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Gasthof Ami

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Toshogu Shrine

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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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Main Building)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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100 Kujiramachi, Nikko, 321-1436

What's nearby

  • Nikko National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kanmangafuchi Abyss - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Toshogu Shrine - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Shinkyo Bridge - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Nikko Tobunikko Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪あさやレストハウス - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grill&Steak 妙月坊 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪上島珈琲店 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪鈴屋 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪金谷ベーカリーカテッジイン店 カテッジインレストラン - ‬15 min walk

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
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Gasthof Ami
Gasthof Ami Guesthouse Nikko
Gasthof Ami Guesthouse
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Frequently asked questions

Is Gasthof Ami pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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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Reviews

Gasthof Ami Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

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

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

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

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

Adrien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le onsen privatif était super ! Le dîner (18h00) et le petit déjeuner (8h00) étaient excellents. Les hôtes sont adorables et serviables. J'y retournerai sans hésiter.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Ayako

Disliked: Amenities
コテージに宿泊したが、薄暗く化粧がしにくいし、本も読めない。コンセントが見当たらなく、探したらチェストの下に延長コードを見つけただけだった。 フルコースディナーがウリだったが、味はいまいち。ウリになるほどではなく、非常に残念。特に牛フィレステーキは火が入りすぎていて、パサパサ過ぎた。白米が付くのも謎。 唯一部屋の露天風呂は気持ちが良かった。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

食事が美味しい！

久しぶりのペンション滞在はアットホームな雰囲気で、楽しかったです！ 早めの日光到着だったのですが、お荷物を預かって頂いたり、オーナーさんにも大変親切にしていただきました。夕食・朝食付きプランを利用、ボリューミーでお皿の上のプレゼンテーションも素敵で、美味しく頂きました。お風呂は超軟水の貸切露天風呂でゆっくり浸かり、朝早く東照宮から憾満が淵へランニングに出かけて帰って来た後も、朝食前に汗を流せて気持ちよかったです。コスパが素晴らしいです。
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

kaori

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

お世話になりました

お部屋は綺麗に清掃されており、お風呂は24h先客が居なければ貸切でした。 とてもよいお湯で（軟水）肌はツルツルになりお水は柔らかくとても美味しかったです 朝食も申し分なくとても美味しかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Limor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed for 3 nights and booked it including dinner. The place is very nice, the location is good (if you want to visit the
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Cute little hideaway

If you know what you're in for it's great! Clean, basic, warm Andre he outdoor Onsen is a treat. Owners speak very little English but are kind and eager to help. It is a cottage- IE it feels like a getaway at grandmas, but with a sweet outdoor bathtub. It's away from town and not really walkable, so know your last bus options. There's also nothing around there at night food-wise so don't expect to be eating close to home. To find it from bus stop 14 (Arasawa), cross to the other side of the the road, walk back towards town a bit, follow the wooden sign for "ikoi" up a laneway then turn right. It's the one with no signage at the end of the gravel area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

keichikunn, 川崎

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

美味しい食事と露天風呂のペンション

日光観光のベースとして2泊しました。　食事も美味しくて気持ちよく過ごすことができました。　露天風呂もゆったりと過ごせてよかったです。 朝早起きして散歩に行った帰りにペンションの入り口付近に野生の親子の鹿がいました。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Russell

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

Good value for money

I chose this hotel for its low price. I was pleasantly surprised. It is strongly reminiscent of a British B and B even down to the decor. The owner is polite and helpful although not very chatty (too busy?) My room was clean and comfortable. Guests can use the downstairs bathroom which is first come, first served and all rooms have their own bath and shower. Breakfast was passable. If like me you are not fond of pork and ham, ask in advance as the breakfast has plenty of both in it. I can't comment on the dinner since I didn't eat there. It offers a choice of meat or fish. The only negative is that the area does not have any bars or restaurants within walking distance. I got some food and drink from the nearby supermarket for my evening meal. The hotel is easy to find. If coming by bus, get off at the 14th bus stop and walk back to where you see the sign (see my photos below) Turn left here, it is right after a hotel called Mori no Uta which is on the main road. This hotel is mid-way between Toshogu shrine and Lake Chuzenji so it is idea for a weekend away in Nikko.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

FUMIO

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

素敵なアンティーク家具のお宿

２４時間入れる露天風呂がついていて、１１月下旬の滞在でしたがよく温まりました。 調度品はイギリスのアンティーク品で素敵です。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

No close restaurants

The owner was very helpful in all things. Even washed our clothes for us ! Only complaint was we came in a little late and we needed to eat supper. Unfortunately, there were no restaurants near by---only a supermarket, which we made do with.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Chiu Ming

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

超值非常好的温泉民宿

在日光，以這價錢入住，有早餐及晚餐，是很超值的，是自駕遊的一個超值之選，入口有點難找，原來是和幾間民宿的入口相同，不留意駕車是會留意不到入口，最欣賞是民宿主人很用心準備晚餐及早餐給顧客，這個值得加分，雖然房間是有點懷舊，但很清潔，房間很大，有2間廁所，床也睡得舒服，有露天風呂浸温泉，絕對值得入住呢

8/10 Good

michael e

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

noce.place to stay bit do your homework

Nice rooms, ample room. Pleasant but hurried host. Problem is no system to schedule the private outside onsen. So if you come down from your room it is often in use and showing the close sign. Also there is no information on booking that you BETTER include breakfast because it's miles to any place that opens for and sells breakfast, if you can even figure out where it might be. Owners English is very limited.
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