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The Nikko and the Kinugawa are trains that debuted in 2006, limited express trains providing service from central Tokyo to the World Heritage Site Nikko. Departing from Shinjuku, the trains stop at Ikebukuro and Omiya before transferring to Tobu Railway tracks, where they proceed to Tobu-nikko Station and Kinugawa-onsen Station. The cars on the Nikko and Kinugawa are painted to match those of Tobu Railway. On the other hand, the Spacia Nikko and the Spacia Kinugawa trains are operated by JR but use Tobu Railway cars.
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Hiking Event Information
Enjoy the spring foliage while touring the World Heritage Shrines and Temple of Nikko! Choose your own day during the Saturday, May 11 to Sunday, May 26 period.
Direct access from Shinjuku to Nikko and Kinugawa!
Approximately two hours from Shinjuku and Ikebukuro. The direct limited express NIKKO and KINUGAWA trains are convenient to go directly to Nikko and Kinugawa.
The trains offer a comfortable journey to travelers coming from overseas, with enough room between seats, larger luggage accommodation space, and the provision of information in four languages - Japanese, English, Korean and Chinese. Why don't you visit the world heritage sites and abundant nature of Nikko and Kinugawa in these comfortable trains?
The Train Line-up
- Series 253
Nikko: Shinjuku - Tobu-nikko
Kinugawa: Shinjuku - Kinugawa-onsen
- Tobu Series 100 (Right)
Spacia Nikko: Shinjuku - Tobu-nikko
Spacia Kinugawa: Shinjuku - Kinugawa-onsen
From Kurihashi to Tobu-nikko and Kinugawa-onsen, trains operate on Tobu Railway tracks. JR EAST PASS holders ride free on this interval only for these express.
Interior Layout of Cars
Nikko / Kinugawa Series 253: 6-car trains
Spacia Nikko / Spacia Kinugawa Tobu Series 100: 6-car trains
Places of Interest
- With some 1,200 years of history, Nikko is known as a sacred place for the devout. In addition being the home of the Nikko Toshogu Shrine, dedicated to Ieyasu Tokugawa who founded the Edo Shogunate in 1603, Nikko is where Futarasan Shrine and Rinnoji Temple are located, collectively known as Two Shrines and One Temple. These buildings were selected as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. Nearby are Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls, Mount Nantai and many other scenic places. Nikko’s popularity brings a never-ending stream of visitors.
Access: Take the Nikko to Tobu-nikko Station. Alternatively, take the Nikko Line to Nikko Station. 
- Kinugawa Onsen (Hot Springs) is easily accessible from Tokyo, and is one of the finest hot spring areas in Kanto. Beginning just outside the train station and along the roads, many hotels and ryokan (inns) are conveniently located to provide lodging to visitors. From the surrounding mountains, the view down onto Kinugawa (Kinu River) is outstanding whatever the season. For an experience to enjoy all of the beauty of the Kinu River to your heart's content, try a boat trip down the river.
Access: Take the Kinugawa to Kinugawa-onsen Station.