ZEN RESORT NIKKO

2026.10.05

ZEN's SAUNA reopens with views of Lake Chuzenji, Oku-Nikko

ZEN's SAUNA at ZEN RESORT NIKKO has reopened. Enjoy the scent of Nikko cedar and views of Lake Chuzenji and Mount Nantai. An outdoor sauna surrounded by the nature of Oku-Nikko. Take a moment to unwind […]

2026.01.01

Happy New Year

Happy New Year! Thank you for your support last year. Our team looks forward to making your visits even more enjoyable this year. Wishing you a bright and happy year ahead.

2025.01.01

Looking back on 2024

Hello and Happy New Year! This is Mittsu, your ZEN RESORT tour guide. It has been a while! 2024 was a hectic year and I hardly found time to update the blog. Sorry about that. Here is a look back at my year […]

Happy New Year

Happy New Year! Thank you for your support last year. Our team looks forward to making your visits even more enjoyable this year. Wishing you a bright and happy year ahead.

2024.09.19

SAUNA MEET UP

An experience unique to this place. Join a sauna event that brings you closer to Oku-Nikko's natural surroundings. At ZEN RESORT NIKKO, enjoy a restorative sauna experience with views of Lake Chuzenji and Mount Nantai […]

2024.06.10

Lake Side Music Festa’24

Hello! Misty and rainy days are becoming more frequent in Oku-Nikko, bringing the beauty of the season. On clear days, Mount Nantai looks magnificent. Summer holidays begin in late July, so June and July offer a quieter time to visit for glamping […]

2024.01.01

Happy New Year

Happy New Year! Thank you for your support last year. Our team looks forward to making your visits even more enjoyable this year. Wishing you a bright and happy year ahead. ZEN RESORT […]

2023.12.31

A year in review

It is the end of the year! This is Mittsu, your ZEN RESORT NIKKO tour guide. How is everyone doing? This year I have been working at ZEN's Winter Hut, on the first floor of Yama no Rest House at Yumoto Ski Area. Read more in this blog […]

2023.12.23

ZEN's Winter Hut is open!

Hello from Mittsu, your ZEN RESORT NIKKO tour guide! It is getting cold—how is everyone doing? This is my first snowy season since moving to Nikko, and I am certainly feeling the chill! Winter has finally arrived in Oku-Nikko […]

2023.11.27

The Geminid meteor shower

Hello from tour guide Mittsu! Did you see our previous post about winter in Oku-Nikko? One of its highlights is the starry sky. In December, we look forward to the Geminid meteor shower, especially on the night of December 14–15 […]

2023.11.18

Winter in Oku-Nikko

Hello from tour guide Mittsu! Autumn leaves have already fallen, and Mount Shirane is covered in snow. Thank you again to everyone who visited us throughout summer and autumn […]

2023.07.04

Like Side Music Festa

Join us for a music event at ZEN RESORT NIKKO in Oku-Nikko on July 29! Enjoy relaxing music, expansive scenery and sunset views from ZEN. Event details: Saturday, July 29 — Like […]

2023.06.25

NIKKO Fishing Guide bookings are open

The NIKKO Fishing Guide booking page is now open. Visit the booking page here. To celebrate the launch, we have issued a coupon to present when paying […]

2023.06.13

ZEN RESORT NIKKO campsite opens

We have prepared two camping areas with panoramic views of Lake Chuzenji. Enjoy dappled shade during the day and a sky full of stars at night, in a setting that makes the most of the natural surroundings […]

2023.05.06

Bookings open for our dog-friendly room

One of our three glamping rooms is now dedicated to guests travelling with dogs. Oku-Nikko's best season is approaching. Make special memories with your small companion. Please read the pet accommodation rules before booking […]

2022.12.26

Our glamping area is open

Thank you for waiting! The glamping area at ZEN RESORT NIKKO opened on December 25. We look forward to welcoming you. Book your stay here […]

2022.12.17

Christmas at ZEN

The year is almost over. How has it been for you? Whether it was a great year or a challenging one, we hope you will join our Christmas event to round it off. This year we are also trying something new […]

2022.11.19

An update on our glamping opening

Construction is under way in preparation for our glamping opening. We originally aimed to open in September, but material delays and adjustments to create the setting we envisioned have significantly delayed completion […]

2022.05.08

Electric scooter rentals are here

ZEN RESORT NIKKO has introduced electric scooter rentals. Discover another way to explore Oku-Nikko and enjoy sightseeing around town […]

2021.12.14

Winter opening information

From Thursday, December 16, 2021 to Thursday, March 31, 2022, dinner will be available by reservation only with our winter menu. Dinner is served as a set course. Please book no later than the previous day […]

2021.12.12

ZEN RESORT NIKKO Xmas event

We are holding a Christmas party at ZEN RESORT NIKKO on December 25. With 2021 nearly over, we are grateful to everyone who supported us in our opening year […]

2021.10.29

A new photo spot at ZEN

We have installed a photo spot in the planned glamping area at ZEN RESORT NIKKO. Post your photo on Instagram with #zenの眺め and show us your post when dining with us […]

2021.07.24

SUP tour bookings are open!

SUP tour bookings are now open at ZEN RESORT NIKKO. Visit the SUP page under ACTIVITY for details. Showers are also available after your tour […]

2021.07.12

ZEN RESORT NIKKO opening announcement

Thank you for your continued support. The dining floor at ZEN RESORT NIKKO opened on July 11, 2021. Our glamping accommodation is scheduled to open in summer 2022 […]

2021.06.28

An important announcement

Thank you for waiting! ZEN RESORT NIKKO will open at 10:30 on Sunday, July 11, 2021. We postponed last year's opening due to the circumstances, but the year gave us time to develop ZEN […]

2021.04.17

The first Taro Cup

Last year's state of emergency meant fishing had to stop, much to the disappointment of everyone who loves Lake Chuzenji. For the 2021 fishing season, Tezukuri no Aji Taro is hosting an event for anglers […]

Fishing information added

A FISHING page is now available on the official ZEN RESORT NIKKO website. We aim to share useful information to help you enjoy fishing at Lake Chuzenji even more […]

2021.03.13

We are hiring

ZEN RESORT NIKKO is recruiting team members ahead of its May opening. See the details below, or visit the RECRUIT page on our website to learn more and apply. Come and work with us in Oku-Nikko […]

2021.03.01

GUESTHOUSE CAFE/BAR ZEN is becoming ZEN RESORT NIKKO

GUESTHOUSE CAFE/BAR ZEN will be renamed ZEN RESORT NIKKO. The more time we spend in Oku-Nikko, the more deeply we are drawn to its natural beauty […]

2021.02.22

Construction has begun

Construction at ZEN began on February 17, with completion planned for May 2021. We hope to create a place where guests can enjoy their time. Follow NEWS for construction updates […]