Hotel in zona Santuario di Nikko, Nikkō

Having only just arrived a few days earlier in Japan - this was our first experience of a ryokan . We didn’t know what to expect but it turned out to be a fantastic experience. From choosing our own Kimono to wear around the hotel to our beautiful spacious room with wonderful views of the autumn trees behind, every detail had been thought about. The onsen was wonderful with a pool. Inside and outside. We had a private dining room where we were served the most incredible meals in beautiful Japanese ceramics of all kinds of shapes and sizes. We were attended to by the Chun, a young Vietnamese girl who was just charming, she couldn’t do enough for us and tried so hard with her English - she really made our stay.. this ryokan is also right opposite the shrines , so its a great location and right on the bus route for getting further into the hills. We really recommend this place.

The room (with 2 beds) was excellent, roomy and with a beautiful view to the river and mountains. This hotel has history, it is a dignified hotel with plenty of helpful service staff and beautiful place to eat breakfast. Breakfast is served by menu, not a buffet but satisfying. I highly recommend this hotel due to its spacious room, service a beautiful decor.

If you are looking for a traditional Japanese resort experience in an area laden with history and lore, this is the place to book: rooms with tatami beds and sliding partitions, private and public hot springs, relax rooms, lounges and an inner landscaped garden dotted with fish ponds and interesting vegetation. Plus, of course, today’s necessities like Wi-Fi, climate control, sentient toilet seats and a full array of quality complimentary cosmetics. Based upon a casual observation, the place seems to target primarily couples looking for rest and relaxation, but worked just as well for our family of four, which includes two teenagers. As everywhere else we went, the staff was always very attentive and ready to assist however possible. LOCATION: offering both privacy and convenience, the hotel is located along an unassuming country road, a ten minute walk from the main thoroughfare connecting Nikko with Lake Chōzenji and served by local buses, with a stop just 100 meters down the road. Buses generally run two or three times an hour, but without a regular pattern, so plan accordingly (the front desk, of course, has all the schedules and route information handy). The hotel is also within walking distance of the shrine complex that is Nikko’s main attraction. ROOM: we spent two nights in an Aqua Deluxe Suite, which accommodates four guests in two separate partitioned areas, one with Western beds and the other with tatami beds set up every night. The room also features a sitting room and separate toilet, sink and shower areas. We had to be a little creative in storing our suitcases (pack lightly when travelling around Japan!) but the room actually offered more storage space than initially observed. The key feature of the room is an outdoor hot bath tub overlooking a private man-made pond closed off by a wall, offering complete privacy. After a day of hikes, it was a pleasure to soak in the tub surrounded by nothing but the sound of cascading water and chirping insects. AMENITIES: breakfast and dinner were included in the room rate, and I recommend taking full advantage of them. All the meals, with a set rotating menu, offered a great variety of what we took as local fish, meat and vegetable dishes, all prepared with quality ingredients and artfully served in private rooms. And don’t be deceived by the small portions: you will end up eating a lot! All meals are served at fixed hours, requiring advance reservations. The hot springs offer both indoors and outdoor basins: in a place like this, just wear the hotel-provided yukata and slippers and embrace the Japanese way of relaxation.

Che esperienza eccezionale! L'incapacità di trovare parole parla volume. Tutto era infettivo, rispettando alti standard occidentali. Inoltre, abbiamo lasciato inavvertitamente un sughero nella stanza mentre continuavamo a Tokyo. Dopo aver contattato l'hotel, il personale ha avuto un'ottima assistenza per risolvere il problema, ha organizzato in modo efficiente la consegna della maglietta a Tokyo, risparmiandoci un notevole sforzo e per consentirci di continuare il nostro viaggio in pace. Il servizio è stato eccezionale, soprattutto considerando che la responsabilità è stata interamente nostra.

I adore the Ritz Carlton brand - whether in Paris, SG, Dubai or HK - you are guaranteed an experience that is captivating. Unfortunately this is not the case in Nikko. I am not a hotel guest. But since I am in lake Chuzenji & have heard so much raves about the hotel, I thought I would drop by the admire the beauty & splendour of the Ritz in lovely Nikko. I didn’t have a restaurant reservation, but being low season in Nikko, I wouldn’t think it will be a problem to get a table for 2 for lunch? Unfortunately, I was wrong. So wrong. I was told the hotel is booked out the whole day for dining in Lakehouse? I enquired - how about any other restaurants? No, Mam. Non available. I can wait - it’s already 1.30pm, surely a table will open up pretty quickly in very quiet Nikko at the moment? The lady replied - that’s the thing - we are booked out the whole day, just for today. Well deeply, I cannot stop rolling my eyes. Fine, I don’t need to be captivated with the splendid of Ritz by Lake Chuzenji given the arrogance & lackadaisical service, just because I am not a hotel guest? Worse was this conversation did not take place in the warm hotel lobby. I was standing at the hotel entrance in cold winter afternoon. Thanks you Ritz, for the very very very cold reception. The pure ignorance & discrimination for non-hotel guest.I am truly enlightened.

Currently staying here for 2 nights and this is night 1. Location is nice and scenic.The room and view is pretty HOWEVER our room smells and smells bad. Not sure if they gave us a smoking room (which I did not request) or the room just smells. Asked a staff person and either they didn't understand me or it really is a smoking room. Staff tries with english but ive not had much luck. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash is little packets in the lobby which i had to search and find. I went down to the desk to ask about shampoo and the older gentleman ducked into the room behind the desk and didnt come back out because he spoke no english. Also, wifi is pretty much nonexistent in room 1503. The buffet option is kind of eh, not really as many options as the pics make it look like and it's not very warm but it was edible i guess but over priced. I wouldn't stay here again if I'm in the area and would suggest trying a different hotel in the area. Then starting at 8am either they are renovating a room near us or there's no sound proofing between rooms judging by the banging noises. It would be a nice romantic place to spend a night maybe? If there are unsmelly rooms. Almost every other person staying here we've seen has been elderly (60-70+) and that should kinda tell you the type of person this caters to. I've stayed in worse.

Sono rimasto qui con il mio partner e due amici (in due camere) per due notti mentre esploravo la zona di Nikko. Le camere erano un po' più piccole di alcune altre ryokane che ho avuto per me, ma perfettamente confortevole e pulito. Ci sono anche due bagni all'aperto e due bagni all'aperto (maschio e femmina) che si spostavano in determinate occasioni per permettere agli ospiti di godere di tutti i bagni disponibili durante il loro soggiorno. I bagni all'aperto, in particolare, vi hanno permesso di godere di vista sul fiume e sulle colline mentre si bagna durante le ore di luce del giorno.

Asaya is a large onsen hotel rather isolated from stores, shops, and restos. Inside there are lots of them but I could not find a cup of coffee at 4:00 AM. There is free tea dispenser in the lobby. We all had access to the Premiere Club room by 6:00 AM where we could enjoy snacks and drinks and coffee. Breakfast is served for guests. We ate there and in the main dining room for one of our breakfasts. I loved their beef jerky which I took to my room to eat later. The main dining room for breakfast and dinner offered a hidden room with semi-privacy. The size of our tatami room with Premiere access was just enormous -- about as large as any hotel room I have ever had (one exception was in a Las Vegas hotel). The floor was mainly tatami mats but bamboo flooring in the bathroom and toilet rooms. The housekeeping is immaculate with daily service. There's a long queue just before dinner at 5:30. The food was delicious and plentiful with steak, crab legs, tempera, sashimi, and other seafoods. I enjoyed the soft serve.

Questa è la mia terza viaggio/avventura in Giappone, e direi che, come viaggiatore solitario, questo deve essere uno dei migliori posti in cui ho soggiornato durante il viaggio in Giappone. Vengo a Nikko np per esplorare la vasta gamma di tracce da camminare, tutte le quali ho fatto, avevano un'incantevole visione e un poetico, veramente maestoso sentimento giapponese. Noleggio una macchina da Nasushiobara (Shinkansen) e mi sono trasferito a Kinugawa. All'arrivo, mi sono salutato da un ospite del personale dell'hotel, che mi ha accolto e mi ha aiutato a parcheggiare e a prendere le mie valigie. Ho controllato facilmente e con qualche inglese e giapponese rotto, da parte mia, è stato portato a una bella stanza di stile giapponese tradizionale che guardava il fiume. Il servizio in tutto il mondo era di classe mondiale e mi faceva sentire molto confortevole, a casa, ma anche speciale. Il primo pranzo della serata, uno dei funzionari del servizio ha preso il tempo di parlare con me e mi ha permesso di condividere alcune delle mie recenti esperienze/foto, ecc. mentre preparava il pranzo - questo è stato il più accogliente, Particolarmente come ho viaggiato da sola per più di una settimana. La posizione dell'hotel Onsen è di circa 60 minuti di auto a alcuni dei più cercati dopo passeggiate nel NP. Molto facile accesso con auto e strade eccellenti. L'alloggio stesso è una miscela tra il ristorante giapponese molto tradizionale e il negozio originale/riccione Ryokan. Le onsen private e pubbliche sono fantastiche e un buono resto dopo un lungo viaggio! Avendo avuto una parte dei ryokan più popolari in Giappone; Iwaso, Claska, ecc, questo è venuto come una bella sorpresa e ad un tasso affidabile senza alcun compromesso. Se in zona, consiglierei molto di rimanere...

Location:- The hotel is walking distance from train station and although bus is irregular, it is manageable. There is a small (super friendly) convenient store & restaurants near the hotel. Hotel Food - expensive but top Japanese quality Hotel Service - Superb.. ***** definitely 5 stars. I misplaced my phone and despite its late (almost 10pm), they helped me to search, even outside of the hotel., and in the end found it blocked by (under) my open suite case (i was packing to check out next day).. very embarrassing for me 😅😅.. so I really grateful for their patience and going out all the way to help me 🙏🙏