Loved the location a bit away from the crowd and next to a beautiful river. Loved the private onsen, the room, the staff, the ability to keep bags there after check out to tour the area. The breakfast was excellent!

Stayed in April 2025

the beds

the beds could use a little more padding but besides that everything was amazing

Stayed in March 2025

I found the bed not that comfortable and got a sore neck from it. But other than that, it was great.

Lovely service, really nice onsen bath, spacious room, great location by the river.

Stayed in April 2025

The area surrounding our sink could’ve been cleaned better. Overall really great stay- would definitely recommend!

The place is very nicely and uniquely decorated! The staff was very friendly and helpful by telling us about the local places nearby. We also used the onsen which was very relaxing and appreciated. While we were there on a snowy say, our room stayed nice and warm with the heater

Stayed in April 2025

Very friendly host and excellent location near the main attractions of Nikko, pleasant sounds of the river just outside to lull you off to sleep. Could probably do with a slightly thicker mattress if you're on the larger side though. For the price though it's excellent value

Stayed in March 2025

After checkout they didnt offer to use there seevices while we waited, but we still could. So it gives anxiety to not know if we can or not, there was no one around.

Welcoming, great service, amazing bath

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

Super friendly staff. Great breakfast and tons to do nearby. Private onsen was great bonus.

Stayed in March 2025

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The onsen was lovely. Had a wonderful time at the Turtle Inn Nikko.

Stayed in February 2025

No complaints, I stayed here 20 years ago and the facilities have been updated since then.

The room was immaculate and the futon very comfortable. I love the location, so close to the river yet a relatively short walk to the bus stop and convenience store.

Stayed in February 2025

The beds were not that good. We felt the springs of the matrass poking in our back.

Lovely onsen, the staff is to die for, location convienient and we loved to overal vibe

Stayed in November 2024

The bathroom setup was difficult for me as I have a bum knee, so both the step up and the large step into the tub/shower were awkward. I also don't function well with beds against walls, but that is just me, and I'm sure others won't find it an issue.

The owners are delightful and made us feel right at home. They especially tolerated my joy of their dog! Our room and the inn were spotless, and we loved the location. The room had a space heater that kept us toasty at night, and we had access to a fridge, microwave, and hot water at all times. We bought the bus pass for our two days there and made great use of it for sight-seing north of Nikko. For everything in town, we walked. The inn is easy walking distance to the train and bus depots, and to the shrines and temple.

Stayed in January 2025

honestly, everything was amazing. super kind staff, very nice location (5-10min walk to the big temples), beautiful and clean traditional japanese style room. a onsen in the house you can can can lock and use yourself, all for a cheap price - and a cute turtle style yukata you can wear there :)

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing

Tatami beds & comforters were good. Private Onsen was really hot & welcoming. Staff was friendly.

Stayed in November 2024

The large "onsen" was busy almost all an evening, because some people stayed very long in it. It is suggested to theowner to limit the duration of one visit to the onsen if some other guests are waiting. The breakfast is a bit too expensive (1,500 Y).

Nice small ryokan with "onsen", in a quiet area a bit outside of Nikko. Good breakfast, warm welcome and room large enough.

Stayed in December 2024

The bath in the spring was super. Also the staff was kind.

Stayed in November 2024

The host is very friendly and provided plenty of suggestions for nearby attractions. They were also very thoughtful in sharing dinner recommendations in the area. The accommodation is conveniently located close to Toshogu Shrine and other attractions, all within walking distance. Of course, the room is very clean and comfortable, and you can even enjoy a bath. The accommodation has many adorable collections inside. The value for money is excellent!

Stayed in December 2024

Buses in Nikko stop running too early.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this lodging. Everything was out-of-this-world GREAT. The owner was absolutely charming, and so was the property. He told us about the lighting of the trees at the nearby temple which was a highlight of our trip to Nikko. The onsen was great, the breakfast was great, the beds were great, the river was great...

Stayed in November 2024

This location is not very accessible by public transport, which may be hard to get to if your family is traveling with luggage. The only bus stop is in front of a Lawson Station, which is about 10mins walk north of the inn. It can be a little difficult to know which buses to take if you don't know Japanese. The buses are not numbered (i.e. Bus 1, Bus 2, etc) and you've have to tell the buses apart by the location that the bus is going to. The three buses are "Yumoto Onsen", "Chuzenji Onsen" and "World Heritage", which are written in Kanji. We ended up having to memorize those characters and matching it by sight to know if we should flag the bus that is hurtling down the road in our direction ;)

Friendly people at the front desk. They went out of their way to provide information and service. The lady at the front desk did a great job in reserving a cab for us. It's a quiet and quaint inn. It was right by the Daiya River, and you can hear the sound of waters rushing which was calming and therapeutic. There is cold water and hot water readily available. I did not need to purchase any bottled water from the convenience stores.

Stayed in November 2024

The bed mattress is on the soft side.

Charming, accessible location. An authentic feel of a village inn. Awesome hospitality. English-speaking owner offers great info on attractions including a hiking pilgrim trail down the road along a river. The shared bathroom is a private onsen, a most welcoming treat after a long day of walking.

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing, it was great.

Location was very peaceful. Staff were great and happy to help. Building, room and onsen were all very clean and easy to use. Provided yukata and tatami mats were very comfortable!

Stayed in November 2024

No

Lovely accommodation and staff ❤️

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing to complain

This place was more than I expected - nice atmosphere and Japanese vibe, clean room, nice onsen, very helpful owners. Close to touristic spots.

Stayed in November 2024

location, very close to shrines and bus stop, super kind staff

Stayed in November 2024

It’s basic but good value for money.

Quaint and basic property in a great location. Only 15 minutes to all the main shrines in Nikko. The staff were incredibly friendly and had lots of recommendations. Private onsen was a bonus.

Stayed in November 2024