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Nikko Kanaya Hotel

4.0 star property
A historic retreat near Nikko's sacred sites where travelers can explore Toshogu Shrine by day and return to Japanese cuisine and garden views by evening

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Nikko Kanaya Hotel, between Toshogu Shrine and Kanmangafuchi Abyss, offers easy access to both. Enjoy local specialties at the restaurant or a casual meal at the café. Guests love the garden, seasonal outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is ₩149,612
₩181,035 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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Economy Twin Room, Non Smoking | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Annex Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Desk
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Annex Corner Twin Room, Non Smoking | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Corner Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Desk
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Annex Suite Room, Non Smoking | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Suite Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Desk
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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DELUXE MODERN | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

DELUXE MODERN

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Desk
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Nikko, Nikko Kanaya Hotel is in the historical district. Shinkyo Bridge and Toshogu Shrine are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kirifuri Waterfall and Ryuzu Waterfall. Don't miss out on a visit to Edo Wonderland. Visit our Nikko travel guide
Map
1300 Kamihatsuishi-machi, Nikko, Tochigi-ken, 321-1401

What's nearby

  • PK0898 Shinkyo Bridge (Sacred Bridge) crossing the Day River during Autumn Season. The one of the three most beautiful bridges in Japan, Nikko, Japan
    Shinkyo Bridge
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018
    Toshogu Shrine
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kanmangafuchi Abyss
    Kanmangafuchi Abyss
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nikko Toshogu Treasure Museum
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Futarasan Shrine
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Nikko Tobunikko Station
    3 min drive
  • Shimoimaichi-eki
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • あさやレストハウス
    2 min walk
  • さんフィールド
    6 min walk
  • Grill&Steak 妙月坊
    3 min walk
  • 日光珈琲西参道
    12 min walk
  • 鈴屋
    7 min walk

About this property

Nikko Kanaya Hotel

Upscale hotel near Shinkyo Bridge
Located close to Toshogu Shrine and Kanmangafuchi Abyss, Nikko Kanaya Hotel provides a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a gift shop, and free newspapers
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 71 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
  • Cribs/infant beds, heating, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 4,400 for adults and JPY 4,400 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • デイサイト
  • メインダイニングルーム

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 4 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property provides shuttle bus service to and from Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel; arrival and departure times vary seasonally. Public transportation is also offered between the hotels. The hot spring at Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel is available from 1-3 PM.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for JPY 5500.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately JPY 4400 for adults and JPY 4400 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 5500.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Nikko Kanaya Hotel
Kanaya Hotel
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Nikko Kanaya Hotel Hotel
Nikko Kanaya Hotel Nikko
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Frequently asked questions

Is Nikko Kanaya Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nikko Kanaya Hotel?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nikko Kanaya Hotel on Mar 8, 2026 start from ₩149,612, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nikko Kanaya Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Nikko Kanaya Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Nikko Kanaya Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Shinkyo Bridge and Toshogu Shrine. Kanmangafuchi Abyss and Kirifuri Waterfall are also within 3 mi (5 km). Nikko Tobunikko Station is 20 minutes by foot and Nikko Station is 23 minutes.

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Reviews

Nikko Kanaya Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 481 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent hotel in historic building and really near the vridge and temples. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is old but historic. The rooms were ample and very comfortable. The staff was super nice and went out of our way to help us feel welcome. The location is perfect, very close to the temples and at a 5 minute taxi ride from the train station. Also walkable in half an hour or less. Breakfast was very good. I would have stayed one night longer to be honest.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at this fabulous, historic hotel. Food was extraordinary and the staff is terrific. The maitre de was very welcoming and gracious. Front desk staff and support staff are top notch. Well located and just a very meaningful visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room in the annex was very spacious, new and comfortable. The staff was so friendly and helpful. We had to leave early before breakfast so they made us a nice box meal to take with us. We would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room. Loved the toilet and shower. Food options were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel with a fantastic history. Large, comfortable, quiet rooms in a serene setting. The staff is friendly, efficient, and eager to make your stay as comfortable as possible. They made us feel like royalty.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and friendly staff. Hotel and an old charm atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property itself has has an amazing garden with access to river and some great mossed areas. Also situated on the gateway to the heritage areas. Huge room with intriguing heating, steam-punk stuff. Views from room of mountain ranges absolutely intriguing. Furniture bit worn but otherwise clean. Hotel building fascinating to explore. Staff very helpful and courteous.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel with amazing views and a great location. Would recommend to anyone staying in Nikko. Don’t miss the shrine that’s just 15 minutes away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb base for the Nikko temples and shrines, Hotel and staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great interior of superior twin room

We had a great stay at Kanaya. Really loved the interior of our room. Enjoyed the bar and the breakfast. Overall, really good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel has a amazing history of how long it been around since 19 century. The staff were amazing with theirs hospitality as well explanation on the ways that the Hotel is setup and how to get around the Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first visit to Nikko to visit family. Nikko Kanaya was a good choice. It is a 150 year old hotel, modernized in every way necessary. The rooms are comfortable and spacious and the hotel was very busy during our weekend stay. People tend to dress up at this hotel and it is a bit formal. American style breakfast was included in our stay but the menu was limited to bacon, sausage, ham and eggs, juice and coffee or tea and a small salad. Not bad, but not great. Service was very attentive. All in all the hotel is a very good place to stay, but also very old school.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property has a rustic and tired charm and elegance about it. It is the country hotel of fifty years ago when such structures used local building materials. It wears its historic aura well!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the surrounding area of the hotel. Peaceful and so close to the famous Shinkyo Bridge and Toshugo Shrine. The walking track to the Kanmangafuchi Abyss was excellent. If you love nature, this is the place to go. We were lucky to experience the Spring Festival and enjoyed the warmth and hospitality of the small-town people. The hotel itself has lots of history. The room is really spacious and modern with a view to the mountains and bushes. The staff were very accommodating despite their minimal English. My Japanese Breakfast was excellent. Definitely we will stay here again when we come to Nikko.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is very historic and designed by our favorite architect Frank Lloyd Wright…you can see clearly his influence.We only stayed one night out from Tokyo by Shinkansen.A short taxi to the temple and shrine in wooded surrounds was great and impressive.We treated ourselves to the fine dining/silver service menu for dinner and I did breakfast on the verandah type room while Julie slept in.Too windy..a gale ..and the Shinkansen’s stopped running so the trip back to Tokyo was twice as long..say 3 hours.Memorable trip to the Kanaya and Nikko itself.Wonderful location.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a historic property and has a quaint lodge elegance. The service and amenities are very nice. The food is delicious. The room is comfortable I wish there were more electrical outlets close to the beds but I was nonetheless able to charge my devices without issue. The location, just a very few minutes walk to the entrance to all the shrines, as well as to the bus stop, is super convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is an old and tired hotel. It is next to the main shrines in Nikko, so location is great, but the buses in Nikko are so good that you would be better staying further into town at a cheaper hotel. There are not many places to eat nearby, so we ate in the hotel 1 night. It was very expensive for a french style menu which was largely underwhelming, especially the main courses which were very small. They also messed up our room and instead of giving us a genuine triple, we got a twin with a sofa bed - not a problem for sleeping arrangements, but on Expedia it was £50 cheaper per night and after negotiating with the front desk we received £25pn discount. Whilst the hotel was generally OK, I would not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the hotel tour after check-in to learn a bit about its fascinating history and that the building and rooms have mostly maintained its interior design of catering toward western guests back in the days. The age of the facility was expected and added to its charm and if any complaint in that aspect, was the challenge that we had adjusting the room temperature at night when the radiators kicked on (I guess we could have just opened the windows). Great service by all the staff. We enjoyed our dinner and breakfast at the hotel's restaurant. Hotel is situated in a very convenient location to visit the Nikko To-sho-gu.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay. The staff was amazing. elegant surroundings that harkened back to the turn of the century. Authentic. Simply appointed with old world charm. Past guests from early 1900’s would recognize its charm immediately.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ilan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Best hotel I've ever stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The oldest Western-style hotel in Japan. Beautiful elegant building and old world charm - a welcome change from the ultra modern hotels prevalent in Japan. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
History of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

PHILIPPE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
amazing place, location, and extremely friendly staff, most speaking English, and even some speaking French
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful, historic place to stay. It was convenient to get to Toshogu.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024