Nikko日光

The questions people ask first about Nikko, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
• SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
• Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
• TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
• SafetyNikko is a safe small town; the real risks are icy roads and steps in winter, deer and monkeys on the trails…
• RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
• Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
• Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
• Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
• AirportNRT Narita (No direct rail link; cross Tokyo to Asakusa or Tokyo Station first, then about 3–4 h door to door.).
• Getting aroundTwo stations, JR Nikko and Tobu-Nikko, sit a few minutes apart and about 2 km from the shrines.Two stations, JR Nikko and Tobu-Nikko, sit a few minutes apart and about 1.2 mi from the shrines.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• Coffee¥400–700 (≈ US$3–5)
• Street or quick mealNoodle soup (soba or ramen)¥800–1,300 (≈ US$6–9)
• Metro or bus rideBus, Nikko station to Lake Chuzenji¥1,150–1,250 (≈ US$8–9)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week¥2,000–4,000 (≈ US$14–30)
• Museum or sight ticketTōshōgū entryCombination ticket with the museum costs more.¥1,600 (≈ US$11)
• Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person¥3,500 (≈ US$25)
• Mid-range bedRyokan or hotel double room, a night, per room¥18,000 (≈ US$130)
• High-end bedRyokan or hotel double room, a night, per room¥45,000 (≈ US$350)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥7,000 (≈ US$50) · Mid ¥13,000 (≈ US$90) · High ¥25,000 (≈ US$170)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

Two stations, JR Nikko and Tobu-Nikko, sit a few minutes apart and about 2 km from the shrines. Tobu buses from stop 2C outside Tobu-Nikko reach the World Heritage area in about 6 min; walking takes about 30 min. Bus 1 or 2 continues to Lake Chuzenji in about 1 h. The JR ticket office sells 2-day bus passes to the Chuzenji area (about ¥2,000).

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nikko. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

• officialNikko Official Guide
• officialNikko City
• officialTōshōgū
• officialRinnō-ji
• officialKegon Falls
• officialNikko National Park
• secondaryWikivoyage: Nikko, revision 5271369 (CC BY-SA 4.0)