Gableview Forest Inn ゲーブルビュー

This place is beautiful, with the most peaceful and natural-feeling onsen we experienced. The owners are so helpful and interesting, with deep knowledge of the area. She even drove us to the train station to drop off our things and then the Abyss to hike, giving us salt for leeches (we didn't actually get any on us, though) and explaining all the local going-ons. Breakfast was delicious and the decor is so cool. I still dream about this onsen.

We loved everything. We didn't get the dinner because we don't eat fish, but it looked very good if that is something you're interested in. The buses don't come super often so we ended up getting a taxi to get there, but it was very affordable and so worth it.

We loved the warm welcome from Elizabeth and Satoshi. The inn is full of antiques and artworks. Satoshi prepared two excellent Japanese style dinners for us. Elizabeth was our tour planner with suggestions for every day of our six day stay. This is a modern slant on Japanese culture easily accepted by visitors from the west. Inside and outside onsens ( hot tub) bathing available almost at any time. I enjoyed the round tub onsen outside when it was raining and cool. The forest setting was magical on a misty morning.

More visitors to Japan should come here. This stay is a highlight of our third visit to Japan. We loved every part of our stay in Nikko.

The location was perfect for our visit to Nikko as it was peaceful, our room was cosy and oh so comfortable and the outdoor onsen (which we could book for private visits) was delightful. Liz and Satoshi are wonderful hosts, and the breakfasts and dinner we prebooked were delicious - cooked to perfection by Master Chef Satoshi! Our stay at the Gableview enhanced our visit to the beautiful area and amazing historic sites of Nikko - we would love to return.

The place wast spotless, great location and amazing food.

There was nothing we did not like.