16 Best Nikko Hotels for All the Couples

Nikko, Tochigi, is a tourist destination full of attractions, including onsen, World Heritage Site Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, and Lake Chuzenji. It takes about 2 hours to get there from Tokyo by train or car, so it's a perfect spot for a couple to go out on a weekend.

Choosing a hotel is an important part of traveling as a couple. An open-air bath with plenty of privacy, a starry sky just for the two of you, and a calm guest room where you can relax. You want to stay at a hotel that will leave you with a lasting memory. So this time, we will introduce a nice hotel in Nikko that is recommended for couples.

Okunoin Hotel Tokugawa is about 10 minutes by shuttle bus from Nikko Station. This hotel is recommended for couples who want a little more luxury than usual, and is like a hideaway. There is a main building and a villa, and especially the water-themed villa "Aqua" is sure to create the best relaxation and special time with the sparkling water basin facing the private garden.

The eight guest rooms with open-air baths facing the garden are called the Ginyu-no-ma, which is protected by a dragon, the god of water. You can relax and soothe your daily fatigue while overlooking the courtyard. There are 7 guest rooms called Tsukuyo-no-ma, each with a slightly larger balcony where you can feel the seasons. You can enjoy the starry sky and nature from the balcony.

In addition to the open-air baths in your room, there are also large public baths and private open-air baths. . Perfect for couples who love to drink. It will be a wonderful memory of your trip to Nikko, just the two of you.

About 10 minutes by car or about 20 minutes on foot from onsen Station, the Kinugawa Plaza Hotel is an old-fashioned onsen hotel standing along the Kinugawa River. Let's enjoy the superb view that embraces the valley and the hot springs that have been passed down since the opening of the hot springs for a long time.

The guest rooms include unadorned Japanese-style rooms with a view of the Kinugawa River valley from the window, Western-style rooms with a modern Japanese interior, and even a suite with an open-air bath with natural hot spring water. Recommended for couples who value privacy.

And the biggest attraction of this inn is the detached hot spring "Akebi" where you can fully immerse yourself in the four seasons and the view on the bank of the river where the nature of the Kinugawa Valley remains intact! After passing through the warehouse-style gate and walking through the forest road, you will come to an elegant old folk house-style lounge. There are a total of 10 private open-air baths here. You can rest assured that you will be picked up from your inn to Akebi.

Bettei Himawari, located about a 15-minute walk from Nikko Station, is a private hotel with only 11 rooms. Perfect for couples who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend some relaxing time with their loved ones. You can have a dream-like holiday.

You can choose from four types of guest rooms, and among them, we recommend the "Flat Building", which values privacy! The room comes with an open-air bath, so you can enjoy some time just for the two of you. The two private onsen spring baths in the main building can be used free of charge by guests without reservations.

The seasonal Japanese and Western-style dinner, which can be enjoyed with chopsticks, is also exquisite. The chef's delicate creative dishes are healthy and just the right amount of food, so dinner time for two will fly by in a flash. The open-ceilinged restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere.

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Take the bus from Nikko Station and get off at the Chuzenji onsen stop. Hotel Hana-an-an, located about a 5-minute walk from the bus stop, is a sophisticated onsen hotel in front of the red torii gate of Lake Chuzenji. If you stay with the couples-only plan, you will receive 4 nice benefits such as sparkling wine or Japanese sake service♩

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All guest rooms are lined up facing Lake Chuzenji, so the view is outstanding! If you choose the "Superior Room with Observation Bath", you can see a wonderful view from the onsen bath in your room. Located right in front of the vermillion torii gate at the entrance of Lake Chuzenji, you will be fascinated by its bewitching appearance at dusk and majestic majesty at sunrise.

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At this hotel, you can enjoy two types of natural onsen: the sulfur hot spring at Yumoto onsen in Okunikko and the simple alkaline hot spring at Wanoshiro onsen in Nikko. In particular, Yumoto onsen is a luxury that is free-flowing from the source♪ It seems that this is the only inn in the Nikko area where you can bathe in two different types of hot onsen. Relax and refresh your mind and body.

About 15 minutes on foot from onsen Station. Hotel Shirakawa Yunokura is an inn that is perfect for couples who love onsen. The guest rooms are based on Japanese-style rooms where you can relax from the bottom of your heart. Let's look at the scenery of Kinugawa from the window together and make a page of wonderful memories ♪

The inn boasts its own hot spring source, which is said to be gentle on the skin and keeps you from getting cold after bathing. There are large public baths for men and women, open-air valley baths, and two private open-air baths. A sauna and massage chair are also available, so you can relax your whole body!

meal can be enjoyed at a pace of two people without worrying about the surroundings at the Sukiya style private room restaurant on the first and second floors. In addition to local delicacies such as Yashio trout, yuba, edible wild plants, Koshihikari rice grown in the prefecture, and other seasonal ingredients, all of them are exquisite. Among them, "Nikko HIMITSU Himitsu Pork", which is carefully raised by local farmers, has the best taste. Let's enjoy it slowly with delicious local sake.

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Auberge Hanabusa Nikko, located about a 10-minute walk from Nikko Station, is an auberge with all 6 rooms that are like a detached hideout. Only junior high school students and above can stay, so it's perfect for couples who want to spend a quiet time alone.

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The rooms are very stylish with furniture and interior decoration. What's more, the open-air bath filled with onsen in all rooms has a jacuzzi. The open-air bath that is lit up is romantic, so you can enjoy a different atmosphere than usual. The bathroom amenities from "Mikimoto Cosmetics" are also a great point, especially for women.

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As an auberge, the morning and evening meal are also excellent! You can enjoy authentic kaiseki cuisine supervised by a chef who knows everything about Japanese cuisine. There is also a private meal room, so couples who want to cherish privacy during meal should consult in advance. This is a wonderful inn where you can enjoy both meal and onsen, so please make a reservation for couples who want to relax♪

About 5 minutes by bus from Nikko Station. By car: About 5 minutes from Nikko IC on the Nikko Utsunomiya Road. Since its opening in 1873, Nikko Kanaya Hotel is a classic hotel with history and tradition that has been loved by dignitaries from home and abroad, and is the oldest existing resort hotel in Japan. Not only the exterior but also the inside of the building is beautiful and full of romance no matter where you cut it, and you won't be able to stop pressing the shutter.

The guest rooms are a perfect fusion of Western furniture with a classic appearance. From the window, you can enjoy the mountains of Nikko that change with the seasons, just like a piece of painting. The elegant and formal atmosphere should cleanse your soul.

For meal, you can enjoy the hotel's proud French cuisine in the elegant restaurant. Savor the traditional flavors passed down from the hotel's successive head chefs, such as "Sauteed Rainbow Trout Kanaya Style" and "Taisho Croquettes." Enjoy a fun and wonderful time together, exclaiming to each other, "It's delicious." Reservations can be made on the official website, so be sure to check it out.

Approximately 6 minutes by car from Nikko Station. "Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Nikko" is a hotel that is located in a place where you can enjoy Nikko's rich nature, but also has a good location with easy access to the center of Nikko. It's the perfect base for a trip to enjoy Nikko's main tourist spots such as Toshogu Shrine and parks.

The guest rooms are either twin or king, so it's easy for couples to stay. The rooms are about 25m2 in size, just the right size, so you can refresh yourself from the fatigue of your trip. The scenery of Nikko's mountains spreads outside the window, and you can forget your daily life and spend a leisurely time.

The lobby lounge has a glass wall that gives it a sense of openness, giving it a very stylish atmosphere. There is also a terrace outside, where you can relax and bask in the sun on sunny days. There is free coffee and tea available in the lounge, so it's a good idea to spend some time here elegantly with a cup in hand.

About 5 minutes by free shuttle bus from Nikko Station. "Nikko Nishimachi Club ~Arato~" is a modern and luxurious hotel located in front of Nikko Nisha Ichiji Temple, a World Heritage Site. “Nikko Toshogu” was built in the Edo period, and “Nikko Futarasan Shrine” has been worshiped as the center of Nikko mountain worship since the Nara period. It's a perfect base for visiting the world heritage "Shrines and Temples of Nikko" including these. Also, children of elementary school age and younger are not allowed to stay, so after sightseeing, you can spend a quiet and calm time together, away from the hustle and bustle.

There are only 9 guest rooms, so your privacy is guaranteed. All rooms are suites, lined up along the west approach to Toshogu Shrine. With the theme of Nikko Modern Luxury, we have luxuriously used Oya stone and cedar boards from Tochigi, and installed European-made lighting and furniture. You can enjoy a high quality and calm atmosphere that perfectly combines tradition and modernity.

You can enjoy meal made with carefully selected local seasonal ingredients, prepared by our dedicated chef. There is a wide selection of dishes for both dinner and breakfast. On sunny days, you can enjoy breakfast on the cafe terrace, where you can view the majestic cedar trees. Reservations are required for meals, so please check in advance.

“Hotel Casual Euro”, located about 5 minutes by car from Nikko Station, is a stylish hotel with a nice appearance that makes you feel as if you are traveling abroad. It has its own source with abundant hot water, and there is also a footbath on the premises.

The guest rooms have a calm atmosphere filled with the warmth of wood. It is said that onsen water is good for beautiful skin and has a smooth texture. All rooms are equipped with open-air baths that use 100% natural hot spring water, so you can enjoy your time alone to your heart's content. There is also a paid private open-air bath that requires a reservation.

The buffet offers a wide variety of Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes. Depending on the season, you can enjoy boiled crabs shipped directly from Hokkaido, as well as Nikko's specialty, yuba. There are always more than 30 different items on the menu, so you can enjoy both breakfast and dinner to your heart's content.

About 8 minutes walk from onsen Station. `` Kinugawa Grand Hotel Yume no Toki'' which is set up so that it hugs an elegant Japanese garden, is a hot spring inn where you can enjoy the whole day, not only with onsen and a restaurant, but also with an athletic corner and a spa. The garden in particular has a variety of expressions in spring, summer, autumn, and winter, from the deep greenery of summer, the glossy autumn leaves of autumn, and the dignified snowy landscape of winter.

The guest rooms are divided into the main building and the annex, and there are a variety of types. In particular, the Japanese-Western style room on the "Kan no Floor" located on the upper floors of the main building is attractive not only for the scenery unique to the upper floors, but also for its 57 square meters of space. Forget all the troubles today and spend your days lazing around in a spacious room with a beautiful view.

The private open-air bath is recommended for couples. There are 5 private baths in total, all with different tastes, and they all have a wonderful atmosphere, such as a bathtub made of wood and a bathtub made of pottery. There is also a rest area with tatami mats, so you can relax just the two of you after taking a bath.

Take a bus from Nikko Station and get off at Yumoto onsen bus stop. About a 5-minute walk from there, “Okunikko Yunomori” is a natural modern onsen hotel surrounded by greenery. Because it is built in a secluded place in Nikko Yumoto onsen, you can enjoy the world of just the two of you wrapped in silence.

There are 12 guest rooms, and you can choose from 5 different types. All rooms are equipped with an open-air bath, and you can enjoy the hot spring directly from the source. The large public bath also uses free-flowing onsen. You can enjoy the milky-white onsen, which are said to be effective for beautiful skin.

In addition to locally produced Tochigi Wagyu beef and Nikko Yuba, we are particular about the origin of our fish. In addition to healthy and healthy Kaiseki cuisine, there are also plans with Tochigi Wagyu steak as the main course, and the variety of dishes is appealing. This inn is recommended for couples who want to be particular about both the food and onsen.

About 3 minutes on foot from onsen Station. "Kinugawa Hotel Mikazuki" is a high-quality onsen hotel built in a quiet location overlooking the mountains in the distance. There is a good old and elegant atmosphere, such as a lobby with an orange carpet. The illumination is also beautiful, so it is perfect for special days such as anniversaries.

The guest rooms include peaceful and elegant rooms with bay windows and balconies overlooking onsen town, as well as modern rooms with open-air baths.All rooms are filled with the warmth of wood, allowing you to spend a relaxing time together.

One thing I miss about staying as a couple is not being able to take a big bath together. But at this hotel, you can solve that problem ♩ "Opuro" is a wonderful space where you can wear a swimsuit and enter onsen and enjoy it casually like a pool. In the 25m infinity pool, you can float in the hot water in front of the superb view and play as you please♪You can also enjoy the night pool full of mood○

Kyukamura Nikko Yumoto is a resort hotel built on the shores of Lake Yuno within the grounds of Nikko National Park in Oku-Nikko. The hotel is surrounded by a forest centered on white birch and Japanese larch, and you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons to your heart's content during your stay. The lobby, which stretches from the 2nd floor to the 3rd floor, is a high-quality space with an interior of high-end furniture "Tendo Mokko". Sit in a comfortable chair and relax while looking at the greenery outside.

There are three types of guest rooms: Japanese-Western style, Western style, and Japanese style. Every room is a high-grade, high-quality space where you can relax while gazing out at the beautiful nature of Oku-Nikko outside the window. Since the hotel is located at an altitude of 1,500m, it is comfortable without air conditioning even in summer. It would be nice to visit for a short escape from the hot summer in the city.

Nikko Yumoto onsen, which is said to have opened in the Nara period, is cloudy and full of onsen atmosphere. When exposed to sunlight, the color becomes cloudy, but sometimes it changes to other colors such as green cloudiness. I'm looking forward to seeing what onsen will look like before I arrive.The onsen are said to be effective in relieving fatigue, so it seems that there will be a perfect synergy with the nature that spreads out in front of you!

Nikko National Park, located at an altitude of about 2,030m, is a high-rise wetland where you can enjoy alpine plants in summer and colored leaves in autumn. “Nikko Astoria Hotel” is a hotel located in such a park, and it is a little far from Nikko Station, about 70 minutes by bus. However, instead, you can enjoy the overwhelming natural beauty in a unique location in the forest of Oku-Nikko.

Both the standard Western-style rooms and Japanese-style rooms are spacious, so you can spend a relaxing time. From the window, you can see the nature of Oku-Nikko, which changes color with the seasons. In addition, there are many rare plants growing in the park, so it would be fun to take a walk together. If you're lucky, you might be able to meet the animals living in the forest who came in search of grass.

The restaurant is a comfortable space with large windows that create an open atmosphere. Dinner, which can be enjoyed according to the season, is a Japanese banquet meal using natural water nurtured in the great outdoors of Nikko, allowing you to enjoy the delicious flavors of Nikko throughout each season. After dinner, take a good rest and then head to onsen inside the hotel. You can see a veritable sky full of stars, which can only be seen at a hotel built in the middle of nature. Flowing hot springs and beautiful nature... You might realize that happiness is really simple things.

The Ritz-Carlton Nikko is a luxury hotel built on the shores of Lake Chuzenji with Mt. Nantai in the background. It stands quietly in harmony with the untouched nature of Oku-Nikko, and is the perfect place for couples who want to relax away from the hustle and bustle. The interior of the guest room is modest so that you can feel a sense of unity with the nature outside. However, each piece of furniture is of high quality, so you can truly relax and unwind. You can choose not only the room rank, but also the view of Lake Chuzenji or Mt. Nantai.

There are many programs that you can play in the nature surrounding the hotel, so let's take the plunge and participate together as a refresher. There are plenty of events that can only be enjoyed here, such as water activities, forest cycling, a waterfall experience to learn the spirit of Shugendo, and morning meditation guided by a Chuzenji monk. It should color one page of your precious memories.

For indoor couples who want to spend a relaxing time at the hotel, we recommend afternoon tea at the warm fireplace "The Lobby Lounge." The space is made with plenty of wood and is also decorated with art using natural materials, allowing you to enjoy a sense of unity with nature while staying indoors. There is also a library inside the building, where you can relax and read a book.

There is also a large public bath and spa treatments to soothe your daily fatigue. The large public bath, where you can take a bath right in front of the garden, has an open feel and, combined with the effects of onsen, will help you feel even more refreshed. There is also an open-air bath, sauna, and cold bath, so you can relax and take care of your body. It looks like each of you will have a relaxing time during the spa treatment.

Once you've had your fill of both active and indoor activities, it's time for the long-awaited dinner. You can make reservations for dinner on the official website. Decide whether to enjoy Edomae sushi, teppanyaki, or kaiseki at the all-day dining restaurant "Japanese Cuisine by The Ritz-Carlton Nikko," or a dinner course at the Western restaurant "Lake House." Whatever you choose, you'll both be treated to a meal that is a feast for the eyes and the tongue, made with carefully selected ingredients from Tochigi. There is also a bar on-site, so it's a wonderful place to spend a romantic moment after dinner.

Breakfast is served at Japanese Cuisine by The Ritz-Carlton Nikko or in-room dining. If you choose to eat it at a restaurant, it will be presented in the hotel's special wooden box that looks like a jewelry box, which will make you excited right away. Enjoy a delicious breakfast made with Tochigi-grown delicacies while feeling the morning sunlight shining through the window.

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Nikko is an even more recommended tourist destination for couples who want to relax in a different atmosphere. After sightseeing, soak in onsen and enjoy gourmet food. Why don't you spend your time relaxing to your heart's content while gazing at the clear stream and the starry sky from the window?