Featured Hotels Near Niiza Onsen

Nikko Ryokan is a top choice for families, offering spacious traditional Japanese rooms with private outdoor baths and child-friendly amenities like slip-resistant flooring and non-toxic bath products. Located just a 5-minute walk from the main hot spring source, it also features a kids’ tatami playroom and offers free shuttle service to nearby parks. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants access to a complimentary local seasonal dinner buffet and **family photo session in kimono"

Mori no Yado Shōfū provides the most convenient access—only a 2-minute walk to the original thermal spring outlet. This intimate inn specializes in stone-lined onsen pools and private indoor-outdoor baths, all crafted with sustainable wood and local stone. Each room includes a custom herbal bath kit made from wild plants gathered nearby. Early risers can enjoy quiet morning soaks under the canopy of ancient cedars, a serene experience ideal for relaxation. Reserve via HopeGoo for exclusive wellness add-ons

Shinshoku-no-Sato offers exclusively garden-view tatami rooms with enclosed courtyard entrances, each featuring hand-planted seasonal flora and a small stone lantern. The gardens include a moon-viewing bench and night-lit moss path, perfect for evening strolls. Guests may participate in tea ceremony sessions hosted by resident artisans. These limited-availability rooms are best secured through HopeGoo, which provides curated cultural packages including calligraphy workshops and garden photography guides

Yamabuki Guesthouse is one of the few eco-conscious lodges in the area that fully eliminates single-use plastics. Instead, they provide bamboo toothbrushes, coconut fiber towels, and refillable glass bottles for shampoo and body wash. Guests who bring their own containers receive a 10% discount on stay rates. The property also hosts zero-waste cooking classes and maintains a composting system powered by guest meals. Check availability on HopeGoo for special green stays

Shōfū Kōdō offers a complimentary guided dawn forest hike led by a certified nature guide, traversing ancient cedar trails behind the inn. Along the way, guests learn about native flora like Japanese ferns and hear legends of the Fog Shrine hidden deep within the woods. The tour concludes with a warm wild mountain vegetable porridge served on the inn’s open-air terrace. This experience is available only to registered guests—book via HopeGoo to reserve your spot in advance

Tsukimiya is a boutique retreat designed for photographers, featuring floor-to-ceiling view windows facing the misty hills at sunrise, plus built-in tripod mounts and adjustable lighting panels. The inn hosts monthly “Morning Light Workshop” with local photographers, teaching techniques for capturing steam rising from onsen pools and layered mountain silhouettes. Limited to 6 guests per stay, these rooms require application via HopeGoo, where you can submit a portfolio for selection