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

[@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]

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[@dlevi67]

This is the most useful "how to" for Nikko ever. Thank you!

[@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.

[@Dakine_OAG]

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

[@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

[@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. :)

[@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. :)

[@deeparavi2814]

Very useful guide. Thank you!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you! Have a great trip to Nikko!

[@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.

[@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. 👍

[@AnotherAlice_]

Let me say, your videos has been so much helpful at my trip to Japan. I just got on the nikko bus at the JR station and got a seat at the bus because of you. Thank you :)

[@tokyokenchan]

Oh you are in Nikko now! Thank you for the live report. Glad you could get a seat. :)

[@freyajingu]

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

[@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! :)

[@samoker79]

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. :)

[@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!

[@Phurba666666]

Great video, very good information. Thank you

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. :)

[@byghostlight1]

What an amazingly helpful video to get me started on the area!

[@tokyokenchan]

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

[@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. :)

[@Hvn907]

I’m very glad to see this video, seeing those people running to the bus station would have made me wonder what’s going on. Thx for your very detailed , yet pleasant to watch video. Well done.

[@melodybeyondshadows]

I'm so lucky to have watched your video before going to Nikko. I went there during the peak of autumn this year for 4 days and loved every minute of it. Your advise to line up in JR Nikko station is very helpful. There's always a long line in Tobu Nikko station especially in the morning. The All Area Pass that was valid for 4 days was very convenient and I can say it was worth it. Thank you so much for this very informative video.

[@tokyokenchan]

You are very welcome. Thank you for watching and sharing your experience. I didn't see comments about the bus lines so I was wondering how it is recently. :) 4 days in Nikko sounds amazing. That's great you could use the full of the pass.

[@melodybeyondshadows]

@@tokyokenchan The bus line is still long in Tobu Nikko and I'm surprised not all know about the JR Nikko stop which is a good thing for us because we were able to sit on the bus hahaha. There are a lot of perks of the All Area Pass. My favorite is the free Lake Chuzenji sightseeing cruise. :) Thanks again for the tips on this video.

[@Cemetery006]

This is super helpful. We wanted to go to Nikko but riding the bus seemed complicated. But with this video I will dare to go to Nikko by bus 😊 thank you so much

[@tokyokenchan]

I'm glad it was helpful. I hope you have a great trip to Nikko. :) Thank you for watching.

[@shirohana14]

Your video answered a lot of my questions. We will be travelling to Nikko this April. ありがとございます！

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. I'm glad to hear this video answered your questions. I wish you the best time in Nikko. :)

[@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!😄

[@kamauwashington9326]

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

[@cosineyee]

Great recommendation!!! I did the trail!!! It is abit daunting to open the gate with sign of bear and wildlife though!!! But its all worth it

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you! Haha, yes I wasn’t thinking much when I did this trail but it’s recommended to bring a bear bell 🔔. The trail is flat and very beautiful isn’t it.

[@elenayoo3391]

🥰Thank you for giving us so much detail! I'm taking my students to Nikko this summer and this was the BEST video I found so far!

[@tokyokenchan]

Oh that sounds fun. Have a great trip to Nikko. :)

[@nkhoo0]

this is such an amazing and detailed guide. thanks so much!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching and your kind comment. :)

[@trevorgurley5632]

Great tip about going to the JR station to get a seat on the bus!

[@tokyokenchan]

Yes! Not guaranteed but good to try especially during busy season or in the morning. :)

[@peterthang6880]

Thanks for the video.brought back wonderful memories of the walk from Ryushu Falls to Yumato onsen. Highly recommend to do it in autumn with the beautiful colours

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. That's exciting that you've walked the same route. Yes, that trail is amazing with beautiful scenery. It's flat so you can focus on the scenery. :)

[@summersundaes5714]

Such useful practical tips. I have always wanted to go to Nikko but the planning seems complex. I really like the map you included which shows the layout of the 3 major waterfalls and even the major bus stops on the route. They really help me better understand the layout of the area. Also, your simple and clear tips are so valuable to a first time visitor. Thank you for going the extra mile to add these to the video which we don't really see in other videos. Much appreciated! Also, what a great tip for getting the round-trip ticket at the good price. Looking forward to your other videos!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching the video and your feedback for the video. I'm glad you found it helpful. Some areas in Nikko are beautiful but it seems the most people return withtout seeing it, so I wanted to share. :) I hope you have a great trip if you visit Nikko.

[@nejang349]

Love, Love, Love this beautifully shot and informative video! :)

[@tokyokenchan]

Neja san, thank you for your comment. You don't know how much your comment made me happy when I saw it. :)

[@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😅😊

[@flora_fauna94]

I always refer to your videos for crafting my day trip itineraries from Tokyo. Thank you so much!

[@singaporedan7701]

Thank you for this great video

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. :)

[@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. :)

[@inthebag8438]

This is an awesome video. Such helpful insights, too. We’ll try this path on our April trip to Tokyo.

[@tokyokenchan]

Oh great! Please be careful and enjoy the trail. :) Thank you for watching.

[@huntress44]

Thank you for this guide! We plan to go to Japan mid-October. A little early for autumn foliage but looks like Nikko is a perfect autumn viewing spot during this time

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. In mid-October, autumn leaves are peak or closer to finisehd in oku-Nikko, and a bit early for lower parts of Nikko. So you can see the beautiful colors for sure. :)

[@pinkblue007]

​@@tokyokenchan How is it around 20th - 25th October?

[@NimbleSF]

ケンちゃんこの動画を作って深く感謝します。来年友達と共に日光に行きますからこのような動画を見なきゃ。

[@tokyokenchan]

楽しいご旅行を！😄

[@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.

[@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! 😄

[@armaghaneslami2007]

Wonderful video, thank you so much!

[@shaboxi129]

Thanks, very helpful 😊

[@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 ❤❤❤❤

[@robertjasso6673]

A very import and informative video. Thanks for the job well done.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you so much for watching and leaving a message. I hope you have a great trip to Nikko.

[@skygaz3r]

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

[@robertjasso6673]

Yes , we are looking forward to it we learned much from you’re video. We will stay one night at Yumoto Onsen . We especially liked it when you videoed that area as well as the winding road up the mountain . My wife is concerned she will get motion sickness . I told her from your video it looks like everyone drives very slow !

[@tokyokenchan]

Sounds great! That's the best to stay at Yumoto onsen. Yes, the Tobu bus is being very careful to drive slow especially at the Irohazaka slopes. I hope she will be ok. :)

[@robertjasso6673]

A question on Nikko: We want to buy tickets for the limited express to Nikko . How far in advance is it possible to do so? Thank you !

[@tokyokenchan]

You can purchase from one month before the travel date. 👍

[@cynthiasamson7232]

So helpful! Thank you

[@JaponskiiBorch]

It’s an excellent place! I’ve traveled to Nikko a week ago

[@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. :)

[@gocedimitroski]

great video. good detail in it aswell. It looks like a very nice places there.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you. I'm glad you watched the video.

[@massimomalaman289]

Fantastic video. Very useful

[@tokyokenchan]

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

[@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!

[@jamiqoqoi]

Thank you, Ken-san! Will use your guide for our trip next week. More power to you :)

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for the power. I wish you the best trip in Nikko. :)

[@marlonpallorina2595]

Nice video we like it, thank you...

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching.

[@wanderingfinds2268]

Thank you for video! I added Nikko to my day trip itinerary but wasn't sure what exactly to see when I got there, I'm going to Japan next month.

[@GanstaHippo]

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

[@tokyokenchan]

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

[@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. :)

[@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.

[@jchambers1191]

Very helpful - Thank you!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful. Have a great trip to Nikko.

[@DownTheDrainOutoorssince2013]

Very helpful video! Much thanks from Canada!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching from Canada! 🇨🇦 I’m glad the video was helpful. :)

[@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). :)

[@MerfyG]

Thank you! Your video is very informative!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching !

[@laagankaayo]

Super informative!!! Thank youuu

[@tokyokenchan]

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

[@focusedfox7167]

Extremely helpful. Please keep making such high quality videos.

[@epicon6]

Thank you for an excellent video about Nikkō

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching the video!

[@iamspringday_fiction]

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

[@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!!

[@SS-vt1hb]

Kenchan, thanks for showing us how to use the ticket machine in ENGLISH, it really helps us :)

[@tokyokenchan]

I'm glad if the video was helpful. Thank you for letting me know! I really appreciate it.

[@gokulchandran5586]

Thank you.

[@tokyokenchan]

You're welcome!

[@crystaljchen4561]

Thank you very much! You provided every information I need for a hiking and waterfall experience this weekend. I will definitely try your route!

[@opendmind65]

Another excellent video

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching and your comment. :)

[@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. :]

[@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.

[@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.

[@user-ke8dp5ph6i]

Thank you for this very detailed video. We’re planning to go in November. I will reference back to this and take notes. Awesome job! Keep doing what you’re doing.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching and your kind comment! November is a great season to visit Nikko. I'll keep working on more videos. :)

[@durrtydan]

Great vid bro, cheers!

[@tokyokenchan]

Appreciate it!

[@tripsandtravels]

Thank you for all these Ken.

[@tokyokenchan]

My pleasure! Thank you always.

[@sharynem8732]

Thank you for this video! 👍Visiting Japan mid-October next year, do you think there will be autumn colors around Nikko area?

[@kayleia23]

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

[@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. :)

[@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.

[@kawaiitropix4837]

Beautiful hike trail

[@tokyokenchan]

Yes it is. Thank you for watching. :)

[@user-tb1bw4su2r]

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. 👍

[@fun2a3c]

So nice! We love nature. Thanks gor sharing. We plan to visit tokyo in mid Dec. Is nikko a good place to visit in December? Will there be snow?

[@jinjuta6565]

So beautiful place I love it.

[@tokyokenchan]

Yes, I like Nikko too. Thank you for watching. :)

[@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.

[@MajorAddiction]

Fantastic guide

[@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. :)

[@raahulvasanth]

Thank you for the excellent video Kenchan san! We plan to visit Nikko during our trip to Japan. We would love to visit the falls, but it seems to be a ride through the mountains. My wife is prone to travel sickness. Are there many hair pin bends in the bus route?

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. Yes, there are many hair pin bends called Irohazaka after Toshogu Shrine. Once you go up to Lake Chuzenji, it’s almost flat to Yunoko Lake. I got sick here when I was a kid on the back seat of the car, but I’m ok when I’m on the bus as it goes very slowly. It might be better to get the front seat. This is the map. www.visitnikko.jp/en/spots/irohazaka-slope/

[@raahulvasanth]

Thank you, that's very helpful! ❤

[@raypanjaitan]

Thank you Kenchan

[@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.

[@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. :)

[@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 😊

[@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.

[@ke2]

Wow that waterfall looks amazing! Do you know what the weather is like during winter?

[@tokyokenchan]

Nikko can get much colder than Tokyo and Yumoto is usually covered with snow during winter. But the bus still runs with less frequency. The part of falls may be frozen but you still can visit. :) Some shops might close during winter or weekdays in winter. ❄️

[@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?

[@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?)

[@yesyoga]

Great!❤

[@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

[@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. :)