Hôtels 2 étoiles à Préfecture de Tochigi, Japon

Most of the reviews are outdated so I thought I'd give an updated review. For one thing, there is WiFi (I have informed the landlady that the website indicates otherwise). This place is a traditional-style inn. You'll be sleeping in a futon (some Google-fu should help you know how to use one), use two pairs of slippers (one for moving around the house, one exclusively for the toilet) and will also bathe in a Japanese-style shared bathroom. The front gate and bathroom close at 10pm, which is not an issue as everywhere in Nikko closes early and it's too dark to hike outdoors (in early Autumn). We loved using the onsen to relax after a day of strolling around and hiking, and the delicious Japanese-style breakfast was lovingly prepared by a friendly old granny. The premises are old but well-maintained. Toilets, bathroom and onsen were great but we were there during off-peak season so we didn't need to share so much. Should we return to Nikko, this place will be our first choice!

It was the perfect place for me to reset and refresh. The hostel is surrounded by beautiful nature and has a hot spring, just what I needed in a getaway from the big city. The common space is designed beautifully and has two very comfortable kitchens, big fridges, and everything you might need for a comfortable stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful, one night the hostel even arranged a hot pot dinner. First I stayed in a standard room but I ended up extending my stay here, this time in the women's only dormitory. Both the private room and the dormitory room were very comfortable and had everything I needed. Long walks was just what I needed but it looks like there's quite a lot to do around if you drive just a little bit, so I would recommend coming by car or renting one at the train station. I can't wait for my next visit here.

First off, do not trust Google Maps for directions. The directions take you up the alley behind the hotel. The hotel opens on the main street (Hwy. 119 is what Maps indicates). This is an absolutely great little hotel, well located, clean and everything about the hotel I noticed, well looked after. It has a small, functional onsen that I used. I was in their hostel section, a single bed, capsule style. A little tough for a creaky, bad knees, old person like me but a great stay. They have a small, affordable breakfast buffet (Oriental-style) for purchase that is decent with a variety of different dishes. And they have a machine that dispenses excellent, fresh coffees and other beverages. It is a 2-star hotel and I will give it a 5 star rating as a 2 star hotel. Very good little hotel.

There is a hot spring. Nice hotel

Nous avons été hébergés par un couple de personnes âgées et les membres de sa famille. Ils étaient super mignons, amicaux et polis. C'est comme leur petite entreprise familiale, au rez-de-chaussée il y avait un restaurant occidental, au deuxième étage se trouvaient toutes les chambres d'hôtes. Ils parlent un peu anglais, donc la communication n'a posé aucun problème. Ce que nous avons aimé dans ce séjour, c'est qu'à part la chambre avec une vue magnifique sur le lac, l'hôte a été très serviable en nous permettant de stocker nos bagages chez eux même bien avant notre heure d'enregistrement. De plus, il a même proposé de nous envoyer à la laverie, alors que nous lui posions simplement des questions sur la lessive. Ce qui m'a le plus surpris, c'est qu'il est même allé nous chercher à la laverie une fois que nous avions fini. Je reviendrai certainement à cet endroit si je suis à Nikko ! Bravo ! Super hôte !! 😁

Chambre de très grande taille avec salle de bain spacieuse. Bon parking. Je recommande vivement ce superbe hôtel familial à Nikko.

L'hôtel est idéalement situé, juste en face de Tobu Nikko. Il y a un supermarché à proximité. Les chambres sont correctes. Nous avions réservé une chambre double avec salle de bain partagée. La salle de bain et la douche étaient bien, il faut juste parfois sortir un peu de la chambre. Le bâtiment et l'entrée peuvent paraître un peu effrayants (en fait, carrément effrayants !), mais il y a un code pour entrer.

What an amazing place to stay - Kas and his wife made us extremely welcome and provided excellent restaurant recommendations as well as places to visit. The rooms were spotlessly clean and the breakfast was excellent (with juice, yogurt, ham and omelette and fruit, plus toast and tea/coffee). The bedrooms are large and the bed are comfy. The shower was also super clean. It is uphill from Nikko Tobu station but you can easily get a taxi from the station for 1,000/1,100 (£5/6) which saves carrying the luggage. Short walk to Kirifuri waterfall which is beautiful and if you’re lucky you’ll get to see the monkeys along the way. I couldn’t recommend more highly and look forward to coming back in the future!

L'hôtesse est une charmante dame âgée (et son mari). Il s'agit d'un séjour chez l'habitant, sur des tatamis. Il n'y a qu'une seule salle de bain et les toilettes sont partagées avec les autres voyageurs (3 couples maximum à la fois). Les produits de première nécessité sont fournis et des serviettes de toilette de grande taille peuvent être demandées. Le petit-déjeuner est excellent !

The guesthouse is quite a way from Nikko town (10-15 mins by bus / 1 hour walk) but is in a good location for getting to the shrines or to Lake Ashi - there's a bus stop close by. The guesthouse was homely and had 2 private onsen. Our room was comfortable enough although the en-suite was very tiny! The host was welcoming but didn't speak any English which meant we had to communicate by translating on our phones. We booked to have breakfast at the guesthouse, but didn't realise that for booking the dinner we needed to give 24 hours+ notice so missed out!