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Free spa
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Welcome to Hacho no Yu, your perfect getaway nestled in the scenic beauty of Nikkō, Japan! Situated 14.8mi from the city center, this charming 3-star ryokan invites you to unwind in style. Starting at just $160 per night, guests rave about the wonderful amenities and serene atmosphere that make for a delightful retreat. With 190 glowing reviews, you’ll be in good company among fellow travelers who can’t get enough of this picturesque oasis.
Prepare to indulge your senses as you explore the fantastic features this ryokan has to offer. Dive into relaxation with a free hot spring bath or cozy up on the sun deck while soaking in stunning mountain and river views. Hungry? Savor delectable delights at the on-site restaurant or enjoy a barbecue in the lovely garden. Plus, stay connected with complimentary WiFi, and take advantage of the free shuttle service to unveil all the wonders of Nikkō without a hitch!
Families will find joy here too! Kids can enjoy meals at an additional cost, and there's a designated picnic area for those sunny days. Each non-smoking room is equipped with comfortable amenities, including a kitchenette for your convenience. Your perfect escape awaits at Hacho no Yu — a true gem where tranquility meets adventure, leaving you with unforgettable memories of your journey in Japan!
At Hacho no Yu, you'll experience a delightful blend of tradition and comfort that will whisk you away to the heart of Japan. The on-site restaurant serves up authentic Japanese cuisine that celebrates the region's fresh ingredients, allowing your taste buds to embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure. Picture yourself enjoying a beautifully presented meal while gazing out at the lush surroundings—meal time becomes a moment of meditation amidst nature’s grandeur.
Adventure awaits right outside your door! The surrounding area of Nikkō is packed with stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage just waiting to be explored. Take a scenic hike or wander through lush trails, where nature's artistry abounds. After a day of exploration, return to your sanctuary at the ryokan, where you can relish in the soothing hot spring baths and let your cares evaporate into the mountain air. With a free shuttle service to ease your travels, discovering Nikkō's gems has never been more enjoyable!
Groups and families of all kinds will find their perfect match here. Accommodations range from cozy Twin Rooms to spacious Family Rooms and luxurious Suites, each designed for an exceptional stay. Whether you’re traveling with a small crew or an extended family reunion, there’s plenty of space to gather and create lasting memories. The dedicated picnic area is perfect for leisurely lunches in the sun, allowing you to soak up the peaceful essence of the ryokan’s beautiful garden. Enjoy the art of relaxation at Hacho no Yu, where every moment is lovingly crafted to make your stay truly special!
Closest airports
Fukushima Airport
62.1miRestaurant
Free wifi
Free shuttle
Free spa
Bar
Sun deck
Terrace
Hot spring bath
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenette
River view
Picnic area
Garden
View
Barbecue
Free toiletries
Balcony
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Japanese Style, Shared Bathroom
5 Futon Mat Beds
150 sqft
View
Free toiletries
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Embrace the Japanese charm in this family room with 5 cozy futon mats, a view, and complimentary toiletries. Perfect for 4 adults and 1 child, offering a unique experience in a shared bathroom and toilet setting.
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Suite, Mountain View
1 Sofa Bed
2 Twin Beds
665 sqft
Mountain view
River view
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
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Relax in our spacious Suite with Mountain View, boasting a breathtaking scenery, a kitchenette, and a private terrace to enjoy the tranquil river view. Ideal for up to 5 adults with a sofa bed and two twin beds.
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Room - 2 Twin, External Private Bathroom
2 Twin Beds
1 Sofa Bed
225 sqft
Mountain view
River view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
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Spacious Twin Room with stunning Mountain and River views, featuring a private external bathroom and a cozy terrace. Ideal for 3 adults and 2 children.
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Superior Villa
1 Sofa Bed
5 Futon Mat Beds
450 sqft
Mountain view
River view
Balcony
Terrace
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Experience luxury in our spacious Superior Villa featuring stunning mountain and river views, a private terrace, and accommodations for up to 5 adults. Enjoy a comfortable stay with free toiletries and a cozy sofa bed.
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Room - 2 Twin, Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Beds
170 sqft
Mountain view
River view
Balcony
Dryer
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Enjoy stunning mountain and river views from your cozy Twin Room with shared bathroom and private toilet. Relax on the balcony and savor the complimentary toiletries.
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House, Twin
1 Twin Bed
335 sqft
Free wifi
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House Japanese Style
335 sqft
Free wifi
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Single Room
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Standard Room
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Cody
10
October 2023
I cannot in words accurately describe the beauty and tranquility of this place. Many of the people I met there extended their stays because they loved it so much. If you want to escape the world, there is no better place. It is literally hidden deep in the mountains between waterfalls and a river. The inn itself is elegantly simple and purely Japanese. The rooms are a cross between alpine luxury lodges and traditional Japanese style ryokans. You can also get rooms with western style beds, but the futons here were the most comfortable on my whole trip, so I recommend going that way. The lounge is a mix of western and eastern culture that will make you feel adventurous and at home at the same time. The meals are traditional kaiseki (many courses), and the quality is gourmet restaurant grade. The service is the most attentive I had on my whole trip. One nice man even insisted on getting me a new pair of slippers to walk to the next room because I had forgotten mine. Because Nikko National Park is literally huge, you will only be able to see a small part of it by using the inn as a starting point. However there are plenty of options for hiking from this spot. They also offer guided treks throughout the seasons. If you have a chance to be guided by Kikuchi, you must do it, and tell him Cody San says hello. The onsens are beautiful and relaxing, with amazing views of a natural waterfall. Everything here is fresh and immaculate, with most of the facilities being newly renovated, while retaining an authentic style. They take absolute care of you here. Because I had to leave before breakfast, the kitchen even made me a very nice bento box for the train. The owner personally came to see me off, as did the guide I became friends with. The value for the price is seriously unbelievable. I cannot say that enough times. I am certain if you stay here you will be far from disappointed. Personally, after a very long adventure, this was the place to end my journey.
This is not a dislike. Just be aware that Hatch-no-Yu is not easily accessible. That is part of what makes it so amazing. It is good to know when planning that you will not make it there quickly. Once you get to the last train station you have another two hours by bus and shuttle, which only run 4 or 5 times a day. So plan on taking most of a day to journey there, and the same going back. That said, the journey is absolutely worth it.
Catherine
9.1
October 2023
This is such a beautiful onsen tucked away in the middle of the mountains. They have 6 onsens to choose from and 4 are outdoors. Two are unisex. This being our first trip to Japan we weren't to sure on the etiquette but the staff explained everything and made it easy. For those first time travellers like us the Unisex onsen is generally quite quiet but you are allowed to use towels provided and keep them on in the Onsen. For the same sex ones it is kind of expected to go without a towel. There is no shower in room or shared shower facilities at the property and the bathing area at the indoor male/female onsen is where you rinse off. Alternatively clean yourself at the basins provided. The surrounding area is wonderful for hiking and I suggest taking good hiking clothes and shoes. They offer busses from the nearby parking area to the lodge if you are self driving. You do need to contact them to tell them which bus you need to catch. You can also use the onsens after and before checkout time if you want to catch a later or earlier bus. As far as I'm aware there is a bus from Nikko to the parking area that services the lodges in the area but I did not ask the details of this as we opted to rent a car. Be sure to contact the property to pre-book the traditional dinner for at least one night. There are other meals in the lounge area available but I think the traditional dinner was a great experience for locals and travellers. Biggest advise is don't be afraid to ask what the etiquette is if you aren't sure. We just kept asking and staff were happy to answer our questions.
Adam
10
July 2024
Absolutely amazing location, food, setting, and activities. It's quite a long ride from nearby major cities, but the Hacho bus shuttle from the national forest parking lot aligns perfectly with the city buses, which take 1.5h from Kinugawa Onsen Stayion and run at least four times daily. Alternatively, the hike from the parking lot to the hotel is only about an hour or so, though it can be steep. The space itself is truly the perfect retreat. Secluded, with beautiful nature hikes (from mild to intense, with stellar views of old forest and Japan's highest wetland). Incredible tasting menu style meals for breakfast and dinner. Best curry I've ever eaten, a la carte at lunch time. The Superior Cabin room was absolute paradise, with comfortable beds and a relaxing river noise and beautiful views. Loved the onsens, embedded in the middle of the forest by a river. Amazing and accommodating staff, who can all communicate in English as a bonus!
Yordan
10
May 2024
They gave us japanese clothes (yukata) to walk around with in the hotel. The futons were super comfortable. We went during the week and there were not so many people, most of the time when we went to onsen we were the only people there as if it was a private one. The onsens were cleaned every day. We paid for the expensive dinner (according to their website) and it was totally worth it. The food amount was also enough and had a good diversity. Staff was very polite and responsive. Moreover, we had a balcony in the room where we could smoke cigarettes. If you plan to shower outside the onsen baths you might freeze to death on the way back to the room from the public bath. (In May). Getting to the hotel from Tokyo was also straight forward but it took some time.
The staff could give instructions on what is the best way to eat the food. Moreover, we are slow eaters and we felt presured to finish our meals.
Andrew
9.1
October 2024
A wonderful place located in an amazing place high in the mountains. The hot pools were beautiful and you could sit in the water and gaze at the waterfall and the autumn leaves. Friendly staff and fabulous food. Each meal was presented as if it was a work of art- with a range of courses on pretty crockery. Great for walking and we saw monkeys nearby.
The information about how to get to and from the train station was inadequate/incorrect. The information implied that there was a shuttle bus from the Kinugawa Osen Station but actually you had to get a public bus to the Moetobuchi car park to meet the shuttle bus to Hacho No Yu. It is an hour and a half bus ride then a half an hour shuttle bus ride. On the way back we got off the shuttle bus and had a 2 and a half hour wait for the bus to the station. The staff could have advised us to get and earlier or later shuttle bus so there wasn’t such a wait.
Quinton
10
October 2024
Exceptional onsen experience. The staff is lovely and hardworking. Everything was super clean and the meals were absolutely delicious (a 5-star breakfast and dinner are included with your stay, lunches are available for purchase and equally delicious)! The bathrooms are shared, but plentiful. Hiking in the area was wonderful and easily accessed right from your doorstep. There is a cute outside dog on the grounds. FYI: There are single sex hotsprings as well as mixed, all are nude. This secret onsen is a remote mountain inn and you should come with the expectation that this is a true getaway from city conveniences. It takes a bit of travel time and coordination to get to, but is well worth it!
Once booked, do not try to communicate with the hotel via Booking.com. They don't seem to monitor it, but once you arrive you'll see that this is probably because they prioritize top-notch in-person service over online communication. You MIGHT have better luck with calling them directly or having a japanese speaking person call on your behalf. The only way to access this onsen is by taking their shuttle from Meotobuchi parking lot, which runs a few times a day (reference their website and booking.com listing for times). There are only a few city buses from Kinugawa Onsen to the Meotobuchi parking lot, so plan your travel accordingly.
Van
10
October 2024
Everything! We stayed for two nights the third week of October. The trees ranged from just beginning to change color or were 30% there so it was a good mix of autumn plus greenery. So beautiful and the air smelled so good! The staff were all amazing. The food is delicious. We got breakfast and dinner. We had our own private onsen and it was so worth it to be able to wake up and hop on right on our balcony. Bring your own towels if you can as extra will cost you 400 yen each. You can wear the towels they provide at the hotel into the onsen. There are four outdoor onsen. One is women only. The other three are mixed bath. From 9-10pm daily those are reserved for women only. We got the smallest room with a private onsen and private bathroom. It was way bigger than expected! See pictures. We did not order breakfast or dinner with our booking but were able to place the orders once we arrived. It was cold up there! We traveled from Asakusa and the weather was warm enough for shorts but once we got up the mountain, it was very cold. We regretfully could not join any of the night activities like star gazing. Bring long pants and jackets if you are staying in autumn and winter. Here is advice for traveling up: 1) You need a reserved seat on the limited train. You don't need a physical card. Email confirmation is good enough. Just tap in with your IC card. So the trip is the cost of the reserved seat plus IC card payment. Make sure you have enough on your card. 2) The bus that takes you to the parking lot takes cash only. They can provide change. When we went it was 1570 yen per person from their recommended station to the parking lot. 3) Let Hatcho no Yu know in advance which of the free shuttle time you are taking. This will let them plan how many shuttles to send. There will be room for you. Even if they don't respond don't worry. You cannot walk the distance from the parking lot. It is about a 30-45 minute ride up the mountain.
The slippers were all one size. They were too big for my feet so I kept tripping on them. They were too small for my partner. The pillows are flat.
Sara
10
November 2024
This place is superb. It was the best sleep in 5 weeks in Japan, the outdoors private thermal bath was excellent, the food was beautiful, they accomadated me being vegetarian. The onsens were great, outdoor ones being hotter than indoors. The national park it's in is beautiful. The staff are amazing, just delightful.
It is a mission to get there using public transport, from Asakusa to the lodge it took us about 5 hours. But it's absolutely worth it, plus the bus journey is beautiful. Try and do 2 days. The actual lodge is large and if you have sore hips or knees I would imagine the stairs etc could be tricky..
Vincent
9.1
November 2024
In the forest surrounded by trees and a waterfall within the compound of the inn. Quiet, secluded and relaxing. Waterfall is visible from mixed outdoor onsen area and women only outdoor onsen. Japanese style Bedroom is spacious and comfortable. Breakfast and Dinner were delicious. Staff were very helpful. Recommend to hike from main carpark to the inn during autumn from late Oct to early Nov for the amazing colours.
During the daytime the mixed onsen area is actually visible from the certain spots in the inn. Need to book the shuttle service from the main carpark area to the inn but they are contactable only via email or phone call. Unable to connect via direct message thru booking.com app
Klein
10
August 2024
We went there at the end of our 2 1/2 week Japan travel for three nights. This is a wonderful retreat with an outstanding Onsen experience (three mixed outside hot spring onsen pools and another one outside onsen for woman only. All have a relaxing waterfall view. We were supplied with Yukata clothing and had delicious Kaiseki meals. On our last morning, without asking for it, we received a continental breakfeast instead of the Japanese one. We participated in a nice star gazing tour and did a great hike to the marshland (about 12 km, 4 hours there and back). We strongly recommend to come for more than one night, as travel there takes almost a day.
Breakfeast time (7:30) is a bit early and not flexible. Everything else was perfect.
Attractions
Nikko National Park
13.7miFukiware Falls (Fukiware-no-Taki)
15.8miSingapore Philatelic Museum
15.8miEdo Wonderland (Nikko Edomura)
17.5miTobu World Square
17.8miNorn Minakami Ski Resort
26.7miAttractions
Nikko National Park
13.7miFukiware Falls (Fukiware-no-Taki)
15.8miSingapore Philatelic Museum
15.8miEdo Wonderland (Nikko Edomura)
17.5miTobu World Square
17.8miNorn Minakami Ski Resort
26.7miAirports
Fukushima Airport
62.1miCuisines
Restaurant
Free wifi
Free shuttle
Free spa
Bar
Sun deck
Terrace
Hot spring bath
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenette
River view
Picnic area
Garden
View
Barbecue
Free toiletries
Balcony
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Activities
Bicycle rental
Fishing
Hiking
Themed dinners
Tour or class about local culture
Walking tours
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shared toilet
Slippers
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
Bar
Coffee house on site
Kids' meals
Restaurant
Snack bar
Vending machine (drinks)
Wine/Champagne
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
General
Designated smoking area
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Dryer
Electric kettle
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
Living Area
Sitting area
Media & Technology
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun deck
Terrace
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Drying rack for clothing
Fan
Safety & security
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Spa
Foot bath
Free spa
Hot spring bath
Open-air bath
Transportation
Free shuttle
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Mountain view
River view
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Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Age restriction may apply
Parking may not be available
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Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
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What's the nightly rate at Hacho no Yu?
Starting prices for Hacho no Yu are around $160. This may vary based on room categories and travel dates. To confirm rates, please provide your stay dates.
Which room categories can I book at Hacho no Yu?
Rooms at Hatcho no Yu Hot Spring Ryokan include a Standard room for 2 adults, 1 child; a Japanese-Style room for 4 adults, 1 child; a Suite with Mountain View for 5 adults; a Twin Room with Private External Bathroom for 3 adults, 2 children; a Superior Villa for 5 adults; a Loft Japanese Style for 2 adults, 1 child; a Twin Room with Shared Bathroom for 3 adults, 1 child; and a Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom for 4 adults, 1 child. Smoking is not allowed in any room. Bed sizes vary from twin beds to futon mats, and room sizes range from 151 sqft to 667 sqft.
How can guests spend their time at Hacho no Yu?
At the Hatcho no Yu Hot Spring Ryokan, guests can spend their time indulging in a variety of leisure amenities. They can relax and unwind in the hot spring bath while enjoying stunning mountain and river views. Those looking for dining options can savor Japanese cuisine in the on-site restaurant or enjoy a drink at the bar. For a more relaxed experience, guests can explore the garden, sun deck, picnic area, and terrace for outdoor activities. Additionally, the hotel offers a spa for a pampering session, perfect for guests looking to unwind and rejuvenate during their stay.
Is there an in-house restaurant at Hacho no Yu?
Yes, the hotel has an on-site restaurant offering Japanese cuisine.
Does Hacho no Yu accept credit cards?
Hatcho no Yu Hot Spring Ryokan does not accept cash as a form of payment. However, they do accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, and Diners Club.
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