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A traditional Japanese onsen with a stone bath surrounded by rocks, a wooden structure, and a mountain backdrop.

A natural hot spring surrounded by large rocks and trees, with a clear view of a mountain in the background.

A room with a large window overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, wooden paneling, and a glass door entrance.

1. Ashionoyado Kajika

10.1 km from Sainoko Lake

Pasi

￥13,230

￥14,880 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hot tub area with large windows and a view of autumn trees.

A modern two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear views of the surrounding greenery through large windows.

A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a lake and mountains.

2. Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel

5.8 km from Sainoko Lake

Corina

￥21,400

￥24,298 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A view through a window with a building labeled 'Nihonbashi' and 'Hotel' in Japanese.

A variety of Japanese dishes on a tray, including rice, soup, and sashimi.

A two-story building with a sign indicating 'Yoshida Inn.'

A bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, a toilet, and a sink.

3. Joshuya Ryokan

18.6 km from Sainoko Lake

"Excellent food, convenient location, and attentive staff; we thoroughly enjoyed our 3-night stay at this century-old inn! We chose Joshuya for an authentic ryokan experience. Stay here for a nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere, home-style Japanese meals shared with guests, excellent public hot spring, and a location within walking distance of major historical sites and Tobu Nikko Station. If you want conventional beds, private bathrooms, or the flexibility to come and go whenever you please, look...

Eiko

￥22,451

￥25,042 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and chairs, large windows offering a view of greenery, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and lamps.

A modern outdoor patio with wooden furniture and a view of a white building with multiple windows.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small seating area, a window with a view of mountains, and a flat-screen TV.

4. Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Nikko

19.7 km from Sainoko Lake

Ivo

￥18,000

￥21,780 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A traditional Japanese garden with a rock arrangement, a moss-covered stone, and a small tree with pink flowers.

A grill with various meats and vegetables, a table with a metal frame, and a view of a garden with trees and rocks.

A modern building with a sloped roof, a visible entrance, and a small porch area.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a shelf with various items.

5. Warouan

10.8 km from Sainoko Lake

Ina

￥31,818

￥35,000 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A hot tub with a stone surround, a wooden bench, and a window with a view of greenery.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of a garden through a glass door.

A water feature with a stream flowing into a pool, set against a stone wall.

A modern building with a curved facade, multiple windows, and a stone base.

6. NIKKO-NISHIMACHICLUB A LA TOUTO

17.7 km from Sainoko Lake

Brian

￥44,482

￥49,321 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A wooden deck with a view of a lush green valley, a wooden table, a chair, and a lit lantern.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, chairs, a television, and a view of a lush green landscape.

A restaurant with a view of a forested hillside. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

A hot tub with a view of a forested mountain.

7. Nikko Senhime Monogatari

17.8 km from Sainoko Lake

Romy

￥27,273

￥33,300 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A dining table with various dishes, a bottle, and two people in blue attire.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a covered outdoor seating area.

A snow-covered landscape with a sign indicating a travel destination.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a large mirror.

8. Hatago Nagomi

8.6 km from Sainoko Lake

Susan

￥32,781

￥36,359 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A balcony with a view of a river and forested hills.

A hot spring bath area with a view of a forested river.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, two cushioned chairs, a sliding door with a view of a forest, and a lantern.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a futon bed.

9. Koduchi no Yado Tsurukamedaikichi

18 km from Sainoko Lake

Maria

￥28,964

￥32,376 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A wooden cabin with a sign reading 'pension' and a snow-covered landscape.

A wooden cabin with a snow-covered roof, a signpost with Japanese characters, and a snow-covered landscape with trees and mountains in the background.

A cabin with two beds, a sofa, a television, and a radiator.

A framed fish specimen on a table with a lace tablecloth, surrounded by dried plants and flowers.

10. Pension Poka Poka

8.6 km from Sainoko Lake

ウシオ

￥9,545

￥10,500 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A traditional half-timbered building with a steeply pitched roof, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a decorative arch.

A spacious, well-lit interior with a wooden floor, a central seating area, and a counter with various items.

A hot spring area with rocks arranged in a path leading into the water, surrounded by snow-covered rocks and trees.

A rectangular pool with a tiled floor and a granite border.

11. Pension Arma

10.2 km from Sainoko Lake

Andrew

￥16,192

￥17,952 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hot spring area with a wooden ceiling, stone flooring, and a glass wall.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by bamboo plants and a wooden pergola.

A modern bathroom with black tiled walls, white toilets, and a glass partition.

A breakfast table with croissants, fruit, and beverages in front of a building with a pink facade and large windows.

12. Nikko Station Hotel Classic

19.9 km from Sainoko Lake

Jennifer

￥19,851

￥22,561 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding shoji doors, and a hanging paper lantern.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden desk with a laptop, a bed with a red patterned bedspread, and a shoji screen door.

A white front-loading washing machine with control panel, located in a corner of a room with a radiator and a wooden cabinet.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a microwave.

13. Nikko Cottage FU-SHA

17.4 km from Sainoko Lake

Tamara

￥13,058

￥15,801 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A person in a hot spring surrounded by rocks and a wooden structure.

A room with a wooden floor, a large window, and a table with chairs.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door, a television, a speaker, and a view of cherry blossoms through a shoji screen.

A traditional Japanese garden with a koi pond, large rocks, and a wooden pavilion.

14. Sasanoyu

16 km from Sainoko Lake

Noriaki

￥7,772

￥8,549 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden through large windows.

A covered walkway with wooden pillars and a tiled floor, surrounded by greenery.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a sofa, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a covered walkway and lanterns.

15. Senkyou

18.1 km from Sainoko Lake

"何よりお料理が美味しかったです。見た目にも綺麗で満足できました。食事中の会話から、誕生日プレゼントまでいただき感謝してます。大浴場の利用もタオルなしで手ぶらで行けて、快適でした。ただ従業員の方が少し手薄な感じがしました。玄関を入った時誰もいないので、少し困惑しました。Wi-Fiが利用できなくて残念でした。"

ヒロコ

￥36,550

￥41,009 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A wooden sauna with a bench and a small hot tub, surrounded by snow.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, a hanging incense burner, and a small fire pit.

A traditional tatami mat room with wooden beams, tatami mats, and shoji screens.

A wooden interior with a hot spring bath, wooden flooring, and a glass door leading outside.

16. Mizubasho no Yado Higashi

16.4 km from Sainoko Lake

"Everything about the accommodation was excellent, especially the staff! Despite the communication struggles, they were very helpful and provided great service during my stay. The free shuttle service to the ski resort was also extremely useful as they would drive you to your desired resort and pick you up at your specified time. Without a car, there is limited access to any surrounding towns. There is a bus but it’s relatively infrequent. However, staying in is also great due to the 24 hour...

Arman

￥11,570

￥12,740 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A stone hot tub surrounded by a wooden fence and a yellow wall.

A yellow building with a brick base and a small garden area with a statue and plants.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a bar with stools, and a fireplace.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, floral curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a TV on a stand.

17. Gasthof Ami

16.3 km from Sainoko Lake

Luca

￥12,645

￥14,020 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a reception desk.

The exterior of Nikko Station Hotel II with a modern facade, a visible entrance, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A vending machine with various beverages and snacks, including a Pepsi display, in a room with a door labeled "STAFF ONLY".

A row of grey lockers with red emergency buttons and a control panel on the left.

18. Nikko Station Hotel II bankan

19.7 km from Sainoko Lake

Ying

￥13,364

￥14,700 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A minimalist room with tatami flooring, a low table with a cup, and a view of mountains and water.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and seating area, featuring a large TV and a fireplace.

A bedroom with a large bed, a small table, and a view of mountains and water.

A modern indoor pool with large windows and a view of a natural landscape.

19. The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko

8.9 km from Sainoko Lake

Janice Reiko

￥130,000

￥164,750 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A window display with various figurines and decorative items on a shelf.

A bathroom with a wooden bathtub, tiled walls, a window, and a shower area.

A room with a bed, a small table with a chair, and a wooden wardrobe.

A courtyard with a stone lantern, potted plants, and a tiled entrance.

20. Turtle Inn Nikko

17.6 km from Sainoko Lake

Dylan

￥10,529

￥12,959 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Sainoko Lake

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Ashionoyado Kajika	9.4 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 291 reviews	View
Joshuya Ryokan	10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Nikko	9.4 Exceptional 394 reviews	View
Warouan	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View

Top Sainoko Lake Hotel Reviews

Nikko Station Hotel Classic

10/10 Excellent

"Onsen was great, room was small but functional."

Nikko Senhime Monogatari

10/10 Excellent

"Dinner was excellent. Good portions of beef that melts in your mouth. Good amount of sashimi too."

Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Nikko

10/10 Excellent

"Great, new hotel, large and comfortable rooms, nice big bed. Short bus ride or 24 minute walk from train station in Nikko town. Free coffee all day (nice machine). Recommend buying breakfast and perhaps dinner at the main grocery store close to the Nikko train station, for convenience. Good idea to rent a car at Toyota Rent a Car/Hertz as the drives through the mountains are great, and the local bus service is good, but does not run all day."

Nikko Station Hotel II bankan

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel with a free basic breakfast very close to the station. Quiet, probs a bit dated but staff are lovely and close to the station, shops, large supermarket. Fresh towels hung on your door knob daily. Bus stop/both stations are max 4-5 min flat walk. If strong from Tokyo take the SpaciaX train. New, clean and very comfy (leaves Asakusa sun in Tokyo and stops at Ueno also from memory"

Okunikko Hotel Shikisai

10/10 Excellent

"I had a fantastic experience at Hotel Shikisai. The staff were extremely courteous and attentive, the food was excellent (we got the "basic" coursed meal and it was divine!) and the setting is gorgeous and peaceful. Hotel Shikisai has a cozy lived-in feel, but don't take this to mean it is well-worn or undesirable AT ALL. It has a sentimental charm. Picture your favorite old forest lodge (for me it brings up the many WPA lodges in National Parks and National Forests in the States). We had the private onsen, and it was definitely worth any extra cost to pour a private epsom bath while gazing out at the forest on a rainy afternoon. Also, they keep you "hydrated" with free coffee, tea and happy hour booze on the daily!"

Nikko Hoshinoyado

8/10 Good

"The food is very good and well presented. However in-room amenities are minimal, same for the onsen (men) - no cotton ear-buds - and the hand towels do not smell clean."

Hatcho No Yu

10/10 Excellent

"If your goal is to get as remote as possible, this is the place for you. It’s an adventure to get to, but when you get there, the remote location provides a tranquility that is second to none. Wonderful experience."

The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko

10/10 Excellent

"Walking distance to lake, waterfall, and national park. Relaxing and serene atmosphere."

Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel with a great location!"

Other attractions near Sainoko Lake

Lake Chūzenji

8.8/10 (316 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Chūzenji during your travels in Nikko. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Ryuzu Waterfall

8.6/10 (20 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Ryuzu Waterfall, a lovely green space in Nikko. While in this culturally rich area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Senjogahara Marshland

You can learn about the history of Nikko when you stop by Senjogahara Marshland. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Yudaki Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Yudaki Falls during your travels in Nikko. While in this culturally rich area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Mount Nikkō-Shirane

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Nikkō-Shirane during your travels in Katashina. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Yunoko Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Yunoko Lake during your travels in Nikko. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Nikko Yumoto Ski Area

8.0/10 (32 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Nikko with a visit to Nikko Yumoto Ski Area. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sainoko Lake?

Sainoko Lake is located in a culturally rich area of Nikko known for its array of dining options and sightseeing. You'll find 17 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Sainoko Lake?

Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and private balconies. It's located 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Sainoko Lake. Other good choices within a few miles include Okunikko Hotel Shikisai and Kamenoi Hotel Okunikko.

How many hotels will I find near Sainoko Lake?

Expedia has 17 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Sainoko Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sainoko Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Sainoko Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Sainoko Lake?

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What can I see and do near Sainoko Lake?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at British Embassy Villa Memorial Park and Ryuzu Waterfall. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Lake Chūzenji, Nikko Yumoto Onsen, and Senjogahara Marshland. You might plan a visit to Nikko Yumoto Ski Area or Mt. Nantai Trail while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Sainoko Lake hotels

1. Ashionoyado Kajika

2. Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel

3. Joshuya Ryokan

4. Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Nikko

5. Warouan

6. NIKKO-NISHIMACHICLUB A LA TOUTO

7. Nikko Senhime Monogatari

8. Hatago Nagomi

9. Koduchi no Yado Tsurukamedaikichi

10. Pension Poka Poka

11. Pension Arma

12. Nikko Station Hotel Classic

13. Nikko Cottage FU-SHA

14. Sasanoyu

15. Senkyou

16. Mizubasho no Yado Higashi

17. Gasthof Ami

18. Nikko Station Hotel II bankan

19. The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko

20. Turtle Inn Nikko

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Top Sainoko Lake Hotel Reviews

Nikko Station Hotel Classic

Nikko Senhime Monogatari

Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Nikko

Nikko Station Hotel II bankan

Okunikko Hotel Shikisai

Nikko Hoshinoyado

Hatcho No Yu

The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko

Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel

Other attractions near Sainoko Lake

Lake Chūzenji

Ryuzu Waterfall

Senjogahara Marshland

Yudaki Falls

Mount Nikkō-Shirane

Yunoko Lake

Nikko Yumoto Ski Area

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