Tsurukame Daikichi (Koduchi no Yado Tsurukame Daikichi) is a ryokan close to Nikko Toshogu in Tochigi, built around the theme of good luck and good food. It sits with the Nikko shrines and temples in front and the Daiya River behind. Before you book, three things matter: guests with tattoos cannot use the large bath or the open-air bath; charcoal-grilled kaiseki is served to every overnight guest; and the official site is in Japanese only, with no prices or cancellation rules in plain text.
Tsurukame Daikichi at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-53 Yasukawa-cho, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1432 |
| Phone | +81-288-54-1550 (in Japan 0288-54-1550) |
| Location | A few minutes’ walk to Nikko Toshogu |
| Check-in / out | 15:00 / 10:00 (luggage kept before and after) |
| Shared baths | Top-floor large baths and open-air baths, men and women |
| Bath hours | 15:00–24:00 and 6:00–10:00 |
| Tattoos | Not allowed in the large bath or open-air bath |
| Dinner | Nikko charcoal-grilled kaiseki for every overnight guest |
| English | No English pages on the official site |
From the official site, read October 21, 2026.
The inn is run by Miyanoshita Ryokan Co., Ltd. and belongs to the Nikko Onsen ryokan cooperative. The house plays on lucky charms throughout: the dining rooms, lounge and shop all carry names about fortune, and the inn says it wants to be ever more fun and auspicious.
Which rooms does Tsurukame Daikichi have?
The official rooms page describes three types. All three plan names on the site are marked non-smoking.
| Room type | What the official page says |
|---|---|
| Shifuku no Ma (special rooms) | Four rooms, each themed on money, long life, success or happiness, each with an open-air bath shaped like a lucky charm: a fan, a lucky mallet, a four-leaf clover or a gourd |
| Shofuku no Ma | A 10-mat Japanese room and a terrace-style sitting area of 6 to 10 mats facing the river, with an open-air bath, chairs and a table |
| Engi no Ma | A 15-mat Japanese room with twin double-size beds, or a roomy Japanese room with an entry space (10 mats) |
What comes in the special rooms?
The Shifuku rooms list bath and face towels, toothbrushes, combs, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, bathrobes, yukata, a hair dryer, a coffee maker and tea. The official page does not give the number of guests per room or the room sizes, so ask the inn if you are traveling as a family or group.
Getting to Tsurukame Daikichi in Nikko from Tokyo
How long does the train take?
The official access page lists about 1 hour 40 minutes from Asakusa on the Tobu Spacia, about 1 hour 50 minutes from Shinjuku on the JR through limited express, and about 1 hour 30 minutes from Tokyo via Utsunomiya on JR. Our things to do in Nikko guide covers the town itself.
How do I get from Nikko Station to the inn?
From JR Nikko or Tobu Nikko Station it is about 6 minutes by bus, 5 minutes by taxi or 30 minutes on foot. By car, it is 5 minutes from Nikko IC. The inn offers a ride to or from the JR and Tobu Nikko stations if you contact it by the day before your stay; the page does not give times or a fee. Parking details are not on the official pages.
The baths at Tsurukame Daikichi
What are the shared baths like?
The large baths and the open-air baths are on the top floor, looking down on the Daiya River with the Nikko mountains beyond. Women have Tsurutsuru no Yu and the open-air bath Senpu; men have Morimori no Yu and Manpu. There is a powder room and a rest area called Ippuku for after the bath. The official pages do not name the spring type, and they do not mention a private bath you can book.
When are the baths open?
From 15:00 to 24:00 and from 6:00 to 10:00. They close for cleaning between 24:00 and 6:00 and between 10:00 and 15:00. Cameras, smartphones and other devices are not allowed in the baths, and no photos may be taken there.
Can I bathe with a tattoo?
Not in the shared baths. The official bath page says guests with tattoos cannot use the large bath or the open-air bath. The Shifuku and Shofuku rooms have their own open-air bath, so ask the inn which room suits you. Our tattoo and onsen guide explains what to ask.
Meals at Tsurukame Daikichi
What is the charcoal kaiseki?
Nikko charcoal-grilled kaiseki, which you grill yourself over Nikko charcoal, is the inn’s signature dinner and is served to every overnight guest. The dining spaces include private party rooms (Shichifuku no Ma, with sunken tables or wooden floors), a grill room called Kichi no Ma, the Kaiuntei private rooms for two or more guests, and a large hall. The inn notes that dishes change with the season and plan.
What is breakfast like?
At breakfast, you choose your own grilled fish, which the inn says is popular with guests.
Can the inn handle allergies or a special diet?
The official pages do not say. Contact the inn before you book if you have an allergy, eat vegetarian or avoid certain foods.
Prices and rules at Tsurukame Daikichi
How much does a stay cost?
The official site shows plan names but no prices in plain text, and the official booking engine did not load when we checked. Look at the booking page on the official site for current rates. Nikko also charges a bathing tax of 150 yen per person per night for overnight stays, with exemptions such as children under 12, under the city tax ordinance; see our onsen bathing tax guide. The official pages do not say whether the inn’s rates include it.
What about children, cancellation and payment?
The official pages do not state child rates, a cancellation policy or which cards are accepted; the site links to a page for checking, changing and canceling bookings. Ask the inn before you book, and see our hotel cancellation guide for the questions to ask.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Tsurukame Daikichi
- The official site is in Japanese only. Its English booking link goes to an outside booking site, not to an English page of the inn’s own.
- If you have a tattoo, plan around a room with its own open-air bath, and confirm with the inn.
- Want the station ride? Contact the inn by the day before.
- Phones and cameras stay out of the baths.
- In early 2026 the inn closed on some days for maintenance; check the notices on the official site for your dates.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the baths at Tsurukame Daikichi with a tattoo?
What are the bath hours at Tsurukame Daikichi?
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How far is Tsurukame Daikichi from Nikko Toshogu?
Does Tsurukame Daikichi have an English website?
Bottom line (2026): Tsurukame Daikichi is a lucky-charm-themed ryokan a few minutes’ walk from Nikko Toshogu, with charcoal-grilled kaiseki for every guest and rooftop baths over the Daiya River. Guests with tattoos cannot use the shared baths, and prices and rules are not in plain text, so contact the inn before you book.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Tsurukame Daikichi’s official pages: home (Japanese), rooms, baths, cuisine, access and nearby sights, and the City of Nikko tax ordinance. All were read on October 21, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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