Ryokan Hotel Shikisai
321-1661 Tochigi, Nikko, Chugushi 2485, Japan – Great location - show map
The breakfast was really good. We booked it directly with the hotel booking which made it a bit cheaper. It consisted of all kinds of typical Japanese breakfast dishes and changed slightly every day. On one of the days we also ordered the dinner of the hotel. The quality was really good but for the price it was a bit small in portion. The onsen of the hotel is really nice, too. You can directly see the forest around the hotel and since we were there in winter we could even see the lake near the hotel through the trees.
JapanWe enjoyed our stay in the room with half an outside bath. Dinner and breakfast were over the top, very delicious. The public bath was alright, as it was very windy I could not enjoy the outside bath for long, the water was dirty and warm.
JapanThe onsen was amazing. The food was pricey but delicious. Only problem with off peak season is there’s no other restaurants around and would be nice to have a cheaper alternative.
United KingdomThis hotel is excellent, the staff are very friendly and helpful. The meals are amazing, and they were able to accommodate my food allergy. The view from the restaurant is beautiful and both nights I watched deer in the woods. The onsen is very clean and easy to use and the outdoor bath is lovely and peaceful. If you are looking for peace and quiet then this place can’t be beaten. There is nothing nearby but the shuttle service is easy to use and there is a bus stop at the bottom of the drive. I will definitely be visiting Hotel Shikisai again in the future.
United KingdomI watched a family of deer playing in the woods from my viewing tub!
JapanThe Onsen was very nice (they have an indoor and outdoor area), so was the dinner and breakfast - both Japanese style, make sure to book it as it is a really good experience. The staff was very nice and helpful.
JapanBeautiful and peaceful location in a forest. Relaxing view from the room. Excellent onsen open 24/7. Very good dinner. Friendly staff.
JapanBreakfast was a feast! After that, we couldn't eat lunch, but as the keiseki dinner was served early, at 5.45pm, it was alright. The service was very, very good. We couldn't find the hotel's shuttle bus at the train station. Fortunately, hotel reception called me to find out why we hadn't boarded the bus yet. We would have missed the bus if the call didn't come.
SingaporeOutdoor onsen in beautiful surroundings. Staff are very polite. Rooms are comfortable.
Brunei DarussalamThe reception staff was very friendly, walked us to our room and explained the facilities available.
Australia
Hotel Shikisai
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Jana
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Byamba
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Stephanie
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Sophie
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Daniel
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Michael
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Sylwia
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Sandra
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Laila
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Kok
Australia
One of our top picks in Nikko. Hotel Shikisai is a 35-minute drive from Tobu Nikko Station and JR Nikko station, and a shuttle to the station is provided once a day. It offers 2 public hot-spring baths, free parking on site and free Wi-Fi in all areas. The property provides a free shuttle from Tobu Nikko Station and JR Nikko Station to the property.
Featuring tatami (woven straw) flooring, guest rooms offer both air conditioning and heating facilities. Each is fitted with a flat-screen TV. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a bathtub.
The hotel offers both indoor and outdoor hot spring baths. Luggage storage is provided.
Guests can enjoy breakfast and dinner at the dining room or at the restaurant. A traditional Japanese Kaiseki (multi-course) dinner is offered.
Shikisai Hotel is a 35-minute drive from Nikko Toshogu and Futarasan Shrine. It is a 10-minute drive from the Kegon Waterfall and a 15-minute drive from the Senjo-ga-hara Plateau.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What is a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature public baths, multi-course dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travellers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation in therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the major differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is simply a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just an accommodation place to sleep. In Japan, many travellers journey long distances solely for the purpose of relaxing in a hot spring bath and feasting on a traditional multi-course dinner – thus making staying at a ryokan an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon beds, instead of Western beds and carpeting. In addition, you remove your shoes at the entrance of the accommodation, or before you enter the room. Modern ryokan may serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while a more traditional ryokan serves in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms may come with a private bathroom, while others will only have a shared public bathroom.
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- What is a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodied in beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Each of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multi-course Japanese dinner is prepared in such a way that highlights the unique textures, colours, and flavours of the featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Served most commonly at special restaurants and ryokan, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-sized appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What is a yukata?
- Yukata is a casual summer kimono typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans offer guests yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it is common to see guests strolling through the neighbourhood in their yukata. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for relaxing and sleeping in.
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- How to wear a yukata
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a shirt. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is levelled at your ankle. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What is a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally ‘hot spring’) is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- Bathing procedures and etiquette
- At a public bath – onsen or not – guests are expected to shed all their clothes in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you must not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among the youth of Japan, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you may still be refused admission to public baths and swimming pools. Small tattoos may be covered up using waterproof plasters, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.4 for two-person stays.
Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Asian
Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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Superior Room with Tatami Area with Terrace
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Japanese-Style Superior Room with Open-Air Bath
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Japanese-Style Superior Room with Semi Open-Air Bath
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Twin Room with View Bath
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Japanese-Style Standard Room with View Bath
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Room Selected at Check-In
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See what guests loved the most:
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Jana
Japan“The breakfast was really good. We booked it directly with the hotel booking which made it a bit cheaper. It consisted of all kinds of typical Japanese breakfast dishes and changed slightly every day. On one of the days we also ordered the dinner of the hotel. The quality was really good but for the price it was a bit small in portion. The onsen of the hotel is really nice, too. You can directly see the forest around the hotel and since we were there in winter we could even see the lake near the hotel through the trees.” Read more
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Byamba
Japan
“We enjoyed our stay in the room with half an outside bath. Dinner and breakfast were over the top, very delicious. The public bath was alright, as it was very windy I could not enjoy the outside bath for long, the water was dirty and warm.”
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Stephanie
United Kingdom“The onsen was amazing. The food was pricey but delicious. Only problem with off peak season is there’s no other restaurants around and would be nice to have a cheaper alternative.”
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Sophie
United Kingdom
“This hotel is excellent, the staff are very friendly and helpful. The meals are amazing, and they were able to accommodate my food allergy. The view from the restaurant is beautiful and both nights I watched deer in the woods. The onsen is very clean and easy to use and the outdoor bath is lovely and peaceful. If you are looking for peace and quiet then this place can’t be beaten. There is nothing nearby but the shuttle service is easy to use and there is a bus stop at the bottom of the drive. I will definitely be visiting Hotel Shikisai again in the future.” Read more
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Daniel
Japan
“I watched a family of deer playing in the woods from my viewing tub!”
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Michael
Japan
“The Onsen was very nice (they have an indoor and outdoor area), so was the dinner and breakfast - both Japanese style, make sure to book it as it is a really good experience. The staff was very nice and helpful.”
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Sylwia
Japan
“Beautiful and peaceful location in a forest. Relaxing view from the room. Excellent onsen open 24/7. Very good dinner. Friendly staff.”
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Sandra
Singapore“Breakfast was a feast! After that, we couldn't eat lunch, but as the keiseki dinner was served early, at 5.45pm, it was alright. The service was very, very good. We couldn't find the hotel's shuttle bus at the train station. Fortunately, hotel reception called me to find out why we hadn't boarded the bus yet. We would have missed the bus if the call didn't come.” Read more
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Laila
Brunei Darussalam“Outdoor onsen in beautiful surroundings. Staff are very polite. Rooms are comfortable.”
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Kok
Australia“The reception staff was very friendly, walked us to our room and explained the facilities available.”
Host Information
Property information
ホテル四季彩の露天風呂は囲いのない非常に開放的な眺望と なっております。中禅寺湖は林越しに見え、四季折々の眺望を お楽しみいただけます。 硫黄泉の温泉は湯元からの約8kmの 引き湯のため泉質が大変マイルドになっています。
Neighbourhood information
華厳の滝、竜頭の滝、湯滝などの観光スポット、そして、二荒山神社、立木観音などの、名刹、古跡にもあり観光スポットにもなって おります。
Languages spoken
Japanese
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Chuzenji Lake1.2 miles
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Fish and Forest Observation Garden1.2 miles
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Ryuzu Waterfall1.4 miles
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Chuzenji Temple1.6 miles
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Kegon Falls1.8 miles
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Senjogahara Field2.6 miles
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Kotoku Farm3.5 miles
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Yutaki Waterfall4.2 miles
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Yunoko Lake4.5 miles
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Ashio Copper Mine4.5 miles
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Onsen-ji Temple5 miles
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Yashio no Yu5.7 miles
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Mount Shirane6.4 miles
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Nikko Jiunji Temple6.5 miles
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Futarasan Shrine7 miles
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Rinno-ji Temple7.1 miles
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Nikko Toshogu Shrine7.1 miles
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Tobu Nikko Station8.2 miles
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Nikko Station8.3 miles
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Lake 中禅寺湖0.1 miles
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Open for: Breakfast, Dinner
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Facilities of Hotel Shikisai
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular facilities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Inner courtyard view
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Public Bath
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
- Shuttle service
- Daily housekeeping
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Shuttle service (free)
- Luggage storage
- Gift shop
- 24-hour front desk
Reception services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Heating
- Air conditioning
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 05:00
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 3 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Hotel Shikisai accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Guests are requested to advise the hotel of their mobile phone number in Japan, if possible.
Guests who will arrive outside reception hours must inform the hotel in advance.
Please note, not all requests regarding food allergies and dietary needs can be guaranteed. Please contact the property for more details.
To use the hotel's free shuttle, please make a reservation at time of booking. The schedule is as follows:
Hotel to Station(s): 11:00
Tobu Nikko Station to Hotel: 14:40
JR Nikko Station to Hotel: 14:30
Guests with a meal inclusive rate are required to contact the property in advance in the following cases. If the property is not informed in advance, the property will not be able to accommodate your requests.
- Guests with food allergies or dietary needs (e.g. vegetarian guests)
The public baths are open from 15:00 till 10:30 on the next day.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
FAQs about Hotel Shikisai
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel Shikisai by:
- Airport shuttle (public) 3h 15min
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Check-in at Hotel Shikisai is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Hotel Shikisai has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Guests staying at Hotel Shikisai can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
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Hotel Shikisai is 8.1 miles from the centre of Nikko.
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The prices at Hotel Shikisai may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Room options at Hotel Shikisai include:
- Quadruple
- Family
- Twin
- Partner offer
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Hotel Shikisai offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hot spring bath
- Public Bath
- Open-air bath
