Auberge Hanabusa Nikko

I happened to visit on a weekend with snow in the forecast.From check-in, I was excited by the welcome drink and the chance to choose a yukata.The Room was just outside the front building. Each unit is separate, and you get an entire standalone building all to yourself!It was very spacious, spotless, and beautifully maintained. There are two baths—an indoor bath and an outdoor bath—and I was told they draw Onsen water every day, replace it daily, and keep it constantly warmed to 42°C.You can even dry towels by hanging them up from the heat, and the amenities are well stocked… Everything about both the Room and the baths was comfortable—I honestly wanted to stay in all day.Meals start all at once at a set time.True to its auberge style, both dinner and breakfast had an incredible number of dishes—everything was delicious and wonderfully luxurious.Breakfast especially impressed me: freshly cooked rice in a traditional pot was prepared, and I couldn’t help but wonder how early they must start getting everything ready.They prepared umbrellas for us after our meal, and even while snow kept falling after it had already piled up, they cleared snow to make paths—so moving between the Room and dining area through the snow became part of the fun.They were thoughtful in so many ways to ensure guests feel comfortable, and thanks to their warm hospitality I truly enjoyed a relaxing, memorable snowy stay in Nikko!The Accommodation is even closer to the station than it looks on a map—just over 10 minutes on foot or ¥600 by taxi. With such lovely scenery along the way, it’s also a perfect distance for a pleasant walk.I would love to visit again.Thank you very much.

Both the bath and the meals were excellent. We stayed on the property from check-in to check-out, and it was a Facility that made us wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you very much.