A UNESCO shrine complex with a hotel stock older than most of the country's: the Kanaya house has been trading since the Meiji era. Sells as a one- or two-night extension of Tokyo rather than a destination in itself.
- PrefectureTochigi
- Properties on file6 (3 with Keys)
- Keys recorded164
- From TokyoUtsunomiya – Nikko 0h50, Nasushiobara 1h10
Accommodation
| Property | Level | Keys | Size | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fufu Nikko ふふ 日光 | 2 Keys | — | — | Fufu (KPG) |
| The Ritz-Carlton Nikko ザ・リッツ・カールトン日光 | 2 Keys | 94 | M | Marriott International |
| Kinugawa Keisui 鬼怒川渓翠 | 1 Key | — | — | independent |
| Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel 中禅寺金谷ホテル | Recorded | — | — | Kanaya Hotel |
| KAI Kinugawa 界 鬼怒川 | Recorded | — | — | Hoshino Resorts |
| Nikko Kanaya Hotel 日光金谷ホテル | Recorded | 70 | M | Kanaya Hotel |
Events
| Event | Month | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| Yayoi Matsuri 弥生祭 | April | Matsuri |
| Shunki Reitaisai 春季例大祭 | May | Matsuri |
See also all destinations in Japan and the Tochigi prefecture card.
Source: MICHELIN Keys Japan 2025, announced 8 October 2025; Japan Tourism Agency confirmed annual series, published 6 July 2026. · Verified 31 August 2026 · Figures are dated; estimates are marked.