Nikko Trip for Parents. 7 Best Hotels & Ryokans in Tochigi for Unforgettable Memories

Even if I am truly grateful to my parents who raised me with such care, it is difficult to express it in words because I am embarrassed. If you want to say thank you, why not take a trip with your parents? Family trips are perfect for making memories on special days, such as first bonuses, parents' 60th birthday celebrations, etc.

If you want to invite your precious parents, we recommend Nikko in Tochigi, which is easily accessible from the city center and where you can enjoy onsen and hot springs. At Nikko's World Heritage Site, Nikko Shrines and Temples, you can be impressed by the gorgeous decorations of Nikko Toshogu Shrine, and enjoy visiting power spots within walking distance such as Nikkozan Rinnoji Temple and Nikko Futarasan Shrine.

It is also nice to bathe in negative ions in the great nature of Nikko, such as Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Falls. After relaxing in onsen, enjoy Nikko's famous yuba. Nikko is perfect for a filial trip, as it is not too tiring for parents and can be enjoyed moderately. This time, we will introduce carefully selected hotels and ryokan in Nikko that you would definitely want to take your parents to. We have attractive accommodations such as rooms with open-air baths, onsen free facilities, and hot spring ryokan.

Established in 1873, Nikko Kanaya Hotel, Japan's oldest classic resort hotel, is a famous hotel with many seniors who want to stay at least once. The historical building is also registered as a registered tangible cultural property. The beautiful exterior will surely get your parents excited about the trip. Access is about 5 minutes by bus from Tobu/JR Nikko Station, and about 15 minutes on foot from Nikko Toshogu Shrine.

The Kanaya Hotel has four buildings: the main building built in the Meiji era, and the new building, annex, and second new building built after the Showa era. There are eight types of rooms, but you can enjoy the differences in the rooms depending on the building. The room is lined with calm furnishings, and you can relax and enjoy the view of lush greenery from the window.

There are historical buildings and sculptures in the hall, and it is fun to visit. The retro and nice "front counter" also has a special atmosphere unlike any other hotel. You can freely walk around the museum, and there are tours of the museum, so if you are interested, please join us.

Kanaya Hotel is famous for traditional Kanaya French cuisine, such as sautéed rainbow trout Kanaya style and Taisho croquette. Historical French cuisine will make your special trip even more memorable. For breakfast, in addition to the Kanaya Hotel's traditional "BREAKFAST", you can also change to a "Japanese breakfast".

This is also Kanaya Hotel's specialty "100 Year Curry". You can have it at the "Coffee Lounge Maple Leaf". The historic Kanaya Hotel has several specialty gourmet dishes, so it will be a pleasure to travel.

"Okunoin Hotel Tokugawa" is a onsen inn nestled in the great outdoors, surrounded by the mountains of Nikko. One of the pleasures is that the surrounding scenery changes with the seasons. Access is about 10 minutes by car from Tobu/JR Nikko Station. Reservations are required to pick up and drop off at the inn, so transportation is easy.

There are Japanese-style rooms where you can relax on tatami mats, Japanese-Western style rooms with beds, and Western-style rooms. There are also barrier-free rooms, so it is safe for wheelchairs. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and are fully equipped with amenities. You can even enjoy specialty coffee from the coffee maker in your room, so you can have a lively conversation with your parent and child.

For special trips such as celebrating your parents' 60th birthday, we recommend the villa "Aqua", which is the pride of our inn. The room features a beautiful water basin and has a balcony, so you can relax while watching the moonlight reflected on the water basin at night. It has a private open-air bath, so you can enjoy the bath without having to move.

There are four types of baths available at the inn: a large public bath, an open-air bath, and two private baths. You can stretch your legs to your heart's content in the large public bath, or enjoy private bath time with your family in the private bath.

Dinner is Nikko's local kaiseki cuisine using local seasonal ingredients. A5-ranked Tochigi Wagyu beef, Nikko tofu dishes, and other delicious dishes are lined up and you will be very satisfied. Local sake and wine are also available, so let's have a toast with parents and children once in a while.

Okunikko Hotel Shikisai is located right next to Lake Chuzenji. ryokan is located in Nikko National Park and is surrounded by nature. Access is about 40 minutes by car from Tobu/JR Nikko Station. It's a little far away, but there is a shuttle service with a reservation. It's perfect for parents who say, "Sightseeing is good, but I want to relax in onsen."

There are Western-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms, but most of the rooms are Japanese-style, and there are also rooms with sunken kotatsu, which is nice in winter. The interior is unified with a warm and calm atmosphere, and you can spend a leisurely and relaxing time.

There are also rooms with open-air baths, so enjoy a pleasant bath time in the forest air. At night, you can enjoy a time that can only be enjoyed here while gazing at the beautiful starry sky.

In the large public bath, you can enjoy the "sulfate/bicarbonate spring" drawn from Oku-Nikko in both the indoor and open-air baths. It is said to remove old keratin, leaving your skin smooth after bathing. It is said to be a hot spring of beauty, so enjoy it as much as you like and polish it beautifully.

For an enjoyable dinner, enjoy a kaiseki meal of local cuisine such as beef and pork from Nikko Yuba and Kirifuri Kogen at the dining restaurant. We are particular about where the rice is grown, such as using Koshihikari rice from Tochigi, so all of our dishes are delicious and will make the whole family smile.

``Fufu Nikko'' with a dignified exterior is located right next to ``Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park''. It is a beautiful green location where you can feel the nature of Nikko. Because it is a luxury hotel, it is recommended for 60th birthday celebrations and special anniversary trips for families. It is conveniently located within a 10-minute drive from Tobu/JR Nikko Station, and a 15-minute walk from Nikko Toshogu Shrine.

All guest rooms are suites. Each room has its own hot onsen source, so you can enjoy onsen while staying in your room. Since there is no movement, even seniors can enjoy onsen comfortably. The interior decoration varies depending on the room, but the luxurious furnishings such as large gorgeous sofas are lined up to make you feel better.

The large public bath is also onsen with its own source, and indoor and outdoor baths are available. The bath in the room is nice, but the large bath makes you feel open and comfortable. Please try the open-air bath where you can take a natural bath.

There are two restaurants where you can have dinner: Japanese Cuisine Setsuchu and Teppanyaki Soro. You can enjoy fufu's original kaiseki cuisine and teppanyaki. All of them use delicious ingredients from Tochigi and you can enjoy a luxurious feeling. There is also room service, so if you want to relax in onsen and don't want to go out, it will be fulfilled.

You can enjoy afternoon tea and alcohol in the "Fufu Lounge" with a fireplace. Please use it when you want to talk with your family.

"Nikko Nishimachi Club Arato" is a very convenient hotel along the west approach to Nikko Toshogu Shrine. We highly recommend it for families who want to conveniently visit the world heritage two shrines and temples. Access is about 5 minutes by car from Tobu/JR Nikko Station, and a shuttle service is available if you make a reservation in advance.

There are 9 guest rooms in total in the main building and annex. All rooms are suites, so they have a luxurious 50 square meter area. The interior is very gorgeous, with the theme of ``Nikko Modern Luxury,'' using Oya stone from Tochigi. Some rooms have a view of a row of cedar trees that are over 360 years old, which will give you a sense of power.

The hotel has two private baths that use Nikko onsen, which are expected to help you recover from fatigue and beautify your skin. Parents are sure to be satisfied with the private baths as they can be enjoyed without being disturbed by anyone.

meal is a full French course prepared by the executive chef. The course meal, which uses plenty of fresh local Tochigi ingredients, is delicious and very satisfying. Isn't it a good idea to have your parents, who usually eat a lot of Japanese food, enjoy French once in a while?

It is in the best location for sightseeing, with the "World Heritage Tour Bus Stop" right in front of you. It will be a wonderful filial trip for parents who are interested in Nikko's world heritage sites.

"Nikko Chuzenji-ko onsen Hotel Hana-an" is located in a beautiful location overlooking Lake Chuzenji. The entrance to Lake Chuzenji, the vermilion torii, is right in front of you, and you can enjoy a spectacular view from all rooms. This hotel is perfect for travelers who want to enjoy onsen and scenery. Access is about 35 minutes by car from Tobu/JR Nikko Station.

There are Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western style rooms, and there are also rooms with private open-air baths and horigotatsu, so you can choose according to your needs. Futons are already laid out in the Japanese-style room, so it's nice to not be disturbed when you're just spending time with your family.

Lake Chuzenji can be seen from all rooms, so I am looking forward to the sunset scenery. If you wake up early, you can leisurely enjoy the scenery of Lake Chuzenji that sparkles in the morning sun.

There are two large public baths, an open-air bath and an indoor bath. The open-air bath is "Okunikko Yumoto onsen" and the indoor bath is "Nikko Wanoshiro onsen", and two types of sources are drawn. Oku-Nikko Yumoto onsen is a hydrogen sulfide hot spring, and Nikko Wanoshiro onsen is an alkaline simple hot spring.

meal are creative dishes that use fresh seasonal ingredients such as local vegetables and mountain vegetables. We are particular about dishes that are "friendly to the body", so all the dishes are easy to eat for seniors. Relaxing in onsen and cooking would make a wonderful gift.

The Ritz-Carlton Nikko is a luxury hotel located on the shores of Lake Chuzenji. You can spend time in nature while gazing at Mt. Nantai and the Nikko mountain range. Everything from the appearance and interior of the hotel to the service is top-notch, so it's perfect for a once-in-a-lifetime important anniversary. Access is about 40 minutes by bus from Tobu/JR Nikko Station.

All guest rooms are 57 square meters or more and very luxurious. The scenery that spreads out from the window varies depending on the room, such as "Lake Chuzenji View", "Mt. Nantai View", and "Riverside Garden View". The room has a porch lounge, where you can have a lively conversation with your family while enjoying the view. There is also a barrier-free room, so it is safe even for wheelchairs.

The feature of "The Ritz-Carlton Nikko" is onsen, which is said to be the first in the brand. It draws onsen from Nikko Yumoto Onsen, and you can enjoy the spring quality said to be good for your skin in the indoor and outdoor baths. There is also a sauna, so parents who like baths will be happy.

meal are served at two restaurants: "Nihonryori BY The Ritz-Carlton Nikko," which serves Japanese cuisine such as sushi and teppanyaki, and "Lakehouse," where you can enjoy course meals for lunch and dinner. Breakfast is also elaborately prepared using fresh local ingredients, perfect for celebrating a special anniversary.

Afternoon tea is popular at "The Lobby Lounge". It's so cute that you can't help but cheer when it's brought to you, so if you have the time, please try it.

In Nikko, which is easily accessible from central Tokyo, there are many hotels and ryokan that are perfect for making family memories. Give your parents a trip to Nikko where you can enjoy sightseeing, forest bathing, and onsen, and tell them "thank you" for raising them up until now.