Originally Posted by
toddvader
Staying here in October for fall leaves. Does anyone recommend renting a car vs. getting the Nikko wide pass for the bus? We are staying 1 night in Kinugawa onsen, then finishing with 2 at the ritz. I am thinking a car might be nicer for the busy tourist crowds at this time?
It depends on what you plan to do. There are a number of sights in the area that are walkable. But if you also want to see the Toshogu shrine, and get around in the area, I'd say get a car.