Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel

This hotel is beautifully situated next to the lake, offering a decent view for those staying on the top floor. As a historical establishment, the rooms and amenities exhibit age, yet they are decently maintained. The cozy coffee and tea area is truly delightful, providing a perfect spot to enjoy a warm beverage while reading a book or browsing on your phone. The dining options are fancy, although the food quality is just satisfactory. The onsen is a lovely feature, but caution is advised when navigating the stairs and rocky path leading to the public onsen area.

Vibes and services are top notch. Feeling very warm and cozy inside the hotel. And Fujiki chan kept saying thank you very much after each sentence is very cute too :)

Historic hotel with excellent service and food. But the rooms are old and worn, the bed & pillows are hard and lumpy. Carpets & curtains are 30 years old. One wld think the soft furnishings are the easiest to change. Bathroom has no heater and no double glazing so it’s cold! There is a fireplace in the reception and lounge but it’s never on even on New Year’s Eve. It would have add to the atmosphere and warmth. Excellent service by all staff, this hotel only serves French food with an option for Japanese breakfast. Every room faces the lake. Has an Onsen with indoor and outdoor pool. No laundry room but has 2 coin operated massage chairs. They said Einstein and President Grant stayed there but they stayed at the different sister hotel. Kanaya Nikko in town.

Located on the shores of Lake Chuzenji is this lovely hotel with a rustic setting with an elaborate timber feel. We stopped here for lunch and both selected the set menu lunch special. This started with an appetiser of beautifully smoked duck, asparagus and leaves and excellent vinegarette. For mains we had the trout and the pork belly with pepper sauce coupled with excellent sides of potato, broccoli and beans. They were the perfect meal we could have ordered. We finished with a dessert plate which featured chocolate cake, strawberry sorbet and fruit. We finished off with coffee and greatly enjoyed the meal. Staff here were attentive.

My wife and I had a great time at the hotel. Food was delicious. We enjoyed the dinner and the friendly conversation with the waiter who had very broad knowledge on wine and EVEN the wild animals in that area.

One of the oldest hotel in the area but the facilities are generally well maintained. Very nice staff and they try to accommodate us by trying to arrange for staff who speaks English. Free onsen to enjoy and soak in as well, after a whole day of exploring.

I would give location 5 stars for its where I like it… next to a beautiful lake, a bus stop out front for ease… but was a challenge to get to all the way from Australia, hence 4. Also, one can hire a bike for 100¥1 hr~ The on site Onsen is yen 150/day

Hotel itself is very charming. The attached onsen is delightful and includes and outdoor pool. Beautiful greenery surrounds the building, and the lake is shores are a step away. |I didn’t much like the restaurant but with out a car it’s really your only option. The menu was limited, no vegetarian options, and close to 100 dollars US. |Overall a mixed experience

Great little hide away hotel in the mountain area of Nikko. Almost has a sleepy "Timberline Lodge" feel to it but not creepy just quiet. Has all the amenities one could want; such as restaurant, lounges (non alcoholic), and wifi but that is only in the common areas not in the rooms. There is an onsen but we did not partake. Dinner and breakfast is included in the price! Not going to dock a star because it is Japan after all but smoking in the rooms are allowed and unfortunately has left its odor however faint behind.

Great place to head to for the Fall Color Change. Shinkansen from Tokyo took 50 min. I nailed it perfectly 10/20/17, but YMMV. Takes less than 1hr to reach the Lake by bus and 40 min by taxi. Take the local bus from Nikko to stop 34 (1300 yen) vs taxi from Nikko 74000 yen. Have lunch in the elegant hotel dining room and coffee and Apple pie at the adjacent Yukon Cafe on the lake. Pictures at the hotel's koi pond are keepers. Perfect day trip from Tokyo.