Must-see hotels in Nikkō

  • Annex Turtle Hotori-An

    Nikkō

    Only steps away from the trailhead to Kanman-ga-Fuchi Abyss, this tidy, comfortable inn offers Japanese- and Western-style rooms, plus river views from…

  • Nikkorisou Backpackers

    Nikkō

    The closest hostel to Tōshō-gū offers a riverside location and a relaxed, friendly vibe. As it's run single-handedly by the English-speaking Hiro, guests…

  • Kaniyu Onsen

    Nikkō

    In the midst of mountains and rivers in the scenic Okukino region of 'secret onsen' is this rustic ryokan, a serene escape with milky sulphuric waters in…

  • Nikkō Kanaya Hotel

    Nikkō

    This grand hotel from 1893 has hosted such notables as Albert Einstein, Helen Keller and King George V in its charming if slightly worn environs. The…

  • Stay Nikkō Guesthouse

    Nikkō

    A Thai and Japanese couple run this comfortable guesthouse in a quiet spot close to the river, with just four rooms (tatami and Western-style) offering…

  • Nikkō Park Lodge

    Nikkō

    In the wooded hills north of town, this guesthouse has sunny, Western-style rooms, a spacious dorm, a homely lounge with log fire and clued-up, English…

  • Nikkō Guesthouse Sumica

    Nikkō

    Run by a lovely, clued-up couple, this tiny guesthouse is set in an artfully renovated wooden house just steps from both train stations. The pair of dorms…

  • Turtle Inn Nikkō

    Nikkō

    A long-time favourite with spacious rooms, both Japanese and Western style, the Turtle Inn is a cosy, well-run choice in a quiet neighbourhood close to…

  • Rindō-no-Ie

    Nikkō

    Run by a lovely older couple, this small but well-maintained minshuku (guesthouse) offers spacious tatami rooms, generous meals and a pick-up service…

  • Nikkō Station Classic Hotel

    Nikkō

    Opposite the JR station, this smart midrange hotel has comfortable Western-style rooms and beautiful onsen facilities that include outdoor baths. Day-use…

  • Nikkō Park Lodge Tōbu Station

    Nikkō

    Handy for Tōbu Station, this guesthouse has reimagined an old apartment building as a mishmash of dorms, studio apartments with small balconies, and hotel…

  • Nikkosan BackPackers Inn

    Nikkō

    Simple, minimalist hostel in an old wooden house on a quiet backstreet just five-minutes' walk north of Tōbu Station. Dorms are a bit tight, and there's…

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