93%Minsyuku Rindo-no-ie

It was raining in nikko and we didn't see much of the temple but the hospitality at this ryokan was so nice that we will have great memories of nikko.Best place we stay in japan

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by Jmfrap – posted on Dec 1, 2008

11

This place is brilliant! They really go the extra mile. The bath/onsen was brilliant

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by richiestafford856 – posted on Nov 30, 2008

3

Highly recommend for everybody who want to find a nice place and reasonable price. The owners are very kind because they can make you feel like staying at your home. They will take care you everything with extreme (すごいですね) and... more Highly recommend for everybody who want to find a nice place and reasonable price. The owners are very kind because they can make you feel like staying at your home. They will take care you everything with extreme (すごいですね) and active service mind. Breakfast (western style) is also delicius (おいしいです) and can make your stomach full almost whole day. And for a person who may worry about the bathroom, please enjoy your shower with very clean place.close

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by chirawat – posted on Nov 29, 2008

1

Mr. Rindo-no-ie the owner is really kind & nice. Make my first trip in Nikko is so much impressive. Thank you very much for to his hospitality.

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by aauksaranuwong9894 – posted on Nov 24, 2008

1

Possibly the sweetest couple i have ever had the joy of meeting. Stay here if you're in Nikko.

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by xpatrickjosephx2687 – posted on Nov 24, 2008

8

Really warm and welcoming place. The owners are so kind and will look after you very well. The location is 10 mins walk from shops etc. but you can hear a stream and see the mountains from your room! My favourite place in Japan.

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by Janeb9941 – posted on Nov 24, 2008

1

This was my best hostel in Japan. The owner was so nice and the room was very clean. Also the free internet and the nice food was a real plus! I can recommend this place to every backpacker!

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by leonvanberkel867447 – posted on Nov 10, 2008

4

I feeled like my home.

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by somyod4053 – posted on Nov 3, 2008

3

Cozy & Lovely house. G R E A T ! !

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by Bongo – posted on Oct 31, 2008

2

Great place!!!!!!!!!the best place in nikko and japan... thanks for all!!

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by marco-giova – posted on Oct 27, 2008

9

The owners of Rindou no ie are so nice and warm~ They make you feel really comfortable in their nice and lovely home. Thanks for everything, Rindou no ie! Would strongly recommend people who want to visit nikko to stay in this minshuku. It was a wonderful experience^^

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by luntkhbs3219 – posted on Oct 23, 2008

1

Situated in a quiet area, perhaps 15 or 20 minutes walk from the temple complex, this is a very clean and relaxing place, with extremely friendly and helpful owners, who make the experience perfect. The Japanese style breakfast is exceptional, and worth every penny. Highly recommended.

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by myfriendrob8806 – posted on Oct 14, 2008

4

I had a wonderful stay, the owners were extremely kind and helpful. For lack of a single room I booked a double for my first night at Rindo-no-ie. Not even did they not charge me for the use of a double room, but they let me stay in the same room for another night, also for the price of a single.... more I had a wonderful stay, the owners were extremely kind and helpful. For lack of a single room I booked a double for my first night at Rindo-no-ie. Not even did they not charge me for the use of a double room, but they let me stay in the same room for another night, also for the price of a single. I had a wonderful homecooked dinner and was picked up and brought back at the station; excellent service!close

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by ambeu – posted on Oct 11, 2008

3

Food is delicious and cheap price. Ryokan's owner are amazing! Everything was perfect. It was not that close of JR Nikko station but we had a lift.

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by josuefortin8912 – posted on Oct 11, 2008

1

domo arigato gozaimasta, extra service from the staff, i came late around 8 pm and it was raining, they pick me up from the JR station for free, thanks a lot, house is very comfortable and clean, i feel home!

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by abeobias8086 – posted on Oct 8, 2008

5

I love it very much especially breakfast in japanese style is very delicious.Just try it is not include in room fee but it very cheap for me. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Ozuga for your warm welcome

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by wchayada4418 – posted on Oct 7, 2008

3

Fantastic place. Super friendly and helpful hosts, lovely house and delicious evening meal. Highly recommended!

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by gaye8444 – posted on Sep 30, 2008

1

very friendly and helpful hosts who made us feel most welcome. a comfortable and pleasant guesthouse which is an easy walk from the train station. highly recommended.

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by twocranes – posted on Sep 19, 2008

1

The guy of reception makes you feel like being in home. Superb!

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by macrocefalo – posted on Sep 11, 2008

6

This place was a really nice place to stay in a beautiful part of Japan.

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by Banchong – posted on Sep 8, 2008

8

Although the location is a bit out of town the owner will pick you up and drop you off at the station. It was raining when we got there and the owners even gave us a lift to and from the restaurant! In fact the friendly reception you get here is well worth the money alone! An excellent place.

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by shaunandre – posted on Sep 6, 2008

15

Wonderful people, amazing Place!!!

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by tschitte – posted on Sep 5, 2008

3

i recomend 100%. not near sightseens (15-20min walking ) but is a beautiful place to go walking by the river side. the owners are adorable and funny grandpas matrimony. enjoy!

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by pintaparedes3372 – posted on Aug 26, 2008

2

Quality hospitality from wonderful hosts. The home cooked Japanese meal was fantastic! Thank-you for making me feel at home in Nikko.

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by liroch374 – posted on Aug 25, 2008

2

Japan is an amazing place. We had a fantastic experience everywhere we went, but Nikko will always stand out in our minds because of Rindo-no-Ie. The people whose home this is are just phenomenal. I wish we could have stayed another night, just to spend more time with them in their home.... more Japan is an amazing place. We had a fantastic experience everywhere we went, but Nikko will always stand out in our minds because of Rindo-no-Ie. The people whose home this is are just phenomenal. I wish we could have stayed another night, just to spend more time with them in their home. Definitely opt for the dinner -- it's a wonderful experience!close

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by thetantrix – posted on Aug 20, 2008

2

The accomodation was very nice ~ lovely Japanese-style room, very clean facilities and the staff couldn't have been nicer!! I have been to several hostels in Japan, and this might be the best! "Hostel" is not the right word for Rindo-no-ie because it is better than a hostel!

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by sperly3196 – posted on Aug 19, 2008

1

Everything was excellent! I highly recommend this lovely place to everyone. It`s the best place I`ve been in my two weeks spent in Japan. It`s a traditional japanese house, with few rooms, run by a delicious couple. They are very friendly and helpful. He speks English, he picked us up at the... more Everything was excellent! I highly recommend this lovely place to everyone. It`s the best place I`ve been in my two weeks spent in Japan. It`s a traditional japanese house, with few rooms, run by a delicious couple. They are very friendly and helpful. He speks English, he picked us up at the station and he drove us back there at the end of our staying. He also has got two bikes which can be used for free. Great place from every point of view!close

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by paolasantini4153 – posted on Aug 19, 2008

6

The best hosts, I1ve met until now during my trip in Japan.

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by laszlokov261252 – posted on Aug 17, 2008

3

The couple who run this Minsyuku are incredibly nice and hospitable. I highly recommend getting the dinner meal, as all of the food was incredible even if I didn't know exactly how to eat everything that was presented to me. You can walk to the Minshyuku within about 15 to 20 minutes from the... more The couple who run this Minsyuku are incredibly nice and hospitable. I highly recommend getting the dinner meal, as all of the food was incredible even if I didn't know exactly how to eat everything that was presented to me. You can walk to the Minshyuku within about 15 to 20 minutes from the train station if you feel like being adventurous. The walk was pleasant and once you are on the main street to cross the bridge, it is easy to find and well marked. Highly recommended.close

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by jpachal9349 – posted on Aug 7, 2008

1

very frindly old couple dont try to walk there if you have heavy bags, hard work up a big hill

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by jpazzer216283 – posted on Aug 6, 2008

2

The room was above our expectations-everything just nice and clean. Family-owners were very polite and make this place very homey. I would recommend to everyone who wants to feels Japanese style with nice Japanese family

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by drjupa3945 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

2

Perfect Ryokan, the hosts were so friendly even when we were running late for our return train he kindly gave us a link! This hostel is fit for a king! Thank you for having us!

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by MandyJ4290 – posted on Jul 31, 2008

5

You will find one of Japan's best hosts here. Don't be put off the fact that it's a bit far from the station - I was picked up, dropped off in town the next morning, and then had my luggage dropped off at the station when I was off again. Can't ask for better than that!

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by codowd – posted on Jul 27, 2008

32

I just spend 1 night there but it was great. I loved it there. The owner and his wife are really nice and try to help you with everything. It's a little bit of the main street but definitly worth a visit. They also offer a free pick-up service.

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by neumann1042 – posted on Jul 16, 2008

2

A charming place with equally charming owners who do everything they can to make sure you are happy. It's a little walk out of town but worth the effort. I'm looking forward to going back again.

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by janicesare8651 – posted on Jul 13, 2008

2

Awesome place. Awesome host. Awesome meal! Will recommend to friends and family, definitely!

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by monicabmcook5707 – posted on Jul 1, 2008

1

We really enjoyed our stay. The place was small with only a few rooms so it really gave the feeling of being a guest in someone's home. The couple who run the minshuku were exceptionally kind and friendly. A suggestion for other travelers would be to take them up on the offer to be picked up... more We really enjoyed our stay. The place was small with only a few rooms so it really gave the feeling of being a guest in someone's home. The couple who run the minshuku were exceptionally kind and friendly. A suggestion for other travelers would be to take them up on the offer to be picked up at the station... walking is up a fairly steep hill (not bad on foot but a lot of work with luggage). I would definitely stay here again.close

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by jennemmer – posted on Jun 26, 2008

2

I had a wonderful stay. They picked me up from the train station. I felt very welcome. The dinners they cooked for me were some of the best I have had in my life. I tell people about those meals all the time. Taking a bath was a fantastic experience. The sites were wonderful. Yes, it was a bit of... more I had a wonderful stay. They picked me up from the train station. I felt very welcome. The dinners they cooked for me were some of the best I have had in my life. I tell people about those meals all the time. Taking a bath was a fantastic experience. The sites were wonderful. Yes, it was a bit of a long walk from the hostel to the sites but Nikko is so beautiful it didn't matter. Good to walk anyway. I did not want to leave when it came time for them to take me to the train station. If I get the chance to go back to Nikko, this will be the place to stay.close

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by Mitikenney – posted on Jun 23, 2008

12

We absolutely loved this place. we arrived 4 hours late and were still given a ride form the station to the inn. i would definitely stay there again if i was in Nikko. staff was great, very nice, and helpful.

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by sleeplessmind6043 – posted on Jun 13, 2008

4

We already plan to return to this minshuku after our one day stay. The owner is very hospitable and the food is excellent.The rooms are very well arranged, very tranditional and lovely decorated. My children loved the character of the place and the owner. My son learned how to play GO here. The... more We already plan to return to this minshuku after our one day stay. The owner is very hospitable and the food is excellent.The rooms are very well arranged, very tranditional and lovely decorated. My children loved the character of the place and the owner. My son learned how to play GO here. The place was very comfortable and well exceeded our expectations.Our family recommends this minshuku. If you are looking for a great real Japanese experience, this is the place.close

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by achu22926169 – posted on Jun 6, 2008

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