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Nikko, Tochigi
Okunikko Yunomori vs Wakatake no Syou Bettei Sasane
Two ryokans in Nikko, Tochigi, compared side by side — price, onsen, dining, and atmosphere. Find the right fit for your trip.
Okunikko Yunomori
Nikko, Kanto
Price range
$$$
Sulfur spring (milky-white, fourth most concentrated sulfur spring in Japan)
4-star ryokan
Amenities
- Yukata and loungewear
- Full bathroom amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning and heating
- Flat-screen TV
Key experiences
- Soaking in your private open-air bath with milky-white sulfur spring water
- Dining on creative Japanese cuisine at Mori no Kura restaurant
- Tasting local Tochigi Wagyu beef and Nikko yuba specialties
- Exploring the pristine nature of Oku-Nikko National Park
- Walking to the Yumoto Onsen source spring (Yu no Daira marshland)
Wakatake no Syou Bettei Sasane
Nikko, Kanto
Price range
$$$
Mildly alkaline simple hot spring (colorless, transparent, gentle on skin)
4-star ryokan
Amenities
- Yukata robes
- Bath towels and premium toiletries
- Green tea set
- Refrigerator
- Air conditioning and heating
Key experiences
- Soaking in your semi-open-air bath while gazing at the Kinugawa River below
- Savoring an elaborate 12-course kaiseki dinner in a private dining room
- Listening to the gentle sounds of the river from your private terrace
- Day-tripping to the UNESCO World Heritage Nikko Toshogu Shrine
- Relaxing in the bamboo grove setting that inspired the ryokan's name
Which should you choose?
Choose Okunikko Yunomori if…
You want a classic ryokan experience in Nikko, Tochigi.
Choose Wakatake no Syou Bettei Sasane if…
You prefer an alternative style in Nikko, Tochigi.