万蔵旅館 日光湯元 — Hotel in Nikko

This stay at the ryokan was the highlight of my trip in June. I paid for " Japanese-Style Economy Room with Shared Bathroom" for 5000y total, but as there was no one else, I got to have a large room to myself with a connected bathroom. The best sleep I had in Japan was in that room. The gloomy weather had made my trip difficult, but listening to the rain pitter patter against the window made everything worth it. The futon was incredibly comfortable. There were a pair of girls and and a pair of men, but otherwise the ryokan seemed empty.

The おじさん running it was very sweet. I hadn't given him advance request for dinner, but he still accommodated my request, and I'm so glad I did. Shabu-shabu, foil wrapped baked fish, and ice cream to finish it off? I was in heaven. For breakfast, omurice and corn soup. Omurice isn't my favourite, but having someone prepare it specifically for you is different than going to a restaurant. I paid around 1800y total for dinner + breakfast.

His cat also came out to say hello, and gave me head rubs. A very good cat.

I was luckier than some other reviewers with my onsen experience. Because I was the only one there, it made my experience much better. However, I did get a cut stepping out due to the rough concrete, so I understand the concerns regarding the aged nature of the onsen and bathroom. It's not the sort of place I would take my parents to, but I had a great time and was appreciative to the kind nature...

My friend and I stayed in this ryokan for 1 night in October 2018. Generally, I liked it. It is located in the area of Oku Nikko (Upper Nikko) and, as I understand, usually serves people who, like us, are hiking in the area. For a European tourist, first time in Japan (like me), it was a uniquely Japanese experience. We stayed in an "economy Japanese-style room", which is supposed to sleep 4 people. Well, for the 2 of us it was spacious enough, but 4 people would be quite packed. In the typical Japanese style, the floor is covered with tatami, you sleep in a futon on the floor, and you have a sitting area, where you sit on a pillow before a very low table. The room included a heater, TV and a safe. There were a Western-style bathroom and toilet attached to the room, though no private shower - there is a public onsen instead, which I did not visit. Everything was clean and functional.||||We were served a nice Japanese dinner, which I also enjoyed.||||The place is very quiet in the night. However, the smell of the sulfur springs can reach your room sometimes, and it is not pleasant.||||The area is magnificent and I highly recommend visiting it to any tourist in Japan. This ryokan will be a great part of...

My friend and I stayed in this ryokan for 1 night in October 2018. Generally, I liked it. It is located in the area of Oku Nikko (Upper Nikko) and, as I understand, usually serves people who, like us, are hiking in the area. For a European tourist, first time in Japan (like me), it was a uniquely Japanese experience. We stayed in an "economy Japanese-style room", which is supposed to sleep 4 people. Well, for the 2 of us it was spacious enough, but 4 people would be quite packed. In the typical Japanese style, the floor is covered with tatami, you sleep in a futon on the floor, and you have a sitting area, where you sit on a pillow before a very low table. The room included a heater, TV and a safe. There were a Western-style bathroom and toilet attached to the room, though no private shower - there is a public onsen instead, which I did not visit. Everything was clean and functional.||||We were served a nice Japanese dinner, which I also enjoyed.||||The place is very quiet in the night. However, the smell of the sulfur springs can reach your room sometimes, and it is not pleasant.||||The area is magnificent and I highly recommend visiting it to any tourist in Japan. This ryokan will be a great part of...