Nikko Station — Attraction in Nikko

This one is somewhat similar to Wooden station in Victoria. I mean the "historic look". Wooden sta. first opened in July 1861. Nikko sta. opened in August 1890. We took basic JR Nikko Line train to visit this beautiful area. The train itself & station both were clean & not crowded at all. 5 mins before the train arrived terminal, we're three persons left. I noticed a Japanese woman stood alone hiding her face towards the wall. She cried. We couldn't pass her to exit without saying something. The tears were all over her face. We offered helping her suitcase down the platform. Then we exitted station & sat on one of outdoor bench looking to the bus stop. We told her that she could sit for a while to pass the stress. She thanked with broken English, telling us that she missed her ex-husband. They shared lovely memoirs in Nikko for many years. She really looked heart broken. We said good-bye when her bus arrived. I could see her hands waiving until the bus sharp turned. I wish her all good luck. We...

Station is clean. There aren’t any eating places at the station. If there was a bento station there, it would do extremely well. I would recommend picking up lunch before you board the train from Nikko. The place and the surrounding shops also close between 5:30 and 6:00 so don’t delay purchasing any snacks or drinks for your train ride back. If you order a Nikko pass, it’s worth upgrading the seats to purchase the Direct line back. Be sure to keep your passes all the way back to your destination because they are required to be returned at the end of your journey. (This information isn’t...

Nikko Station is a charming gateway to one of Japan’s most beautiful historical towns. The station itself has a nostalgic feel, with a mix of modern convenience and traditional design that reflects the character of Nikko. It’s small but well organized—easy to navigate even for first-time visitors.

Trains arrive and depart punctually, and there’s clear bilingual signage in Japanese and English, making transfers simple. Inside, you’ll find a cozy waiting area, clean restrooms, and a few small shops selling local snacks and souvenirs—perfect for picking up something before...