Want to enjoy “Nikko” and “Kawagoe” at a reasonable price? Check out this must-see information, including where to purchase Tobu Railway round-trip tickets!

Easily accessible by train from central Tokyo, Nikko and Kawagoe are two of the Kanto region’s most popular tourist destinations. This article introduces Tobu Railway's “NIKKO PASS” and “KAWAGOE PASS”. If you are looking for a fun and easy way to visit Nikko and Kawagoe at a discounted price, don't miss them!

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One day is not enough! Must-see World Heritage Sites, Secret Hot Springs, and Sightseeing Spots in Nikko

The Nikko area in Tochigi Prefecture is a scenic natural paradise, boasting World Heritage sites such as the Nikko Toshogu Shrine, which enshrines Ieyasu Tokugawa, as well as the grand Rinnoji Temple and Futarasan Shrine. The area is also home to Senjogahara, a highland marshland registered under the Ramsar Convention, Kegon Falls, one of the "three best waterfalls in Japan", and the beautiful Chuzenji Lake.

The Nikko and Kinugawa areas are also famous hot spring resorts. Hot springs such as Nikko Onsen, Chuzenji Onsen, Oku-Nikko Yumoto Onsen, and Kinugawa Onsen are famed throughout Japan for their beauty and unique character.

For theme park lovers, Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura, which centers around the Edo period, and Tobu World Square, which exhibits world-famous architecture on a 1/25th scale, are also recommended. 

Nikko is also a great place to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Japan’s four seasons. In addition to enjoying the beautiful landscapes and architecture, visitors can try their hand at activities such as hiking, cycling around the lake, skiing, stand-up paddleboarding, and cruising on Lake Chuzenji. The charms of Nikko cannot all be experienced in a single day, so whether you are visiting for the first time or revisiting, we encourage you to stay a few nights and take your time to enjoy the area.

Get Tobu Railway's “NIKKO PASS” to enjoy Nikko and Kinugawa to the fullest!

The “NIKKO PASS” tickets available for foreign tourists include the handy “NIKKO PASS WORLD HERITAGE AREA” that can be used for two days and the “NIKKO PASS ALL AREA” that can be used for four consecutive days.

The “NIKKO PASS ALL AREA” is recommended for those who wish to tour Oku-Nikko. The pass can be used as a regular train ticket between Asakusa and Shimo-Imaichi, and allows unlimited rides on trains, buses, and the Lake Chuzenji sightseeing boat within the designated ALL AREA area. Showing the pass also entitles the holder to discounts on admission fees to facilities such as Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura and Tobu World Square, as well as special offers at souvenir stores and restaurants.

Train aficionados should not miss the SPACIA X express train, which will be upgraded in July 2023. With SPACIA X, you can get from Asakusa to Nikko in just 1 hour and 50 minutes. To learn more about SPACIA X, check out the article below!

Complete guide to the limited express "SPACIA X": Stops, Features of the Train Cars, and Onboard Facilities?"

How do I purchase a NIKKO PASS?

① Reserve online (Recommended)

Internet reservations are accepted from 90 days to 2 days prior to the boarding date. We recommend that you pick up your reserved tickets in advance or on the day of your trip at the Tobu Tourist Information Center Asakusa located inside Tobu Railway Asakusa Station.

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*Note: Tickets reserved online can only be redeemed at Tobu Tourist Information Center Asakusa.

② Purchase through Klook (recommended)

You can also purchase a Digital NIKKO PASS through Klook before your departure. The Digital NIKKO PASS does not require a paper ticket, instead working with just a QR code, allowing you to board without having to wait in line. The same benefits and sections are available as for the paper ticket.

Click here to purchase through Klook

③ Purchae in-store

Paper tickets can be purchased directly at Tobu Tourist Information Center Asakusa and Tobu Tourist Information Center Ikebukuro.

Click here for hours of operation and access to each sales outlet

*In order to ensure smooth boarding, we recommend ① internet reservations and ② digital NIKKO PASS.

More information about NIKKO PASS

*The above fares are for departures from Asakusa Station and Tokyo Skytree Station.

*Express tickets are not included. If you wish to board Spacia X, you will need to purchase an express ticket separately. Please reserve your seat on the “Tobu Railway Limited Express Ticket Online Reservation Service” page at least one month prior to your departure.

Take a whimsical journey to "Little Edo" Kawagoe with the Tobu Railway KAWAGOE PASS!

If you are looking to explore Japan’s old streets, you should not miss the Kawagoe area, also known as “Little Edo”. There are two types of Tobu Railway “KAWAGOE PASS”: “KAWAGOE DISCOUNT PASS” and “KAWAGOE DISCOUNT PASS PREMIUM”.

The “KAWAGOE PASS” can be used as a round-trip ticket from Ikebukuro Station to Kawagoe Station or Kawagoeshi Station, and also entitles the holder to discounts at kimono shops, restaurants, souvenir stores, and a 5% discount at the Ikebukuro Tobu Department Store.

There are many places to visit, including the Kurazukuri no Machinami Warehouse District, Ichibangai Shopping Street, Toki no Kane Bell Tower, Taisho Roman Yume-dori Street, Kashiya Yokocho with its retro sweets, Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine famous for improving one's luck in love, and Kawagoe Kumano Shrine famous for improving one's luck in money. If you want to learn more about the history of the area, you can also visit Kita-in Temple, which was closely associated with the Tokugawa family during the Edo period (1603-1868).

In addition, there are many famous Kawagoe gourmet foods to try, such as sumptuous eel and tasty sweet potato sweets, as well as souvenirs from long-established shops that have been in business for over a century. The Tobu Railway train can take you from Ikebukuro in as little as 26 minutes, making it ideal for a day trip.

How do I purchase a KAWAGOE DISCOUNT PASS/Premium?

You can purchase tickets on the day of boarding or within one month at the following locations

• Tobu Tourist Information Center Ikebukuro
• Tobu Tourist Information Center Ikebukuro
• Tojo Line Ikebukuro Station, Central Ticket Gate 2
• Tojo Line Ikebukuro Station South Ticket Gate

More information about KAWAGOE DISCOUNT PASS/Premium

*The above information is valid as of August 2024. For more information on the pass and fares, please check the information published by Tobu Railway.