Around Hot Spring Mountain × Highly rated for dining at Hotel·Ryokan

The weather wasn’t great, but the view from the window was wonderful, and I had a comfortable stay. The meals looked beautiful and tasted great, and I really enjoyed them. I was surprised by the afternoon-tea-style presentation. Towels are provided at the Onsen, so you can go without bringing anything. You can wear the samue anywhere in the building, which makes it very relaxing. The samue is comfortable to wear, and it has pockets so you can carry your phone with you.

This was my second stay. Last time, due to an unexpected matter, I couldn’t have breakfast, so this time I stayed until just before checkout. Even though it was a weekday, the Accommodation was almost fully booked. However, I was able to use the private bath with hardly any waiting. The in-room bath also had a green sulfur hot spring with mineral deposits floating in it. At first the bathwater was very hot, but you adjusted the flow of the water for me, and after that I could enjoy it comfortably. Thank you very much. I would love to visit again.

We stayed here during an autumn foliage touring trip and loved it from the moment we arrived—the location and atmosphere of the pension were wonderful. Both dinner and breakfast were excellent, and the private bath was great as well. The larger hair dryer made it quick to dry our hair, so we could return to our room without getting chilled. Best of all, the staff’s service was just right—friendly and attentive without being overbearing.

The Onsen was the best part—absolutely wonderful. The Room was clean and very functional, and both dinner and breakfast were delicious. I’d love to stay again as soon as possible, but there was heavy fog on Irohazaka with almost no visibility, which was scary. The expressway also had torrential rain with near-zero visibility, so I’d like to visit again on a clear day with good weather.

I stayed with my elderly mother. After letting them know in advance, they prepared a Room close to the bath and even provided a legless chair, which we truly appreciated. Both dinner and breakfast offered a wide variety of dishes, and each one was delicious—we were very satisfied. My mother was especially happy to enjoy many different dishes little by little. The bath was a milky, cloudy hot spring, with the temperature just right, and it felt wonderful no matter how many times we went in. We were able to relax and spend quality time together as parent and child while warming up slowly. Most Accommodations provide only one small towel, but here there was an extra small towel in addition to the amenity set (with towels), which I found very convenient. The experienced staff had a calm, reassuring “true hotel professional” manner, and their explanations about the facilities were very thorough. The international staff also made a great effort to explain things in Japanese, and their friendly smiles left a strong impression. I think this is an Accommodation with warm hospitality that is also considerate for families traveling with elderly relatives. I would love to visit again with my mother.

This was my second stay. I truly feel from the bottom of my heart that I’m so glad I found Haccho-no-Yu. Thank you always for your heartfelt hospitality. The baths and the Room are wonderful, but above all, the cuisine is exceptional. I thoroughly enjoyed the many creative dishes prepared by the head chef—they were absolutely delicious. Thank you very much. All of the staff were full of hospitality, and I was able to relax completely. I would love to stay again. Thank you very much.

The meals were absolutely delicious. Everything we ate felt carefully prepared, and it was truly wonderful. Breakfast was also excellent across the board and exceeded our expectations. The bath was great as well. We would definitely love to visit again!

I visited Nikko to pay my respects at my high school teacher’s grave. Since I was there, I decided to take it easy and stayed here. The bath, the meals, and all the staff were wonderful, and I had a lovely weekend. Highly recommended!

We stayed at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko to celebrate our 13th wedding anniversary during our summer vacation—my wife had been talking for a long time about wanting to visit. On the way to the hotel, the fog was so thick that we could hardly see anything, but by the time we arrived the weather had cleared and we were able to enjoy views of Lake Chuzenji from the lounge. At check-in, we upgraded from a riverside-view room to a Lake Chuzenji-view room, and it was absolutely the right choice. The view from our room was stunning and made for a truly special stay. For dinner we used in-room dining, and for breakfast we chose the Japanese set. Being able to enjoy both meals at a relaxed pace in our room, with that beautiful scenery right in front of us, felt wonderfully luxurious. The bathroom was also spacious and comfortable, with a separate toilet area. When we entered our room after check-in, welcome fruit and cake were prepared for us. At turndown service, snacks as well as pecans and chocolates were also provided. We truly appreciated the warm hospitality of all the staff—it made our time feel exceptionally luxurious and elegant. Thank you very much.

Whenever we visited Oku-Nikko and Yumoto, we would stop by Senjogahara or the ranch, and this Accommodation had always caught our eye. After turning 60, my spouse and I stayed here for the first time. The Onsen and the breakfast and dinner were wonderful, and it was a relaxing summer holiday to see many couples around our age dining in the restaurant. After ringing a bear bell and walking around Senjogahara for over an hour, we headed to Nikko Toshogu Shrine!

I stayed one night on 8/23 with breakfast included. The men’s bath has a spacious indoor bath, and the open-air bath is designed to feel very open, with the outside scenery visible up close. The sulfur scent enhances the Onsen atmosphere, and it’s such pleasant water that you’ll want to soak again and again. At around 1,500 m elevation, it stays very cool in summer and is comfortable to spend time here. I’d like to visit again in a different season. It seems that Shogi title matches have been held here many times as well, so Shogi fans might enjoy that too.

This was my first stay. The forest road to Kawamata Onsen is narrow and quite long, and it really felt like heading to a hidden hot spring. I kept driving, wondering if there was really a Hotel ahead, but arrived safely in the end. The building is old, but the Onsen has been thoroughly renovated into a very comfortable Facility. The open-air bath beside the powerful mountain stream was dynamic and wonderful. The meals were also luxurious, with salmon roe, fresh sashimi, sukiyaki hot pot, and steak from the live kitchen. I would definitely like to stay again.

The ajillo was unbelievably delicious—I was genuinely surprised.

The exclusive all-you-can-drink lounge for Stays guests and the service allowing you to take desserts and drinks to your Room after dinner were much appreciated. Dinner was well thought out, with a perfect balance between the course and semi-buffet, and the tuna sushi was delicious, leading me to have seconds multiple times. The effort put into various services throughout the Facility was evident, making the experience very pleasant. The Onsen was not too hot, just right for me, allowing me to enjoy long soaks multiple times.

An Accommodation on the shores of Lake Chuzenji in Oku-Nikko. We stayed here as a base for trekking routes to Kotoku Marsh, Yudaki Falls, and Ryuzu Falls. From the drink service in the lobby onward, it is a very relaxing Accommodation. We were also very satisfied with the Onsen and the meals.

It rained unfortunately, but first of all, the staff were wonderful. As soon as we entered, we found a board with our dog’s name on it. When we tried to take a photo, they made a sound from behind to get our dog to look toward the camera, spoke gently to our dog, and guided us smoothly—it really felt like their training is thorough. The Room was spacious, had no noticeable odors at all, was very well cleaned, and felt comfortable! Although the building itself is old, it didn’t feel that way at all. The meals were buffet-style and everything was delicious—especially the yuba (tofu skin), which was so good I went back for seconds (and more)! There was also a buffet for dogs; there weren’t many options, but it was more than enough! Our dog seemed to love something like tomato soup and drank it eagerly! During the meal, a staff member gently said to our dog, “Eat lots,” which warmed my heart! The bath was relaxing, and we had lots of fun at the indoor dog run—completely satisfied! Most of all, we visited for our dog’s birthday trip, and they gave us an assortment of fruit like a birthday plate!! It had a chocolate mousse cake on it so it wasn’t for dogs, but I truly appreciated the thoughtfulness. It was my first time staying at an Accommodation that did something like this for us—I was really moved!! Thank you so much! We will definitely come again!

There were no excessive services, but the inn offered everything needed for a comfortable stay. We stayed multiple nights, and on both days we were served different meals in just the right portions, all of which were delicious. There was also a wide selection of alcoholic drinks available with an all-you-can-drink option. The hot spring, the welcome drinks available until 3:00 PM, and the view of Lake Chuzenji from the window were all outstanding, making our stay extremely comfortable.

Both dinner and breakfast included warm dishes, and everything was very delicious. The portions were generous. We could use the bath as a private reservation, which made us feel at ease. The Room was clean and comfortable with no issues. There are no amenities provided, so bringing your own towels, bath towels, and toothbrush is essential. I would like to stay again.

Everything was perfect! We stayed with a young child, and all the staff were very kind and helpful. The room was lovely, and we were able to relax and take our time. It’s a hotel we’d definitely like to stay at again!

We thoroughly enjoyed the delicious meals, carefully selected coffee, and the friendly hospitality of the owner couple, which made our family of three feel truly comfortable. They asked about our plans and gave us a discount voucher for the Marunuma Kogen Gondola, and also marked on a map a great tofu shop, a place known for tasty maitake mushrooms, and a soba restaurant—so we were able to head home in high spirits.