The meals were incredible. They even gave you a bag to carry extras to your room.

Stayed in August 2025

The meals - dinner and breakfast were superb.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing!

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.

Stayed in August 2025

Excellent breakfast and dinner

Stayed in July 2025

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Beautiful view from the a very spacious room. Extremely clean, newly renovated private bathroom. The private showers with a hot tub were much nicer compared to other Northern traditional Japanese Inns. The hosts were so kind and generous. They treated us like family!

Stayed in June 2025

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.

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!

Stayed in June 2025

as above

Tyko the owner and the private onsen available 24hr plus good breakfast.

Stayed in May 2025

Lovely property - owners were very friendly and very hospitable. Yoshi even took us back to the train station

Stayed in May 2025

We enjoyed the private onsen as well as our large room! The property also had beautiful trees and flowers outside that made the inn feel so welcoming!

Stayed in May 2025

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.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing.

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.

Stayed in April 2025

I liked all of it!

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.

Stayed in April 2025

Structure is a bit old, but the dinner was incredible and the owners are fantastic. 10 ❤️

Stayed in April 2025

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!

Stayed in April 2025

The beds are SUPER firm in the western style rooms.

Breakfast was stellar, vegan friendly, and well rounded!

Stayed in March 2025

You really do have to time the bus time exactly as it’s a long walk to town.

The host is probably the friendliest person I’ve ever met, she made me the cutest packed lunch every single day during my stay without even asking! The onsen is just incredible, the room is massive. You can really tell they want to go above and beyond. I even saw some reviews saying the road is loud (which I didn’t think it was) and she supplied you with eye masks and ear plugs just for that reason.

Stayed in January 2025

Fantastic experience, which feels like home!! Private onsen. My room is huge! The onwers are super friendly. The lady gave me bottle water and snacks when I went out for the day. The breakfast and dinner are amazing!

Stayed in November 2024

Super clean and amicable hosts. Not far from main streets and tourist attractions like temples and shrines. Very quiet and pleasant travel destination.

Stayed in November 2024

we liked everything

\Our host suprised us with a care package for breakfast each morning - a pastry, bottle of water and a banana - so thoughtful!

Stayed in November 2024

It is a bit outdated, but value for money for sure. Outside of the town, but very easy to reach by all the busses that go the same route in Nikko.

Friendly staff, making your stay feel like home. Very big room. Nice onsen.

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing

Breakfast was amazing. Clean hotel and very good onsen.

Stayed in November 2024

The kindest people you have ever met. Bar none. The baths were divine.

Stayed in October 2024

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.

Stayed in October 2024

Bed was a bit hard, but not too much of a bother

Very kind lady, private onsen is AMAZING, and the breakfast was good too

Stayed in October 2024