Nikkō hotels

Pros: Excellent hospitality and services. Japanese style living experience with all modern amenities. Rooms are quite big. Colourful decorations throughout the guesthouse once you enter. Around 10 minutes walk from Tobu Nikko Railway Station. Supermarket and Restaurant are around 5 minutes walk.

Pros: Services was so great. The stuff was very friendly and the guesthouse was clean. Walking distsnce from the stations.

Pros: Building and rooms had lots of character. Washroom was clean. Location was close to everything.

Pros: Lovely tatami room, great green tea, excellent customer service

Pros: The owner was very friendly and and helpful. He provided us a lot of information about the area. We stayed in the “moon villa”, very comfy, has everything you need. Would definitely come again!

Pros: Excellent host, the best I've encountered. Ken was all smiles to welcome us despite us arriving very late at night. He was also super responsive in our communications prior to arrival. Upon arrival, he gave us a map of the local area and gave suggestions on places of attractions and recommended restaurants. The loft was spacious enough for six of us and spotless, with really nice touches of owl and cat decorations around the loft. If you have a car, it's only 2-3 minutes drive (or probably 10min walk) to the centre of town with plenty of restaurants, a supermarket and Family Mart. Super highly recommended.

Cons: Nothing!!

Pros: The owner came to pick us all at the train station, explained in details the location including good restaurant for our diner. The house was independant with a view on a nice little garden that we unfortunately had not occasion to enjoy. We left the place after a night of snow which made the scene just great. We highly recommend the location and owner to anyone travelling in the region

Cons: Nothing

Pros: The staffs are extremely kind and friendly. The house is super clean and the bed is really comfortable. Highly recommend !

Cons: It would be better if the direction is clearly marked to the hotel.

Pros: The owners are so accommodating and gave me a map with options of places to go and eat. They ran a hot bath every evening and the place is quietly tucked away but walkable to the temples and shrines.

Pros: Everything, I love it.

Cons: NO

Pros: Great value , good location and wonderful service!!!

Pros: The hosts were beyond hospitable and offered to deliver our baggage to and from the train station. Even then, the walk was less than 15 minutes, a great way to start and end the day in such an idyllic place. In addition, the Japanese-style breakfast was very good and well worth it! The WiFi was fast, the room heating worked well, and room very clean. I would love to stay here again.

Cons: The bathroom was a bit chilly but not a problem at all!

Pros: It's great to sleep on tatami mats and take a bath in the furo. The price is hard to beat, and the owner is very friendly. The breakfast was delicious, and it's a short walk to Nikko Tobu station.

Pros: Amazing japanese style breakfast. A unique, very hospitable lady introducing a homely atmosphere, a nice and helpful host who drove us with luggage to the station early in the morning.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Keiko and Shizuo almost treated me like their son! Very authentic Japanese inn feeling, really cool and a must-stay. He even drove me to and from dinner one night because it was really cold. They kept my room and the place sparkling clean, and I had every amenity I needed.

Pros: warm welcome ,great japanese room style , great service ,will come again soon

Cons: none

Pros: Real Ryokan home experience. Live in tatami room, sleep on futon beds, try Japanese breakfast (btw: inform host at least two days before your stay about breakfast)

Pros: The hosts (an old couple) are extremely friendly and helpful. They offered shuttle services (for guests and/or luggages) from the train stations. The room is authentic japanese style, very clean and cozy. Other areas in the house are also clean and well taken care of. You can buy beer or ice cream from the freezer in the house with resonable price. We did enjoy our stay at the place and would recommend to anyone.

Cons: It is in a quiet residential area, so make sure you get something to eat at the train station.

Pros: - Close to Nikko station - friendly staff - wonderful view from balcony

Pros: The property is very near Tobu Nikko station. A lot of restaurants and a supermarket is nearby. Also near World Heritage spots. The property is very clean, has a complete kitchen that guests can use and staff is very accommodating .

Pros: Amazing Guesthouse! Super comfy, clean, excellent amenities. Guy who owns it is really friendly helpful guy. The place it a great location from train station and a good straight walk to the main places in Nikko.

Cons: I couldn’t fault it really. We loved everything and I never say I’m a stickler.

Pros: Fantastic place to stay with really friendly owners! The two hot spring baths were an absolute pleasure to look at and use and just perfect after a cold day walking about.

Pros: The owner was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast super yummy and fresh...location very near to old town and easy find the restaurant ( Must self-drive)

Pros: Breakfast was great, location was great (not stuck in the middle of the tourist area). There are enough things within walking distance so that a car wouldn't be needed, but renting a car certainly gives a lot more flexibility. The bathing facilities are quite nice. The staff is quite nice.

Cons: The in-room bathrooms are old and need updating (they are your typical 80s era prefabricated bathroom boxes). The bathrooms are also frigid cold during the winter since there is an exhaust that cannot be closed. The rooms themselves are fair to fine, but would be overall much nicer if the bathrooms were updated. The bathing facilities seem to be in heavy use during high season, so when the use indicator light turns off, you kind of need to make a mad dash before someone else enters (there are two private bathing rooms). Some sort of time limit might be good to implement, or scheduling system. Parking lot is teeny and make require tandem parking. Not sure if they hang onto keys if someone gets blocked in.

Pros: Amazing staff, they were super friendly and the manager even offered us a ride to the temples. The onsen was great and also the food. We had a wonderful time.

Pros: A good place to stay when visiting Nikko. It is close to the World Heritage temples and bean curd skin restaurants. The waterfall is about 30 mins away. The breakfast is excellent.

Cons: My tatami room was a little small for 4 people. The bathroom’s fan was not very strong and it didn’t remove the moisture fast enough.

Pros: The Revage was beautiful and the staff were amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wished we could have stayed longer.

Pros: Very friendly staff. We were even driven to the train station when we left. The Onsen was very nice and clean and availability was good. Very big breakfast consisting of a good mixture of Japanese and International food. We walked from the hotel to the temples (1,5km). As the bus stop for the bus to the mountain areas is close to the hotel we could even combine both in one (long) day.

Cons: Price was rather high due to National holiday and the bathroom/shower rather small, but the Onsen made up for it.

Pros: Private onsen rooms. Great staff. Nice yukatas. Was shuttled to the restaurant for dinner one night. Good value for the price.

Cons: The location is farther and buses do not very frequently in the evening. The pillows are hard but it seems to be common in Japan. The bathroom didn't have the Japanese toilet and since the bathroom is not heated the warm toilet seat would have been really nice.

Pros: Amazing fresh quality food at Breakfast. Private onsen was great specially when you are not used to share with others. Space to have your own meals outside the room in the common area.

Pros: They have a open fire in the main dining room for the winter and a piano (ask for use). Also, the private onsens are big enough for 3 - 5 people, it's super comfortable and there is an outdoor area. And most importantly, Kento-san and Kono-san are really welcoming. They ensured we knew where the great spots were and always had heatpacks ready for us before we went out.

Cons: There was really nothing we didn't really like about this awesome place! The bathroom was a bit small but very much the same throughout all of japan.

Pros: Very friendly staff. We got great tips and advice for things to do and see.

Pros: The couple who owns the guesthouse were very generous and helpful. They gave great advice on things to do in Nikko, and they made sure we had everything we needed. The guesthouse is also conveniently located near the train and bus stations.

Cons: Because it is a traditional Japanese-style guest house, some parts of the house were cold. However, the bedrooms, shower area, and dining area had heaters, which made them nice and cozy.

Pros: The staff and guests are all nice, warm and friendly. The hostel is conveniently located along the main road of the tourist sites and in between the Tobu and JR train station. Shinkyo Bridge is a walking distance; there is a public bath a block way. Staff are very helpful in assisting you plan your day. Shou out to Yoko, Yuko amd Kumiko for their hospitality.

Cons: Nothing. It truly feels like being a guest in s friend's home.

Pros: The place is very near the train station. Not fancy but good enough for short stay. Hospitality is the key, owner and care takers make this place warm and lively. Great value for money.

Pros: the staff were outstanding. They engaged superbly with my son and I and gave great advice.

Cons: Not much , it was a small room and we are two big units .

Pros: - Comfortable - Clean - Nicest owners that are very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. - Delicious apple tea

Pros: The owners were very welcoming. We arrived on Christmas Eve and they invited us to join their Christmas party.

Pros: It's a typical Japanese house, perfectly located 2 mins from both stations and the bus stop. The staff is incredibly friendly and will help you with recommendations so that you'll have a wonderful stay in Nikko. Beds are super comfy and have an included heated blanket, very useful in winter period.

Pros: I had a very short stay at Toyama. The staff is super friendly! The location is great to enjoy Nikko AND get away from the crowd. I recommend this place.

Pros: Hosts were very kind, and gave us advice on where to visit (in Japanese). It was surprisingly close to the big local Temples and Shrines. The house was very charming and comfortable.

Cons: It might be more difficult to get here without a car. Definitely more of a Bed and Breakfast than a traditional hotel or lodge (complimentary tea and coffee, but no meals).

Pros: Owner Ken & his mother Michiko were super nice. I forgot something, and they went out of their way to contact and make sure I picked it up. Also, gave me some of their homemade good to try. Owls and decorations are cute.

Cons: Location was a little out of the way (look for owl/signs) and a good walk from the nearest conning 1 shower but 2 bathrooms

Pros: bed room

Cons: not thing

Pros: family atmosphere; kind and helpful staff

Pros: I recommend this place. The owners were very friendly, I liked the location in front of a little forest and hill; not far from the world heritage site by walk. Very quiet, clean, you can use the kitchen

Cons: Only one bathroom for 11 people and the owner. Not possible to leave your bag after the check out. Cold in the bathroom and corridors.

Pros: The location is quite far but Ken drived us to the station and helped us send our luggages over there, that was very kind of him. The house is new, bright and comfortable, like staying with a Japanese family.

Pros: Arrived and we were greeted by the hosts. There was a slight language barrier, but many efforts were made with a translation device to help out! The hosts were friendly, warm and extremely helpful. They made us feel at home almost instantly. We absolutely loved our stay. The house was clean, tidy and warm. The host drove us to the station at the cessation of our stay. We would most definitely recommend staying here. The location was incredibly close to all major attractions and relatively close to bus stop 7.

Pros: Very friendly and good bed.ๆ

Cons: No

Pros: Top quality service and professionalism, beautiful view of the valley and wonderful meals.

Cons: The power towers in the valley got in the way of the view a bit

Pros: Exceptional food. Nice river view from balcony. relax lounge with free-flow drinks. Good onsen with no crowd.

Cons: No skin care lotions in the onsen. Kinda pricey, but worth it.

Pros: The most luxurious hotel. Dinner and breakfast were amazing

Pros: Staff very welcoming

Cons: Does not cater for non Japanese speakers

Pros: The food is excellent

Pros: Everything! Especially the onsen. The view was beautiful, the food, delicious and the staff exactly what you hope for, very eager to help in any way.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Excellent service. Absolutely wonderful rooms and on-sen. Breakfast and Dinner were splendid.

Cons: Need more English speaking staff.

Pros: I love everything about this place.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Everything. From the shuttle service from the station (note if you arrive early at the station you can leave luggage in lockers there and go and explore Nikko until your shuttle pick up), to the welcome drink at the hotel, to the amazing views from the balcony, to the steam baths (indoor and outdoor included in the price of the room), to the astonishing breakfasts and dinners, to the rooms and incredible service, this is a very special place to stay.

Cons: Nothing.

Pros: Form the beautiful scenery, beautiful gardens, helpful staff and amazing baths and foods, we had such a relaxing and memorable time. It will be one of those memories my family will remember forever.

Cons: Loved everything.

Pros: Great ambience, room and food

Cons: A bit of a walk from public transport

Pros: Lovely Hotel that gives you a true Japanese experience. We had a traditional room so we slept on the Titami Matting. We had fabulous food and the Onsen was great.

Pros: Boutique ryokan with onsen

Pros: This was a wonderful Japanese experience. There was 6 of us including 2 children. All loved it. Each of our rooms had a hot bath on the patio which was great. The food was very good although very different from the US. Stayed 3 days and enjoyed the sights in Nikko.

Cons: nothing

Pros: Proximity to the train station, nice outdoor onsen

Cons: Futon padding could have been thicker.

Pros: Great Staff and hospitality and service

Pros: The service in the ryokan was excellent! The staff was very helpful and friendly and the place is convenient to walk to from Kinugawaonsen train station. It is a good place to relax and rejuvenate yourself from strenuous walking and hiking.

Pros: Clean, staffs are concerned to the custoners

Pros: The staffs are very friendly and provide a 'butler service' in a tradition Japanese way. We are surprised that staffs came out to welcome us when we still 20 metres away from the hotel. We stayed in the begining of February which probably is not the peak season so the whole staying feels very private and enjoyable. We even have our own dining room. I informed the hotel this is my husband's first trip to Japan to celebrate his birthday. We got a special staff bring in entertainment and souvenir as a gift after our dinner to celebrate, which is very nice of the hotel. The dinner is about 12 course set menu, very lovely! Overall, the experience is great and we would love to come back here again.

Pros: The facilities were excellent, and the staff were extremely attentive.

Cons: Hotel's name only show in Japanease language so it's difficult for foreigner to find the hotel.

Pros: The onsen is great and the staff were very kind and helpful

Pros: Such a special experience. The food was unbelievable and the Onsen was lovely. Would highly recommend!

Pros: Love this place. They have their own Onsen which is very very good after a day of walking and hiking. The food prepared by the host was Superb and very delicious.

Cons: Location can be quite far from the train station. Kinugawa Onsen Station. You will need to travel another 1hr by Bus to get the the entrance of the village and the host will pick you up from there. You have the see the bus schedule and catch the bus timing.

Pros: Everything was just great, Mitcha is a wonderful hostess and a fabulous cook. We really enjoyed the time in the mountains and would come back anytime. The onsen is a great place to relax and the food is an exceptional experience

Cons: NOTHING!

Pros: The owner, Mi-chan, is a very considerate host, her cooking is really delicious and she made sure everyone had a good time throughout the stay. The house is in a quiet small mountain village with a nice scenery and calm atmosphere.

Cons: The hotel is a bit far from Nikko station (around 1 hour by car) and the road is quite narrow.

Pros: Everything is very good except for location

Cons: Location

Pros: We arrived about 2 hours late due to Typhoon Hagibis and were very tired however Misha made us feel very welcome and greeted us with tea! She then organised the most amazing meal which is why we had booked. We were not disappointed! The room was very comfortable and after dinner we enjoyed our own time together in their onsen. We would highly recommend anyone wanting to experience real Japanese living to try this place

Pros: Super friendly hosts and quite at night. A true Japanese experience.

Pros: The staff are fabulous, Minshu the host is very nice and we felt very much at home here. The breakfast and dinners are very good and typically Japanese ryocan. The ability to have a private Onsen is nice.

Cons: The room was a little small but for Japan this is normal.

Pros: Amazing traditional dinner and onsen.

Pros: The food was excellent. It was traditional Japanese food, including a large variety of dishes for dinner and breakfast. The delicate tastes were wonderful. The owner and all staff were very friendly. The nightwear (yukattas) were v attractive and fresh everyday.

Cons: A bedside light would have been nice.

Pros: Excellent dinner and breakfast, very filling and delicious. The outdoor private onsen was gorgeous and very relaxing. I had a wonderful time staying here.

Pros: Their service is excellent, food was great too. Love the private bath.

Cons: Bed is thin since it's a tatami type room.

Pros: Flawless. The vibe, the food, the facilities, the nature, the service and the staff. Yumoto onsen is a beautiful area during the winter and a stay at Shuinso just puts a cherry on top of the cake. I’d happily stay a 3rd time.

Pros: Staff was helpful and friendly. The lady was super nice to let me check-in early as outside was cold and raining. Other things from private outdoor onsen to the two meals were also amazing.

Cons: It's in a remote town without restaurants or convenient stores nearby. It'd be great if they can offer more choices of light refreshments other than beer and chips during the stay.

Pros: I love the spacious and beautiful tatami room. The room looks even better in person than the photos. The green tea they served in room is really really good. Bonus points for the yukata they provided which added to the authentic experience. One of the highlights for us as well was the private onsen. It snowed when we went and being in the onsen during snow was just amazing. We also availed of the Japanese breakfast. Everything was really worth it.

Cons: None

Pros: Serene and quiet setting. Warm hospitality. Great dinner and breakfast. Comfortable and cozy rooms.

Pros: Absolutely loved this place. The value for money for service, food and facilities was exceptional. The meals were a beautiful, traditional experience and the staff were incredibly warm and gracious. The private outdoor onsen (free for use, staff keep track of when it's occupied, they request you use it for no longer than an hour) was a wonderful experience after a long, cold day of hiking in November.

Cons: Nothing! The sulphur smell of the onsen water can be a shock to the system -- but it's the real deal.

Pros: Those staffs were terrific. The hotel must have operated on maximum of 5-7 staffs. The guy who checked me in, help me with parking space was also service me during dinner. He said it is a low season for the location. They executed the operations flawlessly. Room was spacious.

Pros: Nice hotel! Onsen is nice, a bit small though. Staff was excellent (and very good at English).

Cons: The carpet in the hallways etc. should be renewed, it looked dirty.

Pros: Staff is able to communicate in English. View of the lake from the rooms were beautiful. Very close to the bus stop.

Pros: The extremely friendly staff that went the extra mile to ensure our stay was as comfortable as possible. Keep up the good work, Kamiyo-san!

Pros: Helpful English speaking staff, convenient parking, great room, and great little outdoor and indoor onsen (with a small door to a backyard that had snow).

Cons: I think that the Japanese style breakfast/dinner could be improved.

Pros: My first design hotel in Japan. Very good experience. Not only the interior design. They pay attention to the appliance as well. The devices they provide are also very good design product. Overall it's a very good hotel.

Pros: The room was unexpectedly big with decent toilet space. Staff speak very good English and very helpful. Outdoor Onsen area was small but comfortable.

Pros: Mind services