Hacho no Yu

8.8

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.8/10, based on 548 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Iizukatei	9.5/10	121
🥈 2nd	Nikko Senhime Monogatari	9.2/10	594
🥉 3rd	Yurara Marukyō, Kinugawa Onsen	9.2/10	216
4th	Hatago Nagomi	9.1/10	1,363
5th	Kinugawa Onsen Sanraku	9.1/10	313
6th	Honke Bankyu	9.2/10	120
7th	Shelter Garden Nikko	9.2/10	113
8th	Minshuku Fukufuji	9.4/10	47
9th	Shiunso	9.1/10	113
10th	Nikko Hoshino Yado	9.0/10	177
11th	Kinugawa Onsen Hotel	8.9/10	1,167
12th	Itamuro Onsen Daikokuya	9.1/10	79
13th	Hana to Hana	8.9/10	423
14th	Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel	8.8/10	1,983
15th	Hacho no Yu Current ryokan	8.8/10	548
16th	Kanaya Hotel Kinugawa	8.8/10	230
17th	Yumoto Itaya	8.8/10	213
18th	Hotel Seikoen	8.8/10	175
19th	Yunomori, Okunikko Yumoto Onsen	9.2/10	29
20th	Nikko Kanaya Hotel	8.7/10	1,109
21st	Hotel Harumoto	8.8/10	110
22nd	Kyukamura Nikko-Yumoto	8.7/10	296
23rd	Nasu Onsen Sanraku	8.7/10	176
24th	Sansuikaku, auberge des hauts plateaux de Nasu	8.9/10	41
25th	Isamikan	8.7/10	112
26th	Chuzenji Pension	8.7/10	104
27th	Tsuganoki	8.7/10	96
28th	Kinugawa Hotel Mikazuki	8.5/10	1,404
29th	Ashionoyado Kajika	8.6/10	80
30th	Nasu-Onsen Shinshun no Kago Hewitt Resort	8.7/10	33
31st	Hotel Shirakawa Yunokura	8.4/10	321
32nd	Oyado Ichifuji	8.4/10	98
33rd	Jizaiso	8.6/10	24
34th	TAOYA Nasu Shiobara	8.3/10	689
35th	Nasushiobara Masudaya	8.5/10	28
36th	Nikko Tokanso	8.3/10	159
37th	Nanpeidai Onsen Hotel	8.3/10	153
38th	Kouunsou	8.6/10	17
39th	Hotel Shikisai	8.2/10	1,833
40th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Kinugawa Kanko Hotel	8.2/10	516
41st	Sakahijiri Nikko	8.2/10	200
42nd	Kinugawa Park Hotels	8.2/10	187
43rd	Nasu Muku no Ne	8.9/10	6
44th	Issinkan	8.2/10	99
45th	Wan Wan Paradise Premier Shiobara	8.1/10	1,280
46th	KAMENOI HOTEL Okunikko	8.1/10	651
47th	Kinugawa Onsen Hana no Yado Matsuya	8.1/10	266
48th	Yama no Ie	8.1/10	111
49th	Tokiwa Ryokan	8.1/10	67
50th	森のうた Morinouta Forest Stay in Nikko	8.1/10	67
51st	Hotel Yunishigawa	8.0/10	1,188
52nd	Gensenkan	8.0/10	623
53rd	Pension Balmy	7.9/10	8
54th	YU-FURI Nasu-Takao Onsen Lodge	7.9/10	14
55th	Banshō Nasu-Shiobara	7.1/10	1
56th	Nasu Hoshi no Akari	7.9/10	110
57th	Hotel New Momiji	7.9/10	584
58th	Bettei Nakanoya	5.0/10	1
59th	Yutorelo Nasushiobara	7.8/10	1,814
60th	KAMENOI HOTEL Nikko Yunishigawa All-Inclusive Resort	7.5/10	372
61st	Hotel Kinu	7.1/10	25
62nd	Iwaiyado Jyuan Nikko Kawaji onsen	7.1/10	27
63rd	Hotel Manyotei	7.4/10	574
64th	Lake Side Nikko Hotel	7.3/10	258
65th	Kinugawa Royal Hotel	7.2/10	1,369
66th	Kinugawa Plaza Hotel	7.1/10	369
67th	Itoen Hotel New Sakura	7.0/10	1,329
68th	LiVEMAX RESORT Kinugawa	6.7/10	1,220
69th	Hotel New Ohruri	6.5/10	1,078
70th	Shiobara Onsen Hotel Ohruri	6.3/10	154
71st	kinugawaonsen Fukumatsu	6.3/10	1,102
72nd	Hotel Kosho	3.8/10	16
73rd	Wakaki Ryokan – Nasu Yumoto Onsen	4.3/10	58
74th	Itoen Hotel Shiobara	4.3/10	220
75th	LiVEMAX RESORT Kawaji	4.0/10	877
76th	Nasushiobara Ichimantei	3.3/10	210

Check-in from 2:00 PM

Forest Surroundings Mountain Setting National Park Valley Scenery Hot Spring Town Hot Spring Bath

Location

321-2717 Tochigi, Nikko, Kawamata 876, Japan

Staff 8,8/10

Facilities 8,8/10

Cleanliness 9,0/10

Comfort 8,9/10

Value for money 8,6/10

Location 8,9/10

Waterfall-View BathsOpen-air baths face a dramatic waterfall for one of the area’s most memorable onsen settings.

Secluded Forest EscapeSet in Oku-Kinu’s pristine forest inside Nikko National Park, far from urban noise.

Pure Natural OnsenThe inn uses 100% naturally flowing hot spring water from its own source.

Historic Lamp-Lit AtmosphereFounded in 1929, it still preserves a nostalgic mountain-lodge mood with warm lamp light.

Adventure BaseGreat for hikers, with trails, suspension bridges, marshland walks, and river scenery nearby.

Shuttle-Only AccessReached via reserved shuttle from Meotobuchi, adding privacy and a true hidden-inn feel.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsRemoteness is the main stay-length driver: arrive early enough for the shuttle or walk in from Meotobuchi, settle into the baths before dinner, sleep in the mountains, enjoy breakfast and another soak, and either leave after one restorative night or add a second night for slow hiking and a deeper onsen rhythm without running out of worthwhile activity nearby.

Trip-planning verdict: A remote Oku-Kinugawa onsen stay best used as a nature-and-baths destination ryokan for 1–2 nights, not as a convenient Nikko sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Remote accessCars cannot enter the final approach. Guests use the Meotobuchi parking area and reserved shuttle, or walk about 90 minutes.

Not a sightseeing baseThis is far from central Nikko temple-and-lake touring. Long transfer time makes fast-paced sightseeing inefficient.

Room style variesLodge rooms are more comfortable; main building rooms are simpler with more rustic mountain-lodge feel.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Shared meal hall for breakfast and dinner plans.

Meal Extras (on-site)

on-site

Common add-on and casual meal items shown by the ryokan.

Drinks (on-site)

on-site

Local alcohol options noted in ryokan meal photos.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, arrive by rail at Kinugawa-Onsen Station, continue by local bus to Meotobuchi, and use the ryokan shuttle if available; this is usually the most practical approach with luggage. Driving is possible only to the Meotobuchi side, as the final approach to the ryokan is not ideal for ordinary car access.

Yunishigawa-Onsen Stationstation
26 kmabout 1 hr 10–1 hr 25 min depending on route and weatherroughly 1 hr 30 min or more with transfers, best checked locally
Possible alternative rail access point on the same regional corridor, but generally less straightforward than Kinugawa-Onsen for first-time visitors heading to Hacho no Yu.
Kawaji-Yumoto Stationstation
27 kmabout 1 hr 5–1 hr 20 min depending on mountain road conditionsoften about 1 hr 15–1 hr 40 min with bus connection, best checked locally
Useful intermediate rail option closer to the Oku-Kinugawa side than Kinugawa-Onsen, but service patterns are usually less convenient for many travelers. Consider it if your rail itinerary naturally passes here.
Kinugawa-Onsen Stationstation
29 kmabout 1 hr 20–1 hr 40 min depending on road and seasonal conditionsusually about 1 hr 40–2 hr 10 min including the bus toward Meotobuchi
Best all-around rail gateway for most visitors coming from Tokyo and other major cities. Good choice if you want the clearest onward bus connection toward Meotobuchi.
Meotobuchibus
4.1 kmabout 55 min walkabout 35–45 min by road to the trailhead area, then final access is typically by ryokan shuttle or on footabout 95–110 min by bus from Kinugawa-Onsen Station, best checked locally
Key final transfer point for Hacho no Yu. Most guests should treat this as the practical gateway and arrange or confirm shuttle use rather than planning to walk with heavy luggage.
Haneda Airportairport
151 kmabout 2.3 h by carcommonly 4.5–6 hr or more via Tokyo-area rail and onward connections
Usually the most useful airport for international visitors because of strong rail access into the Tokyo network. Best if you plan to continue by train to the Kinugawa area the same day or after an overnight stay.
Narita International Airportairport
152 kmabout 2.3 h by carcommonly 5–6.5 hr or more via Tokyo-area rail and onward connections
Useful for international arrivals, but the trip is long and usually involves several transfers. Better suited if flight timing and rail connections line up well.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Deep forest hot-spring atmosphereThis ryokan sits in the remote Oku-Kinu area of Nikko, surrounded by mountains and forest, so the stay feels genuinely off-grid and immersive rather than touristy.
Excellent for outdoor-minded travelersYou can step straight into nature activities here, with hiking routes, river scenery, suspension bridges, and seasonal mountain landscapes shaping the whole experience.
Strong on authentic onsen appealIt is known for multiple open-air baths with free-flowing natural hot spring water, which makes it especially appealing if the baths are the main reason for your trip.
Two distinct stay stylesThe property offers both a more rustic main building and more comfortable log-house accommodations, so you can choose between a classic mountain-inn feel and a softer resort-style stay.
Better meal flexibility than many remote ryokansIn addition to seasonal mountain-focused cuisine, the ryokan also accommodates vegan and vegetarian requests with advance notice, which is a real advantage in such an isolated location.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Access is part of the challengeGetting here is not simple: private cars cannot go all the way in, and many guests rely on a reserved shuttle from Meotobuchi or a long walk, so it is inconvenient if you want an easy arrival.
Not ideal for a sightseeing baseBecause it is deep in Oku-Kinu, this is better for staying put than for efficiently visiting central Nikko’s shrines, lakes, and urban attractions in one short trip.
Room comfort varies a lotThe main building has a more old-fashioned mountain-lodge feel, which can be charming, but travelers expecting polished luxury throughout the property may be disappointed if they book the simpler rooms.
A rustic stay can mean fewer conveniencesThis is a secluded hot-spring inn, not a full-service modern hotel, so the appeal comes from nature and atmosphere rather than abundant facilities, nightlife, or urban comfort.
Weather can complicate the experienceIn colder or snowy periods, the remote mountain setting becomes more demanding, and moving around or arriving with heavy luggage can feel harder than the photos suggest.

Current position: 15th out of 76 ryokans in Tochigi.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
10th	Nikko Hoshino Yado	9.0/10	177
11th	Kinugawa Onsen Hotel	8.9/10	1,167
12th	Itamuro Onsen Daikokuya	9.1/10	79
13th	Hana to Hana	8.9/10	423
14th	Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel	8.8/10	1,983
15th	Hacho no Yu Current ryokan	8.8/10	548
16th	Kanaya Hotel Kinugawa	8.8/10	230
17th	Yumoto Itaya	8.8/10	213
18th	Hotel Seikoen	8.8/10	175
19th	Yunomori, Okunikko Yumoto Onsen	9.2/10	29
20th	Nikko Kanaya Hotel	8.7/10	1,109