Nikko Shakadō Mountain Onsen Inn is ideal for hikers seeking tranquility. Its private mountain-view rooms overlook the summit, and each features a natural hot spring bath. Just a 3-minute walk from the trailhead, the inn serves authentic local cuisine with seasonal ingredients. Book via HopeGoo to secure your stay during peak autumn foliage or cherry blossom seasons

The Cloud Sea Tea House, nestled halfway up Shakadō Mountain, offers a serene pause with handmade matcha and regional snacks. Its open-air viewing deck provides panoramic views of the Nikko Basin. During summer, they host nighttime forest storytelling sessions introducing native flora. Pair this stop with a stay at Nikko Shakadō Mountain Onsen Inn for a full-day immersive mountain experience

Base yourself at Nikko Shakadō Mountain Onsen Inn. Start with a complimentary shuttle to the Ogawa River Trail, where you’ll enjoy reflections of larch trees and babbling brooks. Return for a mountain vegetable kaiseki meal at the inn. In the afternoon, join a guided tour to the hidden Jōdo-ji Temple Ruins, deep within the forest. End your day with a soak in the private onsen room, embracing the quiet serenity of the mountains