Nikko MaaS—Japan's first ever eco-friendly tourism MaaS—is a groundbreaking service combining the conventional transportation features of a MaaS platform with the convenience of one-stop　online shopping for tickets to tourist attractions and outdoor activities in the Nikko area(※2). With Nikko MaaS, visitors can use a smartphone to book rental cars, purchase tickets to historic and cultural sites of interest, and explore other activities in the area via an easy-to-use virtual portal.

【Sustainability Benefits】

Eco-Friendly Regional Revitalization and Destination Brand Enhancement

Nikko MaaS takes visitor convenience to the next level in a climate-friendly way.

• E-passes offering unlimited riding privileges on designated routes encourage tourists to rely on bus and rail transportation when visiting the Nikko area… and to leave their cars home.
• Eco-friendly vehicle-sharing. Visitors can use the Nikko MaaS portal to rent and return electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids 24-7.
• EV and PHV charging stations installed in parking lots at Kegon Falls and Akanuma (Senjogahara) help reduce CO2 emissions and encourage carbon-free tourism.
• Visitors can easily locate bicycle-sharing stations throughout the Nikko area including popular destinations such as the Tobu Nikko Station and the Nikko Natural Science Museum.
• Enhances Nikko’s reputation as an eco-friendly tourist destination and promotes regional revitalization by extending visitor mobility.