Tochigi is home to some of Japan's most spectacular heritage sites and onsen valleys. The UNESCO-listed Nikko Toshogu shrine and its cedar avenue set the stage for mountain ryokans in the Kinugawa Gorge, while the Nasu highlands offer quieter highland retreats popular with Japan's imperial family. Easily reached from Tokyo in under two hours, Tochigi ryokans offer traditional hospitality surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery.
#1Nasushiobara, Kanto
Recommended stay: 1-2 nights
#2Nikko, Kanto
Recommended stay: 2 nights to fully enjoy the private onsen, nature walks, and day trips to Nikko shrines
#3Nikko, Kanto
Recommended stay: 1-2 nights
#4Nikko, Kanto
Recommended stay: 1-2 nights
Top ryokans in Nikko, Tochigi — stay near Japan's most ornate shrine complex with access to Kegon Falls and Chuzenji Lake. Natural mountain onsen two hours from Tokyo.
The best ryokans within 2 hours of Tokyo. Hakone, Atami, and Nikko options with private onsen, kaiseki dining, and Mount Fuji views.
Top mountain ryokans in Japan — high-altitude retreats in the Japanese Alps, Nikko highlands, and volcanic peaks with outdoor onsen, fresh mountain air, and scenic hiking.