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FREE ROUNDTRIP SHUTTLE SERVICE returning and new guests

Morning drop off at JR Nikko or Tobu-Nikko train stations

Evening pickup for check-in;
4:30pm specify JR Nikko station OR Tobu Nikko station
6:30pm specify JR Nikko station OR Tobu Nikko station
9:00pm specify JR Nikko station OR Tobu Nikko station

Late arrivals, pickup is Shimogoshiro station on the Tobu Nikko line or Fubasami station on the JR Nikko line.  For later than 9pm arrivals, please arrange a time with us a day in advance.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner available for sale onsite or at a nearby restaurant.
Free parking for cars and bike stand to lock you bike.

The riverhouse’s arrangement is social.
Fully stocked utensils in the guest kitchen upstairs in main building, if you prefer to cook for yourself.
Alcohol is available to purchase

No curfew / No Lockout - enjoy the stars at night, hang out in the open air lounge area on the river, or take midnight strolls. There are no souvenir shops and no city lights nearby. Only stars, trees and mountains and a beautiful river.

Free wifi internet everywhere including the beach, the open air lounge, common room, private rooms and annex rooms.
ABSOLUTELY no snorers allowed unless they're part of a group that reserved the WHOLE room.

You can hire bikes for 800 yen and cycle the road along the river and 250 cherry trees.

Check-in anytime from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm / check-out before 10am

Cash only (Yen) when you check-in

open mid-March to mid-November

English-speaking

House Rules

Check In

16:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Parking
  • Internet access
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Reviews

9.1Superb(553)
  • Value for Money
    9.6
  • Security
    8.4
  • Atmosphere
    9.6
  • Cleanliness
    9.6
  • Staff
    9.2
  • Location
    9.6
  • Facilities
    8.0
Summary of traveller reviews

Earth Hostel Nikko Riverhouse offers a peaceful riverside escape, perfect for nature lovers. Guests praise the friendly and accommodating host, Scout, who provides helpful shuttle services and delicious meals. The social atmosphere and beautiful natural surroundings make it ideal for solo travellers and those seeking relaxation.

Stayed in Jul 2026
10
H
Harry
Male, 25-30, England
Great location and facilities
Stayed in May 2026
9.7
B
Brent
Male, 31-40, Australia
perfect getaway to nature after the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. River flowing right next to the hostel is a huge bonus and probably even more so in summer when the water warms some more, and the homemade meals were cheap and delicious. location is out of the way but very easy to reach with free hostel organised transfers morning and evening - just need to let staff know at least a few hours in advance. Plenty of info about nearby hikes and onsens in wider Nikko. Basically all a hostel should be
Stayed in Nov 2025
2.3
J
Janet
Female, 18-24, Canada
It doesn’t matter what I write for a review. Scout the owner will take it down anyway.
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Location

Minami Okorogawa 2254-7, Nikko, Nikko, Japan
12km from city centre