NIKKO WORLD HERITAGE 2 Day Pass

Why use the Nikko World Heritage Pass?

● Enjoy a variety of attractions in the Nikko area area for a consecutive 2 days, see World Heritage shrines and temples.

● The Pass covers travel from Tobu Asakusa station and Tokyo Skytree station to the Nikko area.

● This pass is ideal for travelers who want to tour the temples and shrines of Nikko's World Heritage area, and enjoy the famous hot springs of Kinugawa Onsen.

● With unlimited bus rides using this pass, you can travel from Tobu Nikko station to Nikko Toshogu, Rin-no-ji Temple, Nikko Futarasan Shrine and more.

NOTE: This e-ticket is valid for one month from the date of issue. Please be sure to enter the correct pass start date when you order.

Why choose the Nikko World Heritage Pass?

Nikko is one of the most storied and historically-relevant destinations throughout the Japanese archipelago. With long-standing sites dating back to the 8th century, Nikko offers a traversible glimpse into the island nation's rich history. Traditional Shinto shrines stand alongside Buddhist temples that commemorate the legendary Shogunate leader of the Edo Period, Tokugawa Ieyasu. Simultaneously, a trip visiting these cultural sites can be topped off with time relaxing in the rich onsen hot springs that Kinugawa Onsen in the Nikko area is also famous for! Getting around the area to explore this quintessential destination in Japan is made easy with the Nikko World Heritage Pass, which includes transit via both train and bus.

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Highlights of the Nikko World Heritage Pass:

Unlimited rides

Unlimited rides on Tobu-operated trains and buses in the area.

Flexibility

Travel out from Asakusa and Sky Tree in Tokyo out to Nikko!

E-Ticket

The e-Ticket is convenient, easy to use, and doesn't require exchanging a voucher!

Discounts

Benefit from discounts on hotels, sight-seeing cruises, museums, and more!

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How to use the Nikko World Heritage Pass

Delivery and Exchange

Your Nikko World Heritage 2-day Pass (e-ticket, no need for exchange) will be sent to you via email within 5 working days of booking. If you place your order more than one month prior to the activation date, you can expect to receive your electronic ticket approximately 28 days before the start date of use.

Please check your junk mail folder in case your voucher ends up there.
If you require the e-ticket in less than 5 working days, please contact us.

IMPORTANT: This e-ticket is valid for one month from the date of issue. Please provide the correct start date when ordering, and be sure to check the expiration date on the e-ticket link.

How to use your Nikko World Heritage Pass?

To use this pass, tap the button in the link we send you to verify and validate your e-ticket. The 2-day usage period will begin immediately.
For train travel, present your e-ticket display at the station desk.
For bus travel, show the e-ticket to the bus driver.

MORE INFORMATION ON USING THE NIKKO WORLD HERITAGE PASS

The pass validity starts from the moment you press the activation button.
If the pass is used beyond its validity period, it will become invalid.
In the event of loss, the pass cannot be reissued.
Refund requests are only accepted for passes still within their one month validity period that have not been activated yet.
As the Nikko World Heritage passes are booked together, we cannot cancel one pass in an order that contains several passes. Cancellation and refund is only possible if you request it for ALL of the Nikko World Heritage passes in your order.

Validity

The Nikko World Heritage Pass is valid for 2 days and allows access to a number of destinations throughout the area using trains and buses operated by Tobu. From Asakusa Station and SkyTree Station in Tokyo, the train out to Nikko can be taken as well.

The following destinations are easily accessible with the pass:

WHERE CAN I GO WITH THE NIKKO WORLD HERITAGE PASS?

✅ Round trip between Tobu-Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree <--> Tobu-Nikko and Shimo-Imaichi station on the Tobu Line

*The trip between the stations Tobu-Asakusa and Tobu-Nikko takes about 2 hours with the Ltd. express and about 3 hours without. To save time, we recommend taking the Ltd. express Revaty or Spacia X (1 hour 50 minutes Asakusa<>Nikko). If you want to take the express train, you will need to make an additional seat reservation at the station and pay a surcharge (on average ¥2,940 for the round trip). Unfortunately, the train provider does not offer a pass option that includes the surcharge for the express train. For further details, please check our FAQ.

✅ Unlimited Tobu Railway rides between Shimo-Imaichi, Tobu Nikko and Shin-Fujiwara station.

✅ Unlimited Tobu Bus rides within the World Heritage area.

✅ Discounts at certain Nikko area tourist facilities by showing your pass:

Nikko Area

Regularly scheduled Lake Chuzenji sightseeing cruises (mid-April to November 30)
Hybrid bus/Odashirogahara area access bus (zone of operation from mid-April to November 30: Akanuma shako to Senjugahama)
Nikko Kirifuri Skate Center (outdoor rink in the winter)
Kosugi Hoan Museum of Art, Nikko
Nikko Natural Science Museum
Nikko Astraea Hotel

Kinugawa Onsen Area

Tobu World Square
Kinugawa Koen Iwaburo
EDO WONDERLAND Nikko Edomura
Kinugawa Onsen Ropeway
Monkey Mountain

Enjoy 10% discount on purchases of 1,000 yen or more at stores in the Nikko and Kinugawa areas with the Nikko Pass symbol and 5% discount on purchases at Tobu department stores with that symbol in Asakusa.

Not included

❌ The entrance fees for Nikko Toshogu shrine (¥1,300) and Shinkyo bridge (¥300) are not included in this pass. Please purchase tickets on the spot.

❌ You cannot go to Chuzenji lake and Kegon Falls with this pass.
We plan to offer the Nikko 4-Day All Area Pass in the future to cover these areas.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation is possible if we are contacted at least 5 days before the voucher expiration date.
A 15% cancellation fee will be withheld from your refund.
If cancellation is requested less than 5 days before the voucher expiration date, NO cancellation or refund is possible.
As the Nikko World Heritage passes are booked together, we cannot cancel one single pass within an order that contains several passes. Cancellation and refund is only possible if you request it for ALL of the Nikko World Heritage passes in your order.

Eligibility

Visitors traveling as tourists who have a temporary visitor entry status are eligible for this pass. Japanese passport holders are not eligible for this pass.

Where to visit in Nikko

Nikko as a destination is somewhere that can only really be experienced in Japan. The country's long-standing history can be witnessed firsthand, and then afterwards, a luxurious experience at a ryokan with traditional Japanese food and warm, rich onsen hot springs to relax in.

Historic Sites

There are a number of notable temples and shrines throughout the Nikko area that are worth visiting, but three of the most acclaimed and storied are those of the two Shinto shrines named Futarasan Shrine and Toshogu Shrine, along with the Buddhist temple Rinno-ji. These three are located in the same area that is collectively designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The entire grounds are made up of 103 different buildings, and the scenic nature that engrosses the site are also included within the World Heritage Site title. Toshogu Shrine in particular is a beloved location that was originally set up as a memorial to Tokugawa Ieyasu. It is adorned throughout with ornate decorations and home to many historical treasures.

Kinugawa Onsen

Kinugawa Onsen is likely the most popular and famous onsen hot spring town in Tochigi. The town has a picturesque river at its center and has amazing nature all around as well as distinct architecture throughout, including traditional-style Japanese buildings and homes and the famous Tobu World Square amusement park. There are reproductions of world-famous landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower and Sphynx. A stay at a ryokan at the center of the town is a must, with high-end dining and accommodation being a signature part of the onsen town experience.

The journey between the stations Tobu-Asakusa and Tobu-Nikko takes about 2 hours with the Ltd. express and about 3 hours without. To save time, we recommend taking the Ltd. express Revaty or Spacia X (1 hour 50 minutes Asakusa<>Nikko). If you want to take the express train, you will need to make an additional seat reservation at the station and pay a surcharge (on average ¥2,940 for the round trip). Unfortunately, the train provider does not offer a pass option that includes the surcharge for the express train.

There are 2 types of Tobu limited express trains between Asakusa and Nikko.

-Revaty

The Revaty is equipped with a free Wi-Fi environment and each seat has a power outlet. The trains are designed to be fixed with three cars per train, allowing them to be combined or split at intermediate stations, so that passengers can travel to different destinations on the same express train.

The departure times of the Revaty from Tobu-Asakusa are (as of 04/2025): 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:00, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30.

-Spacia X

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