Nikko Station Hotel Classic is the convenient choice for rail travellers, directly in front of JR Nikko Station and a one to two minute walk from Tobu Nikko Station. It has 71 rooms, a restaurant, and a hot-spring bath with two open-air baths and four indoor baths, a rare find in a station hotel.
Location is the draw. You arrive by train, drop your bag and walk to the bus stops for Toshogu, Chuzenji and Yumoto in minutes, which makes early starts easy on a day when you want to beat the crowds. The shrine district is about a ten minute bus ride or a 30 to 40 minute walk away, and Nikko's riverside, restaurants and the main street are close at hand. There is no hotel shuttle, but you will not need one.
The hotel offers a free light breakfast from 7 to 9 am and an on-site restaurant serving dinner in the early evening, with no reservations taken. Rooms include free Wi-Fi, a kettle, a refrigerator, slippers and bathrobes, and all are non-smoking. The hot-spring baths are the highlight: a natural hot-spring open-air bath is included, and overnight guests can use the baths in the early morning and until midnight, depending on the day. Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out is at 10 am.
Things to know
This is a functional, comfortable hotel rather than a heritage one, so choose it for convenience, value and the bath. Parking details are not clear on the page we checked, so ask before driving. It suits solo travellers, couples and families who want a flat walk to the trains, and anyone planning a day to Chuzenji by bus. For history and atmosphere, look at the Nikko Kanaya; for a bed at the lowest price, see the Nikko Park Lodge.
Why stay here
- ✓In front of JR Nikko Station
- ✓Hot-spring baths with open-air tubs
- ✓Free light breakfast
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Kettle and refrigerator
- ✓Non-smoking rooms
- ✓71 rooms
Good questions
How close is it to the trains?+
It is directly in front of JR Nikko Station and a one to two minute walk from Tobu Nikko Station.
Is breakfast included?+
The hotel offers a free light breakfast from 7 to 9 am. Dinner is available in the on-site restaurant, with no reservations.
Does it have a hot-spring bath?+
Yes, it has two open-air baths and four indoor baths, with natural hot-spring water. Overnight guests get longer bathing hours.
