Kamenoi Hotel Okunikko is an onsen ryokan in the Nikko Yumoto Onsen hot spring area, on the shore of Lake Yunoko within Nikko National Park, roughly 40 minutes by car or bus from central Nikko and Lake Chuzenji. The property draws on the area's sulfur hot spring source, with baths noted for their milky, mineral-rich water typical of Yumoto Onsen. Room types include Japanese-style tatami rooms and Japanese-Western combination rooms, and many rooms offer views over Lake Yunoko or the surrounding forest. Dinner is served as a kaiseki course, and the ryokan's two-meals-included plan covers both dinner and breakfast. Part of the Kamenoi Hotel group, the property is geared toward travelers seeking a traditional onsen stay in a quieter, higher-elevation setting than Lake Chuzenji, with free parking and Wi-Fi, and it works well as a base for hiking around Senjogahara marshland and the Yudaki waterfall trail.
Room types
- Japanese-style rooms
- Japanese-Western combination rooms
Amenities
- Sulfur hot spring baths
- Lake Yunoko views
- Kaiseki dinner
- Free parking
- Wi-Fi
Location
2519 Yumoto, Nikko-shi, Tochigi 321-1662
36.8060, 139.4520 View on map
Highlights
- Sulfur hot spring baths with mineral-rich, milky water
- Lake Yunoko views from many guest rooms
- Kaiseki dinner included in the two-meals plan
- Japanese-Western combination rooms available
- Base for hiking Senjogahara marshland and Yudaki waterfall
Tips for visiting
- Higher elevation than central Nikko means cooler temperatures; pack layers even in summer
- The sulfur baths have a distinct smell typical of Yumoto Onsen, which some guests find part of the experience
- Book combination rooms if traveling with guests who prefer a bed over tatami floor sleeping
- Free parking makes this a convenient stop for those driving the Nikko-Yumoto Onsen mountain road
Accessibility
Some sections of the ryokan involve stairs typical of a traditional Japanese-style property; guests with mobility needs should request a ground-floor or elevator-accessible room when booking.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the hotel on the lake?
The hotel is in the Nikko Yumoto Onsen area near Lake Yunoko, with many rooms offering lake views.
What type of hot spring water does the hotel use?
The baths use sulfur-rich hot spring water characteristic of the Nikko Yumoto Onsen source, known for its milky-white appearance.
Are Western-style beds available?
Yes, Japanese-Western combination rooms are offered alongside traditional tatami rooms.
Is this a good base for hiking?
Yes, the area is close to the Senjogahara marshland trail and the Yudaki waterfall, both popular hiking destinations in Nikko National Park.