four consecutive days.
Tobu Free Passes
(for use from Tokyo's Asakusa Station)
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Foreigners
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Everybody
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World Heritage Pass
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3,600 Yen
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not available
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All Nikko Pass
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4,400 Yen
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not available
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Marugoto Nikko Free Pass
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4,400 Yen
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4,400 Yen
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Marugoto Nikko Kinugawa Free Pass
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5,980 Yen
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5,980 Yen
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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.
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The maps below show the trains and buses to be used with the respective free passes:
Validity
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Round trip:
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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.
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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).
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It is not possible to get off at stations between your departure station and the free area.
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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.
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 Yunishikawa Onsen Stations. Unlimited use of Tobu buses from Nikko Station to Lake Chuzenji, Yumoto Onsen and the Kirifuri Heights, and from Kinugawa Onsen to the area's various theme parks and to Yunishikawa 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.
Other three passes:
Valid on four consecutive days. Discounts at selected tourist facilities and souvenir shops.
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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. 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 (Tobu World Square, Edo Wonderland and Western Village).
The All Nikko Pass is a good offer, if you also plan to visit the Okunikko region around Lake Chuzenji and Yumoto Onsen. It comes cheaper than paying separately for train and bus tickets. The pass is of even better value, if you combine your visit to Nikko and Okunikko with a visit to Kinugawa Onsen.
Alternative Tickets
The JR Tobu Nikko Kinugawa Free Kippu is a similar free pass, but it is valid on the direct limited express trains from Shinjuku Station rather than on the rapid trains from Asakusa Station.
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| hotels
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Nikko Cottage Fusha
A Japanese cottage with kitchen and laundry, in a quiet area while close to major attractions. One guest group per night.
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Okunikko Konishi Hotel
A resort style onsen hotel along the Yuno-ko Lake in Oku Nikko, which is blessed with natural resources.
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Turtle Inn Nikko
Inexpensive family-run inn that has hosted many oversea tourists. 10min walk to Toshogu Shrine. Internet PC available.
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| tours
and packages |
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Nikko Tours
Various tours and travel packages for Nikko and surroundings.
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