Our stay wasn't long enough!

Very welcoming hosts, room right opposite the shinkyo bridge, on the bank's of the Daiwa river, making for a picturesque view over an ample breakfast! Quiet & rooms has everything you need for a short stay. Hosts helped us plan activities during our stay. Wouldn't hesitate to return or recommend.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing really.

The location of the property is stunning. It’s right in the heart of the heritage area so everything is pretty much walking distance like the shrines, walk along the river. The hosts are incredibly helpful and accommodating.

Stayed in August 2025

Mark & Hisako are great hosts, make you feel right at home. Breakfast is excellent. Fingers crossed a room will be available next time we visit Nikko. The location is right next to the shrines and the famous Shinkyo bridge.

Stayed in July 2025

Very spacious and comfortable. The hosts were

Stayed in July 2025

Absolutely loved my stay! Everything was spotless and beautifully maintained, with thoughtful details throughout the space. The view from the windows was stunning, waking up to the river in the morning. Peaceful, relaxing, and exactly what I needed. Would 100% come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a calm and scenic escape.

Stayed in June 2025

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One of my favorite stays during my long trip in Japan.

Stayed in April 2025

I wish we could have stayed there longer!

Exceptional Family-Run Gem - Perfect Base for Nikko Temple Exploration My adult son and I discovered an absolute treasure during our temple and hiking adventure in Nikko. Shinkyo Inn exceeded every expectation, offering a unique blend of English and Japanese hospitality that made our stay unforgettable. Location & Accessibility: Perfectly positioned on Nikko's west side, we were literally steps from Shinkyo Bridge (2-minute walk) and Rinno-ji Temple (8 minutes). The strategic location made temple-hopping effortless, and we could easily access hiking trails without any transport hassles. Self check-in was seamless, and finding the property was straightforward. Accommodation Quality: Our room was genuinely spacious with beautiful warm wood appointments that created a cozy, authentic atmosphere. The bathroom deserves special mention - luxuriously large with excellent soaking facilities, perfect for rejuvenating after long hiking days. Everything was immaculately maintained. Standout Experience - The Restaurant/Bar: This is where Shinkyo Inn truly shines. Mark (English host) and Hisako (Japanese host) create magic together - I enjoyed exceptional fish & chips at unbeatable value, while my son savored perfectly prepared Japanese beef and rice. The complimentary breakfast was genuinely delicious. The evening bar atmosphere was wonderfully social, with friendly locals clearly proud of this establishment. Value & Service: Outstanding value proposition. The gracious hospitality from both hosts, combined with the quality accommodations and dining, far exceeded our modest investment. Perfect for: Temple enthusiasts, hikers, travelers wanting authentic local experience with international comfort, and anyone seeking genuine Japanese hospitality with English-speaking support.

Stayed in June 2025

The room and location were excellent with beautiful views and made it so easy to explore the temples complex as well as catch buses for further afield. Mark and Hisako were absolutely lovely hosts and had some excellent recommendations for us both food and activity wise! The included breakfast was delicious, and it was also great to have the ability to come back to the little restaurant in the evening. I could not recommend a place more than Shinkyo Inn.

Stayed in May 2025

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I had a wonderful stay in Nikko! The location is perfect and very accessible, making it easy to explore the beautiful surroundings. The owners were incredibly friendly and made me feel right at home. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to enjoy a lovely getaway. Thank you for such a fantastic experience!

Stayed in May 2025

Mark and his wife are great hosts and very helpful. The property is new and clean. Great location. The food was also great including vegetarian options.

Stayed in April 2025

A lovely little inn run by a very friendly gentleman and his wife. They gave great recommendations of the local area and what to see.

Stayed in April 2025

Hisako and Mark are wonderful hosts & go out of their way to make you feel at home. Hisako is a fantastic communicator cook!!

Stayed in March 2025

I can't fault Shinkyo Inn.

Mark and Hisako san made me feel very welcome and provided lots of information about local attractions. The room was excellent with a comfy bed and a luxurious bathroom. The food was superb, especially the delicious breakfast. Beautiful and relaxing view of the river from the restaurant area. Very close to the shrine complex and only a short walk to the bus stop.

Stayed in March 2025

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Beautifully appointed rooms, personal touches and ideally located

Stayed in March 2025

My minor points of improvement are the breakfast meat was a bit cold, and the facilities are a bit lacking, but this is because it is being run by only 2 people, which is understandable. Very minor critiques, this is a great place to stay in Nikko.

This inn only has two rooms, but they are huge, well furnished and equipped. The owners are super friendly and the value for money is very fair. The room had a nice view of the river, quiet and very close to the temples. Amazing bathroom and great room amenities.

Stayed in February 2025

Check out time is a little bit early by North American standards but understandable given that they have to get ready for the next guests (and likely very normal here in Japan). I should note also that they were very flexible in accommodating our early arrival time, so great service, one offset the other!

The Shinkyo Inn looks cute and well maintained upon arrival, you can just see it will be a warm, special place. Local guest coming into the cafe/bar seemed to enjoy meeting us as guests and were super friendly, really special blending of tourists and local people. The breakfast (and coffee ☕️) was fresh, tasty, and healthy, lovely dining room, with balcony for warmer weather overlooking the beautiful braided river. Our room was in pristine condition, clean, cozy, comfortable. Lovely, clean bathroom. Overall, a beautiful spot, a special place, great location!

Stayed in February 2025

That we could not stay longer :(

Mark and his wife are the nicest, most helpful hosts! They went out of their way to make us feel welcome and answer all the questions we had. Their hospitality was amazing! The bed was super comfortable and the bathroom had such an amazing view of the river. I enjoyed a long hot bath while relaxing. Such a great location- you cross the street and you are at the many shrines Nikko has to offer. Easy to get to from the station too- either a nice walk through town or a 10 minute bus ride. The breakfast was amazing and so delicious! It is such a beautiful café downstairs overlooking the river and I could literally see the iconic Shinkyo bridge out the window (especially spectacular at night). We also chose to eat dinner with them and the food was amazing and the company was great. Mark is an English teacher and some of his students were there for dinner as well- it was amazing to talk to so many nice people and learn more about Japan.

Stayed in December 2024

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Shinkyu Inn was an amazing experience. The room was super clean with an amazing bathroom with bathtub and shower. The bed, pillows, and blanket was super comfortable and was the best sleep I had on vacation. Mark was a great host and super welcoming. He made sure we had the best stay. Breakfast was also yummy with a great view of the river. Location was perfect for all the sights in Nikko. Seriously the best place to stay and we can’t wait to come back in the future! :)

Stayed in December 2024

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The location—by a beautiful river, very near the World Heritage site, close to restaurants and public transportation. The view from the rooms and cafe was amazing in late November. The place was cozy and warm. Mark and Hisako made us feel very welcomed from the beginning till the end of our weekend stay. Breakfast was very ample and delicious!!

Stayed in November 2024

The room was cramped for 3 people. Pillows were on the flat side.

Host was very gracious and a native English speaker. Very responsive to questions messaged. Beautiful views of the river and steps away from Shinkyo Bridge. Breakfast was great.

Stayed in November 2024

Everything was great

Location.. food. Owners who were very friendly and helpful. Fabulous bathroom

Stayed in October 2024

Excellent location, exceptional customer service from owners Mark and Hisako, comfortable and clean living quarters.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing. Everything was good!

Wonderful hospitality. Mark, an English teacher, was warm and helpful. He was engaging and offered us little tips what to do around the areas. The place is new and opens only on Fri, Sat and Sun for now. Mark and his wife run the place by themselves. Nicely located on a river bank, and you can see the flowing river from the dining room, patio and our room. Having breakfast with a flowing river view 10m away was really nice. The room was very clean and so was the decent size bathroom. Highly recommended.

Stayed in August 2024

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Everything, it’s a fantastic small family run hotel . Mark, the English owner and his Japanese wife were so helpful and welcoming. The food at dinner was great, the English -Japanese breakfast amazing sitting on the terrace overlooking the river, the room was very nice and big and clean, bathroom was great. Location perfect just by the Shinkyo bridge. Everything was absolutely amazing.

Stayed in August 2024