Hotel Ōtaki Review ♨️🏨

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck Address: 2350 Kinugawaonsen Ohara, Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan 📍 (About 15 minutes walk or hotel bus from Kinugawaonsen Station) Atmosphere/Location: Hotel Ōtaki is a small ryokan-style hotel in the quiet Kinugawa Onsen area, surrounded by the nature of the forest and the Kinugawa River. 🌳🌊 The hotel has a simple Japanese design, emphasizing privacy and relaxation. 🧘♂️ Most of the rooms are Japanese-style, with tatami mats and futon bedding 🛏️, giving it a traditional feel. The overall atmosphere is quiet and suitable for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city to relax and soak in the onsen. ♨️ However, the hotel is quite far from the station, so you have to walk or take the hotel's bus. Which may be inconvenient for some people 🙈 And sometimes it may feel like the hotel is too quiet because there are few guests and limited staff 😅 Highlights: - Private Onsen: The hotel has a private outdoor onsen located in the garden and forest 🛁 Price 3,100 yen for 50 minutes (good for 2 people). The hot water is clean and provides a very relaxing feeling amidst nature 🌲 - Spacious Rooms: Japanese-style rooms are larger than the average, clean (although some reviews mention strange stains on the tatami), and are suitable for families or small groups 👨👩👧 - Lobby and Rest Area: The lobby is large and comfortable. There is a corner for reading manga comics 📚 which is a highlight for manga fans and gives a feeling like being in a Japanese home. - Value for money: This hotel does not include meals in the room price, making it cheaper than other ryokans in the same area 💸 Suitable for those who want flexibility in choosing to eat outside the hotel Average price per person: - Room rate (per person when sharing a room): 3,000-5,000 yen (approximately 720-1,200 baht) depending on the number of people and the season 🏨 - Private Onsen: 3,100 yen for 50 minutes (approximately 740 baht) ♨️ - Train fare from Asakusa (Tobu Nikko Line to Kinugawaonsen): 1,400-3,000 yen (approximately 330-720 baht) 🚄 - *Tobu Nikko Pass* (4 days): 4,600 yen (approximately 1,100 baht) including trains and buses in the Nikko area 🎫 Score: 3.5/5 ⭐ Tips: - Use the Tobu Nikko Pass to save on transportation costs and explore Nikko's attractions, such as Tobu World Square or Edo Wonderland 🎡 - Contact the hotel in advance to request a shuttle bus from Kinugawaonsen Station for convenience. 🚐 - Bring your own snacks or food, as nearby restaurants may be hard to find in the evening. 🥪 - Check the Enoden train or park bus schedule, as there may be fewer rounds at certain times. 🕰️