8.2 miles from Kegon Falls, Shiunso features 2-star accommodations in the Nikko Yumoto Onsen district of Nikko. This ryokan offers free private parking, luggage storage space, and free Wifi. Guests have access to a hot spring bath, public bath, and open-air bath. The ryokan provides some units with mountain views, and every unit includes a kettle. At the ryokan, the units have bed linen and towels. As an added convenience, the ryokan offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs for guests to relax in. Guests at Shiunso can enjoy skiing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Nikko Toshogu Shrine is 17 miles from the accommodation, while Tobu Nikko Station is 18 miles from the property. Ibaraki Airport is 90 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 futon beds
2 futon beds
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.4
Free Wifi
10
High score for Nikko

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Scott
    Australia Australia
    Staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent, the Japanese dinner was perfect and the Western style breakfast was filling. The hot baths were hot and very welcome after long days of walking/hiking.
  • Serena
    Indonesia Indonesia
    The ryokan is really well-maintained and the room is spacious! We tried both the outdoor and indoor onsen and we were surprised because we can use it for ourselves for 45 minutes. The Kaiseki are delicious- and you can ask for more servings of...
  • Gui
    Singapore Singapore
    The external bath is excellent, and the food is flavourful. The sake sampler was also an excellent blend, as Nikko has access to great brewers.
  • Kung
    United States United States
    Small ryokan with friendly staff who spoke English well. There are private onsens and I never had to wait to use one. The food was delicious and filling. I can definitely recommend staying here
  • Eric
    Australia Australia
    The host is very kind and helpful, the place is very clean and tidy, we felt right at home. All the meals were amazing, as were the complementary lunchboxes packed for our hike the next day. She also went above and beyond to provide us with a meal...
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    Anonymous
    Canada Canada
    My stay at shiunso was the highlight of my trip to Japan. This is a very special place. I am so grateful I got to spend some time here. The host is a remarkable, kind, and thoughtful person and made me feel so at home. She also speaks a great...
  • Bartosz
    Poland Poland
    Lovely Ryokan with very nice private Onsens, both indoor and outdoor. The building is a bit old but the staff is very welcoming and accommodating and the food served is absolutely delicious! They were able to accommodate our 1 person not eating...
  • Sue
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing caring staff, and fresh and delicious traditional dinner. Remote location.
  • Judith
    Belgium Belgium
    Wonderful hosts. Excellant meals. Very comfortable room.
  • Erica
    Thailand Thailand
    Great hiking, lovely hosts, loved having the onsen baths to use. Right on the bus line but it is a long bus from Nikko.

Area info

Amenities of Shiunso
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Hot spring bath
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing

Activities

  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Baggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Packed lunches

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access

    General

    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Fan

    Spa

    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath

    Hot Spring

    • Open-air bath

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Shiunso takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Curfew
    The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 05:30
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    The public hot-spring bath is available between 05:30 and 23:00.

    Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

    Please note that restaurants around the area are limited and may close early in the evening. Dining options may be difficult to find after this time.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Shiunso