Hotels near Kirifuri Highlands, Nikko

Amazing Beds, beautifully designed rooms, free parking, fast check in

Super nice stay during our 3 weeks travel to Japan, one of the best. We felt really taken care by the owners of this hotel, significantly above any expectations. Very friendly and family atmosphere, very tasteful breakfast. It was great pleasure for the whole family to be there. Hope to come back one day.

Lot of private quiet space after two weeks of city life in Japan. Excellent large house with excellent very friendly host. We did a samurai experience including tea ceremony and Ken even arranged birthday cake for my so. Offered to drive us to the restaurant he arranged for the evening where we had a great sushi diner.

Peacefulness and amazing staff, willing to help with anything required. Took me to nearby waterfall, train pickup and outdoor bath

I selected this place because I read other reviews about the eclectic unique nature of the hotel and atmosphere. I wasn’t disappointed, in fact it exceeded my expectations in every way. The moment you arrive and are greeted warmly by the staff and handed a free drink of your choice, sets the tone for a wonderful experience ahead. The room was huge, warm, comfortable and very special in its minute details of architecture. We chose a river view room and I would highly recommend doing so as the massive picture window overlooks the forest and mountains and is simply breathtaking in the morning sunrise. This hotel was designed with careful thought given to every detail in its creation, with the mindset of creating a restful respite from the modern busy world we live in today. It has achieved this goal in my opinion and then some. We had the honour and pleasure of meeting the architect the second day we stayed and had a conversation with him about his wonderful hotel, he is such a joy to speak with. The food was also an absolute delight, huge filling and varied items at breakfast, and sumptuous selections and pairings at dinner. The staff are The best of anywhere we have stayed so far in Japan, and are gracious and smiling all the time. We speak very limited Japanese but this was never a problem so don’t worry about this as a barrier for coming here. We wouldn’t hesitate to come back and I was sorry I had to leave. This hotel, and Nikko is such a special beautiful place everyone should see it once if they can. Thank you shelter garden and staff for allowing me to have such a warm, restful and wonderful stay at your gorgeous hotel, and thank you so much for all your warmth and hospitality.

The decking is awesome. It is at really convenient and peaceful place for when we stay in Nikko and I can see us staying at Safa’s Guest House again and again when we come back.