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Gasthof Ami

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Toshogu Shrine

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Traditional British Cottage Annex | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, bidet
Restaurant
Exterior
Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (Main Building) | 1 bedroom, bed sheets
Exterior
Gasthof Ami offers a tranquil setting for guests to unwind. Rooms feature free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and coffee makers. After exploring the scenery, relax tired muscles in the spa tub.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (Main Building) | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (Main Building)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Traditional British Cottage Annex | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Traditional British Cottage Annex

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Main Building)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Map
100 Kujiramachi, Nikko, 321-1436

What's nearby

  • Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Toshogu Shrine - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Shinkyo Bridge - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Nikko Kirifuri Ice Arena - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Lake Chūzenji - 21 min drive - 8.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nikko Tobunikko Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪あさやレストハウス - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪上島珈琲店 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪油源 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪鈴屋 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grill&Steak 妙月坊 - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Gasthof Ami

Guesthouse near Toshogu Shrine
Gasthof Ami provides a hot tub and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Gasthof Ami feature comforts such as air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3 PM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booking half-board rates and requiring dinner at the hotel must arrive prior to 6 PM.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Gasthof Ami Country House Nikko
Gasthof Ami Nikko
Gasthof Ami
Gasthof Ami Guesthouse Nikko
Gasthof Ami Guesthouse
Gasthof Ami Nikko
Gasthof Ami Guesthouse
Gasthof Ami Guesthouse Nikko

Frequently asked questions

Is Gasthof Ami pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gasthof Ami?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gasthof Ami?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Gasthof Ami?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Gasthof Ami located?

Situated in the historical district, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Kanmangafuchi Abyss, Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park, and Nikko Botanical Garden. Tamozawa Imperial Villa and Rinno-ji are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Gasthof Ami Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my short stay. The Owner was super nice and helpful despite me not speaking much more japanese than arigatou gozaimasu! The food was very good! Always fish and meat and the dessert was so yummi!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming, we also definitely recommend the dinner (that you have to book in advance)!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner of the pension is incredibly kind and nice. The facility feels like you're staying in Europe too within the aesthetics of Nikko. I also really enjoyed the steak dinner and the owner and his wife really know how to spice a steak!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very charming. Owner and his wife speak English well. I recommend getting the breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect place in Nikko.

I had a brilliant time at this guesthouse. The owners were so lovely, kind and helpful. The breakfast was varied and wholesome and plenty of it. The room, although dated, was large and I slept really well. It had everything you needed. It is located close to all the sights of Nikko and a nearby Onsen. A bus ride takes you easily to the lake. I wish I could have stayed longer and really recommend you staying here. The hosts are amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very nice stay at Gasthof Ami. It's an older house that has been converted into guestrooms, with a common dining area, and both private and semi-public baths (one indoor, one outside). It is dated, but very clean/well maintained, and the service is great. It's a little beyond the center of town, so not so convenient to access without a car; however, there is a bus stop about 5 min. walk away, so that's how I got around while visiting Nikko. If I ever make it back that way I will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay! Highly recommend. This guesthouse is amazing value for what its offers. The building itself is a bit older, so the interior is dated and aged. However, the rooms are very spacious, with multiple bathrooms and comfortable beds. There is both an indoor and outdoor bath area. The outdoor bath house is intimate and private, perfect for couples looking to enjoy a soak together. The owner that runs the guesthouse is super accommodating and an overall fantastic host. He speaks very limited English, but his hospitality transcends any language barrier.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mr. Ban runs a great guesthouse. If you're not vegetarian, get full board. It's a bit hard to find. Directions: Take bus from stop 1A at Nikko Train Station. Get off at stop 13. Walk up hill past Saitoh Dental Clinic. Walk to end of high stone wall on right. Continue past grassy area on right. A 2nd stone wall begins. Take right at first opening and bear right. Gasthof Ami is the big house at the far end.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sakura

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un hébergement tranquille

L'accueille est bien aimable, dans un environnement calme, pourtant pas loin des sites touristiques. Le petit déjeuné est complet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice cottage with private Onsen. Good value.

Small boutique pension/lodging house with 4 rooms in the main building and 3 cottages. We are 3 couples so booked the 3 cottages that had private Onsen in the rooms. English countryside style cottages complete with poster beds, stained glass windows, floral curtains and sofa. Decor a little dated but overall it is clean and neat. Mattresses in 2 rooms on the soft side so request for hard mattress provided in one of the room. Kettle and fridge in each room. Owner and wife were very friendly and try their best to communicate with us in English explaining the food that were served. We had 1/2 board and the breakfast and the 4 course Japanese/French fusion dinner were very good on both nights. Coffee and a variety of tea options were available for after dinner drinks. The bread rolls were freshly baked and additional servings were allowed. The lodging is about 5 mins walk from the main road and about 10-15 mins walk to the many cafes and mini marts but we drove so not sure how far it was from the railway station.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meilin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shinobu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

親切なオーナー様でした

ディナー用の白米の残りを明日山登りのおにぎりにしたくてお願いすると、快く了解していただき、キッチンの中で具や調味料、ラップ、レジ袋を頂いて４個握りました。ご親切なオーナー様です。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Hidemasa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

あき

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

KEIKO

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

NAOHIRO

Liked: Staff & service

うぐいすが鳴いていました。

行く前に、以前お泊りになった人達の口コミを見ていきましたが、賛否両論どちらもその通りだと思います。が、 値段との比較で考えるといいお宿と言えると思います。 かなり年季のはいったお宿で？って思うところも見受けられましたが、親戚の家に近いと思えばそんなもんです。 鳥の声が近くて鶯もすごくきれいに鳴いていました。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Terrence

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

kazuaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

あい

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
お食事もとても美味しく、驚きました。ただ、ダイニングも宿泊の部屋も、もう少し暖かくなればもっと最高です！
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sini

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

KENICHI

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

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