Kyukamura Nikko-Yumoto

8.7

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.7/10, based on 296 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 Current ryokan	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	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 / Check-out until 10:00 AM

Lake Views Forest Surroundings Mountain Setting Hot Spring Town National Park Public Onsen

Location

321-1662 Tochigi, Nikko, Yumoto Onsen, Japan

Staff 9,0/10

Facilities 8,7/10

Cleanliness 8,9/10

Comfort 8,9/10

Value for money 8,4/10

Location 9,0/10

Lakefront SettingSet by Lake Yunoko, with a calm Oku-Nikko atmosphere and scenic surroundings.

Highland EscapeAt about 1,500 meters, it feels cool, quiet, and immersed in mountain nature.

Sulfur Hot SpringYumoto Onsen’s sulfur-rich bath is a standout for classic hot spring lovers.

Open-Air BathsOpen-air bathing adds a relaxing outdoor feel after hiking or sightseeing.

Good Nikko BaseWell placed for exploring Oku-Nikko sights, trails, and the Yumoto Onsen area.

Easy Bus AccessReachable from Nikko or Tobu-Nikko by bus, with pickup from Yumoto Onsen stop.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsLakeside Oku-Nikko setting is the main driver: arrive by afternoon, soak before dinner, walk Yuno Lake or nearby trails, sleep well, then use the next day for Senjogahara or waterfall stops before moving on.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1–2 night Oku-Nikko onsen and nature stay, not a city-sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Remote accessReaching it usually means a long bus ride from Nikko stations, so late arrivals waste the setting.

Thin evening areaYumoto Onsen is quiet, with limited nightlife and fewer off-property dining choices than central Nikko.

Not a private-onsen stayVerified baths are public indoor and open-air style; do not book expecting luxury in-room bathing.

Restaurant (on-site)

on-site

Main hotel dining room for breakfast and kaiseki-style dinner.

Lounge (on-site)

on-site

Hotel lounge with light drinks and relaxed seating.

Kyukamura Nikko-Yumoto Restaurant (nearby)

nearbynear the ryokan

Useful fallback listing for the property's own restaurant in map apps and travel sites.

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, arrive at Tobu-Nikko Station or JR Nikko Station, then take the bus bound for Yumoto Onsen and use the ryokan's reservation-based pickup or a short taxi ride from the final bus stop. If arriving by air, Haneda or Narita are the most practical airport gateways before continuing by rail to Nikko.

JR Nikko Stationstation
19 kmabout 50–70 min by car depending on road and seasonabout 80–90 min by bus toward Yumoto Onsen
Best for travelers arriving via JR, especially from Utsunomiya with JR passes. It is close to Tobu-Nikko Station, so either station area can work for the onward bus.
Tobu-Nikko Stationstation
19 kmabout 50–70 min by car depending on road and seasonabout 80–90 min by direct or through bus toward Yumoto Onsen
Usually the most convenient rail gateway for visitors coming from Tokyo on Tobu services. Good choice if you want the simplest station-to-bus transfer.
Yumoto Onsen Bus Stopbus
510 mabout 7–10 min on foot to the ryokan, or shorter with the ryokan pickup if arrangedabout 2–5 min by taxi or hotel pickupmain arrival stop; buses from the Nikko station area take about 80–85 min
This is the key final public transport stop for the property. Best for guests using the ryokan's advance-reservation pickup, or for a short last-mile transfer with luggage.
Chuzenji Onsen Bus Terminalbus
9.9 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 20–30 min by carabout 30–45 min onward to Yumoto Onsen by bus, traffic permitting
Useful as a major transfer and sightseeing stop in Oku-Nikko. Practical if you want to break up the journey or combine the ryokan stay with Lake Chuzenji area visits.
Haneda Airportairport
143 kmabout 2.2 h by cartypically several hours via Tokyo and onward rail/bus connections
A practical airport for many international arrivals because connections through Tokyo are straightforward. Best if your itinerary naturally passes through central Tokyo before Nikko.
Narita International Airportairport
144 kmabout 2.2 h by cartypically several hours via Tokyo and onward rail/bus connections
A useful alternative international gateway, especially for long-haul flights. Expect a longer overall transfer than from Haneda, but it is still a standard approach for reaching Nikko.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Excellent sulfur onsenThe property is known for its milky sulfur spring baths, including open-air bathing, which is one of the main draws of staying in Yumoto Onsen. This is a strong pick if the bath experience matters more to you than ultra-luxury design.
Great base for Oku-Nikko natureIt sits in the Yumoto Onsen area by Lake Yunoko in highland Nikko, making it very convenient for walking, hiking, and exploring the wider Oku-Nikko landscape. You can enjoy a stay focused on forests, lakes, marshland, and seasonal scenery.
Cool mountain climateAt around 1,500 meters above sea level, the setting feels refreshingly cool compared with lower-altitude city stays, especially in warmer months. That makes it appealing if you want a quiet highland escape rather than a hot urban stop.
Comfortable practical roomsRoom types include Japanese and Western-style options, and the hotel emphasizes sleep comfort with better bedding than many older countryside properties. It is a good fit for travelers who want a reliable, restful room without needing a highly traditional inn layout.
Useful for car-free travelersAlthough remote, it is still reachable by bus from Nikko, and the hotel offers pickup from the Yumoto Onsen bus stop with advance notice. That makes this area more manageable than many deep-nature stays if you are not driving.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

More hotel than classic ryokanThis is a larger Kyukamura resort property, so the atmosphere is less intimate and less personalized than a small family-run ryokan. If you want private-service charm or a deeply traditional inn experience, it may feel too standardized.
Remote from main Nikko sightsYumoto Onsen is deep in Oku-Nikko, so getting to Toshogu Shrine or central Nikko takes time compared with staying lower down. It suits a nature stay better than a sightseeing-first itinerary.
Dining may feel less specialMeals are substantial and practical, but the format mixes kaiseki-style elements with buffet service rather than delivering a fully refined high-end ryokan dinner experience. Food-focused travelers may want something more distinctive or luxurious.
Limited nightlife and nearby varietyThe area is quiet and nature-oriented, with far fewer evening options than busier onsen towns. If you like strolling to multiple bars, shops, or restaurants after dinner, this location can feel too sleepy.
Not ideal for peak-season transit stressAccess relies heavily on the long bus route into Oku-Nikko unless you drive, and this can feel tiring in busy travel periods or bad weather. The remoteness is part of the appeal, but it also adds friction to arrival and departure.

Current position: 22nd out of 76 ryokans in Tochigi.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
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 Current ryokan	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