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Rakuten Travel rating 4.5 out of 5 (601 reviews). Guests praise the calm atmosphere of the main building and the English country-house-style cottage, the cottage rooms with their own open-air bath, the private-hire open-air baths reserved for staying guests, the main building's 24-hour private-hire indoor bath, and the full-course dinner the chef is proud of. Families with children value being able to enjoy bathing and meals together in private.
Kids Facilities
English country-house-style cottage (rooms with their own open-air bath)
English country-house-style cottage (rooms with their own open-air bath)
The English cottage has 3 double rooms, each a special space with a Western-style bathtub, its own open-air bath and an antique four-poster bed. Because you can bathe in your own room rather than heading to the communal bath, families with young children can relax without feeling self-conscious.
- •The English country-house-style cottage (3 double rooms) has rooms with their own open-air bath and antique four-poster beds
Private-hire open-air baths and a 24-hour private-hire indoor bath in the main building
Private-hire open-air baths and a 24-hour private-hire indoor bath in the main building
There is a private-hire open-air bath (artificial onsen) reserved for guests staying in the main building, where families can bathe on their own. The private-hire indoor bath in the main building is available 24 hours a day to guests staying in the main building, so you can use it like a family bath whenever suits you, such as after the children are asleep or early in the morning.
- •Private-hire open-air bath reserved for guests staying in the main building (artificial onsen; 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
- •The main building's private-hire indoor bath is available 24 hours a day to guests staying in the main building
Overview
Gasthof Ami is a small inn with just 7 rooms in Nikko's pension village, made up of a main building and a cottage built in the style of an English country house. It has a refined, calm atmosphere, with English antique furniture and a full-course dinner the chef is proud of. The English cottage rooms have their own open-air bath and an antique four-poster bed, making them a special space. Alongside the private-hire open-air bath reserved for guests staying in the main building (artificial onsen), the private-hire indoor bath in the main building is available around the clock to guests staying in the main building, so even families with young children can bathe together in private. The inn welcomes a wide range of guests, from young travelers to families to older visitors. Rakuten rating 4.5 out of 5.
Gasthof Ami, in the pension village in Nikko, Tochigi, is a small inn with just 7 rooms, made up of a main building and a cottage built in the style of an English country house. It has a calm atmosphere and welcomes a wide range of guests, from young travelers to families to older visitors.
English Country-House-Style Cottage (rooms with their own open-air bath)
The English cottage has 3 double rooms, each a special space with a Western-style bathtub, its own open-air bath and an antique four-poster bed. Surrounded by English antique furniture, guests can enjoy time away from the everyday. Because you can bathe in your own room rather than heading to the communal bath, families with young children can relax without feeling self-conscious.
Private-Hire Open-Air Baths and a 24-Hour Private-Hire Indoor Bath in the Main Building
There is a private-hire open-air bath (artificial onsen) reserved for guests staying in the main building, where families can take their time bathing on their own. Usable hours are 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. The private-hire indoor bath in the main building is available 24 hours a day to guests staying in the main building, so you can use it like a family bath whenever suits you, whether after the children are asleep or early in the morning.
A Full-Course Dinner the Chef Is Proud Of
In the main dining room, guests can take their time over the chef's full-course dinner and local regional dishes while looking out at antique furniture with an air of English elegance.
A Base for Sightseeing in Nikko
Set in the pension village along National Route 120, the inn also offers good access to major sights such as Nikko Toshogu and Kirifuri Kogen.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 100 Kujira-machi, Nikko-shi, Tochigi 321-1436 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | By car from Tobu Nikko Station or JR Nikko Station, in the pension village along National Route 120. |
| trainNearest station | Tobu Nikko Station |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking for 7 cars, with one space per room. No advance reservation is needed. |
| callPhone | +81-288-53-2611 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | http://www.gh-ami.com/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Gasthof Ami best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Gasthof Ami?
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Parking: Free parking for 7 cars, with one space per room. No advance reservation is needed.
How do you get to Gasthof Ami?
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By car from Tobu Nikko Station or JR Nikko Station, in the pension village along National Route 120.
Is there a private-hire bath?
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There is a private-hire open-air bath reserved for guests staying in the main building's 4 rooms. It is inside the cottage building and can be used from 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., and you check the sign at the entrance to see whether it is free.
Where and at what time are dinner and breakfast served?
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Guests staying in the cottage and in the main building alike have dinner and breakfast in the dining room on the first floor of the main building.
Do the cottage rooms have their own open-air bath?
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The English antique cottage has an open-air bath for the exclusive use of the room, so you can bathe as often as you like without worrying about other guests. The tub is sized for two people.
Can we bring drinks and food into the room and keep them in a refrigerator?
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Every room has an empty refrigerator for your own items, so you can freely chill groceries and drinks bought at a nearby supermarket. An electric kettle is provided as well.
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