LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI

3.5 star property
Ryokan in Nikko with full-service spa and 24-hour front desk
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
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Public bath
Reception
Hot springs
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hot springs

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The price is NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
11 Kawajionsen Kawaji, Nikko, 321-261
  • Ryuokyo Canyon
    7 min drive
  • 人生バラいろ酒場
    1 min walk
  • Yunishigawa Onsen Station
    8 min walk
  • Utsunomiya (QUT)
    78 min drive

Room options

[Japanese modern junior suite] 60 sqm + terrace 8 sqm Shigaraki ware open-air bath

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 4 Single Futons

[Japanese Modern Presidential Suite] 110 sqm + terrace 10 sqm, open-air bath with a view

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
  • 110.19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 5 Single Futons

[Japanese modern superior Western room] 38sqm+terrace 6sqm, Shigaraki ware open-air bath, NonSmoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
2 bathrooms
Bathrobes
  • 38 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

[Japanese modern superior Western room] 38 sqm + terrace 6 sqm, Shigaraki ware open-air bath,Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
2 bathrooms
Bathrobes
  • 38 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

[Japanese modern deluxe JapaneseWestern room] 52sqm+terrace6sqm Shigaraki ware open-air bath,Smoking

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
  • 52.5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

[Japanese-style room "Wabirei" twin + wide veranda] 35 sqm, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
  • 34 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

[Japanese modern deluxe JapaneseWestern] 52sqm+terrace6sqm Shigaraki ware open-air bath, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

[Japanese-style room "Wabirei" + wide veranda] 33 sqm, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

[Japanese modern Western room] 30 sqm + terrace 5 sqm, Shigaraki ware open-air bath, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Spring-water bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 32 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

[Japanese modern Western room] 30 sqm + terrace 5 sqm, Shigaraki ware open-air bath, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Spring-water bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 32 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

[Japanese-style room "Wabirei" twin + wide veranda] 35 sqm, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Spring-water bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

[Japanese-style room "Wabirei" + wide veranda] 33 sqm, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

[Japanese modern premium suite] 84 sqm + terrace 10 sqm, Shigaraki ware open-air bath

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
  • 84.33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 4 Single Futons

[Japanese modern suite] 77 sqm + terrace 8 sqm Shigaraki ware open-air bath

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
  • 77.5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 4 Single Futons

About the area

Nikko

At LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Ikari and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Ikari Dam Observation Deck. Highlights at this ryokan include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Restaurant, serves Japanese cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Enjoy the free kids' club and karaoke as well as access to hot springs. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and spa services. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Nikko ryokan, attractions include Tobu World Square and Hunter Mountain Shiobara.

What's nearby

  • Tobu World Square - 15 min drive
  • Edo Wonderland - 17 min drive
  • Hunter Mountain Shiobara - 23 min drive
  • Edelweiss Ski Resort - 23 min drive
  • Toshogu Shrine - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Yunishigawa Onsen Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪やみぞ蕎麦 しらたき - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪レストラン ビッグアップル - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪モスバーガー - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪わがや - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪和彩工房 - ‬11 min drive

About this property

LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI

Ryokan in Nikko with full-service spa and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. As a guest of LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI, you'll find a full-service spa and hot springs. Spa services, a complimentary children's club, and an arcade/games room are also featured at LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • Karaoke
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI offers 62 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include dressing gowns, slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet and complimentary toiletries. This Nikko ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. There are hot springs on site.

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Full-service spa

  • Hot springs
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests requiring dinner at the hotel must arrive before 6 PM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Ranryo Inn Nikko
Ranryo Inn
Ranryo Nikko
LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI Nikko
LiVEMAX KAWAJI Nikko
LiVEMAX KAWAJI
Ranryo
LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI Nikko
LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI Ryokan
LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI Ryokan Nikko

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI?

LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI?

As of 26 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI on 7 Jan 2025 start from NZ$208.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI?

Yep, LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI?

No, LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI?

Yep, you can grab a meal at LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI's onsite restaurant that serves Japanese cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI?

No, pets are not allowed.

LiVEMAX RESORT KAWAJI Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 123 reviews" "

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

jane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked this property for private onsen, emailed them to get information and no ine got back, on arrival no sayna and no private onsen and no reason given, room was very nice but hotel is dated and needs a good clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Pierre

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the building is in bad shape, badly needs to be overhauled, but being a bubble investement it's too big thus unlikely to ever earn a corresponding income. The public outside baths are refreshing but again the inside connected facilities require repair. The onsen water i apprreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Sau Ngan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
While it's very reasonably priced, this place is not well connected in terms of public transportation, and is very tired and old. Better to stay in Nikko town if time is a constraint.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

wayne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and tried their best to speak English- the food was good. The view from the room was good. In places the property condition was not good. 1. In my room at the bottom of the window had many dead insects. 2 In one of the spas on the walls the paint seemed to have gone black in places. And in the outside spa there was a blue sheet up to cover a broken balcony floor and fence. The fence was broken, and there was a rope up to stop people going near the fence. 3 just outside the breakfast room there were some buckets down to catch the water coming from the ceiling- There was also a white sheet up. 4 after having breakfast I made my way out of the breakfast room and noticed that the room adjacent to the corridor, the tiles on the ceiling were hanging down broken and tattered. 5 The carpets were stained in many places. It was not cheap to stay at this well known hotel chain and I didn’t expect the property to be in this kind of degraded condition. This property is part of a well known hotel chain in Japan and I am wondering why the property has not been refurbished or some of the issues rectified. One of the hotels spas is a really pleasant onsen and the hotel rooms have nice views and the area is real nice, despite the property’s degradation I enjoyed my time there. I hope that someone from Livemax head office sees this and decides to set aside the monies to fix their issues.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Traveler, World

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in Kawaji area, mountain view, fresh air and birds are singing in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I enjoyed staying just this hotel The first thing that I noticed was the outdoor foot bath which if you have been out hiking all day is perfect. The staff was friendly and explained everything In English. I enjoyed the hot spring baths. There are 2 types that get switched at 2 different times during the day. The outside baths are a must. They also have a sauna in one of the bath rooms. There is a free massage chair outside one of the bathrooms The guest room was ok but the windows on the outside badly need cleaning as there are spiders webs forming. The room I was staying had Japanese futons (mattress) to my surprise it was self service but that meant I could use up to 3 materesses to make my bed comfortable. Dinner and breakfast was buffet style and the food was good and plentiful. There are pots of hand sanitizers everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Leonardo

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for exploring, rooms are well appointed, clean and at a very reasonable price. Staff levels during the evening and night are quite low so check in early!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good facilities, but run down, isolated area
Wide range of facilities that deservedly give it its ‘resort’ name, but everything is a little worn and tattered. Great if you’re a 70s or 80s fan! From the look of the numbers in the vast breakfast hall, there only seemed to be dozens of couples & families staying when we were there in a massive complex with perhaps hundreds of beds. Biggest disadvantage was its location, hour train trip each way each day from Nikko, in a desolate town where half the buildings seemed derelict it unoccupied. The highlight was we were one of the few areas to still have Onsen in the snow this late in winter (Feb).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great onsen stay
Great hotel, great river view, just the surrounding is nothing to do
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was beyond amazing. I don't know much Japanese but there was no language barrier. They picked us up from the station and recommended nearby restaurants for dinner. Everyone was just so polite and hospitable that i regret only staying one night! There was too much to do and see but not enough time!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really love this Hotel, best in my trip in Japan for 12 days. Although far away from Nikko st. 50mins but very nice hotel, Onsen, Big Room, Dinner & Breakfast very nice!! I will visit again next year!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Yoseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very old and not maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Klaire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place for 3 nights
It was 1 hour further from Tobu Nikko. There is another LiveMax hotel nearby so make sure you enter the full address in Google Map. We ended up in the wrong place at first go but got help from a really nice local staff. Other than that, quite enjoyed our stay. The hotel is going through renovation so some part of it looks good while other looks a bit old. We stayed in a traditional tatami room and loved it. Nice onsen on the B1 floor with massage chairs. We love the Ping pong table & arcade game area as well. Not many restaurants around but the ramen place next to the hotel is awesome. Came there twice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Khristia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
We loved our stay, although they were short staff for the days we were in there due to typhoon and the employees were affected, still we had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joel, Yokosuka, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is spectacular. Staff is on top of it!
The onsen is outstanding, the food was very tasty and filling. We were stunned at the level of care and the attention to detail. It was a serene environment and a great place to unwind.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
位置偏僻,最好選擇在酒店用膳(自助餐膳食選擇夠多),要自助鋪床.
位置偏僻,建議最好加錢在酒店食自助餐.自助餐選擇算多,味道不錯,服務員有禮. 主棟設備陳舊,溫泉區沖涼設備不夠充足(只有一個熱風風筒及一個凍風風筒,大部分放花灑的固定勾都已經斷開.)我們在露天女湯樓梯發現一隻曱甴. 房間乾淨闊落, 床鋪舒適. 但如果要睡榻榻米,就必滿自己鋪床. 房間水喉及沖廁水水力非常微弱. 如要用比較強的水力便必須要走出房間外,使用走廊的洗手間... 主樓的五樓是吸煙樓層,但卻有一間房是非吸煙房間!一開房間門便聞到煙味!櫃檯只是派人來到房間噴除臭劑, 不更換房間!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Riku

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All the common areas were very dirty and warn out. Rooms were tolerable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Shuetsu

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
エレベーターが動かなかったのは不運でした 部屋にゴミや髪の毛が残っていました
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

ひろき

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
大浴場が壊れて
ボイラーの故障により大浴場での入浴が制限された。館内も古く汚い箇所もあり余り快適では無かった。部屋はエアコンがカビ臭かったが部屋の露天風呂が良かった。、
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024