There are 4 ways to get from Shibu Onsen to Nikkō by train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Yudanaka to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ōmiya to Utsunomiyatrain
- Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to 日光 Nikkōtrain
5h 51m¥5,743–7,397Drive 179.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Shibu Onsen to Nikkōcar 179.5 km
3h 23m¥3,078–4,446Train via Takasaki
- Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from 高崎 Takasaki to 栃木 Tochigitrain
- Take the train from 栃木 Tochigi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain Tn
7h 2m¥4,369–5,731Bus, train
- Take the bus from Snow Monkey Park to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Shim-Maebashitrain
- Take the train from 新前橋 Shim-Maebashi to 栃木 Tochigitrain
- Take the train from 栃木 Tochigi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain Tn
8h 36m¥6,700–9,900
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shibu Onsen to Nikkō is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4500 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Shibu Onsen to Nikkō is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4500.
No, there is no direct train from Shibu Onsen to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from Yudanaka and arriving at 日光 Nikkō via Nagano, Ōmiya and 宇都宮 Utsunomiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Shibu Onsen and Nikkō is 343 km. The road distance is 179.5 km.
The best way to get from Shibu Onsen to Nikkō without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs ¥5500 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Shibu Onsen to Nikkō, including transfers.
Shibu Onsen to Nikkō train services, operated by Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway), depart from Yudanaka station.
Shibu Onsen to Nikkō train services, operated by Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shibu Onsen to Nikkō is 179 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Shibu Onsen to Nikkō.
There are 283+ hotels available in Nikkō.
What companies run services between Shibu Onsen, Japan and Nikkō, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Shibu Onsen to 日光 Nikkō via Yudanaka, Nagano, Ōmiya, and 宇都宮 Utsunomiya in around 5h 51m.
- Phone
- 026-248-6000
- Website
- Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway)
Train from Yudanaka to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Website
- Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway)
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Ōmiya to Utsunomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to 日光 Nikkō
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 高崎 Takasaki to 栃木 Tochigi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Shim-Maebashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 新前橋 Shim-Maebashi to 栃木 Tochigi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 03-5962-0102
- Website
- Tobu Railway
Train from 栃木 Tochigi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–700
- Website
- Tobu Railway
Train from 栃木 Tochigi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–700
- Website
- Tobu Railway
- Phone
- 050-5306-1102
- Website
- tobu.co.jp
Train from 栃木 Tochigi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikko
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- tobu.co.jp
Train from 栃木 Tochigi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikko
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- tobu.co.jp
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Snow Monkey Park to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide












