LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI

3.5 star property
Ryokan in Nikko with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk

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Public bath
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hot springs
Hot springs
Reception

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
11 Kawajionsen Kawaji, Nikko, 321-261
  • Tobu World Square
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Edo Wonderland
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Hunter Mountain Shiobara
    ‪23 min drive‬

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Room options

[Japanese modern junior suite] 60 sqm + terrace 8 sqm Shigaraki ware open-air bath

  • 646 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

[Japanese Modern Presidential Suite] 110 sqm + terrace 10 sqm, open-air bath with a view

  • 1186 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 5 Twin Futons

[Japanese modern superior Western room] 38sqm+terrace 6sqm, Shigaraki ware open-air bath, NonSmoking

  • 409 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

[Japanese modern superior Western room] 38 sqm + terrace 6 sqm, Shigaraki ware open-air bath,Smoking

  • 409 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

[Japanese modern deluxe JapaneseWestern room] 52sqm+terrace6sqm Shigaraki ware open-air bath,Smoking

  • 565 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

[Japanese-style room "Wabirei" twin + wide veranda] 35 sqm, Non Smoking

  • 366 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

[Japanese modern deluxe JapaneseWestern] 52sqm+terrace6sqm Shigaraki ware open-air bath, Non Smoking

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

[Japanese-style room "Wabirei" + wide veranda] 33 sqm, Smoking

  • 374 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

[Japanese modern Western room] 30 sqm + terrace 5 sqm, Shigaraki ware open-air bath, Smoking

  • 344 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

[Japanese modern Western room] 30 sqm + terrace 5 sqm, Shigaraki ware open-air bath, Non Smoking

  • 344 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

[Japanese-style room "Wabirei" twin + wide veranda] 35 sqm, Smoking

  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

[Japanese-style room "Wabirei" + wide veranda] 33 sqm, Non Smoking

  • 375 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

[Japanese modern premium suite] 84 sqm + terrace 10 sqm, Shigaraki ware open-air bath

  • 908 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

[Japanese modern suite] 77 sqm + terrace 8 sqm Shigaraki ware open-air bath

  • 834 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Nikko

Within a short walk of Lake Ikari, LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI is within 2 miles (3 km) of Ikari Dam Observation Deck. This 62-room, 3.5-star ryokan has a restaurant, a full-service spa, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Kawaji Onsen - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Fureai Bridge - 12 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Tobu World Square - 15 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Edo Wonderland - 17 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Hunter Mountain Shiobara - 23 min drive - 13.4 miles

Getting around

  • Yunishigawa Onsen Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪やみぞ蕎麦 しらたき - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪レストラン ビッグアップル - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪モスバーガー - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪わがや - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪和彩工房 - ‬11 min drive

About this property

LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI

Ryokan in Nikko with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk
Guests staying at LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI enjoy access to a full-service spa, karaoke, and free WiFi in public areas. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. Other amenities at this hot springs ryokan include a free kid's club, a meeting room, and an arcade/game room.
32-inch LCD TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, toilets with an electronic bidet, and slippers. Refrigerators, electric kettles, and safes are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. There are hot springs on site.

Languages

Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Full-service spa

  • Hot springs
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests requiring dinner at the hotel must arrive before 6 PM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for private bath/onsen. Contact the ryokan at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Ranryo Inn Nikko
Ranryo Inn
Ranryo Nikko
LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI Nikko
LiVEMAX KAWAJI Nikko
LiVEMAX KAWAJI
Ranryo
LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI Nikko
LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI Ryokan
LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI Ryokan Nikko

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI?

LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI?

As of May 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI on May 20, 2025 start from $98.54, 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.

What is there to do close to LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI?

This ryokan is located in Nikko within a short 14-minute walk of Lake Ikari. You'll also find Ikari Dam Observation Deck and Ryuokyo Canyon within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the ryokan.

Is a spa located at LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI?

There is a full-service spa at this available for guests to enjoy at this ryokan.

Does LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI have a casino?

No, LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

What amenities will couples enjoy at LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this ryokan, including a restaurant, a full-service spa, and hot springs.

Are there hot tubs at LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI?

Yes, this ryokan offers private indoor spa tubs in some accommodations.

Does LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI serves breakfast for a surcharge at Restaurant.

Will LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI.

Does LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this ryokan.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI?

No, at LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI, there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.

LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 132 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Juliann

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is falling apart at the seams. The property is old and musty with bugs. The food was passable but it’s one of very few choices in the area. The onsen bath takes literally hours to fill (8-10 inches per hour) and the location is so remote it takes several trains which run once an hour at most. Staff are lovely but avoid this place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

jane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked this property for private onsen, emailed them to get information and no ine got back, on arrival no sayna and no private onsen and no reason given, room was very nice but hotel is dated and needs a good clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Pierre

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the building is in bad shape, badly needs to be overhauled, but being a bubble investement it's too big thus unlikely to ever earn a corresponding income. The public outside baths are refreshing but again the inside connected facilities require repair. The onsen water i apprreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Sau Ngan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
While it's very reasonably priced, this place is not well connected in terms of public transportation, and is very tired and old. Better to stay in Nikko town if time is a constraint.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

wayne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and tried their best to speak English- the food was good. The view from the room was good. In places the property condition was not good. 1. In my room at the bottom of the window had many dead insects. 2 In one of the spas on the walls the paint seemed to have gone black in places. And in the outside spa there was a blue sheet up to cover a broken balcony floor and fence. The fence was broken, and there was a rope up to stop people going near the fence. 3 just outside the breakfast room there were some buckets down to catch the water coming from the ceiling- There was also a white sheet up. 4 after having breakfast I made my way out of the breakfast room and noticed that the room adjacent to the corridor, the tiles on the ceiling were hanging down broken and tattered. 5 The carpets were stained in many places. It was not cheap to stay at this well known hotel chain and I didn’t expect the property to be in this kind of degraded condition. This property is part of a well known hotel chain in Japan and I am wondering why the property has not been refurbished or some of the issues rectified. One of the hotels spas is a really pleasant onsen and the hotel rooms have nice views and the area is real nice, despite the property’s degradation I enjoyed my time there. I hope that someone from Livemax head office sees this and decides to set aside the monies to fix their issues.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Traveler, World

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in Kawaji area, mountain view, fresh air and birds are singing in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I enjoyed staying just this hotel The first thing that I noticed was the outdoor foot bath which if you have been out hiking all day is perfect. The staff was friendly and explained everything In English. I enjoyed the hot spring baths. There are 2 types that get switched at 2 different times during the day. The outside baths are a must. They also have a sauna in one of the bath rooms. There is a free massage chair outside one of the bathrooms The guest room was ok but the windows on the outside badly need cleaning as there are spiders webs forming. The room I was staying had Japanese futons (mattress) to my surprise it was self service but that meant I could use up to 3 materesses to make my bed comfortable. Dinner and breakfast was buffet style and the food was good and plentiful. There are pots of hand sanitizers everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Leonardo

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for exploring, rooms are well appointed, clean and at a very reasonable price. Staff levels during the evening and night are quite low so check in early!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good facilities, but run down, isolated area

Wide range of facilities that deservedly give it its ‘resort’ name, but everything is a little worn and tattered. Great if you’re a 70s or 80s fan! From the look of the numbers in the vast breakfast hall, there only seemed to be dozens of couples & families staying when we were there in a massive complex with perhaps hundreds of beds. Biggest disadvantage was its location, hour train trip each way each day from Nikko, in a desolate town where half the buildings seemed derelict it unoccupied. The highlight was we were one of the few areas to still have Onsen in the snow this late in winter (Feb).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Great onsen stay

Great hotel, great river view, just the surrounding is nothing to do
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was beyond amazing. I don't know much Japanese but there was no language barrier. They picked us up from the station and recommended nearby restaurants for dinner. Everyone was just so polite and hospitable that i regret only staying one night! There was too much to do and see but not enough time!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really love this Hotel, best in my trip in Japan for 12 days. Although far away from Nikko st. 50mins but very nice hotel, Onsen, Big Room, Dinner & Breakfast very nice!! I will visit again next year!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Yoseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very old and not maintained

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Klaire

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

Good place for 3 nights

It was 1 hour further from Tobu Nikko. There is another LiveMax hotel nearby so make sure you enter the full address in Google Map. We ended up in the wrong place at first go but got help from a really nice local staff. Other than that, quite enjoyed our stay. The hotel is going through renovation so some part of it looks good while other looks a bit old. We stayed in a traditional tatami room and loved it. Nice onsen on the B1 floor with massage chairs. We love the Ping pong table & arcade game area as well. Not many restaurants around but the ramen place next to the hotel is awesome. Came there twice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Khristia

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

Nice

We loved our stay, although they were short staff for the days we were in there due to typhoon and the employees were affected, still we had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joel, Yokosuka, Japan

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

This hotel is spectacular. Staff is on top of it!

The onsen is outstanding, the food was very tasty and filling. We were stunned at the level of care and the attention to detail. It was a serene environment and a great place to unwind.

10/10 Excellent

Byung Chul

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
젊은 남자들끼리 가기엔 최적의 숙소입니다. 더할나위 없습니다. 음식 맛있고 온천 좋고 프론트 친절합니다. 다만 커플여행은 별로일 수도 있겠네요
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

mina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

イメージと違い残念。

少ない人数で運営しているようで、何度か到着の間に電話をしたが取らなくて、大変不安になり困った。そしてその不安は的中し、前もっての告知はあるものの、引き返せない状況の中に言われても、受け入れることしかできませんでした。私たちはリニューアルして1年くらいのところに宿泊したと思うのですが、不安しか残らず、ゆっくり安心して温泉どころではなかった。
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

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Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
お部屋の照明が少し暗く感じた。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

FUMIYO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024