Here’s an expanded one-day Nikko itinerary with ticket prices, open hours, and transportation details:
1. Getting to Nikko from Tokyo
- Tobu Nikko Line: From Asakusa Station (Tobu Limited Express). It’s about 2 hours and costs around ¥2,800 one way, or ¥4,000 for a round-trip Tobu World Heritage Pass.
- JR Tohoku Shinkansen: From Tokyo Station to Utsunomiya, then transfer to the JR Nikko Line (1.5–2 hours). Costs around ¥5,000 one way (covered by the JR Pass).
2. Nikko Toshogu Shrine
- Ticket: ¥1,300 (adults) for main shrine and inner shrine access.
- Open Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (April to October), 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (November to March).
- Transportation: From Tobu or JR Nikko Station, take the Tobu Bus bound for “Toshogu” and get off at the Toshogu Iriguchi stop. It’s about a 5-minute walk to the shrine.
3. Rinno-ji Temple
- Ticket: ¥400 (adults) for the temple, ¥900 if including the treasure house and Shoyoen Garden.
- Open Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (April to October), 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (November to March).
- Transportation: Rinno-ji Temple is a 10-minute walk from Toshogu Shrine or accessible by Tobu Bus from Nikko Station to the Shinkyo Bridge stop.
4. Shinkyo Bridge
- Ticket: ¥300 if you want to walk across; free to view from nearby.
- Open Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- Transportation: A 5-minute walk from Rinno-ji Temple, or take the Tobu Bus from the station and get off at Shinkyo Bridge stop.
5. Kegon Falls
- Ticket: ¥570 (elevator fee to viewing platform); free to view from upper platforms.
- Open Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (hours may vary by season).
- Transportation: From Nikko Station, take the Tobu Bus to Chuzenji Onsen stop (45 minutes, ¥1,150 one way). Kegon Falls is a short walk from the stop.
6. Lake Chuzenji
- Ticket: Free (boat tours are around ¥1,250 for a round-trip).
- Open Hours: Always accessible; boat tours generally operate between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- Transportation: From Kegon Falls, it’s a short walk to Lake Chuzenji. The Tobu Bus that goes to Kegon Falls also stops here.
7. Return to Tokyo
- From Tobu Nikko or JR Nikko Station, return by the same train method as your arrival.
- Tobu Limited Express trains usually run until around 6:00 PM, and JR trains until around 7:00 PM.
Suggested Passes
- Nikko Pass: For ¥4,600, covers round-trip from Tokyo on Tobu Railways and bus travel within Nikko, ideal for visiting both the town and Lake Chuzenji areas.
This covers major attractions, transportation options, and ticket details for an easy one-day trip!
