Stay at a cheap ryokan in Nikko and visit the city! 7 great value options where you can enjoy onsen and delicious food / Tochigi

Nikko has a sacred atmosphere. Many buildings within the grounds are registered as World Heritage Sites, including Nikko Toshogu Shrine, which enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu. Sculptures such as the "Sleeping Cat" and the "Three Wise Monkeys" are also highlights. After visiting Nikko, you'll want to visit other famous sites such as Nikko Edo Village and Kegon Falls. After enjoying the tourist spots, try Nikko's gourmet cuisine♪ Enjoy delicious mountain delicacies such as yuba, river fish, and handmade soba noodles.

Many people want to keep accommodation costs low when they want to mainly enjoy sightseeing, since all they do is sleep. Nikko has an image of being crowded during the autumn foliage season. But there are plenty of reasonably priced accommodations as well. You can relax in ryokan with a large onsen bath, or you can find a large hotel with a buffet that is perfect for group or family trips. We will introduce some reasonably priced accommodations with excellent value for money.

Nikko Tokinoyu is about a one-minute walk from Shinkyo Bridge, the entrance to Futarasan Shrine. It is also about a 12-minute walk from Nikko Toshogu Shrine, so it is recommended for early morning worship. There are Japanese-style rooms of 8 to 10 tatami mats and modern-style rooms in the annex, making it ideal for couples and group trips. All rooms are equipped with toilets with washlets. The accommodation fee is also very reasonable, less than 10,000 yen per person per night.

*All rooms in the annex cannot accommodate children under the age of 13. Please contact the hotel for more information.

There are separate large public baths for men and women, and the women's bath has a shampoo bar with several types of shampoo to choose from. You can also check the occupancy status by scanning a QR code with your smartphone, which is convenient. Hairdryers and skin care products are also available, which is a great service for women. There is also a free tea server in the public spaces on the second and third floors, so you can use it after your bath.

Hotel Famitic Nikko Station is conveniently located about a 5-minute walk from Tobu Nikko Station and about a 7-minute walk from JR Nikko Station. There are three types of rooms to choose from: private cabin rooms, Japanese-style rooms, and Western-style rooms. The accommodation fee is also reasonable, so it is perfect for those who want to stay cheaply near the station.

You can enjoy hot onsen in the large public baths separated by gender. The alkaline simple onsen of Nikko Onsen are said to help you recover from fatigue. Although it is inexpensive, the rooms come equipped with basic amenities such as bath towels, toothbrushes, and yukata robes, which is a plus point! Guests can use the coin lockers for free before and after sightseeing, which is nice.

The breakfast is a light Japanese-Western buffet style, with salads, ham, bread, side dishes, etc. Although it is light, you can choose what you like and it is very satisfying. There are convenience stores and restaurants in the area, but if you want to have a good breakfast before visiting Nikko Toshogu Shrine, we recommend the plan that includes breakfast.

Rakuten Stay Nikko Hoden is about a 9-minute walk from Nikko Station. Check-in can be done on a tablet device in the common building, making it contactless and easy. The Japanese-Western style 1LDK room can accommodate up to 8 people, making it perfect for groups or families. It comes with a kitchen, washing machine, and projector, making it perfect for a group party.
It looks like a fun place to stay. There are also rooms where pets are allowed.

Just turn on the faucet in the guest room bath and you'll find an artificial hot onsen. The milky white water will make you feel like you're in a real onsen spring. The original amenities are also black, giving a cool impression. Other amenities include a drum-type washer/dryer, laundry detergent, a hair dryer, floor heating in the living room, and a projector, making for a comfortable stay.

For those who want to enjoy a cost-effective stay, we recommend cooking for yourself. The kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils and plates, so you can cook by purchasing ingredients at the supermarket. Nikko's specialty, yuba, is also sold at supermarkets, so you can eat it immediately by just arranging it on a plate. Please enjoy cooking using locally produced ingredients.

Itoen Hotel New Sakura is about a 7-minute walk from onsen Station. There are three buildings: the main building, the annex, and the south building. You can choose your preferred room type, such as a Japanese-style room, a twin bed room, or a Japanese-Western style room. The hotel is well-equipped with a karaoke room, billiards, table tennis, mahjong, and a games corner that can be used free of charge, so you can have fun without leaving the hotel. It's perfect for a fun trip to Nikko with friends and family.

You can enjoy onsen in the large public bath. The water is made by mixing two different types of springs, and is said to be "beautiful skin water," so it might make your skin smooth♪ In addition to the indoor bath, there is also an open-air bath. You can enjoy a spacious bath. The private bath can be used for up to 40 minutes per group. Reservations can be made at the front desk on the day, so be sure to check when you check in.

Another attractive feature is the reasonable accommodation fee. If you want to enjoy meal, you can add it to meal. Dinner includes Japanese, Western and Chinese side dishes, tempura, sushi, special curry, dessert, and soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are all-you-can-drink. Breakfast is also served as a buffet. You will be very satisfied with the wide variety of dishes.

Oku-Nikko Park Lodge Miyama is about 70 minutes by direct bus from Tobu Nikko Station. Its impressive lodge-style exterior blends in with the surrounding nature. In the summer, you can enjoy hiking and fishing, and in the winter, skiing and snowboarding. In the fall, you can enjoy the autumn leaves, onsen, and Nikko's gourmet food. It's a small inn with nine Japanese-style rooms and one Western-style room, so you can enjoy a quiet stay.

For dinner, you can enjoy dishes made with ingredients from Nikko. The dishes make the most of the ingredients, such as rainbow trout and wild vegetables, and are very satisfying. There are also other hearty dishes such as sashimi, teppanyaki, and chawanmushi. Enjoy your meal while watching the flickering flames in the fireplace at night, and the mountains of Oku-Nikko in the morning.

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In the large public bath, you can enjoy free-flowing onsen 24 hours a day. The source is the Yunokodaira Marshland. The milky white sulfur spring is not circulated, filtered, or heated, and it will warm you to the core.

Tokiwa ryokan is located within a 20-minute drive from Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Falls. It is located in a quiet location, and there is a convenience store nearby, making it convenient. The exterior looks like a private home, but the interior is modern and lovely. The dining room and large public bath are on the first floor, and the guest rooms are on the second floor. There are only nine rooms, including Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms, so you can enjoy a quiet stay.

There is one bath for men and one for women. It comes with a washing area. You can stretch your arms and legs out in the large bathtub and relax. onsen is a simple alkaline onsen. The spring quality is good for cold sensitivity and fatigue recovery, so you can soothe your daily fatigue.

Dinner consists of 12 dishes, including a hotpot of the day, fried food, grilled food, side dishes, sashimi, pickles, and steamed food. All of the dishes are perfect for eating with rice, so you'll be full. For breakfast, try the Japanese cuisine served at meal on the first floor. A standard ryokan breakfast of grilled fish, salad, and miso soup will warm your heart.

Lakeside Nikko is about 40 minutes by car from Nikko Station. It is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Lake Chuzenji. There are few guest rooms, so it is perfect for those who want a quiet stay. There are Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western rooms, and those who want to sleep in a bed should choose the Japanese-Western room. There are also rooms that can accommodate up to 7 people with futons laid out, so it is also recommended for group trips.

In the large public bath, you can enjoy hot onsen directly from the source. The milky white water with floating hot spring minerals will warm you to the core. The faint scent of sulfur will lift your spirits. There is a lounge and a table tennis room in the building, giving it the atmosphere of a traditional onsen ryokan. Enjoy it before or after onsen.

The dishes, which are based on the theme of "mountain meal," use ingredients unique to Nikko. Please enjoy the seasonal flavors to your heart's content. For breakfast, we recommend the "chef's choice breakfast." You can choose whether to have Japanese or Western food on the day.

Nikko can be accessed by train or bus from JR Nikko Station or Tobu Nikko Station. If you are going to onsen or Oku-Nikko, which are a little further away, we recommend traveling by car. There is so much to see that it would take half a day to visit places like Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Nikko Yamauchi Shrine, and Nikko Futarasan Shrine! It's also nice to stay at a reasonable inn and spend money on food and souvenirs. Enjoy a fulfilling trip to Nikko with low accommodation costs.