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Nikko Hoshinoyado

Property class: 3.5

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.
A building with a traditional Japanese garden, including a stone lantern and a gravel path.
A modern bathroom with a large window, a built-in bathtub, and a shower area.
A dining table with a bottle of champagne, a glass, and various dishes.
A traditional Japanese-style living room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $262
$236 nightly
$262 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24

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1115 Kamihatsuishi-machi, Nikko, Tochigi-ken, 321-1401
  • Place, Shinkyo Bridge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rinno-ji Temple
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Toshogu Shrine
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Japanese-Style with Shower Room, Non-Smoking

A traditional Japanese-style living room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

Standard Japanese-Style with Shower Room, Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Standard Room, Japanese Futon, Non-Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a television.

Standard Room, Japanese Futon, Non-Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Deluxe Japanese-Style with Private Bathroom, Non-Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

Deluxe Japanese-Style with Private Bathroom, Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 7 Twin Futons

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View, Non-Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a bench, and a sliding door.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View, Non-Smoking

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for DLX JP-Style Room KOCHO, Non-Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, a sofa, and a television.

DLX JP-Style Room KOCHO, Non-Smoking

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for DLX JP-Style Room HORAI, Non-Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a view of a garden.

DLX JP-Style Room HORAI, Non-Smoking

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Nikko

When you stay at Nikko Hoshinoyado in Nikko, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Toshogu Shrine and Shinkyo Bridge. .This spa ryokan is 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Lake Chūzenji and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Kosugi Hoan Memorial Nikko Art Museum.

What's nearby

  • Shinkyo Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rinno-ji Temple - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rinno-ji - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Toshogu Shrine - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nikko Toshogu Treasure Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nikko Tobunikko Station - 19 min walk
  • Shimoimaichi-eki - 19 min drive
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 175 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪あさやレストハウス - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪上島珈琲店 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪油源 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪さんフィールド - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪神橋庵 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Nikko Hoshinoyado

Nikko Hoshinoyado offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature down comforters. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Private bath/onsen services include an indoor private onsen (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to midnight. There are hot springs open between 3:30 PM and midnight.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary bottled water, as well as phones with free local calls.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as hot springs and karaoke. This ryokan also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at the YOIMURASAKI, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Japanese breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Japanese breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
YOIMURASAKI - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,750 for adults and JPY 1,650 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal
  • Tea service

Restaurants on site

  • YOIMURASAKI

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot spring
  • Karaoke
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park

Full-service spa

  • Hot spring
  • Hot springs open from 3:30 PM - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 106 ºF
  • In-room massages
  • Private indoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1964
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Genkan (entryway)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Heating
  • Individually furnished
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: JPY 2750
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: JPY 2750

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pickup shuttle service is provided from Nikko Station 2-6 PM only.
Guests who book the half board rate plan must check-in before 7 PM. Guests must contact the property to arrange dinner if unable to arrive by 7 PM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 2200.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 2750 for adults and JPY 1650 for children
  • Early check-in fee: JPY 2750 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: JPY 2750 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 2200.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Hot springs access available from 3:30 PM to midnight
Reservations are required for massage services and private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Guests with tattoos will be required to follow specific instructions when using the onsite public bathing facilities; more details are available at check-in
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hoshinoyado
Hoshinoyado Inn
Nikko Hoshinoyado
Nikko Hoshinoyado Inn
Nikko Hoshinoyado Nikko
Nikko Hoshinoyado Ryokan
Nikko Hoshinoyado Ryokan Nikko

Nikko Hoshinoyado Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 135 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and the property was gorgeous. For families who may not be familiar with this style of hotel, be aware that bathing facilities are either in a public onsen or you can rent a private onsen for 45 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very friendly and the room was beautiful. The onsen facilities were also very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful ryokan just steps away from some of the most iconic Nikko destinations. We stayed there for 2 days and were able to walk to everything. The ryokan is spotless, restful, and the dinners and breakfasts were marvelous.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. The hotel provided a free shuttle service to and from the property, which made getting around very convenient. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Our room was fantastic, with a beautiful view of the mountains that made the stay even more special. Overall, it was a comfortable and pleasant stay, and we’d happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally clean hotel. Extremely pleasant, polite and professional staff. Extremely beautiful ryokan. Very close to unesco heritage. Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, very nice staff, delicious food
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honeymoon stay exceptional!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - walking distance to the shrines - room 301 spacious with good views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff and useful shuttle pick up at Nikko train station. Perfect location to access temples and shrines. Thoroughly enjoyed spacious room and cleanliness. Refined meals with option to have western or japanese style breakfasts. Recommends without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What stand our was the spacious room with two beds and tatami. Daily kaiseki breakfast and dinner were delicious and we didnt have to eat lunch everyday. Public onsen are well maintained as well. Great location with very short walking distance to the famous bridge and shrine.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, ideally located for visiting the shrine area. The service was warm and attentive; the onsen facilities were very nice. Highly recommend this hotel!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was the best
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a real highlight of our trip to Japan. The food was amazing, and getting to the
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is conveniently located near Railway station as well as all shrines. We had a fabulous time at the property immersing in Japanese culture. All staff members did excellent job of providing great service. Receptionist staff (Mr Supun) was excellent with our checkin/checkout process as well as scheduling shuttle buses. Restaurant staff (Ms. Shiny, Ms. Nisa and Mr Okazawa) were very excellent in serving us breakfast and dinner. It has been truely an amazing experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful location

Beautiful location, and great to see all the sights of Nikko. We struggled with the food from a western perspective, very traditional Japanese. But it was all cooked and presented beautifully and there was lots of it! We had the private onsen which was also lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The meals were extraordinary! The service was great and the dining environment was beautiful. Close to bus stop so it was convenient to go to Lake Chuzenji. Also a short walk to see shrines in Nikko National Park. The Onsen has a beautiful view!
Breakfast
Server preparing rice dish at dinner
Front entrance to hotel
View from bedroom window
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was right outside the Nikko Park and major tourist attractions. The dinner in the hotel was quite good but a bit expensive. The onsen was incredible too. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Would recommend a stay here. The room was comfortable with good views and a great ryokan experience. Staff are friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the kaiseki dinner here too. They also have indoor and outdoor onsen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Nice onsen. And half board meals were awesome
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff are helpful and speak good English. Cleanliness of the onsen and guestroom could be further improved.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff are wonderful, the food is delicious and the rooms are comfortable, with excellent views of Nikko. Definitely take the shuttle from the subway if you can, I made the mistake of walking as it wasn’t that long, but the last stretch is a very steep hill
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff and facilities were excellent. The food we were served was very delicious and fun and providing a copy of the menu for us to photograph allows us to go back and translate to understand some of the food we did not recognize. The rooms could probably use a little updating but this did not disrupt our enjoyment of the short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This place is the best

This Ryokan is wonderful, amazing, delightful. Japanese style rooms, architecture is showing it's age a little but retains all of its charm and character. 1/2 board (breakfast and dinner) is the way to go. The meals were amazing, so well structured, theme was apparent, the food itself was an adventure. Onsen was really pleasant after walking through the world heritage parks.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

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