4-Star Hotels in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan

For a Regional area like Utsunomiya, I cannot help but rave about how amazing Candeo Hotel Utsonomiya is. Starting from the location; it’s not even 5 minutes from the station so if you have heavy suitcases; there’s barely any hassle to get to the hotel. There’s also a 7-11 right below the hotel so if you need a bite at 2-3 am, you know where to go: there’s also some amazing restaurants right below the hotel so id also say it’s super convenient. In terms of the room, the room was very well maintained with elegant design and very cozy. Room size was sufficient enough and also very comfortable. And the breakfast is just amazing. Every day different soups and just delicious salads with super fresh fruit. 6 out of 5 on the breakfast. And lastly the service, just very very helpful and extremely polite and patient. Some understood English and some understood basic but with google translate it was a piece of cake. They also helped me transfer my luggage from their hotel to the next in another city. Overall just a 5 on 5 rating for every aspect of the hotel.

I went with 4 family members. It was cheap for half board per night, so I was a little worried, but I was worried. The room had the next room like a mahjong room. It was a room that I had been to a company on a employee trip around the Showa era. It was old, but there was no problem with cleaning, and the mountain stream was overlooked and the view was good. The meal is buffet style. Alcohol is an extra charge, and there is an all-you-can-drink plan for 60 or 90 minutes, and it is better for those who say that it is alcohol. I had a 90-minute all-you-can-drink plan and enjoyed eating for 90 minutes. There were quite a few types of dinner and breakfast, and I enjoyed various things according to my taste. Maybe it was due to the time, but the meal and the hot springs were soaked that I was able to relax.

I loved my stay at Nikko Kanaya. First, there is a complimentary shuttle to pick you up from the train station (only a few pick-ups so you might want to schedule your train accordingly); otherwise city bus will drop you off but you will have to walk up a slightly long driveway. You are greeted by the nicest staff; everyone was such a delight! I stayed in the older part of the hotel, and it is old. (I heard that they renovated one building, but pretty expensive). I had room 54 - paid $369 for 2 nights - included a western breakfast, and dinner. Great deal! My room was spacious and had beautiful views. There is a slight odor, and I thought it might be musty, but I was in a wood shop later on in my stay and recognized it to be the same smell. So there is a ”woodsy” odor; the floor seemed to slightly slant, but it didn't bother me in the least. The breakfast is a Western style breakfast - you can order traditional Japanese breakfast 24 hours in advance, at at addt'l price; the dinner was absolutely amazing - 5 courses and just beautiful The history of the hotel is displayed throughout, and it is an amazing story. So many dignitaries have visited here. Great location - directly next to Shinkyo Bridge - I walked to the Shrines/Temple from the hotel - bus picks you up in front of the hotel if heading to Lake Chuzenji. I would definitely return - lovely!!

The location is quite remote, and it takes an hour and a half from Tobu Nikko. The key is that there are few shuttle buses. The hotel environment is good, the public areas have been renovated and are very new, the rooms are a little old, but the area is large. You can only choose two times for dinner: 6 o'clock or 6:30. You can only choose two times for breakfast, 7:30 or 8 o'clock. If the time doesn't match, you can only give up. I booked a one-night, two-meal package, and left Nikko at 3 o'clock in order to catch up with the morning dinner. And the dinner was not very delicious. So it is not recommended to choose a package with dinner.

The building itself is old, but the service was good. Free service for beer and cherry blossoms in the lounge. It's a buffet at night and in the morning, but I was surprised at the abundant number of items. All-you-can-drink soft drinks during buffet. It looks beautiful because it replenishes food before it disappears one after another. The image of the Viking has changed. It was good to have a bath and an open-air bath. The free massage chair was also very good.

The hotel is in a good location. There are all scenic spots nearby, which can be reached on foot. The hotel toilet has also been renovated, which feels good. You can take a bus from the train station to Station 8, Yasukawa-cho, and walk 2 minutes to the hotel after getting off. At the same time, you can take a bus directly to Lake Chuzenji from the hotel, which is about 45 minutes away. The food in the store is mainly local specialty soy products, which are relatively light. The hotel also has a shuttle bus to the train station. Please see the photos I shared for the specific time. Overall, it is quite satisfactory and worthy of the price. There is no better hotel nearby, so it is also one of the must-stay hotels in Nikko. If you want to be more upscale, you have to choose the Ritz-Carlton on the side of Lake Chuzenji.

I visited with 7 adults. The weather was unpleasant, but I had a very memorable and wonderful trip. Arrived at the hotel before 11:00 by shuttle bus. I forgot the name of the person in charge, but thank you for the agility of the shortcut staff. The hot spring of the sulfur spring The skin became smooth and the hot water temperature was just right (this day was about 12 ℃) The washing area was separated by a partition and the water pressure was good. The breakfast and dinner were all very satisfying. Supper was a full course today, but all the dishes were made with plenty of local ingredients, and the amount was just right, and my elderly parents had all of them firmly. Of course, breakfast and omelets were delicious, and all the dishes were delicious and polite service was exhausted. Since it faces Lake Chuzenji, I'm sure you can see even more beautiful scenery on a sunny day. Also, the lounge for guests on the second floor is a very nice space. I usually don't say word of mouth, but I couldn't help but say word of mouth because the staff of 々, who I was looking forward to, were hospitality and the whole family was impressed. It was a nice hotel that I really wanted to visit with everyone again. Thank you very much.

Traveling with a dog♡ It was a contactless check-in. First, a check-in guide was sent to us at 10am the day before our stay, and we unlocked the door using the password. After entering the room, we spoke to the operator using a tablet. (It was a video call!) See the photo for the tablet. By the way, the email sent to us at 10am the day before had a URL, so we entered our guest information in advance, which made the day very easy. Foreigners (with companions) were required to upload their passport information and photos. -------- This room type is a [Pet-friendly] villa. You need to think carefully about the room type! This room had a sauna (see photo). Available 24 hours a day. It's too small for two people, so I think it's basically for one person. And there's a dog run too. However, since it's on top of a mountain, there was frost, the weather was changeable, and it rained lightly, so my dog, who hates water and is indoors, hardly used the dog run... What a waste... I think it's good for dogs who love the outdoors. --- It was really nice that the place was well equipped with furniture, appliances, kitchen supplies, pet supplies, and so on! I felt like staying there for about a week. *As stated on the official website, there were no pajamas provided, so you must bring your own.

I was disturbed by my family. Because it was summer, it was a little empty, but not only the proprietress but also the staff treated everyone, including foreigners, politely and kindly, and I was able to spend a pleasant time. The view of the Kinugawa river from the room was beautiful, and the bathroom was well-cleaned and beautiful. The room and toilet were clean. In addition, both dinner and breakfast were delicious with full Japanese taste. However, it may have been an adult taste for children in their teens.

The hotel is located on top of the hill, is not very convenient to get there. The shuttle bus from Nikko station is fully booked even we tried to book 1 day in advance as recommended on their website which only written in Japanese. There is no shuttle provided to pick up from the hotel bus stop. With luggage it’s definitely more than 7min up hill walk. The room we book comes with an open air bath, but was informed that the open air bath in room cannot be use during winter due to frozen pipe condition. The food is mediocre, nothing special.

I went with 4 family members. It was cheap for half board per night, so I was a little worried, but I was worried. The room had the next room like a mahjong room. It was a room that I had been to a company on a employee trip around the Showa era. It was old, but there was no problem with cleaning, and the mountain stream was overlooked and the view was good. The meal is buffet style. Alcohol is an extra charge, and there is an all-you-can-drink plan for 60 or 90 minutes, and it is better for those who say that it is alcohol. I had a 90-minute all-you-can-drink plan and enjoyed eating for 90 minutes. There were quite a few types of dinner and breakfast, and I enjoyed various things according to my taste. Maybe it was due to the time, but the meal and the hot springs were soaked that I was able to relax.

I loved my stay at Nikko Kanaya. First, there is a complimentary shuttle to pick you up from the train station (only a few pick-ups so you might want to schedule your train accordingly); otherwise city bus will drop you off but you will have to walk up a slightly long driveway. You are greeted by the nicest staff; everyone was such a delight! I stayed in the older part of the hotel, and it is old. (I heard that they renovated one building, but pretty expensive). I had room 54 - paid $369 for 2 nights - included a western breakfast, and dinner. Great deal! My room was spacious and had beautiful views. There is a slight odor, and I thought it might be musty, but I was in a wood shop later on in my stay and recognized it to be the same smell. So there is a ”woodsy” odor; the floor seemed to slightly slant, but it didn't bother me in the least. The breakfast is a Western style breakfast - you can order traditional Japanese breakfast 24 hours in advance, at at addt'l price; the dinner was absolutely amazing - 5 courses and just beautiful The history of the hotel is displayed throughout, and it is an amazing story. So many dignitaries have visited here. Great location - directly next to Shinkyo Bridge - I walked to the Shrines/Temple from the hotel - bus picks you up in front of the hotel if heading to Lake Chuzenji. I would definitely return - lovely!!

The location is quite remote, and it takes an hour and a half from Tobu Nikko. The key is that there are few shuttle buses. The hotel environment is good, the public areas have been renovated and are very new, the rooms are a little old, but the area is large. You can only choose two times for dinner: 6 o'clock or 6:30. You can only choose two times for breakfast, 7:30 or 8 o'clock. If the time doesn't match, you can only give up. I booked a one-night, two-meal package, and left Nikko at 3 o'clock in order to catch up with the morning dinner. And the dinner was not very delicious. So it is not recommended to choose a package with dinner.

The building itself is old, but the service was good. Free service for beer and cherry blossoms in the lounge. It's a buffet at night and in the morning, but I was surprised at the abundant number of items. All-you-can-drink soft drinks during buffet. It looks beautiful because it replenishes food before it disappears one after another. The image of the Viking has changed. It was good to have a bath and an open-air bath. The free massage chair was also very good.

The hotel is in a good location. There are all scenic spots nearby, which can be reached on foot. The hotel toilet has also been renovated, which feels good. You can take a bus from the train station to Station 8, Yasukawa-cho, and walk 2 minutes to the hotel after getting off. At the same time, you can take a bus directly to Lake Chuzenji from the hotel, which is about 45 minutes away. The food in the store is mainly local specialty soy products, which are relatively light. The hotel also has a shuttle bus to the train station. Please see the photos I shared for the specific time. Overall, it is quite satisfactory and worthy of the price. There is no better hotel nearby, so it is also one of the must-stay hotels in Nikko. If you want to be more upscale, you have to choose the Ritz-Carlton on the side of Lake Chuzenji.

I visited with 7 adults. The weather was unpleasant, but I had a very memorable and wonderful trip. Arrived at the hotel before 11:00 by shuttle bus. I forgot the name of the person in charge, but thank you for the agility of the shortcut staff. The hot spring of the sulfur spring The skin became smooth and the hot water temperature was just right (this day was about 12 ℃) The washing area was separated by a partition and the water pressure was good. The breakfast and dinner were all very satisfying. Supper was a full course today, but all the dishes were made with plenty of local ingredients, and the amount was just right, and my elderly parents had all of them firmly. Of course, breakfast and omelets were delicious, and all the dishes were delicious and polite service was exhausted. Since it faces Lake Chuzenji, I'm sure you can see even more beautiful scenery on a sunny day. Also, the lounge for guests on the second floor is a very nice space. I usually don't say word of mouth, but I couldn't help but say word of mouth because the staff of 々, who I was looking forward to, were hospitality and the whole family was impressed. It was a nice hotel that I really wanted to visit with everyone again. Thank you very much.

I was disturbed by my family. Because it was summer, it was a little empty, but not only the proprietress but also the staff treated everyone, including foreigners, politely and kindly, and I was able to spend a pleasant time. The view of the Kinugawa river from the room was beautiful, and the bathroom was well-cleaned and beautiful. The room and toilet were clean. In addition, both dinner and breakfast were delicious with full Japanese taste. However, it may have been an adult taste for children in their teens.

The hotel is located on top of the hill, is not very convenient to get there. The shuttle bus from Nikko station is fully booked even we tried to book 1 day in advance as recommended on their website which only written in Japanese. There is no shuttle provided to pick up from the hotel bus stop. With luggage it’s definitely more than 7min up hill walk. The room we book comes with an open air bath, but was informed that the open air bath in room cannot be use during winter due to frozen pipe condition. The food is mediocre, nothing special.

The hotel gets off at Kinugawa Onsen Station. There is no hotel car to pick up the station. There are shuttle buses for hot spring hotels. Get on the bus at bus stop No. 5 and tell the driver the name of the hotel. Don't walk there. It's inconvenient to push the luggage. It's also good to walk for 15 minutes without luggage. The appearance of the hotel is a bit old. Don't miss this hotel because of the appearance! The hotel has a sense of history and there is an introduction on the wall. Although it is very old, it is very clean. The room is quite large and clean. The room facing Kinugawa has a good view, but the sound of running water is very loud, which has no effect on our good sleep. The hotel hot spring is quite large. The men and women hot springs will change places in the morning, and you can experience different pools. The hot spring is clean and there are not many people. You can also scan the code to check whether the hot spring is crowded or not, and go when there are few people. The hotel has free afternoon tea at 3 pm. The snacks are delicious and the ice cream is also very good. The hotel's breakfast and dinner are particularly rich, and every kind of food is delicious. We stayed for three nights and had a great time every day! All the waiters in the hotel are very warm and friendly! The bus from the hotel to the station needs to be booked in advance!

Took the hotel pick up shuttle at the Nikko JR station, it took about 5 minutes to reach the hotel. There are quite a number of shops and restaurants nearby the hotel. The famous Toshogu which is the tomb of Tokugawa Ieyasuis located within 20 minutes with walk, and the Shinkyo bridge is even closer. The hotel is hiding up hill at the end of the main onsen street with not many rooms. Check in was smooth, we were offered a hot tea while waiting in the lobby lounge. We booked a rather big room located at the end of the hallway, with separate living room and bedroom. The bedroom has the western style beds and the massage lounger. The public bath is located further down the way through an outdoor walkway. The public bath and outdoor bath is relatively small but there are not many people using it. We are having the breakfast and dinner in the restaurant. The serving of yuba is interesting, you are given the food material and the stove to cook for yourself and served hot. We have the luxury dinner on the second night so we were seated inside a private room overlooking the garden. The food is sumptuous and well worth the money. There are quite many foreign customers patronizing the hotel during the period.

For a Regional area like Utsunomiya, I cannot help but rave about how amazing Candeo Hotel Utsonomiya is. Starting from the location; it’s not even 5 minutes from the station so if you have heavy suitcases; there’s barely any hassle to get to the hotel. There’s also a 7-11 right below the hotel so if you need a bite at 2-3 am, you know where to go: there’s also some amazing restaurants right below the hotel so id also say it’s super convenient. In terms of the room, the room was very well maintained with elegant design and very cozy. Room size was sufficient enough and also very comfortable. And the breakfast is just amazing. Every day different soups and just delicious salads with super fresh fruit. 6 out of 5 on the breakfast. And lastly the service, just very very helpful and extremely polite and patient. Some understood English and some understood basic but with google translate it was a piece of cake. They also helped me transfer my luggage from their hotel to the next in another city. Overall just a 5 on 5 rating for every aspect of the hotel.

This time I went to eat French food with my family. I booked the day before and ”Omaki lunch” The full course is slowly carrying delicious food. The main meat is selected from beef, pork, bird grill and sheep lamp. Also, desserts are cart-cart and can be selected as much as you like. It is recommended for those who want to spend with family and couples.

Traveling with a dog♡ It was a contactless check-in. First, a check-in guide was sent to us at 10am the day before our stay, and we unlocked the door using the password. After entering the room, we spoke to the operator using a tablet. (It was a video call!) See the photo for the tablet. By the way, the email sent to us at 10am the day before had a URL, so we entered our guest information in advance, which made the day very easy. Foreigners (with companions) were required to upload their passport information and photos. -------- This room type is a [Pet-friendly] villa. You need to think carefully about the room type! This room had a sauna (see photo). Available 24 hours a day. It's too small for two people, so I think it's basically for one person. And there's a dog run too. However, since it's on top of a mountain, there was frost, the weather was changeable, and it rained lightly, so my dog, who hates water and is indoors, hardly used the dog run... What a waste... I think it's good for dogs who love the outdoors. --- It was really nice that the place was well equipped with furniture, appliances, kitchen supplies, pet supplies, and so on! I felt like staying there for about a week. *As stated on the official website, there were no pajamas provided, so you must bring your own.

There are many families with children. One child is +3300 yen per night. Various items for children can be obtained from the front desk. The Japanese restaurant on the second floor tastes okay. There are various set meals. Overall, it is a good hotel.

I used it for 2 nights and 3 days with my family. The moment I entered the room, I saw several holes in the curtains. I wish I could change the lace curtain, even though it was an old hotel. I felt sorry. When I returned to the room where the cleaning was finished for the second night, there was mineral water and sweets that were not on the day of check-in. It seems that I forgot to put it in on the first day ... The facility is old and there are holes in the curtains, and I forgot to put the equipment in, but the breakfast venue was yukata and slippers NG (I know it's NG if it's a luxury hotel). It is an impression that it was a hotel with a strange balance from the room rate and the age of the room. Also, it was inconvenient to connect the room key to １. If you go to the public bath with men and women, you have to consult which one to go back first, and if you have it, you will take a bath while worrying about time, so I want ２. It was a pity.

Travel with dogs. This year, this is the 5th case, and the first Japanese-style room type. Did you relax while experiencing dogs for the first time and even in Japanese-style rooms? It seems. Every time, the dog was limited to a hotel where the meal came out together at the restaurant, but this time, it was an answering machine in the room. In order to watch the situation, I set up a time difference with my family and arrived at the table, but the staff provided me with the detailed consideration of 々 (autumn creative Japanese food). We were happy to respond to the menu change from meat to fish. (At a hotel 〈 Karuizawa Mikage Irrigation Hotel 〉, a fee of 2,000 yen was required to change the same content. By the way, there was no charge at other hotels.) Pet supplies are It was only equipped with sheets, rolls, special trash cans, etc. There was a bucket set for foot washing at the entrance of the room, but there was no towel. I want you to be a little more enriched. It was a Japanese-style room, but the windows were large and the forest outside was like a borrowed view, and when it was lit up, it was fantastic and healed. The restaurant has a calm and relaxed layout, overlooking the forest of Nasu from the window. I can't use the well-maintained dog run after the rain, so I'm sorry, so I'm looking forward to the next time Pick up from the parking lot at arrival to the entrance, support at check-in, guidance to the room, I felt comfortable. When I left, I was sent off to the entrance, and it was a hotel that was particularly satisfactory in terms of software. I felt comfortable on the hard side. It became a candidate hotel for the next trip with a dog.

I decided to go to a hot spring in Nasu with my 93-year-old mother, and out of several options, I chose Sanraku because I had stayed there before and my mother was familiar with it. The room was on the 4th floor with a great view overlooking the Nasu Highlands, just like last time. The open-air bath was the largest of any hot spring I've ever stayed at, and it was surrounded by trees, and there were no other guests, so I was able to relax. The food was delicious, including bowls, sashimi, fried foods, Tochigi beef, and corn rice. My elderly mother also left out some fried food and Tochigi beef, but she ate the rest. All of the staff members who dealt with us were very nice. In particular, the young female staff member who was in charge of dinner was very helpful and made the meal enjoyable. If you use a wheelchair, there are a few stairs in some places, which can be a problem, and the facilities feel old, but I would stay again to enjoy the view from the room, the open-air bath, and the food. .

The hotel is fantastic, the golf course is directly visible on the balcony, the spa is free, the service is superb, and the hotel with the best hotel service is so much. I will stay again next time.

This hotel in northeastern Tochigi is a true gem ❤️ It’s the perfect fusion of traditional Japanese architecture and modern design. It’s also the only registered tangible cultural proper in eastern Japan transformed into premium accommodations and definitely the most beautiful hotel I’ve stayed at! ✨ Spacious rooms with garden views ✨ Modern comforts like Simmons beds and full amenities ✨ Local collaborations offering cultural and culinary experiences While the hotel itself is a haven of relaxation, don’t miss the chance to explore the town of Nakagawa :) There is English-speaking hotel staff that will help you organize experiences nearby, like guided cycling tours and farm-to-table dining 😍