Nikko Tokanso

3.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade ryokan in Nikko with a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Karaoke room
1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Property amenity
Point of interest

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
2335 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi-ken, 321-1431
  • Toshogu Shrine
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Shinkyo Bridge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Futarasan Shrine
    ‪9 min walk‬

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Room options

Japanese western room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

Japanese room with 8 tatami mats, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

Japanese room with 10 tatami mats, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Nikko

Nikko Tokanso places you within a 5-minute walk of popular attractions such as Toshogu Shrine and Nikko Toshogu Art Museum. This 18-room, 3-star ryokan has in-room conveniences like fireplaces, sitting areas, and refrigerators.

What's nearby

  • Toshogu Shrine - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nikko Toshogu Treasure Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shinkyo Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Futarasan Shrine - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nikko Kirifuri Ice Arena - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Nikko Tobunikko Station - 3 min drive
  • Shimoimaichi-eki - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪日光金谷ホテル メインダイニングルーム - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪冨士屋観光センター - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪本宮カフェ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪油源 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Eat あさい - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Nikko Tokanso

Boardwalk/promenade ryokan in Nikko with a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Nikko Tokanso enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with securing valuables and luggage storage. Other amenities at this hot springs ryokan include a meeting room, free newspapers, and a gift shop.
Guests can expect free WiFi and LCD TVs. Beds sport down comforters and bathrooms offer bidets and children's slippers. Other standard amenities include fireplaces, sitting areas, and refrigerators. Housekeeping is not available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Services include massages. 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

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,000 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Spa

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in the Japanese-Style Room with Muslim Meals room category must contact the property 2 days in advance of arrival to make their meal selection (vegetarian, chicken, or fish made with halal seasoning; no pork, no alcohol). Guests who do not contact the property in advance will receive vegetarian meals. Please note: the kitchen, cooking equipment, and dishes are shared with non-halal food. Meals with pork and alcohol may be served to other guests at the restaurant during meal times.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 1000 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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: 2:00 PM—-1:00 AM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

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

Nikko Tokanso Inn
Tokanso Inn
Nikko Tokanso
Tokanso
Nikko Tokanso Nikko
Nikko Tokanso Ryokan
Nikko Tokanso Ryokan Nikko

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Nikko Tokanso?

Nikko Tokanso provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Nikko Tokanso?

As of Jun 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nikko Tokanso on Jun 29, 2025 start from $174.44, 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 can I see within easy reach of Nikko Tokanso?

This ryokan is located in Nikko, just steps from Kosugi Hoan Memorial Nikko Art Museum and Nikko Toshogu Treasure Museum, and within a short walk of Toshogu Shrine. You'll also find Shinkyo Bridge and Futarasan Shrine less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Nikko Tokanso?

No, this ryokan doesn't offer parking.

Is there a spa available at Nikko Tokanso?

Spa services at the ryokan include massages.

Does Nikko Tokanso include a casino at the property?

No, Nikko Tokanso doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Nikko Tokanso?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Nikko Tokanso?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this ryokan include a fireplace, a down comforter, and a turndown service.

Are there hot tubs at Nikko Tokanso?

No, but this ryokan does have on-site hot springs.

Does Nikko Tokanso have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Nikko Tokanso offers Japanese breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Nikko Tokanso allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Nikko Tokanso though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Nikko Tokanso?

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

Can I book a room with a balcony at Nikko Tokanso?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Nikko Tokanso.

Nikko Tokanso Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 303 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 303 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 303 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 303 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 303 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Clean rooms. Lovely onsen. Delicious Japanese food. Within walking distance of many sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Convenient to the attractions

Convenient to the attractions, nice staffs. A bit old but considering the price, still a good choice for budgeted onsen stay with two meals.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Wei Ling

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hot springs and meals provided were great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Wonderful stay and traditional Japanese style inn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, peaceful, very close to attractions like Toshogu
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qing

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to sightseeing places, convenient location. Very good service including shuttle services to the train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Wai Pek

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is on historical site, close to the shrines. Very quite. Condition of the property is aged, cleanliness is acceptable. A different experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a delightful old world charm this hotel has. Great room and wonderful food. Definitely take the Japanese room with half board. The onsens were very nice. The location is superb right next door to the temple sites and forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nga Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful 2 night stay in a great location with super friendly and lovely helpful staff, in a beautiful location. Despite my late arrival the hotel kept dinner for me and couldn’t have done more to be helpful during my stay. Great location for sunrise, sunset and anytime walks for photo ops at the famous Shinkyo bridge, and close to loads of shrines and temples right in the national park
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Yuka

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our experience in this ryokan with japanese-style dinner and breakfast. The room was big.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Jung-hsun

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Nicole s

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely location & stuf, cleanliness should improve

Super great location and friendly stuff, speaking English :) A real authentic experience, the big down size was the cleanliness of the toilets and the condition of the room, was a bit old (including the amanetis)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

POLAPAT

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
like everything, but just some difficulty was English
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great Retreat in Nikko

Hotel is above average with good facility also it’s a plus for hotel providing free shuttle to and from Nikko stations. Food is excellent both breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with good onsen settings, nice dinner and breakfast prepared by traditional Japanese way
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chonticha, Thailand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have good time at nikko tokanso with all facilities and helpfull,nice staff. Location just next to the temple.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Lin, Denver, CO

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Not comfy

Be warned that the Japanese style room does not have a private bath. I couldn't use the hot springs since I have visible tattos and tattos are not allowed (seriously?!).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

asa, new york

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

Great location for sightseeing but not much more

We enjoyed being able to walk to the main sights and to / from the train station. The room had a nice view and traditional Japanese furniture. The hotel might be from the 1970s/ 1980s and have not been renovated in a long time. We tried the private family Onsen and it was quite disappointing. Not very clean and just tap water in a tub.. A dangerous feature is the hot water that’s burning hot in the showers, so be careful if you travel with children. The dinner and breakfast had a couple of tasty dishes but overall left us longing for the food at other Ryokans we have stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Not good

There are a lot of hotels in the area. Find something else.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018