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How to get fromTokyo to Nikkō National Parkby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Nikkō National Park by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 宇都宮 Utsunomiyatrain train Ju
    2. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to 日光 Nikkōtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from 日光 Nikkō to Nikkō National Parktaxi taxi
    5h 18m
    ¥28,313–35,053

  2. Drive 200.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tokyo to Nikkō National Parkcar car 200.8 km
    4h 5m
    ¥3,479–5,025

  3. Train, taxi via Kuki

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 栗橋 Kurihashitrain train Ju
    2. Take the train from 栗橋 Kurihashi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain train Tn
    3. Take the taxi from Yumoto Onsen to Nikkō National Parktaxi taxi
    7h 49m
    ¥27,969–33,953

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tōbu Nikkō Station to Yumoto Onsenbus bus Yk / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Yumoto Onsen to Nikkō National Parktaxi taxi
    7h 51m

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 大清水bus bus 新宿～尾瀬
    2. Take the taxi from 大清水 to Nikkō National Parktaxi taxi
    7h 57m
    ¥26,800–33,400

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 215.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Nikkō National Park, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Tokyo to Nikkō National Park. However, you can take the train to 宇都宮 Utsunomiya, take the train to 日光 Nikkō, then take the taxi to Nikkō National Park. Alternatively, you can take the train to 栗橋 Kurihashi, take the train to 東武日光 Tobu-nikko, walk to Tōbu Nikkō Station, take the bus to Yumoto Onsen, then take the taxi to Nikkō National Park.

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