Iwaiyado Jyuan Nikko Kawaji onsen

7.1

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 7.1/10, based on 27 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Iizukatei	9.5/10	121
🥈 2nd	Nikko Senhime Monogatari	9.2/10	594
🥉 3rd	Yurara Marukyō, Kinugawa Onsen	9.2/10	216
4th	Hatago Nagomi	9.1/10	1,363
5th	Kinugawa Onsen Sanraku	9.1/10	313
6th	Honke Bankyu	9.2/10	120
7th	Shelter Garden Nikko	9.2/10	113
8th	Minshuku Fukufuji	9.4/10	47
9th	Shiunso	9.1/10	113
10th	Nikko Hoshino Yado	9.0/10	177
11th	Kinugawa Onsen Hotel	8.9/10	1,167
12th	Itamuro Onsen Daikokuya	9.1/10	79
13th	Hana to Hana	8.9/10	423
14th	Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel	8.8/10	1,983
15th	Hacho no Yu	8.8/10	548
16th	Kanaya Hotel Kinugawa	8.8/10	230
17th	Yumoto Itaya	8.8/10	213
18th	Hotel Seikoen	8.8/10	175
19th	Yunomori, Okunikko Yumoto Onsen	9.2/10	29
20th	Nikko Kanaya Hotel	8.7/10	1,109
21st	Hotel Harumoto	8.8/10	110
22nd	Kyukamura Nikko-Yumoto	8.7/10	296
23rd	Nasu Onsen Sanraku	8.7/10	176
24th	Sansuikaku, auberge des hauts plateaux de Nasu	8.9/10	41
25th	Isamikan	8.7/10	112
26th	Chuzenji Pension	8.7/10	104
27th	Tsuganoki	8.7/10	96
28th	Kinugawa Hotel Mikazuki	8.5/10	1,404
29th	Ashionoyado Kajika	8.6/10	80
30th	Nasu-Onsen Shinshun no Kago Hewitt Resort	8.7/10	33
31st	Hotel Shirakawa Yunokura	8.4/10	321
32nd	Oyado Ichifuji	8.4/10	98
33rd	Jizaiso	8.6/10	24
34th	TAOYA Nasu Shiobara	8.3/10	689
35th	Nasushiobara Masudaya	8.5/10	28
36th	Nikko Tokanso	8.3/10	159
37th	Nanpeidai Onsen Hotel	8.3/10	153
38th	Kouunsou	8.6/10	17
39th	Hotel Shikisai	8.2/10	1,833
40th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Kinugawa Kanko Hotel	8.2/10	516
41st	Sakahijiri Nikko	8.2/10	200
42nd	Kinugawa Park Hotels	8.2/10	187
43rd	Nasu Muku no Ne	8.9/10	6
44th	Issinkan	8.2/10	99
45th	Wan Wan Paradise Premier Shiobara	8.1/10	1,280
46th	KAMENOI HOTEL Okunikko	8.1/10	651
47th	Kinugawa Onsen Hana no Yado Matsuya	8.1/10	266
48th	Yama no Ie	8.1/10	111
49th	Tokiwa Ryokan	8.1/10	67
50th	森のうた Morinouta Forest Stay in Nikko	8.1/10	67
51st	Hotel Yunishigawa	8.0/10	1,188
52nd	Gensenkan	8.0/10	623
53rd	Pension Balmy	7.9/10	8
54th	YU-FURI Nasu-Takao Onsen Lodge	7.9/10	14
55th	Banshō Nasu-Shiobara	7.1/10	1
56th	Nasu Hoshi no Akari	7.9/10	110
57th	Hotel New Momiji	7.9/10	584
58th	Bettei Nakanoya	5.0/10	1
59th	Yutorelo Nasushiobara	7.8/10	1,814
60th	KAMENOI HOTEL Nikko Yunishigawa All-Inclusive Resort	7.5/10	372
61st	Hotel Kinu	7.1/10	25
62nd	Iwaiyado Jyuan Nikko Kawaji onsen Current ryokan	7.1/10	27
63rd	Hotel Manyotei	7.4/10	574
64th	Lake Side Nikko Hotel	7.3/10	258
65th	Kinugawa Royal Hotel	7.2/10	1,369
66th	Kinugawa Plaza Hotel	7.1/10	369
67th	Itoen Hotel New Sakura	7.0/10	1,329
68th	LiVEMAX RESORT Kinugawa	6.7/10	1,220
69th	Hotel New Ohruri	6.5/10	1,078
70th	Shiobara Onsen Hotel Ohruri	6.3/10	154
71st	kinugawaonsen Fukumatsu	6.3/10	1,102
72nd	Hotel Kosho	3.8/10	16
73rd	Wakaki Ryokan – Nasu Yumoto Onsen	4.3/10	58
74th	Itoen Hotel Shiobara	4.3/10	220
75th	LiVEMAX RESORT Kawaji	4.0/10	877
76th	Nasushiobara Ichimantei	3.3/10	210

Check-in from 3:00 PM

Mountain Setting Riverside Location Hot Spring Town Quiet Village Public Onsen Open-Air Bath

Location

321-2611 Tochigi, Nikko, Kawaji 52, Japan

Staff 7,6/10

Facilities 7,2/10

Cleanliness 7,4/10

Comfort 7,0/10

Value for money 6,9/10

Location 7,1/10

Kawaji Onsen SettingIn Nikko's Kawaji Onsen area, convenient for a quiet hot-spring stay.

Open-Air BathsFeatures hot spring bathing with open-air bath options for a classic onsen experience.

Standout HospitalityReviews repeatedly praise warm, thoughtful staff and highly attentive personal service.

Excellent Japanese MealsBreakfast and dinner are frequently highlighted as delicious and memorable.

Traditional Ryokan FeelClassic Japanese atmosphere gives the stay a distinctly traditional, time-travel mood.

Spacious Comfortable RoomsGuests often mention roomy, comfortable accommodations suited to relaxing longer stays.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsOnsen-town setting is the strongest driver: arrive by mid-afternoon, settle into the baths, have dinner, sleep early, then use the next morning for breakfast and either a short Kawaji walk or nearby gorge scenery before moving on.

Trip-planning verdict: A quiet Kawaji Onsen ryokan best used for a restorative 1-night stop or a calm 2-night nature-and-onsen break, not a high-efficiency Nikko sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Weak Nikko baseThis is in Kawaji Onsen, not central Nikko. Temple-first itineraries lose time on transfers.

Limited night sceneChoose it for baths and quiet evenings, not bar hopping, shopping, or many dining choices outside.

Can feel too longWithout hiking, scenic drives, or nearby side trips, more than two nights may feel thin.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Ryokan meal venue for kaiseki-style dinner and Asian breakfast.

Teuchi Soba Asahiya (nearby)

nearby0.3 mi

Small nearby soba spot for a simple local meal.

Fukusukeya (nearby)

nearby0.2 mi

Useful local Japanese restaurant near the ryokan area.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, take the train to Kawaji-Yumoto Station and use the ryokan shuttle if available or a short taxi ride with luggage. If arriving from a flight, continue by rail via the Tokyo area rather than relying on a nearby local airport.

Kawaji-Yumoto Stationstation
270 mabout 8-12 min on footabout 2-5 min by taxi
Best nearby rail stop for the ryokan; practical for most guests, especially if using a pickup service or taxi with luggage.
Kawaji-Onsen Stationstation
1.4 kmabout 20-30 min on footabout 5-10 min by taxilocal transfer time varies
Useful secondary station on the same line, but generally less convenient than Kawaji-Yumoto for this property.
Kinugawa-Onsen Stationstation
8.2 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 30-40 min by carabout 35-60 min depending on connections
Major regional transfer point with better long-distance rail connectivity; useful if your route or limited express service terminates here.
Higashiyamakaku-maebus
20 mabout 1-3 min on footabout 3–5 min by taxibest checked locally
Closest bus stop and useful for local area movements, though bus frequency may be limited compared with train plus taxi.
Kawaji-Yumoto-Eki Iriguchibus
190 mabout 4-6 min on footabout 3–5 min by taxibest checked locally
Useful if connecting between the station area and local bus services; a reasonable fallback for travelers not using a taxi.
Kawaji Onsenbus
200 mabout 4-6 min on footabout 3–5 min by taxibest checked locally
Convenient nearby bus stop for local access within the Kawaji Onsen area.
Narita International Airportairport
139 kmnot recommended for direct taxi transferseveral hours by train, best checked for current connections
Useful mainly for international arrivals; continue by rail toward the Nikko/Kinugawa area rather than trying to reach the ryokan directly by road.
Haneda Airportairport
150 kmnot recommended for direct taxi transferseveral hours by train, best checked for current connections
Usually the most practical airport for many international travelers because onward rail access via Tokyo is straightforward.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Peaceful Kawaji Onsen settingThis ryokan sits in Kawaji Onsen rather than the busier central Nikko area, so it suits travelers who want a calmer, more tucked-away hot spring stay surrounded by nature.
Large Japanese-style roomsStandard rooms are around 48㎡, which is notably roomy for a ryokan stay and gives you more space to relax than many compact onsen properties.
Private open-air bath room optionsIts top-category rooms include private open-air baths with natural hot spring water, which is a strong advantage for couples or guests who prefer bathing in private.
Thoughtful seasonal diningThe ryokan highlights local seasonal ingredients, including satoyama-style small plates and regional mushrooms, so dinner should feel more distinctive than a generic hotel buffet.
Well-suited for celebratory staysThe property is positioned around special-occasion hospitality, making it especially attractive for anniversaries, birthdays, or a more memorable romantic getaway.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Far from classic Nikko sightsIt is about 11 miles from central Nikko landmarks like Toshogu and the main temple area, so sightseeing-heavy itineraries will involve extra travel time.
Location feels isolated at nightKawaji Onsen is quiet and low-key, which is great for rest but less appealing if you want walkable nightlife, lots of shops, or a lively evening scene.
Access is less convenient without planningThis is not the easiest base if you want seamless station-to-sightseeing movement, especially compared with staying near Nikko or Kinugawa transport hubs.
Premium rooms can raise the total costThe most appealing experience here often involves upgraded rooms with private baths, so the stay can become significantly pricier if you want the full ryokan experience.
Best for couples or quiet getaways, not every travel styleThe atmosphere leans toward restful, intimate stays, so travelers seeking resort-style facilities, big entertainment options, or a highly active family-focused setup may find it too subdued.

Current position: 62nd out of 76 ryokans in Tochigi.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
57th	Hotel New Momiji	7.9/10	584
58th	Bettei Nakanoya	5.0/10	1
59th	Yutorelo Nasushiobara	7.8/10	1,814
60th	KAMENOI HOTEL Nikko Yunishigawa All-Inclusive Resort	7.5/10	372
61st	Hotel Kinu	7.1/10	25
62nd	Iwaiyado Jyuan Nikko Kawaji onsen Current ryokan	7.1/10	27
63rd	Hotel Manyotei	7.4/10	574
64th	Lake Side Nikko Hotel	7.3/10	258
65th	Kinugawa Royal Hotel	7.2/10	1,369
66th	Kinugawa Plaza Hotel	7.1/10	369
67th	Itoen Hotel New Sakura	7.0/10	1,329