Staying here and getting breakfast and dinner included was worth it and the best decision we’ve made so far on our trip. The food was absolutely amazing (6 course dinners that included Wagyu steak both nights!). A family business, the owner, Taeko, the chef, Yoshi and our server, Masae, made our stay here extraordinary. They were super kind, accommodating and helpful. When we asked if they could call us a cab to go to the station, Yoshi offered to drive us! If that’s not enough, the private Onsen was amazing! So nice if you’re a couple travelling together. We really liked the quiet location slightly “out of town”. It was nice to escape the busyness. 10/10. Highly recommend staying and eating here.

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This place is a treasure! I had no idea what to expect, but this was above and beyond. The Innkeeping family was a delight! Helpful, kind, and thoughtful. The meals were terrific. I enjoyed the onsens several times a day, morning and night, to deal with aching muscles from all the hiking I did. I actually booked two nights here, but I enjoyed it so much I booked a third night! One of the most delightful stays I've had anywhere. Thank you, Thank you!

I loved everything. The location was only a tiny bit inconvenient from the station, but it was absolutely worth it. Probably if it had been closer to the station it would have been noisy with too many people around. There was a very convenient bus stop only meters from the front door.

Breakfast and Dinner were amazing ingredient wise and taste wise. Some of the best food I have had in Japan here. The staff are super friendly and its a small and cosy hotel so you really get a lot of attention and detail. Each meal you get several "courses" so it really feels like a premium meal. The onsen is private as well so thats nice for an after dinner soak. Rooms are large as well. Overall the rooms and onsen is great but what made the stay memorable was the food, alcohol and the service. Definitely will recommend this place if you are at Nikko for a relaxing trip.

I enjoyed the warm welcome from the owners and the delicious meals. Everything tasted superb ranging from breakfast to desserts. The beds were comfy and the room was a good size. The in-house baths were also nice to enjoy at the end of the day after touring around the area. Getting into the town was pretty easy using the bus, the stop is just a few minutes walk from the property. There is a Lawson and a cafe in between the property and the town. They were very kind and helped me with a special request on my last morning.

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Mori no Uta is a delightful family run place with extremely friendly hosts. The interior has a very well kept 1970s vibe. There are two well maintained onsen baths that you can use privately or with you partner/family, and I had no problem accessing them exactly when I wanted. Breakfast and dinner are available on request, and I highly recommend booking one or both of them, as they are excellent. Honestly, the standard of cooking is very very good and they use local ingredients and wagyu beef. When I checked out, the host offered me a lift to the station - an unexpected bonus.

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My friend and I stayed at Morinouta Hotel for one night, and it turned out to be such a lovely experience. The staff were genuinely friendly at one point, the host came over and asked if we wanted some homemade cheesecake (obviously yes, because… cheesecake). They also gave us tips on places to check out nearby, which was really helpful. The rooms were cosy and comfortable, with huge windows that are perfect for sitting by with a cup of tea or for taking slightly dramatic, Victorian-style photos if you’re in the mood.

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This family-run ryokan was delightful! The family was so helpful, and even gave us a ride to the train station after our stay. Every morning I relaxed in one of their two private onsen hot springs. We found that many of the sights were walkable from the ryokan. My room was spacious, with a serene tatami mat area with views. The heating was warm and comfortable. I highly recommend. I actually cried a bit after I said good-bye to my hosts. I wish that the whole world could experience such kindness!

The hosts are friendly and go out of their way to help and to make sure you are having a pleasant stay. They got us umbrellas on a rainy day, a map of the historic trails around town and the most amazing breakfast. We spent 3 nights and chose Japanese breakfast for all days; you can also choose western breakfast if you wish so. The room was spotless and comfortable, and the sunroom is ideal for a restful time with tea. There are two onsens on the property and we enjoyed soaking after a long day hike. The location is perfect, not too close to the touristic town and next to the bus stop (14), it is so easy to catch the bus to the city and to the mountain and lake too. We had a perfect stay.

This property was between the lake and town. It was easily accessible off a public bus stop. We loved our stay here. The family running the inn is so nice. The older woman spoke limited English, but was kind and used a translation app. She provided us with water and snacks on our day trip to the lake and snacks on the day of departure. The dinner Tochigi Wagyu was amazing- I would definitely recommend. Breakfast was also huge and delicious. We did the western option. There is not a shower in the room, but there are private bathrooms you can use downstairs. I will definitely recommend to everyone to stay here.

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Be sure to get the half-board option which includes a beautiful 5-course dinner and breakfast. It is a proper affair with everything prepared from scratch by the chef. We loved how everything felt personal at the hotel, like we were sitting in someone's home. We also loved how kind and friendly everyone was - despite the fact that we spoke broken Japanese 😊 The hotel offers parking. The sento was clean and private. Such a lovely unforgettable stay - highly recommend.

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