Nikko Toshogu Shrine
A World Heritage shrine enshrining Tokugawa Ieyasu. The dazzling Yomeimon Gate and the Sleeping Cat carving embody the art and craft of the Edo period — the symbol of Nikko.
YADO MUKU ｜ A private-rental house in Imaichi, Nikko
Loosen the journey in Imaichi,
a town of daily life.
YADO MUKU is a private-rental guesthouse in Imaichi, Nikko, Tochigi, created by renovating a building over 80 years old. Though it sits at the gateway to the World Heritage site of Nikko, Imaichi lies a little apart from the bustle of tourist areas — here, cedar-lined avenues, sake breweries and long-standing shops remain, and the quiet rhythm of people's daily lives lives on.
What we set out to create was not a base merely for sightseeing, but a place to spend time slowly while feeling the air of this town and the flow of its hours. Time to talk with family and friends. Time to read a book and think, alone. Time to walk the area and touch the lives of its people.
Step a little away from hurried daily life, and let your mind and body unwind on the way. That is the kind of stay we hope to offer.
A Japanese-modern, whole-house space of about 100㎡, where you can feel the warmth of wood and the comfort of tatami. With a lounge space on both the first and second floors, you can gather around the table together or quietly settle into reading and work on your own — however you wish to spend your time.
The first floor has a living lounge, dining area and kitchen; the second floor offers a second lounge and three bedrooms (two bedrooms and one Japanese-style room). Up to six guests can stay, with a comfortable sense of distance for families and friends alike. From Mashiko-ware tableware to fine furniture and appliances, every element was chosen to harmonize with the space, balancing the charm of an old house with modern comfort.
Walk from the house and touch the daily life of Imaichi and the nature of Nikko.
A World Heritage shrine enshrining Tokugawa Ieyasu. The dazzling Yomeimon Gate and the Sleeping Cat carving embody the art and craft of the Edo period — the symbol of Nikko.
The world's longest tree-lined avenue, with cedars planted some 400 years ago. Walking beneath the dappled light, you can sense the history of the old highway.
A roadside station lined with local vegetables and specialties — a good stop for souvenirs and a meal, and a hub of the town.
A sake brewery founded in 1842, crafting local sake with the underground spring water of the Nikko mountains. Tastings are available at the brewery itself. Brewery tours and sake classes are also offered (reservation required).
One of Japan's three great waterfalls, plunging 97 meters in a single drop. Fed by Lake Chuzenji, it offers misty spray and scenery that changes with the seasons.
A shrine dedicated to Ninomiya Sontoku (Kinjiro), the agrarian reformer known for the Hotoku philosophy, who spent his final years here in Imaichi.
One group per day. Reservations are accepted through our online booking system.
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378-1 Imaichi, Nikko, Tochigi, Japan
About 2 hours by limited express from Tobu Asakusa Station — easily reached from the Tokyo area by train.
One parking space is available right in front of the building.
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