Enjoy Hot Springs in Nikko! Recommended Hotels & Japanese Inns

Tochigi Prefecture: An area of Japan surrounded by bountiful nature and home to Nikko, known for its famous hot springs such as Nikko Hot Springs and Kinugawa Onsen. Nikko Hot Springs boast over 1,200 years of history and is so beneficial to skin ailments and wounds that it has been nicknamed the “Healer Springs.” Kinugawa Onsen, on the other hand, was famous for being accessible only to feudal lords and Buddhist priests and is well-known for its restorative and health-promoting qualities. These days, Nikko and Kinugawa are both popular as Kanto Hot Spring locales, attracting tourists with their varied Hot Spring effects, tourist destinations, and great eating.

Recommended Hotels & Japanese Inns Around Kinugawa

Kinugawa Onsen is a beautiful hot spring town along vast river gorge. You’ll find great family-friendly tourist spots here such as Tobu World Square and its recreations of various buildings around the world, as well as the historic theme park recreating Edo-era Japan, EDO WONDERLAND Nikko Edo Village. One of this location’s great points is that you can get there straight from Shinjuku without even changing trains!

1. Hotel Otaki

Hotel Otaki is in a great spot just a five minute bus ride from Kinugawa Onsen Station. All guest rooms are twins with verandas, but not to worry; solo travelers can use them as well. Guests are always happy to hear they have six different bathing options available to them, which you can use to get the most out of yourKinugawa Onsen experience. Breakfast and dinner are buffet style at the hotel, or you can head out to other eateries in the area.

Address: 155-1 Kinugawaonsentaki, Nikko, Tochigi 321-2526

If you happen to be in

Kinugawa Onsen on business, we recommend Hotel Otaki.

2. Asaya Hotel

A pro Traveler included Asaya Hotel in their 250 most popular Hot Spring Hotels list, and the 130 year old family-owned hotel deserves it. The guest rooms are split into two buildings: Hachiban-kan strives for relaxation, while the elegant Shuhou-kan stands right next to the gorge. You’ll be able to experience the flavors of local ingredients from breakfast to dinner, and with three different types of famous hot springs available at your pleasure, this place is sure to earn five stars.

Address: 813 Kinugawaonsentaki, Nikko, Tochigi 321-2526

If you want to relax in the floating garden baths of

Kinugawa Onsen, there’s no other place to do it than Asaya Hotel.

Recommended Hotels & Japanese Inns in Nikko

Nikko Hot Springs is famous as a land of mountain worship and is a world heritage site that interweaves culture and nature together. Here you’ll find many historic temples, shrines, and other places like Nikko Toshogu, and heading into the mountains will lead you to beautiful natural wonders like Kirifuri Falls. Many of the hotels and inns here allow you to bath amidst the eye-pleasing shimmer of verdant nature.

1. Nikko Hoshinoyado Hotel

You can make yourself at home in the beautiful garden encircling Nikko Hoshinoyado Hotel. The large windows in each guest room offer great views of the trees in every season. You’ll also be able to taste one of Tochigi’s specialties, Minori Yuba, or steamed tofu skin. When it’s time for a bath, hop in a wooden barrel-style tub filled with Nikko Hot Spring water and relax. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of life and let your soul feel the calm.

Address: 1115 Kamihatsuishimachi, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1401

If you’re heading out to

Shinkyo Bridge and other world heritage sites, staying at Nikko Hoshinoyado Hotel is our recommendation.

2. Yutorelo Nikko

Standing right in front of Chuzenji Lake, Yutorelo Nikko offers great views of Chuzenji Lake for you to enjoy. Soak in the milky sulfur spring waters in the open-air and large communal baths for a little relaxation time. On top of all that, the teppan-yaki steak cooked in the live kitchen overlooking Chuzenji Lake is something special. Slow down and take your time swaying in a hammock so you can spend your stay at your own pace.

Address: 2484 Chugushi, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1661

Trying to wash yourself in negative ions at

Kegon Falls? Then stay at Yutorelo Nikko for the night!

3. Hotel Natural Garden Nikko

Choose between five different styles of room including their prized suite when you stay atHotel Natural Garden Nikko, and enjoy the beautiful nature Nikko has to offer. When you’d like to soak, you can go to the phantasmal stone open-air bath, or the cave-style communal bath. Then, enjoy some authentic French cuisine in the quaint and nostalgic restaurant.

Address: 1825-3 Hanaishicho, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1435

If you plan on walking through

Kanmangafuchi Gorge, then we highly recommend staying at Hotel Natural Garden Nikko

4. Fufu Nikko

While staying at Fufu Nikko, you’ll have easy access to Nikko Tosho-gu, Nikkozan Rinnoji Temple, and Futaarasan Shrine, all being only a few minutes by foot. The six types of intricately designed rooms are all equipped with spring-drawn baths. Feel the breath of Nikko when you dine on the fusion cuisine using locally-grown ingredients. You’ll be able to enjoy activities and Nikko’s history any season of the year at Fufu Nikko.

Address: 1573-8 Honcho, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1435

Planning a visit to

Nikko Tosho-gu? Fufu Nikko would be a great place to stay even if you aren’t!

5. Nikko Station Hotel Classic

Nikko Hotel Classic boasts 120 years of history and is conveniently located right in front ofNikko Station They have five different styles of western rooms, all equipped with Wi-Fi and other amenities. They have 100% self-owned hot springs to draw their open-air and indoor baths from, but if you’d rather go to the day spa “Station Spa,” you can go there too. The diverse trifecta of eateries on sight will also give you views of the JR Nikko Station below.

Address: 3-1 Aiocho, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1413

If you plan on exploring some spots around

Nikko Station then Nikko Station Hotel Classic is a great place to stay.

Hotels & Japanese Inns with great access to Nikko Hot Springs

Here are our top three accommodation recommendations for Nikko Hot Springs, great for both tourist and business trips.

1. Nikko Park Lodge Tobu Station

Nikko Park Lodge Tobu Station is just a one-minute stroll fromTobu Nikko Station, making it a very convenient and inexpensive place to stay. The abundance of guest rooms that you can choose based on how many people you’re staying with all have free Wi-Fi and a bath shower. They also offer light meals in the attached restaurant. Perfect for those who want to see the sights, but don’t want to break the bank.

Address: 11-6 Matsubaracho, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1406

If you’re basing your tourism operations out of

Tobu Nikko Station, then Nikko Park Lodge Tobu Station is highly recommended.

2. Nikko Station Hotel II Bankan

Nikko Station Hotel II Bankan is in a great location just a five minute walk from Nikko Station. Revel in views of the distant mountains form any of their four types of modern guest rooms. On top of the Wi-Fi and bath showers in each room, there are also lockers, washers, and dryers in the entrance, making it a perfect choice for an extended stay in Nikko.

Address: 17-4 Matsubaracho, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1406

If you’re heading out from

Tobu Nikko Station, then we recommend staying at Nikko Station Hotel II Bankan.

3. Nikko Kanaya Hotel

Nikko Kanaya Hotel boasts over 140 years of history. It is a family-owned hotel that many great minds have chosen to stay at, including Albert Einstein. The beautiful views of Nikko are picturesque from any of the seven types of rooms available. Enjoy Traditional Kanaya Hotel cuisine a restaurant or bar on the station terrace. If you like to stay in, there’s the heated pool and skate rink on premises, and if you’re heading out, Mt. Daikoku and Daiya River are not far off to go for a walk through.

Address: 1300 Kamihatsuishimachi, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1401

If you’re trying to get some power from spots like

Futaarasan Shrine and Futaara Divine Springs,Nikko Kanaya Hotel is a great place to stay.