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321-1431 Tochigi, Nikko, Sannai 2335 , Japan

#31 of 77 hotels in Nikko

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Review Score

Based on 145 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    8.0
    A nice traditional place very close to the World Heritage site
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Japanese-Style Room Renovated - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Property feels a bit tired but you can’t complain at the price. Futon based are thin - I used two for better comfort.

    Great location and few minutes walk from the main shrines. Good sized tatami mat rooms and indoor/outdoor onsen. Good dinner and breakfast included.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    7.0
    Fab staff, fab food worth a stay !
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Japanese-Style Room Renovated - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No shower in the room, they say they have a shuttle but they don’t. We know it was tatami and futons but for us oldies a thicker mattress under the futon would bE great

    The staff was great. Food very good and location was in easy reach of the temples

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    7.0
    Highly recommend it if you don’t mind showering with others.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Japanese-Style Room Renovated - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shared bathroom doesn’t offer privacy.

    Great location & great value

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    8.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Japanese-Style Room Renovated - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn't enjoy the cold sensation inside the room. They saldy did not provide a heater; and the cold during the mornings is freezing.

    I enjoyed the hot tub located in the facility. Also the Meals provided for lunch and dinner were fabulous. A truly japanese experience. Also is really close to so Manu attractions so that's a huge plus.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    9.0
    I will definitely recommend this hotel to my friend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Japanese-Style Room Renovated - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We are not Japanese so not really use to sleep on tatami bed. There is a kid running around and you can hear it clearly.

    Good location, near to the main attractions. Love the onsen in the hotel too, not too crowded. They can pick you up from the train station before 11am or after 3. But I couldn’t make it within the time, I am able to take bus from the train station to the hotel, not so far takes around 15-20 mins. The dinner is good, breakfast is nice too. Thanks to the staff send me to train station the day i leave, it’s heavy rain that day, thanks a lot really enjoy my stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    8.0
    Nice experience to stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Japanese-Style Room Renovated - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The toilet and vanity facilities need to be refurbished. Food presentation is good for dinner and breakfast. However, the quality of food can be improved.

    The location is great just a stroll away from the Nikko Toshogu Shrine. We enjoy the traditional Japanese decor of the hotel, and sleeping in futons. The room is clean. The outdoor onsen is great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Japanese-Style Room Renovated - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The onsen pools are small in size - one inside and one outside. Luckily there weren't a lot of other guests so I could enjoy them in peace. The portions of the food served at breakfast and dinner were big but each time you'd get something similar with the previous one so you kind of get tired of it.

    The staff was very kind. The room was spacious. The location is top. The area is very quit and peaceful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    7.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Japanese-Style Room Renovated - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Place looks a bit worn Staff said they would help with transportation when we arrived, but then did not

    Onsen was lovely Meals were good

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location, very nice ryokan and good food. Osen as well
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Japanese-Style Room Renovated - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff was a little aloof.

    Very nice ryokan /hotel, with osen. Perfect location, very good food.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2024

    9.0
    A value for money trip. Worth while experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Japanese-Style Room Renovated - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Great food for breakfast and dinner. Onsen was good

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    8.0
    would definitely go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Japanese-Style Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    a bit more flexibility in mealtimes, but i do understand why they had fixed timings.

    having an on-site onsen and rotenburo was the best. the room was a good size with a quiet, private veranda. meals were very filling and tasty, and the staff were very kind and friendly. has a good location near shinkyo bridge, and is about 10m walk from the nearest bus stop (which is the end of main street) and 10m away from lawson and very close to the toshugu shrine area. but if you're at nikko you're probably expecting to walk. thoroughly enjoyed my stay!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Japanese-Style Room Renovated - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property is quite old.

    Nice meal Good location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 24, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely Ryokan experience in Nikko
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room Renovated - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a little bit cold inside the ryokan. But these are olf buildings. So, I was expecting this to be the case.

    The property was very close to the major attractions. You can walk pretty much anywhere. The staff was extremely polite and food delicious. It was my first time staying at a Ryokan and I loved it.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2023

    7.0
    A good ryokan experience with traditional Japanese set meal.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Onsen too small

    Spacious room.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room is too old but it can functional all the thing can hear sound of footstep everytime someone pass your room, infront and upfloor

    Location is the best can walk to all famous place of Nikko Public bathroom is great, if momiji leave are all red, view in bathroom is the best breakfast is good for my stomuch

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    9.0
    Relaxing, sumptuous foof and great onsen bath experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Japanese-Style Room Renovated - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was all good.

    Great location, excellent ryokan style breakfast and dinner. Staff were very helpful, we stayed 3 nights and meals were amazing. Nikko itself is a must see in Japan

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2023

    8.0
    Authentic ryokan experience with personal hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is a bit outdated but that may be also the charm of this place. For children there are no separate food options.

    A true Japanse ryokan experience. Traditional Japanse customs: indoor slippers, onsen, futon floor beds, Japanse food only, great & friendly hospitality and transport to train station services. All highlight within walkable distance.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2023

    7.0
    Good location, Good Japanese Food and Good Service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Japanese-Style Room Renovated - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Hotel is very close to many old temples, It takes around few mins by walking to reach those temples. Staff are very nice and provide good service.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Due to the location and cold night, we had to leave tap water running in our room during the night

    Very authentic hotel with a nice hot spring outside.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic Ryokan, great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, it was exactly how I expected it.

    Great location within 5 minutes walk of the main shrines at Nikko. Extremely friendly and accommodating staff who helped ferry us back and forth to the station. Great outdoor hot Springs.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2023

    8.0
    2 night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, but this wouldn't be for anyone wanting a more spa hotel type experience.

    Great location, very friendly helpful staff. Enjoyed the onsen and bath. Nice having tea and coffee available. Breakfast great. Reasonable price. Recommend having the dinner (kaiseki, where you get a range of dishes) for at least one night. Authentic experience.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Japanese-Style Room Renovated - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The facilities are a diamond in the rough, it is a very beautiful place but it seems like it is not being taken care of. The carpet was dusty and everything in general looked a bit rough due to aging and probably guests.

    The staff was very nice, polite and very professional. The kaiseki dinner was just incredible! The onsen was very relaxing. My partner has tattoos and we were not able about to use until after 9pm.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2023

    7.0
    Nice place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is a little far from the nearest bus stop and vary far from the train station. Food was a bit repetitive.

    Location is close to the temples. Yukatas provided are vary comfortable. Onsen was fun. Somehow, sleep on Futons was best in the entire trip.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic location, very nice staff and an overall unforgettable experience.

    Stayed in April 2023

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