Ichiryukaku Honkan in Nikko

The location of the hotel is just next to the river. The balcony had a very good river view.
Front desk staff is very helpful and good manner.
This hotel is a little bit historical buildings but everything is ok and clean.
There're many extra facilities, such as karaoke rooms, table tennis and children's play room.
The restaurant area is very big enough for more than 100 people. Various choice of foods. Free soft drink, beer, and alcohol drink.

The toilet was a bit old.

I booked this room at short notice at my wife's request.
We wanted to go to the Kamakura Festival at Yunishigawa Onsen, but it overlapped with mealtime, so we watched the festival in the daytime and then headed back to the hotel.
The Ichiryukakaku Main Building is just so luxurious.
When my wife and I were younger, the Ichiryukakaku Main Building was synonymous with the highest quality hotels.
I headed to the reception with excitement...
The staff were very friendly, and I was impressed by the spaciousness of the lobby!
Everything is huge and luxurious!
Our room was on the first floor of Yanagi-no-Yakata, but it was comfortable and not as bad as the reviews said.
The room was incredibly warm, and I didn't catch a cold and had a great night's sleep.
The meal was a buffet, which is Itoen Hotels' trademark, so I won't criticize it at this point, but I'd say it was neither good nor bad.
However, the indoor bath is probably one of the largest of all Itoen Hotels.
The spacious bathroom and the view from the top floor.
The open-air bath on the fifth floor was also incredibly relaxing! ️
In any case, I think the selling point of Ichiryukaku Main Building is that all of its attractions are spacious and have a sense of openness.
Although it's in a remote location with nothing nearby, I think it's the perfect hotel for those seeking peace and tranquility.
Next time, I'd like to come with a large group.

Wow, that's hard.

My only complaint is that the coffee maker fills the cup to the brim and I can't add milk.

Cleanliness: Japanese hygiene is reliable.
Environment: Very nice.
Service: First-class.
Amenities: All the necessary amenities.
Dinner and breakfast are buffets, as are drinks and alcohol, which I found delicious. The hot springs are also good.

While travelers from English-speaking countries often head to places like Atami or Hakone, I highly recommend staying at Ichiryukaku Honkan in Kawaji Onsen at least once. It offers high-quality hot springs at a fraction of the price compared to Atami or Hakone. Though simple, there's a welcome drink service.

Reservations can be difficult to secure as availability is first-come, first-served, but guests can enjoy karaoke rooms and private family baths free of charge. Both dinner and breakfast are served buffet-style, and the dinner includes unlimited local sake and beer as part of the accommodation fee.

However, please note that the staff and signage are mostly not English-friendly, so a smartphone or translation device is essential. Because of the budget-friendly nature of the inn, services such as having your luggage carried to your room are not provided, and some compromises may be needed.

In that sense, it might be better suited for seasoned travelers. But if you're willing to approach it as an adventure into a traditional Japanese ryokan, you'll likely discover many delightful surprises along the way!

There is an outdoor onsen, delicious dinner, and free parking.