6 of the Best Hotels near the Nikkō National Park

Just two hours from Tokyo, the Nikkō National Park is a beautiful destination for wildlife enthusiasts as well as thrill-seeking adventurers. The region’s leafy forests are home to the Asiatic black bar, the Japanese serow and Japanese deer, whilst the Kinunuma Swamp and Senjogahara Marsh are alive with the hoots of Japanese macaques and the calls of myriad birds. When it comes to impressive scenery, ‘Three Great Waterfalls of Nikko’: Kegon Falls, Kirifurinotaki Falls and Uraminotaki Falls are stunning. Our Gurus have scoured the area to select the best hotels in the Nikkō National Park, whether you're looking for a family friendly property, a boutique ryokan or a guesthouse for those on a tight budget. Set within Nikko itself or scattered on the outskirts of the National Park at Minakami and Nasu, browse our selection of the best hotels near the Nikkō National Park and start planning your next adventurous getaway.

FOR Old-Fashioned Charm

• Hotel Seikoen is a traditional ryokan with flexible accommodation options for couples or groups in rooms with tatami matting, paper screens and low seating. Relax in the onsen baths, enjoy regional cuisine and discover Nikko's many nearby attractions, including the wonders of the National Park.
• Nikko Kanaya Hotel is Japan's oldest resort, close to Nikkō National Park. Founded in 1873, this local landmark offers classic rooms for couples, friends or families, as well as four dining options and mutiple meeting rooms. You're minutes from the UNESCO-listed Nikko Toshogu Shrine. The resort's gardens are particularly lovely in spring and autumn.

For Family-Friendly Luxury

• Hoshino Resorts Risonare Nasu is a beautiful, design-led escape surrounded by forests and farmland, not far from Nasu. Kick back in swish, contemporary rooms and suites after days at the spa, soaking in the hot spring baths or feasting at the two restaurants. There are outdoorsy kids' activities galore, and a wonderful sense of immersion in nature. Fabulous.

FOR An Onsen Escape

• Minakami Sansou is a restorative spa resort at the foot of Mount Tanigawa. Soak in hot spring baths drawn from three wells, feast on traditional kaiseki cuisine, and relax in rooms with expansive views of the mountains, forests and healing springs. A tranquil choice, an hour's drive from Nikkō National Park.
• Bettei Senjuan features wonderfully spacious traditional accommodation — think tatami flooring and private onsens — in a peaceful and secluded setting, an hour from the national park. Take a soak in one of the six communal onsens, enjoy mountain hikes or tuck into delicious food. A luxurious hot spring resort in Minakami.

For Great Value

• Nikko Guesthouse Sumica is a simple property with a mixture of private rooms and shared dormitories. Affordable accommodation will appeal to budget-conscious travellers, who will also appreciate access to a shared kitchen and communal sitting areas. Quaint, friendly and set in central Nikko.

STILL NOT SURE?

• Expand your search to include all the best places to stay in Japan.
• Alternatively, expand your search to see 15 Top Hotels in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park or 4 Hotels in the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park.
• Or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.

 

Written by Saskia Walker

posted Wednesday, 26th April 2023