The Iroha operates on the Nikko Line with a one-car 205-series train built to provide sightseers a more pleasant time when traveling. The nickname "Iroha" is taken from the Iroha-zaka Winding Roads and the general term iroha, which refers to the ABCs. The Nikko Line is the start of an adventure in Nikko, represented by the interior decorations which evoke many of Nikko's charms.
Car interior
Large cross seats
The two exit doors are placed on the same side to increase the available space on the train.
Flower-patterned seats
The seat fabric is adorned with a pattern of daylilies.
Wood hand straps and handrails for easy grasping
The hand straps and handrails are made of wood for easy grasping.
Information for visitors to Japan
Information for visitors to Japan is provided on the train.
Large baggage storage space
Space is provided for the storage of large baggage such as trunks.
Icons used to represent various aspects of Nikko
The icon motifs found in the train include the sculptures of Tosho-gu Shrine, Mt. Nantai, Kegon Falls, and other features of Nikko.
Car layout
Nikko
Utsunomiya
Regular stops
Note:
The station stops are subject to change.
Route & Timetables
Iroha (Outbound)
Stops
Outbound
Outbound
Outbound
Outbound
Outbound
Outbound
Outbound
Outbound
Outbound
Utsunomiya
7:16 (dep.)*
7:59 (dep.)*
8:40 (dep.)
10:20 (dep.)
12:20 (dep.)
14:30 (dep.)
16:24 (dep.)
18:03 (dep.)*
18:45 (dep.)*
Tsuruta
7:22 (dep.)
8:06 (dep.)
8:46 (dep.)
10:25 (dep.)
12:26 (dep.)
14:35 (dep.)
16:30 (dep.)
18:08 (dep.)
18:51 (dep.)
Kanuma
7:30 (arr.)
8:14 (arr.)
8:55 (dep.)
10:35 (dep.)
12:36 (dep.)
14:45 (dep.)
16:40 (dep.)
18:17 (arr.)
18:59 (arr.)
Fubasami
9:03 (dep.)
10:43 (dep.)
12:44 (dep.)
14:53 (dep.)
16:47 (dep.)
Shimotsuke-Ōsawa
9:09 (dep.)
10:50 (dep.)
12:50 (dep.)
14:59 (dep.)
16:54 (dep.)
Imaichi
9:16 (dep.)
10:56 (dep.)
12:56 (dep.)
15:06 (dep.)
17:07 (dep.)
Nikkō
9:23 (arr.)
11:04 (arr.)
13:03 (arr.)
15:14 (arr.)
17:14 (arr.)
Stops
Outbound
Outbound
Outbound
Outbound
Outbound
Outbound
Outbound
Outbound
Outbound
* The above information is current as of December 2020.
* (*) Bound for Kanuma
* The times and stops listed above may be subject to change.
* Iroha cars have two doors. Check the boarding position on the platform.
* Different cars may be used when the usual ones are undergoing inspections etc.
Iroha (Inbound)
Stops
Inbound
Inbound
Inbound
Inbound
Inbound
Inbound
Inbound
Inbound
Inbound
Utsunomiya
7:52 (arr.)
8:35 (arr.)
10:15 (arr.)
12:05 (arr.)
13:51 (arr.)
16:08 (arr.)
17:58 (arr.)
18:37 (arr.)
19:17 (arr.)
Tsuruta
7:46 (dep.)
8:29 (dep.)
10:09 (dep.)
12:00 (dep.)
13:45 (dep.)
16:02 (dep.)
17:53 (dep.)
18:31 (dep.)
19:12 (dep.)
Kanuma
7:36 (dep.)
8:20 (dep.)
10:01 (dep.)
11:51 (dep.)
13:36 (dep.)
15:54 (dep.)
17:44 (dep.)
18:22 (dep.)
19:03 (dep.)
Fubasami
9:53 (dep.)
11:43 (dep.)
13:29 (dep.)
15:46 (dep.)
17:37 (dep.)
Shimotsuke-Ōsawa
9:47 (dep.)
11:37 (dep.)
13:23 (dep.)
15:40 (dep.)
17:30 (dep.)
Imaichi
9:41 (dep.)
11:31 (dep.)
13:17 (dep.)
15:34 (dep.)
17:24 (dep.)
Nikkō
9:34 (dep.)
11:24 (dep.)
13:10 (dep.)
15:27 (dep.)
17:18 (dep.)
Stops
Inbound
Inbound
Inbound
Inbound
Inbound
Inbound
Inbound
Inbound
Inbound
* The above information is current as of December 2020.
* (*) Bound for Kanuma.
* The times and stops listed above may be subject to change.
* Iroha cars have two doors. Check the boarding position on the platform.
* Different cars may be used when the usual ones are undergoing inspections etc.
Calendar
Click on a date the train is in operation to search for empty seats and make a ticket reservation. * You need to be registered with JR-EAST Train Reservation.