Trip down to Nikko

[shawnsterz]

Hi, I am planning to do a day trip down to Nikko. Anyone can share your experience?

I have bought the JR East pass and tried making seat reservations online for the Limited Express train from Ikebukuro to Tobu-Nikko station. After many failed attempts (correct me if i'm wrong) I think seats reservations cannot be made on Limited Express train.

If so what are the chances that we will not get a seat on the train as the journey will take ard 2hrs18mins (I have elderly with me). Will the train be packed?

Thank you if anyone can help with the questions.

 

[thwysg]

Seat reservations are for JR trains. You’re trying to take Tobu Railway which is run by a private company.

 

[evilerniex]

Tobu trains not covered by JR pass. Since u are using pass, u shld be taking to utsunomiya then transfer to nikko

 

[thwysg]

Tobu trains not covered by JR pass. Since u are using pass, u shld be taking to utsunomiya then transfer to nikko

Actually, OP is using JR East Pass. It does cover if s/he is taking the train from Shinjuku to Nikko.

https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361_nagano_niigata.html

 

[shawnsterz]

Hi all thank you for your answers. The JR East pass do cover the Tobu Railway Line.

https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/routemaps/nikko_kinugawa.html?src=gnavi#category03

Consulted JTB yesterday regarding the seat reservations. The lady mentioned it is possible however I am still having problems doing reservations. Starting to think it is not possible for limited express trains.

 

[kifo]

It is possible to do it. I just tried it on the Jr east website


https://www.eki-net.com/pc/jreast-s.../wb/JRTicket/SeatReservation/RouteSearch.aspx