This Western classical hotel used to be a popular social hangout for Western executives, Hollywood stars, and politicians in early Meiji (around 1860-1900). People escaped from hot humid Tokyo and enjoyed the cool summer at the Kanaya Hotel. If you stay at the Kanaya Hotel, I recommend that you play the role of “early bird”. The short walk down to the riverbank in the morning is so special. You will never forget the mystic view of the Shinkyo red bridge, and the emerald green river.
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The Kanaya Hotel in Nikko
History, nature, and plenty of charm

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View of Shinkyo Bridge from the riverbank, early in the morning.

The hotel's beautiful staircase.

This statue in the garden-courtyard tells you "I am in Japan!"

Beautiful wooden decorations at the entrance to the Annex.

The entrance to the bar.


Room lighting reflected in the window with a view of the outside woods.

The path down to the river.

A comfortable writing desk in the main lounge area, looking out on the garden-courtyard.

The dining room of the hotel.

Stairs from the river, up to the hotel.
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