321-1662 Tochigi, Nikko, Yumoto 2541-1, Japan
#19 of 77 hotels in Nikko
Guests' ChoiceBased on 17 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Scott
AustraliaDescription on Booking.com says private bathroom and wine/champagne included. There was no private bathroom. The toilets were shared, shared hand basins in the open corridor area and the only showers were in the hot baths. Champagne and wine were available at a cost. The Booking.com description was NOT accurate and misleading.
Staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent, the Japanese dinner was perfect and the Western style breakfast was filling. The hot baths were hot and very welcome after long days of walking/hiking.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Sue
United KingdomThe kerosene heaters throughout the hotel feel risky, and more modern heating systems should be in use.
Amazing caring staff, and fresh and delicious traditional dinner. Remote location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Judith
BelgiumWonderful hosts. Excellant meals. Very comfortable room.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Yasuko
United StatesDidn’t tell me about closing day
Loved the private hot tubs!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 June 2023
Serena
IndonesiaThe ryokan is really well-maintained and the room is spacious! We tried both the outdoor and indoor onsen and we were surprised because we can use it for ourselves for 45 minutes. The Kaiseki are delicious- and you can ask for more servings of rice if you’re not full yet. As we’re checking out, it was raining outside and Tomoko-san offered to drive us to the bus station- which is so nice of her!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 23 April 2023
Yoram
IsraelTV without English channels
very authentic Japanese place with 3 public hot tubs, amazing Japanese food, and the hostess was very nice with good English. The location is very nice and close to all the nature attaraction
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 19 April 2023
Nick
United StatesService was spectacular at this ryokan. Dinner exceeded my expectations, included a variety of items and was quite filling. There was the option to eat in the room rather than in the first floor restaurant area and I chose the former. The room had tatami mats and a small table. The hostess - delightful, spoke good English - brought the food and tea. It was delicious. A mini fridge in the room held a few different beverages for purchase. I ate breakfast in the restaurant the following morning and enjoyed that as well. In fact, I have subsequently had Japanese breakfast at other places and it did not compare to the food at Shiunso. There are 3 hot spring baths at the property - one outdoor (my favorite) and 2 indoor - and at least one was available whenever I wanted to soak. Just hung up a pendant from my room on a hook to show that it was occupied. The only downside for me was the shared bathrooms but I actually never encountered another guest in the upstairs portion of the inn. There were three sinks in the hallway opposite the rooms on the way to the bathrooms. I was negligent and did not get the hostess' name. She was wonderful and even offered to take me a few blocks to the bus stop because it was raining (I walked). I would love to return to this property and spend time hiking in the surrounding area. As a bonus I was able to see a number of monkeys from the bus just below the town. This was my first ryokan experience and I am hooked. The property may be simple but the food and hospitality are worthy of a visit.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 13 April 2023
Gui
SingaporeI wish there could be more showers for the outdoor bath - it is difficult to have two people use it at the same time when there is only one shower head.
The external bath is excellent, and the food is flavourful. The sake sampler was also an excellent blend, as Nikko has access to great brewers.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 6 April 2023
Feng
TaiwanIt is a very comfortable and warm hotel with good food and excellent service, I hope to visit again.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2022
Kung
United StatesSmall ryokan with friendly staff who spoke English well. There are private onsens and I never had to wait to use one. The food was delicious and filling. I can definitely recommend staying here
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 27 November 2022
Eric
AustraliaIt gets booked out on weekends, make sure you book early!
The host is very kind and helpful, the place is very clean and tidy, we felt right at home. All the meals were amazing, as were the complementary lunchboxes packed for our hike the next day. She also went above and beyond to provide us with a meal the next night when we found out our other hotel did not provide dinner ( most places do as there are no restaurants in town). The outdoor private onsen was delightful. Highly recommended!
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Anonymous
CanadaEverything was great.
My stay at shiunso was the highlight of my trip to Japan. This is a very special place. I am so grateful I got to spend some time here. The host is a remarkable, kind, and thoughtful person and made me feel so at home. She also speaks a great amlint of English which I am so grateful for as my Japanese is still very limited. I have some specific dietary restrictions (I’m a celiac and need to eat strictly gluten free food which is hard in Japan). She was able to accommodate them and made me really delicious food to boot. My host went above and beyond to help me plan some excellent hikes. My room was clean, comfortable, and I hope to come back someday.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Sebastiaan
NetherlandsThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Matthew
AustraliaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2023
Marshall
SingaporeThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Sunny
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
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