Categories: travel out from the city to nikko

4 February 2025 16:00

Introduction of Special Fees for Limited Express Trains During Peak and Low-demand Periods on Saturday, March 15, 2025 Reserved SL/DL seat fees to be modified and flat-rate system for children to be introduced

On Saturday, March 15, 2025, Tobu Railway (headquartered in Sumida, Tokyo) is introducing a seasonal pricing system for periods where passenger demand differs, including the modification of limited express fees, to provide comfortable transportation services on limited express trains.
The fees for reserved seats on the SL Taiju and DL Taiju steam-locomotive-powered trains will be modified to ma

4 December 2024 16:00

Yunishigawa Onsen, Renowned for its Therapeutic Hot Spring Water, Hosts Annual Kamakura Festival

Yunishigawa Onsen is a small village nestled in the mountains of Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture. It can be reached by train from Tobu Asakusa Station in about 3 hours. Its relaxed atmosphere and indulgent, therapeutic hot springs await travelers to soothe their bodies and souls.

In 2025, the annual Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Festival will be held from January 31 to March 2. Hundreds of miniature

9 October 2024 16:00

Explore Nikko’s Autumn Top Three Must-Visit Spots with TOBU Railway

As the vibrant colours of autumn arrive, TOBU Railway invites travellers to experience the breathtaking beauty of Nikkothrough its special autumn train tourism offerings. With the crisp air and stunning seasonal foliage, Nikko becomes a top destination for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. This autumn, TOBU is highlighting its scenic train routes to enhance the visitor experience by o

5 April 2023 09:00

Nikko - a combination of the familiar and the exotic, perfect for lovers of food

Nikko, with its combination of rich history and world-famous national parks, has long been a favourite destination for both domestic and international travellers alike.

Located in Tochigi prefecture and only less than a two-hour train ride from Asakusa, Nikko makes for a must-see part of any itinerary to Japan.
Nikko is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Toshogu S

22 November 2022 09:00

Tobu Railway Introduces Nikko's Nature & Culture

Nikko, just 2 hours north of Tokyo by TOBU Railway’s TOBU Nikko Line, offers beautiful scenery in every season and rich traditional Japanese culture. The Nikko Mountains surround the Lake Chuzenji at an altitude of 4,164 ft and have been revered as a place of sacred mountain worship for over 1,200 years. About 400 years ago, Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543 -1616), the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate which

20 September 2022 09:00

Tobu Railway Launches Autumn 2022 "Nikko Foliage Midnight Train" between Asakusa, Tokyo and Nikko

Tobu Railway Limited Express Revaty
Tobu Railway announces that they will operate a special middle-of-the-night train service, "Nikko Foliage Midnight Train," connecting Tobu Asakusa Station in Tokyo to Tobu Nikko Station in Tochigi Prefecture. The train departs from Asakusa at 11:45 pm. The entire journey, on the Limited Express Revaty train, takes 2.5 hours and arrives at Nikko Station at

27 January 2022 09:00

5 underrated photogenic destinations in wintertime Nikko, Japan

5 underrated photogenic destinations in wintertime Nikko, Japan
Nestled on the edge of a national park, Nikko is a small town where travellers can experience a rare side of Japan where history and nature perfectly blend　together in the heart of Tochigi Prefecture. In the early 8thcentury, Nikko was the backbone of Buddhist and Shinto worship in Japan. To this day it remains one of the country’s

20 July 2021 09:00

New and Seasonal Special Experiences in Nikko and Kinugawa Onsen, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan; 2 hours north of Tokyo along the Tobu Railway line

Exciting activities await visitors to Nikko and Kinugawa Onsen this summer! This is a cultural and hot spring resort area, just two hours north of Tokyo along the Tobu Railway line.

SL Taiju Steam Locomotive
Tobu Railways will begin operating a daily, vintage steam locomotive service from late July. This nostalgic train called SL Taiju (https://www.tobu.co.jp/en/sightseeing/nikko_kinugaw

15 December 2020 09:00

Nikko: A gateway for Zen, nature and relaxation

With talks of travel to Japan to recommence in 2021, now is the time to plan your next trip. After flying in and enjoying the sights of the busy capital cities, you might feel the need to slow down, take a breath of fresh air and experience some ‘Zen’ vibes. Just a 2-hour train ride on the Tobu Railway from the hustle-bustle of Tokyo, you can find the small town of Nikko sitting on the edge of a g

10 December 2019 08:21

Luxury Winter Accommodation, from Hidden Inns to Entertainment Spots Travel out from the City to Nikko, Kinugawa and Aizu

During winter, we recommend visiting Nikko, which is approximately two hours by train from Tokyo, as well as hot spring inns in Aizuwakamatsu and Kitakata, which are easily accessed from Nikko. We also introduce the Yunishigawa Kamakura (Japanese-style igloo) Festival, winter activities in Nikko City, hidden inns which are great for couples, and other accommodation options appropriate for people o