Train to Nikko: cost and time
The train from Tokyo to Nikko costs ¥5,790 on the Yamabiko to Utsunomiya, then the JR Nikko Line (1 h 54), one way for one person with a reserved seat where the train has one, on a regular day, checked on 29 October 2026. The Japan Rail Pass covers all of these trains; the table shows which regional passes do too.
Train to Nikko from Tokyo
| Trip, one way | Fastest train | Fare | Train the Japan Rail Pass covers | Fare | Passes that cover it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo to Nikko Open in the JR Pass calculator | Yamabiko to Utsunomiya, then the JR Nikko Line 1 h 54 | ¥5,790 | The same train | Japan Rail Pass; JR EAST PASS; JR TOKYO Wide Pass |
To see whether a pass pays for your whole trip, open any route in the JR Pass calculator and add the rest of your plan.
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Fine print and sources
How each figure was worked out, the rules behind it and the official page it comes from, checked on 29 October 2026.
Where each figure comes from
- The answer at the top: [1]
- Train to Nikko from Tokyo: [1]
How the fares are read
Fares are station prices for one person, fare plus the limited express or Shinkansen charge for an ordinary reserved seat (fare only on trains with no reserved seats), from JR West's and JR East's own timetable and fare searches for a regular season day, departures from 10:00. A journey with a change of train is one through ticket. Season surcharges, Green cars and discounts are not counted.
Sources
- JR West, JR Odekake Net, My Dia timetable and fare search (searched for Tuesday 20 October 2026, departures from 10:00), www.jr-odekake.net, accessed 18 October 2026