Earth Hostel Riverhouse - Nikko

Earth Hostel is one of a kind. Secluded and surrounded by amazing nature, few stairs away is the river, open air lounge where you can chill, and many hiking options. But most of all Scout the owner is who made our experience so unique. He is so kind and generous, and does everything he can to make sure everyone enjoys their time. He picked us up from and to the train station, answered any questions and helped with anything. He sat to explain the area map and to help plan the hikes, and most importantly he made the BEST VEGAN FOOD! blueberry pen-cakes and chia puuding for breakfast, amazing soup for dinner, and many more treats. DELICIOUS and full of love. I strongly recommend earth hostel if you look for a once in a lifetime experience. Updated from previous review on 2018-10-20

A great place to relax in a fantastic location with a view of the clear water of the Kurokawa (black river). you will see the fantastic drones shot at https Earthhostel.com there are many cherry-blooded trees near erdherberge, which are full of flowers around this time (before to mid april). the host scout is very friendly, helpful and knows all good spots in nikko and surroundings. your free shuttle bus service from/to the train station nikko is a great experience. the drive is very scenic and exciting. organize their departure (as early as they want) and breakfast time in the morning. it offers breakfast and dinner for vegans and vegetarians as there is no meat on the menu. he serves two types of delicious homemade pizzas and suppe for dinner. I tried his vegan suppe and it tasted brilliant. scout mentioned that the whole vegetables are bought on the local farmer market or grown in the various gardens and greenhouses of the earth. they can almost order vegan pizza for lunch with vegan cheese, which I strongly recommend there is also a mini-guest kitchen with a hotplate and a microwave. he served to breakfast that the morning vegan blueberry pfancake and chalk with soy milk, fruits and rich, buttery pecan nuts half. it changes every day you are there. I also tried to die his vegan yogurt, which was updated for with some apple chinks and chia seeds from the previous review on 2021-04-04

This hostel was a great highlight on my trip to japan. it is a kind of place to stay. remote control, personal, clean and friendly. everything thanks to scout the owner who works extremely hard. his vegan breakfasts were so delicious, I was looking forward to them every morning. I had his noodles for dinner one night and they were also unbelievable. it was so nice to stay somewhere with vegan foods that are very difficult to find in japan and cheap as well! would highly recommend and hope that I can return one day.

We stayed here a few nights and wish we stayed longer! our favorite of the trip. scout is a legendary and makes delicious vegan food for brekky and dinner. 10/10 will stay again

It is so awesome words can't describe it.... The soup has over 25 vegetables in it, so filling and delicious you can't wait to have more the next day. Best thing ever after long hikes or walks. The breakfasts are all wholesome and home made, plus you'll eat facing the river which is unique by itself. Deffenetly a place to try for anyone how loves nature and good food