Hana to Hana

8.9

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.9/10, based on 423 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 Current ryokan	8.9/10	423
14th	Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel	8.8/10	1,983
15th	Hacho no Yu	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 3:00 PM / Check-out until 10:00 AM

Mountain Setting Riverside Location Hot Spring Town Quiet Village National Park Public Onsen

Location

321-2601 Tochigi, Nikko, Yunishigawa 601, Japan

Staff 9,1/10

Facilities 8,9/10

Cleanliness 9,0/10

Comfort 8,7/10

Value for money 8,4/10

Location 9,2/10

Yunishigawa Onsen SettingAt 601 Yunishigawa Onsen in Nikko, surrounded by a quiet hot-spring mountain area.

Varied Onsen BathsOffers multiple bath styles, including indoor, open-air, cypress, and rock baths.

Scenic River ViewsRooms and baths are known for seasonal mountain and riverside scenery.

Traditional Ryokan MoodA classic Japanese resort atmosphere with yukata, tatami-style stays, and relaxing communal spaces.

Useful Station AccessReachable from Yunishigawa-Onsen Station by bus, with a guest shuttle also offered.

Good for GroupsRoom types and layout options appear well suited to families and small groups.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsIts strongest driver is the remote onsen-town setting: arrive mid-afternoon, use the baths before dinner, sleep early, enjoy breakfast, then take a short town visit or seasonal stop before moving on. Two nights only make sense if you want a slower bath-focused stay or are visiting around local seasonal events.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1-2 night onsen retreat in remote Yunishigawa Onsen, not as a high-efficiency Nikko sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Remote AccessNearest rail access is Yunishigawa-Onsen Station, followed by a local bus ride, so transfers are slower than central Nikko or Kinugawa.

Limited Base ValueDo not treat this as a practical base for temple-hopping around central Nikko; the transport time is too long.

Risk of OverstayingThe immediate area is quiet and low-density, so many travelers will run out of nearby activities after one full day.

Heike Okaribayaki Dining (on-site)

on-site

Main dinner venue for irori-style kaiseki and local specialties.

Tochigi Local Sake Place IKKON (on-site)

on-site

Sake-focused tasting spot with Tochigi labels delivered to dinner tables.

Open Lounge (on-site)

on-site

Casual lounge for drinks and light sweets during all-inclusive hours.

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 to Yunishigawa-Onsen Station, then continue by local bus toward the hot spring area or take a taxi for a simpler luggage-friendly final approach. Tokyo airports are the most practical flight gateways, with Narita often convenient for international arrivals and Haneda often convenient for combined domestic or Tokyo-side access.

Yunishigawa-Onsen Stationstation
7.9 km481-1 Nishikawa, Nikko, Tochigi 321-2603, Japantoo far to walk comfortablyabout 20–30 min by taxiabout 30–40 min by local bus, best checked locally
Primary rail access point for the ryokan and the most useful station for most guests arriving by train.
Kinugawa-Onsen Stationstation
19 km1390 Kinugawa-Onsen Ohara, Nikko, Tochigi 321-2522, Japanabout 45–60 min by taxiUsually about 1.5–2 hr with train or bus connections, best checked locally
A helpful major transfer station with broader limited-express connectivity; useful if you are routing through Kinugawa rather than going directly onward by car.
Hotel Hana to Hana Maebus
40 mNear 601 Yunishigawa, Nikko, Tochigi 321-2601, Japanabout 1–3 minabout 3–5 min by taxiDirect local stop for the final approach, service frequency best checked locally
Best bus stop for guests using the local onsen-area bus; ideal when you want the shortest possible walk with luggage.
Yunishigawa Onsen Bus Stopbus
600 mYunishigawa Onsen area, Nikko, Tochigi, Japanabout 10–20 min depending on lodging routeabout 3–5 min by taxiUseful local stop within the hot spring area; exact service pattern best checked locally
Useful fallback stop in the center of the onsen area if your bus does not stop directly near the ryokan.
Fukushima Airportairport
80 kmSukagawa, Fukushima, Japanabout 2–2.5 hr by car in good conditionsUsually slower and less straightforward than Tokyo airports
Possible regional alternative mainly for car-based travelers, but usually less convenient than the Tokyo airports for public-transport access.
Narita International Airportairport
151 kmNarita, Chiba, Japanabout 2.3 h by carOften around 4.5–6 hr overall by rail and bus connections, depending on arrival timing
A practical choice for many international arrivals, especially if flight options are better than Haneda; allow generous transfer time.
Haneda Airportairport
158 kmOta, Tokyo, Japanabout 2.4 h by carOften around 4–5.5 hr overall by rail and bus connections, depending on arrival timing
One of the most practical airport gateways if you want strong domestic connectivity or easier access via Tokyo rail links.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Beautiful riverside mountain settingThe ryokan sits in Yunishigawa Onsen surrounded by forest and mountain scenery, and many common areas and rooms are designed to enjoy seasonal views like fresh greenery, autumn colors, and snow.
Excellent bath varietyThis property stands out for giving guests several ways to enjoy the hot spring, including large public baths, open-air baths, hinoki cypress baths, rock baths, and reservable private baths.
Signature irori-style dinnerOne of the most distinctive parts of staying here is the Heike okariba-yaki meal, a local-style dinner cooked around a traditional sunken hearth rather than a standard hotel buffet.
Good fit for different room preferencesHana to Hana offers multiple room categories across different wings, including standard Japanese rooms, renovated Japanese-Western rooms, twin rooms, and some upgraded options with jacuzzi-style features.
Convenient for a Tokyo-area onsen escapeFor a countryside ryokan, access is relatively manageable from Asakusa via Tobu lines to Yunishigawa-Onsen Station, with bus access and a reservation-based shuttle helping with the final stretch.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Remote for Nikko sightseeingAlthough it is in Nikko City administratively, Yunishigawa Onsen is far from central Nikko sights like Toshogu Shrine, so this is better as an onsen retreat than a base for packed sightseeing days.
Layout can feel spread outBecause the ryokan has multiple wings and a fairly large resort-style setup, getting around inside may feel less intimate and more time-consuming than in a small traditional inn.
Service feel may vary by stayRecent guest feedback suggests the physical facilities are appealing, but some travelers feel the hospitality and lounge experience do not always fully match premium expectations.
Not ideal if you dislike structured set mealsThe food experience is a major part of the stay, so travelers who do not enjoy traditional Japanese set dinners or charcoal-hearth style regional cuisine may not get full value from it.
Wi-Fi coverage is not equally strong everywhereWireless internet is specifically highlighted in guest rooms of one wing plus the lobby and lounge, which suggests connectivity may be less consistent across the whole property.

Current position: 13th out of 76 ryokans in Tochigi.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
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 Current ryokan	8.9/10	423
14th	Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel	8.8/10	1,983
15th	Hacho no Yu	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