Earth Hostel Nikko Riverhouse
Nikko, Tochigi, Japan — Riverside Hostel in the Mountains of Nikko : Black River — The sound you wake up to


Earth Hostel Nikko Riverhouse is a riverside backpacker hostel in the mountains of southern Nikko, Japan, set on the Kurokawa (Black River). It offers private riverside rooms and tatami dorms, home-cooked meals, an open-air river lounge, and bikes for hire. A free shuttle runs multiple times daily for all guests — new check-ins, returning guests, and morning trips — from Tobu Nikko Station or (JR) Nikko Station. Check-in from 4 PM; no curfew.
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Rooms
| Room | Type | Capacity | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Annex Riverside | Private room | Sleeps 4 | ¥9,000 |
| Mixed 8 Person Shared Room | Dorm bed | Sleeps 1 | ¥4,500 |
| Mixed 10 Person Shared Dorm Room | Dorm bed | Sleeps 1 | ¥4,500 |
Facilities
- Birdwatching
- Breakfast available
- Bus stop nearby
- Card accepted
- Cycling routes
- Desk space
- Dinner available
- Family friendly
- Fire extinguishers
- Forest setting
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- High speed Wi-Fi
- Hiking trails
- Instruments
- Kitchenette
- Laundry service
- Locally sourced food
- Motorcycle parking
- Mountain views
- No curfew
- Quiet hours
- River beach
- River swimming
- River views
- Riverfront
- Rural setting
- Shared lounge
- Smoke alarms
- Smoking area
- Solo traveler friendly
- Tatami lounge
- Train station nearby
- Water refill station
- Wired internet
- Yoga space