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title: "Nikko Iroha vs Nikko Kanaya Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Nikko Iroha or Nikko Kanaya Hotel in Nikkō? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/nikko-iroha-nikko-vs-nikko-kanaya-hotel-nikko/
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retrieved: 2026-11-10
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# Nikko Iroha vs Nikko Kanaya Hotel

Both are in Nikkō, 400 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · 稲荷町一丁目
## [Nikko Iroha](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nikko-iroha-nikko/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1898845/agoda/?lang=en)

Ryokan · ★★★★ · 稲荷町一丁目
## [Nikko Kanaya Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nikko-kanaya-hotel-nikko/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1898846/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 400 m apart.

### Choose Nikko Iroha if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 19 / 63)

### Choose Nikko Kanaya Hotel if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 63 / 19)

### Why is Nikko Iroha better than Nikko Kanaya Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.5) (+0.5)

### Why is Nikko Kanaya Hotel better than Nikko Iroha?

1.  400 m closer to the area centre (−400 m)
2.  More guest reviews (1,677 vs 10), so the rating is more reliable (×168)
3.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Nikko Iroha | Nikko Kanaya Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.5) | 8.5 |
| Location | 5.7 | 5.5 |
| Public transport | 0.7 | 2.8  (+2.1) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.1) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.5) | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 10 | 1,677  (+1,667) |
| Rank in Nikkō | top 50%  (+5%) | bottom 45% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.7  (+0.2) | 5.5 |
| Distance to 稲荷町一丁目 centre | 1.2 km | 800 m  (−400 m) |
| To public transport | 1.9 km | 1.5 km  (−400 m) |
| To the airport | 97 km | 96 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 53  (+8) | 45 |
| To the nearest food shop | 540 m | 600 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 12  (+2) | 10 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 19 | 63 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2006 |
| Listed amenities | – | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

400 m apart

Nikko Iroha: city centre: 4.0 km, Ibaraki Airport (IBR): 97 km, 53 places to eat within 500 m, 12 sights within 1 km.

Nikko Kanaya Hotel: city centre: 4.0 km, Ibaraki Airport (IBR): 96 km, 45 places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km.

## Nikko Iroha or Nikko Kanaya Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Nikko Iroha or Nikko Kanaya Hotel?

They are evenly matched. Nikko Iroha is stronger in guest rating; Nikko Kanaya Hotel is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Nikko Iroha or Nikko Kanaya Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Nikko Kanaya Hotel is closer: 800 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for Nikko Iroha.

### How far apart are Nikko Iroha and Nikko Kanaya Hotel?

The two hotels are 400 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/nikko-iroha-nikko-vs-nikko-kanaya-hotel-nikko/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/
