Silk Express
(Hop-on Bus Tours)
- Silk Express-
Enjoy hassle-free travel to Kinugawa Onsen
& Nikko area
Travel to Kinugawa Onsen with the Silk Express and relax in the famous natural hot springs! The Silk Express is a shuttle bus service with direct routes from JR Utsunomiya station and hotels in Kinugawa Onsen, as well as extra add-on routes to nearby Yunishigwa and Central Nikko.
Kinugawa Onsen
Yunishigawa
Nikko and other
From JR Utsunomiya Station to Kinugawa Onsen
Destination | Price (1 seat) |
|---|---|
To Kinugawa Onsen (Direct) | 2,000 yen |
Including ‘Add-on’ to Yunishigawa* | 3,000 yen |
Main (Direct) Route | Add-on to Yunishigawa | |
|---|---|---|
Depart JR Utsunomiya Station | 2:30 pm | 1:00 pm |
Arrive at Kinugawa Onsen | 3:30pm | 2:00pm |
Arrive at Yunishigawa | – | 3:00pm |
Depart at Yunishigawa | – | 3:30pm |
Arrive back at Kinugawa Onsen | – | 4:10pm |
*This add-on includes a trip to Yunishigawa and back to Kinugawa Onsen.
Meeting place at JR Utsunomiya Station
No5 Bus and Taxi lane on EAST SIDE of JR Utsunomiya Station.
From Kinugawa Onsen to JR Utsunomiya Station
Destination | Price (1 seat) |
|---|---|
To JR Utsunomiya Station | 2,000 yen |
Including ‘Add-on’ to Nikko Shrines | 5,000 yen |
Including ‘Seasonal Add-on’ : Strawberry picking and Bamboo forest* | 5,000 yen |
Main (Direct) Route | Add-on: Nikko Shrines | Add-on: Strawberry & Bamboo | |
|---|---|---|---|
Depart Kinugawa Onsen | 10:30 am | 10:20 am | 10:20 am |
Arrive at JR Utsunomiya Station | 11:40 am | – | – |
Arrive at Nikko Shrines | – | 11:30 am | – |
Depart at Nikko Shrines | – | 1:00pm | – |
Arrive at JR Utsunomiya Station | – | 2:10pm | – |
Arrive at Strawberry Farm | – | – | 10:45 am |
Depart Strawberry Farm | – | – | 11:45 am |
Arrive at Wakayama farm (Bamboo Forest) | – | – | 12:25 pm |
Depart Wakayama farm (Bamboo Forest) | – | – | 1:40 pm |
Arrive at JR Utsunomiya Station | – | – | 2:20 pm |
*This ‘Seasonal add-on’ is for winter 2023 (mid-December 2023 to 25th February 2024)
Bus Hire
In addition to fixed routes, we are able to offer bus hire for private tours to and from Nikko, Nasu, and other areas in Tochigi prefecture. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us (contact form below) for further information.
Transportation to Kinugawa and Nikko
If you offer regular tours to Kinugawa Onsen and Nikko areas and would like to use the Silk Express as part of your tour, please let us know.
Silk Express and the parent company S project operate in Japan and abide strictly by Japanese law. For their term and conditions please make sure to check the official page (https://www.spro-silk.jp/)
How to use the Silk Express
1) Choose if you want to book a direct service or an add-on excursion.
2) Contact S Project (Silk Express) via the contact form below, email, or phone.
*If you have a hotel booked, please mention the name when booking. If you don’t have a hotel booked, S project you can offer recommendations.
Please be aware that the Silk Express has a cancellation policy, and terms and conditions will apply. (See here)
Please note that weather conditions, road traffic, and other unexpected situations may change time, routes, and add-on destinations.
For Overseas Visitors
Wi-Fi available
Speak English
Uses a Translation device
(Voice translator App)
Multi-language leaflets
Multi-language ticket machines
Online Booking Available
Vegetarian dishes available
Vegan dishes available
Gluten free dishes available
Other food requirements
Halal friendly
Kosher friendly
Contact Details
Call +81(0) 289-66-2008
Find us on TripAdvisor
Meeting Point
(JR Utsunomiya Station)
709 Hosoomachi, Nikko city, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan 321-1445
Just outside the East exit of JR Utsunomiya station.
Things to do Nearby
Find things to do locally in Kinugawa Onsen – click to view the city info page.
Pick up location (from JR Utsunomiya Station)
When arriving, please look for the N0.5 Bus and Taxi Lane!
Silk Express TEL: 0289-66-2008
Contact Silk Express Bus (S Project)
This page was created by Nearbytokyo.com for S Project (Silk Express) to use as their English information page. The contents of this page a regally updated on request and should be used as a guide only. NearbyTokyo.com and the parent company Japan Wold Link is not liable for any misinformation. Inquiries from this page will be sent to S Project (Silk Express), but also shared with NearbyTokyo.com to help answer your questions. Please also see the official Silk Express webpage for the latest information.
