Discover the magnificent nature of Yunishigawa, home to the legend of the Heike clan's fugitives, and Ryuokyo Gorge, and discover the unknown world of Nikko.
Go with Nikko Kotsu! Nikko Yunishigawa Onsen & Ryuokyo Day Trip
At Kinugawa Onsen Station, transfer to the Aizu Mount Express No. 1, which has a distinctive red body, and head to Yunishigawa Onsen Station. Although it is a rapid train with unreserved seats, it is also convenient for sightseeing as it is equipped with reclining seats.
Yunishigawa Onsen Heike no Sato
Heike no Sato is a tourist facility made up of thatched-roof houses that tell a part of the life of the Yunishigawa district, where the legend of the Heike clan's refugees remains and unique customs are still preserved. In addition to the Heike Grand Festival held in June, the Kamakura Festival is held on the riverbed along the Yunishigawa River and in Heike no Sato from late January to the end of February, and you can see a fantastic snowy landscape.
Ryuokyo
A scenic spot that belongs to Nikko National Park, this gorge was formed by the erosion of volcanic rocks over a length of about 3km. With strangely shaped rocks and waterfalls continuing everywhere, the scenery looks like a raging dragon, hence the name Ryuokyo.
Course Schedule
*This is just an example of a route. If you would like to create your own route, please check the bus and train timetables before boarding.
7:30
Departs from Tobu Railway Asakusa Station Limited Express Liberty Kinu No. 105 (bound for Kinugawa Onsen) Adult fare 1,590 yen, express fare 1,650 yen
7:33
Departs from Tokyo Skytree Station
7:43
Departs from Kitasenju Station
Tobu Railway Train ride about 1 hr 53 min
9:36
Departs from Kinugawa Onsen Station
ACCESS
Ohara, Kinugawa Onsen, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, 321-2522
At Kinugawa Onsen Station, transfer to the Aizu Mount Express No. 1, which has a distinctive red body, and head to Yunishigawa Onsen Station. Although it is a rapid train with unreserved seats, it is also convenient for sightseeing as it is equipped with reclining seats. ▶ Purchase a bus free pass here
Transfer at the same platform
9:38
Kinugawa Onsen Station Boarding the AIZU Mount Express No. 1
Train ride about 25 minutes
10:03
Disembark at Yunishigawa Onsen Station
Transfer to the bus
10:10
Yunishigawa Onsen Station (bus stop)
Bus ride about 25 minutes
10:35
Disembark at Yunishigawa Onsen Last stop (bus stop)
Yunishigawa Onsen Heike no Sato
ACCESS
470-2 Ekura, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, 321-2524
Heike no Sato is a tourist facility made up of thatched-roof houses that tell a part of the life of the Yunishigawa district, where the legend of the Heike clan's refugees remains and unique customs are still preserved. In addition to the Heike Grand Festival held in June, the Kamakura Festival is held on the riverbed along the Yunishigawa River and in Heike no Sato from late January to the end of February, and you can see a fantastic snowy landscape.
Heike no Sato admission fee: 510 yen for adults, 250 yen for elementary and junior high school students ▶ Heike no Sato website is here
14:50
Yunishigawa Onsen Station (bus stop) Board the Nikko Kotsu Yunishigawa Line bound for Kinugawa Onsen
Bus ride about 45 minutes
15:35
Disembark at Ryuokyo Entrance (bus stop)
Ryuokyo
ACCESS
1357 Fujiwara, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, 321-2521
A scenic spot that belongs to Nikko National Park, this gorge was formed by the erosion of volcanic rocks over a length of about 3km. With strangely shaped rocks and waterfalls continuing everywhere, the scenery looks like a raging dragon, hence the name Ryuokyo. ▶ Ryuokyo website is here
16:35
Ryuokyo entrance Board the Nikko Kotsu Yunishigawa Line Bus bound for Kinugawa Onsen
Bus ride about 10 minutes
16:45
Disembark at Kinugawa Onsen Station
Transfer Train
17:03
Kinugawa Onsen Station Tobu Aizu Kinugawa Line (local train) boarding
Train ride about 26 minutes
17:29
Shimoimaichi Station (change to the express train)
*This is just an example of a route. If you would like to create your own route, please check the bus and train timetables before boarding.