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Nikko Pass: Self-Guided Exploration Using All Area Pass

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Shinkyo Bridge over a river surrounded by autumn foliage in Nikko, Japan.
Nikkō Tōshō-gū shrine with ornate red and gold architecture, stone lanterns, and surrounding trees.
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Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Extended validity

Visit anytime until 24 Dec, 2025 without worrying about committing to a date today
    • Explore Nikko with complete freedom using a 4-day All Area Pass that gives you unlimited access to trains, buses, sightseeing cruises, and onsen areas.

    • Travel from Asakusa into Tochigi’s mountain region and explore heritage shrines, scenic lakes, national park routes, hot springs, ropeways, and theme parks at your own pace, using the pass’s wide transport network.

    • Enjoy 5–10% discounts at participating shops in Asakusa, Nikko, and Kinugawa, plus special deals at tourist facilities. Get a complimentary gift at Access Shops when making qualifying purchases.

    • Access discounts at major sites including Akechidaira Ropeway, Tobu World Square, Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura, Nikko Astraea Hotel, Nikko Natural Science Museum, and Kinugawa Onsen Ropeway.

    • Use the included transport benefits: one round-trip between Asakusa and Shimo-Imaichi, unlimited travel across Tobu Railway and Tobu Bus routes in Nikko, the Nikko Edomura shuttle bus, Kinugawa Onsen bus routes, and seasonal links like the Lake Chuzenji cruise and Odashirogahara hybrid bus.

    • 4-day Nikko Pass

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

    • Unlimited rides on Tobu Bus lines in Nikko

    • 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

    • Special discounts for tourist attractions, souvenirs, and food

    • Lake Chuzenji sightseeing cruise (mid-April to November 30)

    • Nikko Edomura shuttle bus

    • Nikko-Kinugawa Onsen Bus (operates only on saturdays & holidays)

    • Hybrid bus (Odashirogahara area access bus, mid-April to November 30)

    • Nikko Astraea hotel day-use Onsen (available year-round, only usable once)

    • 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

    • 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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    What our guests say

    Maria Margarida Coelho Almeida Lima Chêdas Fernandes

    Maria

    Jun 2025
    Verified booking
    3/5
    I was able to use the pass when traveling, but as I bought passes for 6 family members and couldn't exchange them for a physical pass, we all had to walk together, which isn't practical.
    Sachin Mandle

    Sachin

    Dec 2024
    Verified booking
    5/5
    It was very nice experience to travel with that pass, everywhere we do not needs to worry about the tickets.
    Gabriela Pogorzelska

    Gabriela

    Jun 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Ruth Rapp

    Ruth

    May 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Kimberly Mifsud

    Kimberly

    Mar 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
  • These tickets are valid for 30 days from the date of purchase.

  • The 4-Day Nikko Pass gives you access to a wider part of the Nikko area, including World Heritage sites, Lake Chuzenji, Yumoto, Kinugawa Onsen, Akechidaira, and other major sightseeing spots. You can travel freely across the region using Tobu trains, buses, shuttle routes, and seasonal services without buying separate tickets. The pass is suitable if you want to explore both the cultural and natural areas over multiple days.

    Getting started

    Your pass is digital and easy to activate. Once you book it, keep it ready on your phone and activate it on your participation date. After activation, you can use it for all eligible transport routes for four days. The pass also includes a round-trip between Asakusa and Shimo-Imaichi, so your travel from Tokyo is covered.

    What to expect

    The 4-day validity allows you to plan a flexible itinerary. You can visit the World Heritage temples and shrines, explore Lake Chuzenji, travel to Yumoto Onsen, visit Kinugawa, and move between sightseeing points as often as needed. The pass also covers the shuttle to Nikko Edomura, the hybrid bus to Odashirogahara (seasonal), and selected onsen and ski-area benefits. You can use these according to the season and your schedule.

    Features

    • Unlimited transport (4 Days): Use all Tobu Railway lines between Shimo-Imaichi, Tobu-Nikko, and Shin-Fujiwara, plus all Tobu Bus lines, the Nikko Edomura shuttle, the Nikko–Kinugawa Onsen Bus (weekends/holidays), and the hybrid bus to Odashirogahara (seasonal).

    • Tokyo–Nikko round trip: One round-trip between Asakusa and Shimo-Imaichi is included.

    • Seasonal add-ons: Lake Chuzenji sightseeing cruise (mid-Apr–Nov), one 4-ride lift ticket at Nikko Yumoto Ski Resort (winter), and day-use onsen entry at Nikko Astraea Hotel (once per pass).

    • Discounts & perks: Save 5% in eligible Asakusa shops, 10% in Nikko/Kinugawa on purchases over 1,000 yen, get attraction discounts across the region, and receive a complimentary gift at ACCESS shops with an 800 yen purchase (while stocks last).

  • 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 4 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.

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