Can't think of anything! Be aware there aren't many restaurants nearby so dinner might be a bit of a challenge, but there's a convenience store nearby (10 min walk) or you can take the bus into town.

Nikko can become quite crowded, but that won't affect you in this hotel. It's on the edge of town and thus away from the masses, but still perfectly situated to plan your visit to the surrounding area. Personnel is extremely friendly and facilities are really nice, especially the in-house onsen. Traditional room is a great experience - just make sure to bring an eye cover if you are a light sleeper (the traditional windows don't really keep the light out).

Stayed in April 2024

The cutest ryokan next to the gorgeous river, with the sweetest ryokan keeper ever. She was so kind and made sure to make our stay comfortable. It was amazing to fall asleep to the sound of the river on a comfortable bed after a soak in the private onsen. Can't wait to go back!

Stayed in May 2024

Simple the best stay we had in Japan. Excellent service. Very welcoming and benevolent hosts. We were provided with detailed information on the sites to visit + a clear map. Clean and rather spacious room with a lovely view and on river stream. Onsen and yukata. Plenty to do around by walk. Tea and coffee available+ fridge and microwave Lovely onsen/sento that can be used privately We loved the serene and family feeling of this small hotel. We will happily come back someday!

Stayed in May 2024

Beautiful rooms, beautiful surrounding, close to Temples and Shrines and also to the city center. It has a private bath too that can be used privately also over night, loved that!

Stayed in May 2024

Very kind and helpful hostess told us about the area, nice bath and an amazing location, conveniently central to shrines and bus routes.

Stayed in May 2024

We stayed here for 2 days, the location was breath taking! It is a bit of a walk from the busstop to the hotel but it is worth it. The staff was really kind and my favorite part was the onsen with incredible view, overall a pretty good experience!

Stayed in May 2024

Magical spot in the forest. Great location. Very kind and attentive hosts.

Stayed in May 2024

Nice location. Very near to the World Heritage site (Kanman Park) so anyone can easily cover the spot. The hotel has a good dining area and has good amenities. Nice staff, nice and clean rooms. Onsen facility is available so it is a good deal if you have the time to enjoy.

Stayed in May 2024

Non

Great location, superbe host

Stayed in April 2024

Really special accomodation. We stayed as a couple in the traditional Japanese room. The staff was lovely, the surrounding area was beautiful and close to all main sights and the bus station, but still kind of nestled away in a beautiful japanese suburban area. It is quiet and right next to the river. From our room we had a river view and could hear the stream at night. Restaurants were close by. The breakfast was nice, the staff was really helpful and provided information about the main sights. The private onsen bath also had a river view and Kimono-type clothing was provided for the visit. It was one of my favorite places that we stayed at in Japan. It really made Nikko one of the most romantic destinations.

Stayed in April 2024

Not complaints, but information We were there just before Golden Week so it was really quite expensive. Not many restaurants nearby so you have to walk down the hill which is short but steep

The place is excellent. Very clean Wonderful staff Near the bus stop

Stayed in April 2024

Could have used pegs in the foyer, bathroom or closet for the robes.

We loved the Japanese style rooms, robes, onsite onsen. We also loved the location with a river view yet still near amenities such as the bus and the Lawsons convenience market. Staff was very friendly and helpful (called us a cab on our last day when it was pouring rain and we were starting 14 hours of travel and didn't want to start it by getting soaking wet walking the few blocks to the bus).

Stayed in April 2024

All good

Really nice comfortable room, quiet, amazing private onsen, great location.

Stayed in April 2024

Fantastic on premises private onsen! Great proximity to abyss/gorge walking trail - thanks for providing loaner umbrellas!

Stayed in April 2024

Little bit apart from bus stop . It takes about 15 ~ 20 min by walk

Very quite n peaceful place . Can enjoy On Sen ( hot spring ) bath everyday . All rooms are traditional Japanese style ~

Stayed in April 2024

This is an old fashioned, very relaxing place at which I have stayed many time over 30 years. Nothing has changed and that is delightful. I hope to come back again.

Stayed in April 2024

Nice location. Very helpful and kind host. Private onsen was available and very nice with a view of the river. Tea and coffee in the shared dinning area were provided for free. We got a room with a window with a river view. You could hear the river in the room. It got a little cold at night but the bed was warm and a heater device was provided.

Stayed in April 2024

Note: not about the hotel but the location generally and need for travel planning - Nikko is more difficult to get around without a car for certain things. The local convenience store is closed, and a lot of other cafes/restaurants too (not sure if permanently or just for the season). There are a couple of restaurants a walkable distance, but a bit more planning required if only using the bus/walking to get food, especially breakfast. There is in-house breakfast that looked good, but not everyone wants that style/size of breakfast everyday.

Lovely location on the river, near the woods. The private onsen was excellent - very hot and welcome after a cold day outside. Room was large. Possible to walk into town (25 mins) and to many attractions.

Stayed in April 2024

The staff were so helpful and gave excellent tourism information. I loved the onsen- perfect size and temperature. The location was a little removed from the busy area but an easy walk to everything. I loved the quiet location.

Stayed in April 2024

very comfortable

Stayed in March 2024

It’s not so close from the bus stop, but it does have an advantage, you’ll be close to kanmangafuchi abyss walk

It’s a very beautiful Japanese style inn, and the staff was super kind and helpful. I want to stay there again. Also the private onsen is really nice

Stayed in March 2024

Getting to the hotel was quite a drag, unfortunately. It's located pretty far from the main road, and on the first day we checked in, the staff at the Tourist Information Centre actually told us to alight at the wrong bus stop, which added more walking miles than was necessary. So dragging our huge luggage all the way in freezing weather wasn't such a great experience. However, once we got our bearings right, getting to the bus stop from our hotel was much easier.

We liked the onsen and the dining hall. On the first day we checked in, we were rather disappointed to get a Western style room because the table and chairs arranged in the middle of the room in between the beds actually made the room look smaller than it is. It feels kind of cramped, and the view outside the window was meh (there was an old wooden tool shed just outside the window). We requested to change the room to a Japanese style room with tatami mats, and the property owner was kind enough to agree to our change with no extra charge. We spent the first night chatting late into the night in the dining hall, which was spacious and has a homely feel. I love spending time there over a cup of tea in the morning too, a very good place to chill and enjoy 'me time'. Both checking-in and checking-out were a breeze, and the lady owner was so kind and gracious, though not the chatty type. She also recommended places to get food (for breakfast and dinner) if we're running late, since the restaurants around the area close pretty early at 8 p.m. Alternatively, if you don't mind combini / convenience store food, there's always LAWSON, just after you alight from the bus stop. We had our dinner there on the second night. The location is also literally steps away from the Kanmangafuchi Abyss, which makes for a pleasant stroll in the early morning light.

Stayed in March 2024

The location is not good.

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The onsen was nice.

Stayed in March 2024

Despite travelling in low season, and being the only guest in the whole hotel for a few days, I was given a single person room. They could have given me a two-person room allowing a little more space to spread out, without costing any more in cleaning or affecting business.

The on-site bath was fantastic. View of the stream outside. Sole use (users have to take it in turns but I was the only guest for most of the time I was there.) Manager was extremely kind and helpful guiding me to nearby restaurants and shops, as well as shrines and temples.

Stayed in January 2024