Nikko Ryokan
Staylist lists 44 ryokan in Nikko, most of them in Kinugawaonsen Ohara. A ryokan stay usually includes a multi-course dinner and breakfast, futon bedding and shared hot baths, with set check-in and dinner times. Many restrict tattoos in the shared baths, so check before you book.
The typical one costs about $133 a night. Below: our picks, then all of them ranked by guest rating, with price and location; the 5 outside the city centre come last.
More about Nikko ryokan
Nikko ryokan: 44 ryokan (traditional Japanese inns), ranked by guest rating. The typical one costs about $133 a night, most between $91 and $191. Top-rated: Ryuzunotaki Riverside Kei, rated 9.8 from 69 guest reviews. 5 more are outside the city centre, listed last.
See the 24 best-rated Compare the top 5 side by side or explore Nikko on the map
Short on time? Our picks
Compare these 3 side by side- Best value · under $150Minshuku Fukufuji$136 a night
- Best mid-range · $150–$300Ryuzunotaki Riverside KeiOur top pick overall$191 a night
- Best upscale · $300+Hoshino Resorts KAI Kinugawa$339 a night
Best value (under $150): Minshuku Fukufuji (guest rating 9.6 from 90 reviews, about $136 a night). Best mid-range ($150–$300): Ryuzunotaki Riverside Kei (guest rating 9.8 from 69 reviews, about $191 a night, our top pick overall). Best upscale ($300+): Hoshino Resorts KAI Kinugawa (guest rating 8.8 from 91 reviews, about $339 a night).
Best ryokan in Nikko
Ranked by guest rating, every budget in turn: the best-rated under $150, from $150 to $300, and over $300, then the next of each.
- 1
from $136 / night
- 2
from $191 / night
- 3
from $339 / night
- 4
from $141 / night
- 5
from $183 / night
- 6
from $98 / night
- 7
from $273 / night
- 8
from $111 / night
- 9
from $226 / night
- 10
from $79 / night
- 11
from $218 / night
- 12
from $66 / night
- 13
from $151 / night
- 14
from $137 / night
- 15
from $162 / night
- 16
from $146 / night
- 17
from $200 / night
- 18
from $127 / night
- 19
from $260 / night
- 20
from $113 / night
- 21
from $217 / night
- 22
from $133 / night
- 23
from $196 / night
- 24
from $98 / night
Showing the top 24 of 39. See every hotel in Nikko on the map
Outside the city centre
More than 25 km from the centre of Nikko, in other districts or towns.
- 25
from $245 / night
- 26
from $78 / night
- 27
from $75 / night
- 28
from $180 / night
- 29
from $123 / night
By area
- Kinugawaonsen Ohara (7): Kinugawa Grand Hotel Yume No Toki, Kinugawa Onsen Sanraku, Hotel Sunshine Kinugawa
- Kinugawaonsentaki (5): Kinugawa Onsen Hotel, Hotel Shirakawa Yunokura, Issinkan
- Chugushi (3): Ryuzunotaki Riverside Kei, Hatago Nagomi, Chuzenji Pension
- Kawajionsen Kawaji (2): Nikko Iwaiyado Jyuan, Sakahijiri Nikko
What guests say about Nikko ryokan
We counted the pros and cons in the Staylist AI overviews of guest reviews for 11 of these hotels. Guests most often praise the views (5 of 11) and staff (4 of 11). The most common complaints are about staff or check-in (2). Tip: Check-in queues are common at busy times; most hotels will hold your bags if you arrive early.
Questions about Nikko ryokan
What is a ryokan?
A traditional Japanese inn: tatami-mat rooms, futon bedding, and often a hot-spring bath (onsen). Many include dinner and breakfast, served in the room or a dining room.
Is a ryokan the same as an onsen?
No. An onsen is a hot-spring bath; a ryokan is an inn. Many ryokan have their own onsen, but not all do. Check the amenities on each hotel's page.
How much does a ryokan in Nikko cost?
Typically about $133 a night; most of the 38 with a previously observed price cost $98 to $191. For comparison, the typical hotel in Nikko is about $123. Prices are earlier observations, not quotes; the booking site shows the live price for your dates.
Which are the top-ranked Nikko ryokan?
On Staylist World: Ryuzunotaki Riverside Kei (guest rating 9.8 from 69 reviews), Minshuku Fukufuji (guest rating 9.6 from 90 reviews), Nikko Senhime Monogatari (guest rating 9.4 from 81 reviews). The order weighs each score by how many guests reviewed the hotel, and no hotel can pay to rank higher.
Where are most Nikko ryokan?
Kinugawaonsen Ohara (7), Kinugawaonsentaki (5), Chugushi (3), Kawajionsen Kawaji (2).
Do Nikko ryokan have an onsen?
37 of the 39 list a hot-spring bath (onsen) among their amenities. Check each hotel's page for private or in-room baths.
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Based on the star rating and prices collected for each hotel. Previously observed price; confirm current price and availability. Data updated 27 October 2026. How Staylist ranks hotels.