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Originally Posted by downthewind
We would like to do a one day trip to Nikko. We may use the Japan railway pass. We wonder if it is better to do it on your own or pay for a tour (expensive$$)?. How easy is to reach there and then move around?.
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For your first trip to Nikko, I think a daytrip is too short and hectic. If I remember right, it takes a good 2 1/2 hours to get there, then it's another 30-40min to Kegon Falls if you plan on going there. Then you have to factor in bus times, finding somewhere for lunch, etc.
My trip to Nikko was 3 days, though my goal was more for relaxation and chilling out rather than pure sightseeing.
I'd probably make Nikko an overnight stay rather than trying to rush it in one day for your first visit. For transportation they have buses that go around the area and over to Kegon Falls.
If Nikko is your only destination outside Tokyo, it's not worth the RailPass. It'll be cheaper if you just buy local train tickets.