Train Passes

Nikko Pass: Self-Guided Exploration Using World Heritage Area Pass

Name: Nikko Pass: Self-Guided Exploration Using World Heritage Area Pass
Start: 2026-09-25T07:20:00
End: 2026-09-25T19:00:00
Location: Tokyo

Explore Nikko at your own pace with a 2-day pass that gives you unlimited travel on Tobu trains and buses, making it easy to visit the region’s shrines, lakes, ropeways, and hot spring areas.

Travel from Tokyo’s Asakusa into the mountains of Tochigi and use the pass to move freely between Nikko’s World Heritage sites, Kinugawa Onsen, and popular attractions across the region.

Show your pass to enjoy 5% off at select Asakusa stores and 10% off on purchases of ¥1,000 or more in Nikko and Kinugawa, along with a complimentary gift when you shop at Access Shops.

Get discounted entry at major attractions including Akechidaira Ropeway, Tobu World Square, Edo Wonderland, Kinugawa Onsen Ropeway, Nikko Natural Science Museum, and Nikko Astraea Hotel.

Use the included transport benefits: one round-trip between Asakusa and Shimo-Imaichi (with optional stopovers), unlimited Tobu Railway travel between Shimo-Imaichi, Tobu-Nikko and Shin-Fujiwara, and unlimited rides on Tobu Bus lines within the World Heritage area.

2-day Nikko Pass

1 round-trip between Asakusa and Shimo-Imaichi on Tobu Railway lines

Unlimited rides on Tobu Bus lines within the world heritage area

Unlimited rides on all Tobu Railway lines between Shimo-Imaichi, Tobu-Nikko and Shin-Fujiwara stations

5% discount on purchases at stores in Asakusa

10% discount on purchases of 1,000 yen or more at stores in the Nikko and Kinugawa areas

Complimentary gift with Nikko Pass & making a purchase of 800 yen or more in a single transaction at an Access Shop in Asakusa, Tobu-Nikko, Kinugawa-Onsen, or Shimo-Imaichi station

Discounts at Nikko Natural Science Museum, Nikko Astraea Hotel, Akechidaira Ropeway, Tobu World Square, Edo Wonderland & Kinugawa Onsen Ropeway

Check your coverage area here

Check the full inclusions list here

Entry to attractions

These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 30 days.

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7/2025
Nikko is a must, but the historical sites were walkable distance, spending 5,000 yen in this ticket was a waste of money, I could have saved 4,000+ pp. we just did the unesco cites and not the hike, However the bus to the hike start point was around 800yen. Waste of money, do not buy.
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Explore Nikko at your own pace with the 2-Day Nikko Pass. The pass gives you convenient access to major World Heritage sites such as Tōshōgū Shrine, Taiyuin, and Rinnōji. You can also visit calm walking areas like Kanmangafuchi Abyss, gardens such as Shōyōen, and onsen towns including Kinugawa and Yumoto. The pass helps you move easily between these areas without needing separate tickets.

Getting started

Your pass is issued digitally. Activate it on the day you begin using it and keep it ready on your phone. Once activated, you can board Tobu trains and buses within the eligible zones. The round-trip journey between Asakusa and Shimo-Imaichi is also included, so your travel from Tokyo is covered.

What to expect

Use the pass to visit the World Heritage sites on the first day and explore nearby areas on the second. You can take Tobu buses and trains as many times as needed within the covered routes. This allows you to plan your schedule freely and adjust your day as you go.

Features

Unlimited Tobu transport: Enjoy unlimited rides on Tobu Railways (Shimo-Imaichi ↔ Tobu-Nikko / Shin-Fujiwara) and Tobu Buses within the World Heritage area.

Tokyo–Nikko round trip included: One return trip between Asakusa and Shimo-Imaichi is already part of your pass — no separate tickets needed.

Exclusive discounts: Show your pass at select attractions and shops to save on entry to spots like the Nikko Natural Science Museum, Akechidaira Ropeway, Edo Wonderland, Tobu World Square, and more.

Shopping perks: Get 5–10% discounts in Asakusa, Nikko, and Kinugawa, plus complimentary gifts at ACCESS shops when you meet the minimum purchase requirements.

**Easy digital access:**The pass is fully digital — no physical pickup required. Just activate it on your participation date and start exploring.

Additional information

Admission fees for shrines and temples in Nikko, Tobu World Square or EDO WONDERLAND Nikko Edomura are not included, however you can receive discounts on entry tickets when you buy on site and show the Nikko Pass.

Check Tobu Bus timetable here

The pass is available only to foreign travelers; Japanese nationals may purchase it only when accompanying a foreign guest.

The pass is valid for 2 consecutive days.

Make sure to board the correct train from Asakusa Station or Tokyo Skytree Station.

Discounts at attractions and stores may vary by season and can change without prior notice

Some facilities do not offer discounts in winter, while others offer discounts only during winter.

Complimentary gifts at Access Shops are limited in quantity and available while stocks last.

How to use the pass

An active internet connection is required to use and activate your e-ticket.

Open the URL in your e-voucher, review the details, and press the Confirm button.

Show the validated ticket to the staff for entry.

The e-ticket’s usage time begins the moment you press Confirm.

Only activate your ticket when you are ready to start using it.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the details & specific instructions.