We had wonderfull time in Gableview Forest Inn.Elisabeth and her husband took great care of us,way beyond the regular service.We received bunch of recommendations for the trips around and they were even driving us to the bus stop in the centre.The place has very special atmosphere, with three onsens-as we were the only guests at the time of our visit,they were at full disposal only for us. Definetely recommend!

Stayed in July 2025

Cosy and tidy

Stayed in August 2025

Elizabeth was an amazing host and went out of her way to assist with activity planning and local pick up and drop offs. The dinners and breakfasts by Satoshi were absolutely superb. Really good value for money. Very happy with our stay, highly recommended.

Stayed in July 2025

Being a few miles out of town did not bother us because we had a rental car, but you will want to address transportation to the inn if you arrive by train or bus. We had planned ahead to carry only small duffels and day packs into the inn because our room was on the second floor; it would have been a challenge to carry our large luggage up the stairs.

The hosts are the best reason to stay at the Gableview Forest Inn, they take their role as innkeepers seriously and their focus is on ensuring their guests have the best possible experience. My wife and I were traveling with our adult daughter so traditional onsen and traditional food were things she had concerns about that impacted our choice. The private onsen options and the choice of a western breakfast, not to mention the room with the cool loft, made this inn a perfect choice for us. The room was beautiful, very clean, and had everything we needed. We only wished the snow monkeys that often visit outside the window had appeared, but even the possibility was exciting. The Chinese restaurant down the street the hosts recommended is exceptional, and the hosts had other local knowledge that was very helpful. We would definitely stay here again, and would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys the personal attention of good innkeepers.

Stayed in May 2025

Unique property with amazing hosts and the artwork! We really loved the comforts offered by our hosts and their kind hospitality. Our hosts went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed, comfortable, and enjoy our time in the region outside of their beautiful accommodations. It was a. absolutely pleasing stay!

Stayed in July 2025

We liked it all and would highly recommend this place to stay if you want a more homely personal experience.

The hosts are amazing. Elizabeth can give you all the local knowledge of places to visit. We had a car so it was easy to get around. I would recommend hiring a car to easily get to the accommodation and also to see more around Nikko. (There are so many amazing places to visit). There are car hire places right near the station and you can easily park at the inn. The forest surrounding the inn is lovely and the onsens are beautiful, especially the outdoor one with the forest view. The meals offered by the hosts are beautiful and worth ordering. The Chinese restaurant which is within walking distance (an incline on the way back though) is also delicious, probably the best Chinese food we've ever had. The beds and pillows are very comfortable. The hosts went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay and time in Nikko.

Stayed in June 2025

Everything was perfect.

We loved everything about Gableview. Especially the onsen!! A special and unique experience that we’ll always remember from our time in Japan.

Stayed in May 2025

We have no complaints.

We were warmly welcomed by our hosts, who went the extra mile to ensure we were comfortable and to provide us with an itinerary for our brief stay in Nikko. They kindly drove us to the shrines and collected us afterwards. The food was exceptional. We also enjoyed using the outdoor onsen, as we could be in the forest. Highly recommended!

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing - but taxis in Nikko were thin on the ground so getting to and fro could be time consuming.

Elizabeth was a wonderful host and made our stay very enjoyable. The dinner that Satoshi made for us was delicious and a great start to our travels in Japan. Nikko and the surrounding area is beautiful and a trip to Chuzenji Lake is worth doing and the walk around the lake to the summer Residencies of the European embassies. At one night at a delicious small sushi restaurant near to the JR Station. Finally Onsens at the Guest house were the favourite ones I experienced. Nikko was a highlight of our trip.

Stayed in May 2025

Bed smaller than expected. Shower not walk in.

Breakfast every day was fresh fruit, eggs etc. All V.good. 2 dinners were exceptional! Good value. We had a sitting room - very comfortable and bedroom (slightly smaller bed than at home). Quiet, looking out into the forest was relaxing. Hosts friendly and helpful. Take your walking shoes.

Stayed in May 2025

The breakfast was great and the chef adapted the meal to my dietary needs. The dinner served was exceptional. And the presentation of both meals very pleasing. And they play great music! The location is uphill from the town and they were very kind to transport travelers down to the station and to get meals. Elizabeth helps travelers to plan the best timing for site seeing the wonders of the area and is a great story teller.

Stayed in May 2025

Not really anything to dislike at all.

Amazing Inn with great hosts! Very cozy lobby and room as well as a great location for Nikko. The onsen baths were great as well. Very homely atmosphere.

Stayed in May 2025

The breakfast was very delicious and the owners were warm and kind.

Stayed in May 2025

Our host cooked a delicious breakfast every day.

Stayed in March 2025

A vegetarian dinner option would have been nice to experience, but Liz found us lots of options for places to eat out instead.

After a couple of weeks in the cities the hosts made this feel like home for us, and what a beautiful setting! Near to Nikko centre, and Liz was so generous giving us a lift when needed and making sure we had an itinerary to see everything by bus. Homecooked breakfast was delicious too! And the onsen was a lovely bonus.

Stayed in April 2025

Super Kind owners, very helpful, super comfy beds and great breakfast. We also used the baths that were a fantastic experience!

Stayed in April 2025

The language used in their email communications with us was not in keeping with what actually happened when we arrived. Most of the emails we received used language that was very stern and authoritarian e.g. you must provide a copy of your passport before you arrive or we will cancel your booking. Not necessary especially when we had fully paid for our stay. Thankfully, the Hosts were extremely welcoming and understanding.

The Hosts were very friendly, very helpful and provided us with transport to the Station with plenty of information about places to see and things to do. We felt very welcome.

Stayed in April 2025

The hosts were amazing and helpful. The room was comfortable and clean, and the location was peaceful and quiet with beautiful views of the forest. The food was delicious!

Stayed in April 2025

Elizabeth and Satoshi are excellent hosts. Elizabeth is very welcoming and gave us a lot of tips on what to discover in and around Nikko, also they drove us to the Shrine and the train station, which was very nice. The private onsen is great.

Stayed in April 2025

I can’t think of anything I disliked.

I really enjoyed my stay at the Gableview Inn. The room was very spacious. It was equipped with everything you would need to be comfortable, The hosts made sure I had perfect directions to the places I was visiting. This was extremely helpful. I appreciated their kindness in giving me a ride daily to the places I visited since their inn wasn’t in the downtown area. I chose to have breakfast there. Everything that was prepared was delicious

Stayed in March 2025

It is charming and you could not así for a mover host and hostess who went out of their way to maximize out experience nikko

Stayed in March 2025

Homely environment and friendly owners.

Stayed in February 2025

This is not a complaint, merely a suggestion from 2 of the older people in our group. Since the wonderful dinner that Satoshi cooks all by himself has so many courses, it might be nice to have the explanations written out on a little card for each diner. That way, everything stays nice and hot :)

This was our second time staying at the inn. Of course, the owners, Satoshi and Elizabeth remembered us and were just as friendly and helpful as our first visit 2 years ago. Satoshi remembered that we weren’t able to find a soba restaurant open on New Year’s day the first time and did research to find one for us. I was so touched by his kindness. There is a new lovely shared bathroom and many new interior design pieces. I’m still in love with the open air bath that can be reserved. It’s such a relaxing, friendly inn with lovely owners. I highly recommend it.

Stayed in January 2025

The hosts are both amazing!! Very friendly and eager to help us with everything we needed. We had not chosen to have diner there (bad decision because I believe it must have been amazing) and they suggested to make a reservation for us at an excellent restaurant nearby. The breakfast was served in a very cosy and homey feeling living room and it was a classical western style with eggs, bagels etc which was exceptional! I have nothing but wonderful words to say about this experience. Totally recommended! I would like to revisit and spend more time there. Thank you for everything

Stayed in December 2024