8 Best Onsen Ryokan & Hotels in Okunikko!
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The famous sightseeing spot "Tochigi Nikko City" is located in the back of the city. Deep within the city lies the "Oku-Nikko" area, which is called an unexplored region. The altitude is so high that even in the same city of Nikko, the weather can be different. There are many spots where you can enjoy magnificent nature such as Senjogahara and Lake Yunoko, which are perfect for driving and hiking! You can forget your everyday life and refresh yourself. And speaking of Oku-Nikko, "Nikko Yumoto onsen" is the place to be. It is refreshing to take a bath in the great nature at onsen. There are not many people, so you can take your time and soak your body and mind in onsen and rest your body and mind. Here are some recommended hotels ryokan in Oku-Nikko.
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Nikko City, Tochigi is home to many tourist attractions such as Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Lake Chuzenji. Did you know that deep within Lake Chuzenji there is Oku-Nikko, which is said to be an unexplored region? Its appeal is that it has a higher altitude than Nikko and can enjoy magnificent scenery such as Senjogahara, which is registered under the Ramsar Convention, and Lake Yunoko, which has a mystical atmosphere. Perfect for a refreshing trip such as driving or hiking♪
There is "Nikko Yumoto onsen" in Oku-Nikko. Steam rises from the Yunohira Marsh, where the source springs, and the smell of sulfur wafts through the air. A wooden promenade is maintained, so you can walk beside the source hut and see it. The hot water of Nikko Yumoto onsen is a milky white sulfur spring. When the emerald green water comes into contact with the air, it turns milky white. It is gentle on the skin and is said to be a hot spring for beautiful skin.
Yumoto onsen is located in the depths of Nikko, so it may not be a place you can easily visit. But it's worth going. Enjoy the great nature of Oku-Nikko during the day, and relax at the Yumoto onsen at night. Would you like to spend such a wonderful time? Here are some recommended hotels and ryokan in Oku-Nikko that you'll want to stay at. There is no doubt that you will be satisfied with any of these inns.
The long-awaited dinner is a creative kaiseki cuisine that focuses on local ingredients. There are plans such as "Yuba Kaiseki" using Nikko's specialty "Yuba", a hot pot plan where you can choose one from shabu-shabu or sukiyaki, and a plan where you can enjoy Japanese beef steak. All of them look delicious and you may be at a loss to choose.
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Okunikko Yunomori
Tochigi /Nikko/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 30,800
- address
- Tochigi 2549-3 Yumoto, Nikko-shi
- access
- Take the Tobu Bus from Tobu Nikko Station and get off at the last stop "Yumoto onsen" (about 60 minutes). 60 minutes by car to Nikko Toshogu Shrine
- Staying time
- 14:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
The total number of rooms is 25, so unlike a large hotel, it has a calm atmosphere. There are Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-Western style rooms, rooms with open-air baths, and barrier-free rooms. 3 of the 25 rooms incorporate universal design, with flat floors from the entrance to the washroom to the bathroom. I am grateful that consideration is given to make it easy for the elderly and people in wheelchairs to spend their time.
We are proud of our open-air bath, which is said to be the largest in Oku-Nikko. During the beautiful green season, you can enjoy colorful flowers while taking a bath. In autumn, you can see vivid autumn leaves, and in winter, the whole area turns into a silvery world. The open-air bath with a lot of steam is also very elegant. No matter how many times you visit, you will never get tired of seeing the different faces that change with the seasons.
Please have your meal at the on-site restaurant. It's an open kitchen so you can see the cooking process. You might find yourself staring at the chef's skill. Enjoy delicious dishes with local sake and wine. Breakfast is buffet style. It is also said to be delicious. I look forward to waking up in the morning.
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Nikko Yumoto onsen Oku-Nikko Forest Hotel
Tochigi /Nikko/Resort Hotel
- address
- Tochigi 2551 Yumoto, Nikko-shi
- access
- Tobu / JR Nikko Station - 75 minutes by bus - Yumoto onsen Bus Terminal - 2 minutes on foot / About 45 minutes from Nikko Utsunomiya Road Kiyotaki IC Nikko Toshogu Shrine - 60 minutes by car
Guest rooms include Japanese-style rooms, special rooms, and special rooms with onsen. The special Japanese-Western style room comes with a bath, so you can bathe as many times as you like with your family and loved ones without worrying about being seen by others. In addition to being in a quiet location, the number of guests is small, so you can spend a relaxing time surrounded by nature.
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Nikko onsen Onsen Nikko Grand Hotel Faint Inn Jurin
Tochigi /Nikko/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 9,000
- address
- Tochigi 2549-7 Yumoto, Nikko-shi
- access
- 5 minutes from Tobu Nikko Station bus bound for Yumoto onsen 60 minutes by Nikko Toshogu Shrine
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Okunikko Konishi Hotel is an impressive red building that rises amid deep greenery. The rocks of Mt. Nantai in Nikko City are used for the open-air bath in the hotel. At the top of Mt. Nantai is the inner shrine of Nikko Futarasan Shrine, which is said to be a power spot. The open-air bath surrounded by the rocks of the mountain has such a miraculous effect that you can purify your mind and body just by taking a bath.
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Nikko onsen Onsen Oku Nikko Konishi Hotel
Tochigi /Nikko/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 10,330
- address
- Tochigi 2549-5 Yumoto, Nikko-shi
- access
- 40 minutes by car from Kiyotaki IC 75 minutes by bus from Nikko Station to Yumoto onsen Free shuttle bus from Nikko to 13:30 (reservation required) 60 minutes by Nikko Toshogu Shrine
- Staying time
- 14:30(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Yumoto Itaya is a long-established inn with a long history. Located near the Yunohira Marsh, the hot spring source, you can fully enjoy the high-quality sulfur springs. Get off at the Tobu Bus "Yumoto" bus stop and walk for about 3 minutes. After checking in and taking a break, it would be a good idea to visit the hot spring hut in the Yunohira Marsh.
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Okunikko Yumoto Onsen onsen Itaya
Tochigi /Nikko/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 15,950
- address
- Tochigi 2530 Yumoto, Nikko-shi
- access
- Tobu Nikko Station/JR Take the Tobu Bus bound for Yumoto for 80 minutes from Nikko Station. Get off at the last stop, Yumoto bus stop, and walk for 3 minutes.
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
A hotel standing on the shores of Lake Yunoko. There is a bicycle rental service, so it is possible to see the lake even closer. The promenade is well maintained, so you can take a leisurely stroll. It takes about 5 minutes by car to "Senjogahara", so it is recommended for those who want to relax and enjoy sightseeing.
Guest room is all rooms lake view. You can enjoy the changing colors of nature from your room, so you can enjoy it no matter when you stay. If you want to enjoy the Japanese atmosphere and comfort, we recommend the "Japanese-style room with 10 tatami mats", which has a low-style bed. You can choose a yukata, so it is also attractive that you can spend your time in your favorite yukata.
The bath is the famous cloudy water "Nikko Yumoto onsen". There is a large indoor bath and an open-air bath. When you look up at the open-air bath, you can see magnificent nature. It is said to be effective against muscle fatigue and sensitivity to cold, so it heals the body from the inside out.
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Kamenoi Hotel Okunikko Yumoto
Tochigi /Nikko/Resort Hotel
- address
- Tochigi 2519 Yumoto, Nikko-shi
- access
- About 40 minutes by car from Tobu / JR Nikko Station / About 60 minutes by car from Nikko Utsunomiya Toll Road "Kiyotaki IC" / About 80 minutes by Tobu Bus from Tobu / JR Nikko Station, get off at "Kohan-mae" and walk for about 1 minute
Although it is a little far from the Oku-Nikko area, it is also recommended. You can see majestic Mt. Nantai and calm Lake Chuzenji up close, and you can also enjoy the Oku-Nikko area about 12 minutes by car from Lake Yunoko. Free coffee, tea and water are available in the lounge. In winter, you can warm your body and soul by the fireplace.
Guests can choose from rooms with a semi-open-air bath, rooms with a bath with a view, and rooms with an open-air bath. A room with an open-air bath is recommended. You can enjoy the sky full of stars at night and the chirping of birds early in the morning in a private space. The bedroom is large enough to comfortably spread out your luggage.
The bath in the room is not onsen, so if you want to take onsen, go to the large public bath. The window frame is like a picture frame, as if you are looking at a work of art. The hot spring drawn from the source of Oku-Nikko is a sulfur spring that changes with the seasons. Please try to be wrapped in hot water that changes color from emerald green to cloudy.
The dining room has chic colors and is perfect for an adult trip. During the day, you can see Lake Chuzenji, and at night, you can see white birches and Mongolian oaks that are colored by the lights. For dinner, enjoy a kaiseki meal with Tochigi Shimofuri Kogen beef and fresh yuba. For breakfast, you can enjoy a wide variety of Japanese dishes.
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Okunikko Hotel Shikisai
Tochigi /Nikko/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 8,490
- address
- Tochigi 2485 Nakamiya Shrine, Nikko-shi
- access
- There is also a free shuttle service (reservation required) from "Tobu Nikko Station" and "(JR) Nikko Station". 40 minutes by car to Nikko Toshogu Shrine
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Oku-Nikko is where you can enjoy the milky white Nikko Yumoto onsen. It is very luxurious to be able to enjoy free-flowing hot springs that are controlled so as not to touch the air. Although it is located in a slightly secluded place, it is onsen worth visiting. Please enjoy the high-quality onsen, gourmet food of Nikko, and the nature that changes with the seasons to your heart's content.