Iwaiyado Jyuan Nikko Kawaji Onsen

Not clean but good staff

I chose this Ryokan because of its location on one direct train line from Tokyo. This is deep country and I wasn’t expecting such a stylish and modern facility. The staff picked me up at the train station and drove me the one or two minutes to the hotel. I had requested a larger room and I was astounded. I felt like a shogun! The wet area alone was bigger than some hotel rooms in Tokyo. I was lucky enough to have a big tub right on my deck with a view of the mountains. But the public bath is also very good. The dinners are in the dining room. It wasn’t crowded. The food was delicious. The service impeccable. I stayed for two nights and every dish on every meal was different each day day. The small town has a charming walkway right along the river down to a small park where there used to be some outdoor baths. There are only a couple shops in town, but they carry all the necessities. I really liked being deep in the country in a very small village without having to take a bus or transfer trains