tokyo to nikko train round trip fare and something else

[shune]

hi there-

i've done the usual due diligence when looking for information (google, etc) and i can't seem to find the approximate cost of a round trip train ticket from tokyo to nikko in december 2004. if anyone can give me a ballpark figure, that'd be great (the cheaper, the better :-) ).

also, while i'm on the subject, are the temples in nikko even open during the winter? are they as beautiful as i would imagine them to be if i'm lucky enough to visit them while there is snow around?

thanks!

shune

[MeAndroo]

Nikko is gorgeous, but I went in the spring. I seem to recall a ticket costing around 15 bucks from Asakusa, but I could be mistaken. The temples aren't to be missed, though some of the more famous exhibits charge extra.

[Mike Cash]

hi there-

i've done the usual due diligence when looking for information (google, etc) and i can't seem to find the approximate cost of a round trip train ticket from tokyo to nikko in december 2004. if anyone can give me a ballpark figure, that'd be great (the cheaper, the better :-) ).

also, while i'm on the subject, are the temples in nikko even open during the winter? are they as beautiful as i would imagine them to be if i'm lucky enough to visit them while there is snow around?

thanks!

shune

Did you try Google Japan?

Here's the info you wanted: http://tinyurl.com/5lwcu

[noodle]

the lonely planet japan guidebook has all this kind of information. and much much more. if you are planning on visiting multiple places, a guidebook is very useful.

but try this fare/timetable lookup:
http://grace.hyperdia.com/cgi-english/hyperd01.cgi

similar to the above, but in english. :p