How to Visit Nikko from Tokyo - Tickets, Itinerary, and What to Know

[@gabrielledesma2148]

Nikko is my favorite place on earth. I visited about 1 yeas and 6 months ago. And was my favorite place I visited I love Nikko.

[@bz10000]

You give so important advice and tips... I think your videos about Japan are the best ❤

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you. I'm glad if the video was helpful. :)

[@leisbeciri266]

Dear Kenchan, thank you for taking your time to make this beautiful video about Nikko! We will be visiting soon and are very excited!! We will let you know how it goes🤩

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching and leaving a message! I wish you the best time in Nikko!

[@freyajingu]

This is by far the best and very informative vlog. I am now convince and hopefully I get this visit this serene place.

[@mijevich]

As a foreigner planning to visit Japan next year your videos are very helpful. Thanks for all the effort.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching and your kind words. I really appreciate it. I'm glad you found my videos helpful. :)

[@tanya6856]

I am planning a trip to Nikko soon. This has helped me to understand the transport system there. Thank you very much!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. Have a great trip in Nikko. :)

[@Phurba666666]

Great video, very good information. Thank you

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. :)

[@alvinlee5240]

Thanks for adding so much detail on the logistics for the Nikko day trip! Will help when I plan mine as well

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked the video. Have a great trip to Nikko!

[@poorboy2012]

Great my friend ❤❤❤❤

[@dazdragon445]

I made a day trip up there there, but next time need to allow more time. It's a very beautiful area. thanks for showing us around

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. Oh you did! It seems you did quite a lot already in Japan. :) I agree, it's a beautiful area but takes some time to get around.

[@dazdragon445]

@@tokyokenchan yes, I've been to many places in Japan except i have not been to Hokkaido or Okinawa yet. But so many places still to explore. Glad i find your channel, you give very helpful hints for travelers.

[@tokyokenchan]

Oh wow. Probably you know more than me about many places in Japan.:) Thank you for finding my channel!

[@dazdragon445]

@@tokyokenchan thank you for putting so much information in your videos. I'm sure your channel will get a lot of views once people are traveling regular again

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it. :)

[@smspencer69]

Another informative video! I'm still undecided on whether to have a day trip to Nikko or Hakone but this will help me decide nearer the date.

[@tokyokenchan]

Oh that's great! I'm going to work on Hakone video in April. :)

[@smspencer69]

@@tokyokenchan I'll also be in Tokyo in April so I hope I get to watch before I travel. I originally was favoring Nikko but now I'm thinking Hakone may be easier. I will let you know which place I end up visiting after. :]

[@nicholaswells3935]

I think another good video to do would be to set up a 3,4 or 7 day itinerary of what you would recommend to do in Tokyo, focusing on the main activities you would recommend.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you again. Itinerary sounds difficult, but I'll try! Sometimes it's difficult for me to understand what is interesting for international travelers coming to Japan, so I appreciate your advice.

[@GanstaHippo]

Great content!!!! Thank you for making your videos 🤗

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching and leaving comment! I really appreciate it.

[@laagankaayo]

Super informative!!! Thank youuu

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. I'm glad it was informative. :)

[@iamspringday_fiction]

Thank you for your effort, Kenchan! This was extremely helpful! My Nikko trip will be a lot more organized thanks to you

[@Mr.SalaryMan]

Love your videos Kenchan! Please create more travel guides from Tokyo!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you! Yes, I'd like to work on more travel videos.

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

Excellent introduction to Nikko coming from a more practical angle rather than a romantic side of things-- really helpful. Thank you.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching and your feedback. I’m glad it was helpful.

[@carolien089]

Exactly this! It was super useful, thank you for this

[@tokyokenchan]

@@carolien089 Thank you! I'm glad it was useful. :)

[@Pellija4321]

Hi, do you know if people visiting the Forest ok Nikko died because fall in the moutains ? As you know or not a french woman deasepared in Nikko For information a young Japanese girl was killed in france France did a recherche of clues The murderer was in Chile France asked to deliver to france the young boy Trial in france 20 years Is deadly accident occured in Nikko mountains? Thanks

[@trinhh8540]

​@@tokyokenchan Can you tell me how much a ticket to Nikko from Tokyo please?

[@kayleia23]

very helpful. hope you can add subtitles. My English not that good

[@AdatheTraveler]

It's so beautiful. Please do more day trip from Tokyo.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. Yes, I'd like to do more of day trip from Tokyo in the future. :)

[@MajorAddiction]

Fantastic guide

[@gokulchandran5586]

Thank you.

[@tokyokenchan]

You're welcome!

[@marivlogs...]

Hi! Thank you for this video! Quick clarifying question, is it required to purchase reserved seating (in addition to the marugoto pass) by using the Limited Express button at the kiosk (in other words non-reserved seating does not exist)? If so, how much does it cost? Also I assume I can only purchase this pass at Asakusa station correct? Thank you in advance! :)

[@flyingfox3766]

Hi i have the same question, looking forward to the reply from Kenchan

[@zenmatthewbarcelona3494]

Hello Kenchan, I was wondering what time you arrived at Kegon Falls, what time arrived at Ryuzu Falls, and what time depart from Yumoto Onsen bus station? I am also thinking of doing the same itinerary on October.

[@tokyokenchan]

Hello, on that day, I checked my photo time stamp and this is the timeline of the day. 8:30am Waiting bus at JR Nikko station. 9:50am Kegon Falls 11:20am Entering trail route from Ryuzu Falls 13:50pm Passing Yudaki Falls 14:50pm In foot bath 15:10pm Getting on the bus You can't see Toshogu shrine in this route, but It's a great route to see the nature.

[@yesyoga]

Great!❤

[@ManuelAguilar-tp4eu]

No luck on the cockpit lounge - seats where gone in minutes. The Tofu website goes down from 12:00 am to 4:50 am -- I am on the east coast of the US, so at 3.50am I was in and at first site ( 1 minute later) all seats were gone. I was waiting for my date to open up (1month later). I am confused, as I have also purchased the Nikko Pass. There was no deduction for the regular fare, so I am assuming that the limited express ticket is on top of any monies paid for the Nikko pass? I will try tomorrow to get the cockpit on our return.:)

[@tokyokenchan]

Hello. The ticket goes on sale at 9am Japan time, which is 8pm Eastern summer time. For May 26, it goes on sale at April 25 8pm EST (in 20 min. after this comment). Still, it goes very quickly. As for the price, yes the pass price is only including fare and not limited express price. I wish you the best luck on return trip!

[@daveyuniverse]

Hi Kenchan. Thanks for the awesome tips, I’m actually on the Revalty Kegon to Nikko as we speak. If I skip the hike you did, approximately how long would it take me to see all the waterfalls and the shrine (including bus travel time)?

[@tokyokenchan]

That’s awesome that you are in Nikko now! If you don’t hike and take bus to Yudaki, you can spend time in Toshogu and it may take 4-5 hours? It really depends on the traffic and how much you spend time there, but it should be around there. I was in Nikko close to 6 - 7 hours. Have a great trip. :)

[@erkiyka]

Hi Sir, I already have JR wide pass, may I know if i want to buy the bus pass and going to the same places as yours, may I know how much 0:01 will it cost?

[@tokyokenchan]

Hello. The pass that you can go to Yumoto is 3500 Yen. www.tobu-bus.com/en/nikko/ With my day trip route, you don't save much with the pass. Have a great trip to Nikko. :)

[@kaziraishaa.8149]

Hi Kenchan, can I buy the return ticket (express spacia( to asakusa from nikko at the station?

[@tokyokenchan]

Hi Kazi san, yes you can make reservation for return train. You can also book online. There will be a new train called Spacia X from July 15th. :)

[@SPISheste]

You Said the pass is “up to 4 days”, does that mean I can buy it, and use it for 4 days in a row // or that, you have 4 days to “activate” it before it expires? Thanks a bunch

[@chitnoy5612]

Hello Kenchan, Is it possible if we access the onsen without spending the night there? thank you

[@tokyokenchan]

Hello, I was thinking of doing the same, but I haven’t found any day time spa that is easily accessible by bus. Some hotels are accepting customers for bathing, but usually only before check in time. Nikko Yumoto is a good place for the real natural hot-springs. :)

[@rubyinph]

are there yellow and red leaves in nikko by 2nd week of october?

[@dom9685]

Hi Kenchan,how to take the regular local train to nikko,which station do i have to change the train

[@tokyokenchan]

Hi. Depends on the timetable but the easiest one is you only need to change once at Minami Kurihashi. But it takes about 3 hours from Asaksua.

[@richardleesl]

Hi Kenchan, may I ask where can I get the timetable for the Nikko bus map timetable? Is there a timetable which you are referring to during your trip there?

[@tokyokenchan]

Hello Mr .Richard, thank you for your question. You can find bus timetable in this link in English, please click the station name in the map to find out the timetable. www.tobu-bus.com/en/nikko/ There is a PDF timetable which is easier to look at, but this is until Nov.30 this year, so I'll update when they release another one for the winter period. www.tobu-bus.com/pc/area/pdf/nikko_timetablenatu.pdf?202203 I hope this answers your question.:)

[@richardleesl]

@@tokyokenchan Thank you sir. This is very useful.

[@teratikkoanan7671]

Dear Sir I have the JR PASS and I want to do one day trip at Nikko. Do you recommend to buy any Pass?

[@tokyokenchan]

Hello, you can take Tohoku Shinkansen to Utsunomiya, and take JR local line from Utsunomiya to JR Nikko station. That way, you don't need to pay for any train ride. In that case, they have passes only for the bus. Thank you for watching. :)

[@АндрейШестаков-н6м]

10:36 - I definitely don't like this bear picture on the sign.

[@tokyokenchan]

It’s ok as long as you stay near the sight seeing spots. :)

[@ryansty9052]

Hi. Can I just clarify, do you just show the pass to the bus driver?

[@tokyokenchan]

Yes, you can just show the screen of the pass to the driver. Have a great trip. :)

[@ryansty9052]

@@tokyokenchan Thanks for replying! Can I just check if the NIKKO PASS All Area 4Day can be used for the JR Nikko bus?

[@tokyokenchan]

@@ryansty9052 Hello. Do they have JR bus routes in Nikko? I'm only aware of Tobu bus leaving from JR / Tobu station.

[@__zzy4071]

Hi Brother Ken, it’s me again. Your video is very helpful but I have some questions. Hope you are able to answer my question about Nikko. I wanted to travel from Tokyo to Nikko for 4 days. I found Nikko 4 days digital pass in Klook. It’s say round trip transfer between Asakusa and Shi mo-Ichimai station. Meaning this ticket allow me to do a round trip for my Asakusa to Nikko ? I don need to buy another ticket when I want to back to Tokyo ? Is it easy to get taxi in Nikko ? I realised the Go Taxi app is only applicable for Japanese credit card user. How to get a taxi in Nikko ?

[@tokyokenchan]

Hello. That means you can do only one round trip between Asakusa and Shimo-Imaichi, and unlimited ride from Shimo-Imaichi and further. As for the taxi app, S-Ride is the app that has English but I'm not sure if it works in Nikko.

[@__zzy4071]

@@tokyokenchan thank you 🙏 understood

[@nivsharabi1322]

with this 4000+ yen pass ticket can i return back to Tokyo?

[@tokyokenchan]

Yes by local train. Not including limited express.

[@nikkotineee]

my name is nikko bru 💀

[@Sanno8585]

That‘s another great and clear video! The travel advice upon the bus routes is very helpful, as well as the one about the pass. The video quality is also perfect. Thanks a lot Kenchan!

[@tokyokenchan]

Serge san, thank you for watching this video too. Nikko is a bit far for a day trip so I cannot strongly recommend to anybody who are nervous about taking trains in Japan, but it is my favorite place. I couldnt't show Toshogu shrine in this video, but you have enough time to go to the shrine if you come back from Yudaki fall by bus. :)

[@karenrobbins6656]

Thank you for the practical tips and shots of the machine to buy the tickets. This is what I as a traveler needs. There are lots of places that tells you what to see but not all the mini steps get there without a group tour

[@naveenkumar5473]

Very neat and clear. I followed this exactly on my day 1 in Nikko and worked like a charm. Also now there is a pass which can be purchased online which doesn't need to be exchanged for physical copy and it can be booked on the day itself.

[@paulr9591]

Hi Kenchan, thanks again for this awesome video. If I plan to visit Nikko as a one day trip, how long do you think it will take me to tour all the temples and shrines within the world heritage area? I’m contemplating if I’ll have enough time to visit Kegon falls too. I will be arriving at Tobu-Nikko station around 9:30am

[@tokyokenchan]

Hi. I haven't seen all of the world heritage area, but some sites says it takes 4-5 hours just with the area. As reference, I arrived at JR Nikko at 8:30 am, and arrived at the observatory of Kegon Falls at 9:44. So unless you visit on the peak weekend of Fall foliage, you might be able to come down to Toshogu by 1pm. The only thing to note is the Toshogu closes entree at 3:30 pm after November. I hope you come up with a great plan. :)

[@alisonsoh8891]

Thank you for the informative video. Did you go on a weekday or weekend? It looks crowded. Will nikko be crowded from 10-12 oct?

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. This was on Friday. October is the top season for Nikko so it can be busy even on weekdays. But I recommend you to avoid weekends.

[@emmaregidor1231]

Very informative, thank you for sharing this video. We plan to go to Nikko last week of February 2024. Please advise how advance we need to get ticket, where to get ticket and what type of ticket to purchase. We need roundtrip day trip. Again, thank you.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. It's not a busy season but you can start reservation from a month before the travel date. For most of the passangers, Nikko Pass All Area + Reservation for limited express (not included in the pass) are ideal. I have the link and Q&A in the description. Have a great trip to Nikko. :)

[@marikafong4595]

did you buy another limited express back to asakusa or use the nikko pass? I am wondering if the nikko pass will cover train ride returinng to tokyo

[@tokyokenchan]

Yes, Niko Pass is not including any price for limited express, so you need to add both ways.

[@dinarwardhani2347]

Hi ken! I bought limited express from asakusa to Tobu-nikko. and I plan to buy another train shimoimachi to asakusa at 8pm . Is that a good choice? how to get from tobu nikko to shimo imachi? is there any buss past 6pm? or it's better to get Tobu Nikko to asakusa at 6pm instead?

[@tokyokenchan]

I think either way works. If you are booking online, you can change your reservation once if there is availability. It get's dark after 6 even summer though. Enjoy your trip to Nikko! ⛩️⛰️

[@jamescc2010]

Hi, Is it good to go during Dec 24-28 time from to Nikko?

[@tokyokenchan]

Yes, I think so. It will be very cold and might have some snow, but not as many people as Autumn. The trail I walked might be not safe during winter season without proper equipment.

[@japhi62]

never say splendid unless you've seen Nikko

[@noralongtin798]

Thank you for making this video! it was very helpful at helping me decide if I should go there during my trip to Japan.

[@tokyokenchan]

I hope you enjoy your trip to Nikko. Thank you for watching. :)

[@jerimimoy]

This is very helpful thank you. Do you also need to book the express ticket back to Asakusa or the Pass covers it as it did say that it includes roundtrip. Thank you!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. It only covers the fare part of the round trip, so you need to purchase limited express (eitehr Rivety, Spacia or Spacia X) for both going and coming back, in addition to the pass. I hope you enjoy Nikko. :)

[@bebibossin]

Hi I have another question. The usage date of the pass will automatically begin from when u buy the pass from the machine? (We can't choose the usage date?)

[@nicholaswells3935]

Hi Kenchan, Would love if you could do a video on a daytrip to Hakone like this one. I've also heard of Chureito Pagoda is a good place to get a good view of Mt Fuji. I think a video on best places to view Mt Fuji (maybe like Hakone) could also be a popular video.

[@tokyokenchan]

Hi Mr.Wells, Thank you for the suggestion. I'd like to work on videos for Hakone and Kawaguchiko ( I wasn't aware but it seems the temple is called Chureito). :)

[@bennykoh]

Hi Kenchan, we spent 3 days 2 nights in Nikko in Dec 2019 before COVID-19 hit. in 2019 there were 3 different passes one of which was the sanbommatsu 2 day pass which only allowed us to go as far as senjogahara. looks like these passes have been replaced by just 2 passes. thanks to you we can see what yudaki falls and yumoto onsen is like.

[@tokyokenchan]

Hello.That's great you've been to Senjogahara! I wasn't aware of that pass but there are some more passes for just the area below Irohazaka, or including more further to Aizu. Thank you for watching as always.

[@poorboy2012]

Hello my friend. Great first time watching your channel I was very impressed. Thank you for sharing the video. I will subscribe to your channel.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. :)

[@henlolneh]

Thank you for this day trip idea! I have 3 days in Tokyo where I want to take day trips and this is for sure one of them. Do you think Hakone is worth it for a day trip from Tokyo KenChan? Or should Hakone be minimum one night stay?!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching this video too! I suppose Hakone is popular since everything is in one seamless package, easy access from Tokyo, all the rides experience such as ropeway and ferry, and view of volcanic Owakudani and the lake. Plus, one night at Ryokan experience from budget to luxury. So it's definitely a spot to include in the itinerary especially for the first time visitor to Tokyo. It's not the best place to visit for the view of Mt.Fuji since Hakone is surrounded by caldera mountains. I went up one of the surrounding mountain called Kintoki in a day trip from Tokyo, and it was an amazing experience off from the touristy Hakone. So you can also make a day trip too. It's much easier than Nikko to access and get around. :)

[@ladydiannepalogan5091]

Your vlog is excellent. I also plan to visit Nikko, maybe in two years’ time. May I ask if it is safe for a female solo traveler to hike the Senjogahara Marshland alone? I am scared of animals.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. Yes, just like other parts of Japan it's safe, but it's nothing can be guarantee as you know. As long as you are being careful for bears and humans, by bringing small bells and not following someone you don't know, it should be a good day. Weekend might be more busy and easier to stay near other big groups. I hope you enjoy your hiking in Nikko. :)

[@ladydiannepalogan5091]

@tokyokenchan thank you for your reply. I also plan to go on weekends so that there are other visitors in the area, and I won't be as scared. Thank you again.

[@SonzOutsiderman]

Very helpful and informative!! Dear Ken-san do you know also the n° bus stop for Akechidaira Ropeways too? It's in the same route of the main Nikko bus? Thank you. Great channel!!

[@chiyomagnoleo]

Thank you for such an informative video 😊 Do you know if it‘s possible to travel to Nikko, especially the waterfalls, in winter or would some of the roads and hiking trails be closed due to the weather?

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. They close restrooms at Senjogahara, but they don't close the trail. You might not be able to see the trail depends on the amount of snow. You can see all the falls, but Yudaki fall might be a little difficult to access if there is a deep snow. ❄️ I hope you have a great winter trip to Nikko. :)

[@chiyomagnoleo]

@@tokyokenchan That sounds great, thank you so much 😊

[@beverlytorguson3309]

Hi, I have a question about the limited express Revaty train….which car numbers are the best to pick as I understand three of the cars get separated and don’t go to Nikko. I don’t want to pick the wrong car when making seat reservations online. I understand there are six cars?

[@tokyokenchan]

Hi. Yes, 3 of them go to Nikko but if you purchase a seat to Nikko, they assign you to the train going to Nikko. I was outside just to film, but usually you can just stay seated in the car.

[@beverlytorguson3309]

@@tokyokenchan thank you for your help!

[@WTN808]

Kenchan, I enjoy all your videos and created a dedicated folder under Playlists "Tokyo Kenchan!" When I first saw this video on Nikko I thought it might be interesting. However, your video brought back memories of vacation and business trips to Japan, the Far East, Europe and the U.S. I chuckled at your mention on making little mistakes (I have made many!) 😂 I laugh with you...not at you. Then the feeling of being overwhelmed when I got a glimpse of the hikers rushing off the train to get to buses. These reminded me of my own "adventures" when I traveled. There was not knowing about the underground multi-levels trains in S. Korea and lugging our bags up and out of the station. Then there was the last train I could get to visit Florence, Italy and ending up with the last night "local train"...it was a long ride. I made sure to take the express train back to Milan. It is nothing to really get upset about and I call these events "adventures" so when anyone asks about my trips I always say it was either "pleasant (uneventful) or an "ADVENTURE!". I actually remember my adventures and working things out versus calling it a "misadventure." So when I viewed your video I enjoyed your efforts to work around this wonderful Nikko day trip. I know I will have my fair share of "adventures" as I plan my upcoming visits to Japan. Train trips that will take me outside of Tokyo will be fun. Again, one of the visits (overnight) will be Wakayama to visit the Kishi (Nitama) Train Station. The train / bus ride(s) will be 5 1/2 hours. Other later trips will be to visit the Toyota Motorworks in Tahara (4 Runner) which is another long overnighter and the Seiko Watch Factory (Morioka or Ibaraki). Trip to Otake City, Hiroshima (Family) will also be planned. So thank you for the reminder to "Be Prepared" (Boy Scout Motto)...I know it will be an "adventure." 🙏🤙

[@tokyokenchan]

WTN808 san, what an honor that you have playlist for my videos! I was on the bus in Kyoto when I read your comment, and I was smiling for a while. I'm also happy to hear that you chuckled with the scene. It was worth waking up at 5am and headed to Nikko! It's interesting to learn about your adventure in Korea and Milan. I'm impressed about your mindset that taking it as adventure and nothing to upset about. Recently, I finally started to be able to take one mistake or happening during trip as opportunity to learn, even though I end up making the similar mistake again. :) Preparation helps, but as you mentioned, it's important not to get upset when things don't go as planned. Your next Japan trip sounds like another big adventure and I wish you the best journey!😄

[@runnerjoe5466]

Kenchan san, thank you for this video! My trip to Nikko yesterday was based on your itinerary. I didn’t do Senjogahara as I wanted to visit the temples. But I did get to see all three major waterfalls and hiked along Lake Yunoko! So beautiful! Also, great tip on taking the bus from JR Nikko station instead of Tobu Nikko - I was able to get a good seat. Nobody else seem to know that tip ;)

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching and sharing your experience in Nikko! I don't hear much about how it went, so I'm glad to hear you liked Nikko and the bus tip, and you succeeded your day trip! :)

[@giantoon]

I want to do the exact hike you did. Can you help me where to get off the bus? Where exactly to start the trail? And how many km in total? I know the walk ended at Nikko-Yumoto Visitor Centre where we take the bus back to JR Nikko sta. If you can share GPX file would be even better! Thanks

[@tokyokenchan]

Hello. This is the entrance to the trail. It' right next to the Ryuzu falls, and you can get off at Ryuzu Fall bus stop (No.37 that you see at @8:02). maps.app.goo.gl/goSWXgd4CGB15X147　Where I'm eating lunch is around @12:30 is maps.app.goo.gl/zhXHRcM6dBHoiqS48 I think the route was under 8 - 10 km total. It's covered in snow in winter. Wish you the best!

[@giantoon]

Thanks a lot!

[@carlosdiogopsicologia]

What do you recomend: stay in Nikko for to days or travel to nikko from Tokyo two days straight?

[@tokyokenchan]

Nikko is not close from Tokyo so I recommend you to stay in Nikko (or Kinugawa) if that is possible.

[@carlosdiogopsicologia]

@@tokyokenchan thank you so much! I appreciate your channel and i will keep watching to program my travel itinerary.

[@teatravel9526]

Amazing ❤❤❤❤❤

[@hemaleverywhere3906]

can i purchase unlimited bus ticket from Tokyo Station?

[@tokyokenchan]

If you are using JR, you can get in JR Nikko station. They don't sell at Tokyo station. Have a great trip.

[@アンドリュ----qq]

Hello. Your video is veeery useful. And I have one question. Can I insert marugoto pass into the ticket gate or I need to show it to the staff?

[@tokyokenchan]

You can insert it to the machine for trains and show to the driver for the bus. Thank you for watching. :)

[@アンドリュ----qq]

@@tokyokenchan Thank you so much for the answer

[@dear.momo786]

Can I buy the Nikko all area passes 1 week before the day I intend to go to Nikko?

[@tokyokenchan]

Yes you can. 👍

[@dear.momo786]

@@tokyokenchan thank you for replying! Really appreciate it.

[@huntress44]

Hello Kenchan! Just to confirm, the Marugoto Nikko Pass you bought from Asakusa covers the bus stations you listed at 8:08 ? Sorry I'm currently polishing my itinerary and there are tons of info on the internet. They are very confusing 😅 but I keep coming back to this video because it is clearer. Thanks for providing us a very good guide!

[@tokyokenchan]

Hello! Thank you for watching. Yes, the pass covers all of these bus stops furhter to Yumoto Onsen. I hope you come up with a great plan to Nikko. :)

[@huntress44]

@@tokyokenchan thank you!

[@lorisloi10]

Hi, your video is helping me a lot for my plan, i have plan to go to nikko this november, and i still have a question about how to go to Akechidaira Ropeway from tobu nikko, is it taking the same bus like your can reach to Akechidaira Ropeway?

[@tokyokenchan]

Hi. Thank you for watching. Akechidaira is on the way to the Kegon falls, and the bus stop is on the same route as I took. Bus stop number is 24 for Akechidaira. The only things is it stops only on the way to the mountain, and it goes a different route when the bus comes down from the mountain. So it's better to visit on the way to deeper side of Nikko.

[@lorisloi10]

@@tokyokenchan And what kind of bus i need to take if i want to come down after visit the Akechidaira Ropeway? And is the bus stop for Akechidaira Ropeway far from the ropeway counter?

[@paullooper1090]

So, if I live at Saitama (Omiya), I have to go to Asakusa station to avail the 4,800 ticket?

[@tokyokenchan]

You can get cheaper tickets from Kasukabe or any station. The price depends on where you purchase.

[@paullooper1090]

@@tokyokenchanI can get cheaper, but it will not be a Nikko Pass, where I can also use it for the Bus?

[@adventureswithanalog]

This is so useful, thank you! I’m planning to go next week. Can I ask, is there space for a medium size luggage (

[@tokyokenchan]

Hello thank you for watching. Sorry I don't know about the discount. It might be something only for non-Japanese residents. If you have chance to drop by Asakusa station before you the date you head to Nikko, that might be better. If you choose Revaty, there is a space for suitcases in some cars. Some Spacia also does (Revaty is newer trains). In case you bring your suit cases from Tokyo, you might want to head to your hotel directly from Tobu Nikko station once, or you can also storage in coin locker in the station. It seems they also have cloak at tourist center.

[@kamauwashington9326]

Arigatou Kenchan for this video. This will help me with my travel plan to Nikko.

[@kuumoduli3582]

I have now seen the three water falls, hiked the Senjogahara nature trail and visited Toshugu Shrine. Nikko seems to be really nice place and it would be nice to stay there longer. Maybe rent a cottage and a bike as well as hike at the highland. Nature trail was amazing and the Nikko's forest was really different to the forests back home. I did a day trip with my friend and we were among the last visitors at the Toshugu Shrine. We bought tickets when clock was almost 16:30, the time when they stop selling tickets to the inner shrine. It was realy nice to see the Shrine complex with out a huge crowd. Also, it started to get darker and weather was really at atmospheric. Now when I have travelled to Nikko, the transport system is not that complex. However, somehow the information about how to get to the Nikko etc. is not well presented at the internet. They should make Toby railway pass which includes limited express trains.

[@tokyokenchan]

That's really amazing you could complete the route plus Toshogu shrine which I missed. I agree Nikko is a great place and worth staying a night or more. Yes, I get questions about the limited express tickets many times so that is the difficult part to understand probably. Thank you for sharing your experience in Nikko. I really enjoyed reading it.

[@kenjames22]

Hi is Nikko Pass world heritage pass good enough to visit the places you went to?

[@tokyokenchan]

Hi, that has to be Nikko Pass all areas. WH pass covers only around Nikko station.

[@4ndy7]

I'm actually confused. Did you buy an extra Limited Express ticket as well as the discount pass? The website says limited express trains aren't included which would make the 1 round trip from Asakusa to Nikko (actually Shimo-Imaichi according to the website), redundant?

[@tokyokenchan]

Yes, I bought an extra Limited Express ticket each way, as well as the discount pass.

[@Homandala]

Hello thanks for the guide! Just to make sure, how much do you spent total in yen from tokyo-nikko and back to tokyo again?

[@tokyokenchan]

I think it was about 8000 yen not including foods. Basically, PASS + Round trip limited express.

[@Homandala]

@@tokyokenchanwow thankyou so much for the fast answer!! 来週日光に行こうと思っていますので、本当に助かります！ありがとうございます！！

[@tokyokenchan]

@@Homandala Have a great trip to Nikko! 良いご旅行を。

[@vickyzarate2005]

I’d love to visit Nikko! I’m planning on buying the tickets online, but I’m still confused, if I got it right, I purchase the ticket from Asakusa to Tobu-Nikko, the cart will say that it will go to Tobu-Nikko and it will separate from another cart, right? Do I stay on my cart? Or do I have to get out when the carts separate? Thank you for your video! It was really helpful to know what to do when arriving to Nikko! ありがとう！

[@DanielTuryansky]

Hi thank you for the video it was helpful, I was wondering what are your thoughts about doing the trail from Yudaki Falls to Ryuzo Falls. Thanks in advance

[@tokyokenchan]

Hello I think that also works. Senjogahara is quite flat high land, so you can do the other way too. 👍

[@tirukakakurukuru]

Hi, Kenchan! I found this video very helpful. Thank you very much. I plan to go on 11NOV this year with Nikko All Area Pass without buying Limited Express ticket. Which train should I take from Asakusa st. to Shimoimaichi st.? A little bit confused here, because I found the only line between Asakusa-Shimoimaochi is Tobu Railway Express (which use by limited express). And do you think it's too late to visit Lake Chuzenji & Kegon Fall on mid nov for autumn experience? Thanks in advance! Looking forward for you next content.

[@mickeytang440]

Hi Ken, I just returned from my Japan trip and I visited Nikko. Your video helped us a lot, especially the Fall Part. thank you!!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for letting me know! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and your trip in Nikko. :)

[@ps_for_now]

Thanks for the informative video! Wondering how hard it is to hire a taxi from Karuizawa to Nikko? Any information would be appreciated! Thanks !

[@deeparavi2814]

Very useful guide. Thank you!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you! Have a great trip to Nikko!

[@flyingfox3766]

Very helpful video Kenchan… would you consider putting english subtitles in your videos, i just have bad ears i even use english subtitles for english series on netflix/hbo

[@tokyokenchan]

I’d like to work on one by one. Sorry for the inconvenience for a while. Thank you for letting me know.

[@nathantam6904]

Hi Kenchan! Thank you for the video. I was wondering if you still had to go to the station counter with the new Nikko Digital All Area Pass?

[@tomodutchie]

Informative! What can we do if we only have one day?

[@roquejo]

I will be staying in Nikko for 5 days but the all Nikko Pass is only 4 days. Can the pass be used starting in Nikko for the remaining 4 days in Nikko until the trip back to Asakusa?

[@rafif8992]

hi kenchan, i really love ur videos, may i know about the bus from kegon falls how often does the bus come? and for the tracking, did you go to the tracking spot by bus or walking from ryuzu falls?

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. Half of the bus ends at Kegon Falls (Chuzenji Onsen bus stop), so the bus going further is every 30 minutes or so. And as for the hiking route, it starts from Ryuzu falls. You can go up the right side of Ryuzu fall and come across a street. And there is a path continue by the river above the Ryuzu falls. This is the location of entrance to the path. goo.gl/maps/qmH1iLJSEWQq2ZzJ8 Have a great trip.

[@rafif8992]

@@tokyokenchan great, thank you kenchan!

[@limenxin4394]

Such a useful guide!! Do you know is I can use the Pasmo card for the bus from JR Nikko to kegon falls?

[@longle-ku4fw]

Thank you for all your videos. They are very clear and informative. About The Nikko Pass, do I have to pay extra for the limited express ?

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching the video and your comment. Yes, NIKKO PASS is not including the price for limited express. So it would be additional 2940 Yen for limited express round trip.

[@Dakine_OAG]

Excellent video!! Thank you for such a detailed and informational video!!

[@mujigae7308]

This video is a gem..thank you so much..daytrip to Nikko seems hard for me to plan until I watch your video 👍

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for your message. I hope you have a great trip to Nikko. 👍

[@SS-vt1hb]

Hi Kenchan, can you do a video on how to get to Mt Fuji and what to do if you only have one day there (^___^)/ Thanks from Australia.

[@tokyokenchan]

Hi, thank you for watching from Australia! Probably next month, I can make a day trip to somewhere near Mt.Fuji and show you! Thanks again. :)

[@angelamoreno8433]

Thank you so much for your tips and recommendations. Right now I'm sitting in the bus to kegon falls ❤ we planned our trip months ago and everything is working thanks to you!!!!

[@tokyokenchan]

I’m glad you got seats! Have a great trip in Nikko. :)

[@bebibossin]

Thank you for the tips and informations. I plan to go to Nikko on Oct , for my one day trip from Tokyo. Im a bit worried about the route of the buses. But this helps. Thank you. Wish me luck😅😊

[@skygaz3r]

Hi Ken-san, thank you for the many tips in your video! It is very helpful 😊

[@seokgektan3521]

Can you point me to a YK or C bus timetable that we can refer?

[@tokyokenchan]

Hello. Thank you for letting me know. This is the updated bus Time Table : www.tobu-bus.com/en/nikko/ First, click the bus stop name in the map. Tobu Nikko is No.2. It directed to Japanese time table, and the time with "中" is to Chuzenji Onsen. All others go to Yumoto Onsen, the last stop.

[@seokgektan3521]

@@tokyokenchan Thank you so much for your reply. I am planning to buy a Chuzenji pass. Do you know if this pass can be used on both YK & C buses? Since I only have time to visit Kegon Falls & Toshogu Shrine then back to JR Nikko station, this pass seems to make sense for me.

[@SahelAlfateh]

Hai Kenchan. Excellent guide as always. Thank you very much for this video. Can you please cover the daytrip from Tokyo to Edowonderland? I'm going to Tokyo this 23rd Oct for 10 days.

[@gillt9224]

Thank you so much for your videos. You're really helping me in planning our trip :)

[@tokyokenchan]

Gill san, thank you for leaving the comment. I'm glad to hear that my videos could be of help for your travel planning! 😄

[@burnhardleeyow]

I should add this to my bucket list :) Is it okay to visit Nikko during summer or are there lots of people visiting?

[@tokyokenchan]

I'm glad you liked the area. I think it will be a nice explore in mid summer. It must be cooler near the water falls and forest. :)

[@kayleia23]

do I need nikko pass if I have jr Tokyo wide pass already?

[@tokyokenchan]

If you are going to Nikko using JR Wide Pass, you don't need the Nikko Pass. You can also purchase the bus pass in Nikko.