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"Hope this review helps fellow travelers: The hotel is conveniently located close to both Tobu Nikko Station and JR Nikko Station (the two stations are separate but only about 100 meters apart). From the bus stop in the small square just outside Tobu Nikko Station, you can catch buses to all major attractions, allowing you to choose your route based on your needs and desired destinations. Shinkyo Bridge is within easy walking distance from the station. In front of JR Nikko Station, there's a designated stop for a free shuttle bus to Edo Wonderland, which takes approximately 30 minutes to reach. However, departures are not very frequent. Edo Wonderland is a theme park with an adult ticket price of 5,800 JPY. We noticed it was primarily frequented by tour groups, so I personally wouldn't highly recommend it for individual travelers. The hotel's photos and videos accurately reflect the actual property. Although our Ctrip booking indicated no breakfast was included, the hotel provided a complimentary set breakfast for each guest. Both the interior and exterior environments are very quiet and peaceful. Overall, this is an excellent choice!"

"We spent three wonderful nights here. The host is very kind and attentive, cooks an excellent breakfast (which he can make vegetarian if needed), and offers a shuttle service to the city center included in the reservation. The rooms are very clean, spacious, and well-equipped. To top it all off, you can even enjoy one of the many private hot tubs. In short, I would have gladly given it a sixth star if I could!"

"Fantastic service and experience. Seamless check-in from the moment we were greeted at the front porch all the way being orienteered around the hotel and escorted to the hotel. Facilities immaculate, especially loved the Onsen. Information regarding our dietary requirements have been communicated well through the different teams at the hotel."

"The rooms are very new and comfortable. Love the ambience of the sitting area and common 'kitchenette” at the lobby. We picked up breakfast item from the self service corner and many were from the local farms. There are appliances at the kitchenette to heat them up. Free flow of coffee (from the coffee machine), tea and miso soup. Coffee was from a local, sustainable source too."

"Great traditional-yet-luxurious ryokan near the UNESCO temples of Nikko.  The room was amazing: it had a private hot tub, tatami mats,  a massage chair, and even binoculars.  Dinner was a delight, a classical tasting menu full of surprises.  My only complaints are about the shuttle system.  Hotel is extremely inflexible in how and when you can get a ride to and from the sites and train station: other than a couple of fixed time slots, they make you either walk or take a taxi.  Expected a bit more in this regard.  They also very much rushed me out the door in the morning which went counter to the relaxing experience I’d had.  Other than this, easy to recommend."

"A hotel worth recommending, the buffet is good, the hot spring is average because there is no open-air hot spring. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from Kinugawa Onsen Station (about 1,100 yen taxi fare). The hotel does not have its own bus, but there is a shuttle bus between hotels (300 yen for adults) to Kinugawa Onsen Station. I especially recommend you come here in winter, but you can also come in autumn. Other time periods are not recommended."

"The Kinugawa Golden Valley Hotel includes breakfast and dinner. It is very cost-effective. I like the grapefruit wine here. The environment is also very elegant. The whole service is convenient, the transportation is convenient, and the friend introduces it."