Tochigi, Japan
Hotels in Nikkō, Japan
Nikkō is a town in Tochigi, Japan with about 78,000 residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Fukushima Airport (FKS), about 90 km away. The most comfortable months are usually May, June and August, with average highs around 17–26°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- FKS · 90 km
- Fukushima Airport
- Best months
- May and June
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Nikkō
Nikko Station Hotel Classic
★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.2
Very good
Kinugawa Onsen Sanraku
★★★★Ryokans13 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Condominium Square Hills
★★★Condos11 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
guesthouse KOUNDO
★★Private vacation home2.0 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Wanooto Kinugawajuku
★★Ryokans12 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
B&B Izumi Nikko
★★★★Bed and breakfasts3.0 km from centre
9.9
Exceptional
Shinkyo Inn
Hotels1.1 km from centre
9.9
Exceptional
Fufu Nikko
★★★★Hotels2.5 km from centre
9.8
Exceptional
Nikko Nishimachi Club a la touto
Resorts1.9 km from centre
9.8
Exceptional
Minshuku Fukufuji
★★Ryokans15 km from centre
9.7
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Nikkō?
| 5-star | 3 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 39 |
| 3-star | 85 |
| 2-star | 24 |
| Ryokans | 86 |
|---|---|
| Hotels | 43 |
| Apartments | 22 |
| Private vacation home | 5 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 4 |
| Resorts | 2 |
When to go
Weather in Nikkō by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | -2 | -1 | 4 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 8 | 2 |
| Low °C | -7 | -8 | -5 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 1 | -4 |
| Rain mm | 93 | 61 | 88 | 103 | 111 | 147 | 220 | 179 | 187 | 170 | 100 | 105 |
Things to see
Famous places in Nikkō
Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Nikkō
- FKS · Fukushima Airport90 km
- IBR · Ibaraki Airport95 km
- NRT · Narita International Airport129 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Nikkō at a glance
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Tochigi
- Population
- 77,661 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 555 m
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 36.750, 139.617
About
About Nikkō
Nikkō is a city in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 2 December 2020, the city's population was 80,239, in 36,531 households.
From the Wikipedia article “Nikkō”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
FAQ
Nikkō hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Nikkō?
Search Nikkō on book.maqami.co and sign in with a free MAQAMI account before you book. Signed-in members see member prices, which are up to 10% below the guest price shown to visitors who are not signed in. Prices are live and change with dates and availability.
How many hotels can I book in Nikkō?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Nikkō (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Nikkō?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, May, June and August usually offer the most comfortable weather in Nikkō. August is the warmest month (average high 26°C) and July is the wettest (220 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Nikkō?
Fukushima Airport (FKS) is about 90 km from the centre of Nikkō. Ibaraki Airport (IBR) is 95 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Nikkō?
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What are the most famous sights in Nikkō?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Nikkō are Rinnō-ji Temple.
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