Confused on Tokyo to Nikko

I think we are going to do our side trip to Nikko rather than Asakusa. Still time to talk me out of it if you really like Asakusa. LOL

Anyway, I have been reading old threads about getting to Nikko and it is really confusing. And the pricing is all over the place 2000 yen up to over 5000 yen. I do not want to pay $50 US each to do this trip if I don%26#39;t have to. Then I read about the All Nikko pass and that just adds to the confusion! LOL

Anyway, what is the easiest, and cheapest ways to get from Shinjuku to Nikko?

Thanks!

Confused on Tokyo to Nikko

And I meant Kamakura, not Asakusa. Sorry.

Confused on Tokyo to Nikko

Your three choices are World Heritage Pass, All Nikko Pass, and JR Tobu Nikko Kinugawa Free Kippu. While the JR Free Kippu allows you to travel directly from Shinjuku to Tobu Nikko (next door to Nikko station), you can eliminate this package because it costs twice as much.

That leaves you with the World Heritage Pass and All Nikko Pass, both including roundtrip transfers from Tobu Asakusa in Tokyo to Tobu Nikko. You would need to spend about 300 Yen depending on your mode of transport to get to Tobu Asakusa first. Read the link below first to understand what each includes as well:

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2358_002.html

World Heritage Pass gives you admission ticket to Toshogu Shrine, Futarasan Shrine and Rinnoji Temple (worth 1,000 Yen as a combination ticket).

All Nikko Pass does not include admission to the shrines and temples. Instead, it includes unlimited bus transportation to Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Falls. A roundtrip to Lake Chuzenji from Nikko costs 2,200 Yen on the bus (1,100 one way).

Doing the math, if you see both Nikko and Chuzenji:

World Heritage Pass (3,600 Yen) + Lake Chuzenji transport (2,200 Yen) = 5,800 Yen

All Nikko Pass (4,400 Yen) + Combination Admission Ticket (1,000 Yen) = 5,400 Yen

You come out 400 Yen ahead with All Nikko Pass. However, if you don%26#39;t intend on seeing Lake Chuzenji, then you should pick World Heritage Pass.

Note that the 1,000 Yen combination ticket and the World Heritage Pass do not include Nemuri-Neko (Sleeping cat) and the tomb of Tokugawa Ieyasu which is an additional 楼520.

There are some other minor differences to the pass but as a day tripper, it does not affect the choice.

It depends on where you are going in NIkko. If you just visit the World Heritage area shrines, Toshogu, etc., then the Tobu World Heritage Pass is for you as it includes the entrance fees(expensive)+RT trains+unlimited short bus rides there. If you go further to Kegon falls and Chuzenji Lake, buy additional bus tickets in Nikko.

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2358_002.html

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3805.html

Tobu train starts in Asakusa for this pass.

tobu.co.jp/foreign/pass/w_heritage_pass.html

By the way, that is why Kamakura may be attractive as well. Odakyu (1,430 Yen) and JR (1,970 Yen) railway packages both cost much less money. The attractions in the area will cost under 1,000 Yen in terms of admission fees.

I%26#39;ve been going thru the same dilemma.. as it seems every visitor to Tokyo has - I%26#39;ve read all the past threads about it already and it seems down to personal preference.

I was actually leaning towards Kamakura last night, but then looked at photos of the lovely shrines at Nikko and was again unsure. I think Nikko may be prettier in the autumn and winter, and Kamakura is prettier with the sakura. There certainly is a lot more to see in Kamakura it seems.

The easiest way to Nikko seems to be from Asakusa station (should be easy to get from shinjuku to asakusa), taking Tobu owned trains - either the Tobu limited express or the Tobu rapid train, some which require a transfer at Shino-Imaichi

Check the latest pricing but this Navy pdf(dated) may still give you more ideas at each point.

鈥avy.mil/FFSC%20Website/My%20Webs/Nikko.pdf

Where can one buy all of those passes?

As for optimal modes of transport from Shinjuku to Nikko, refer to (5)-B in the following link:

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The passes for Nikko can be obtained at the travel center in Tobu Asakusa Station.

Great post Sammyfloyd, thanks! I am also looking to go from Tokyo to Nikko, so this is a great help. I am staying in Asakusa, so should be nice and easy :0)

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