Located near a train station, Nikko Hoshinoyado is a great choice for a stay in Nikko. Guests can indulge in massages, and YOIMURASAKI serves breakfast and dinner. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
21 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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
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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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.
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Transfers
Free train station pickup from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM*
Property amenities
Food and drink
Japanese breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–8:30 AM
Restaurant
Room service (limited hours)
Water dispenser
What to do
Hot springs
Karaoke
Services
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1964
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Slippers
Children's slippers
Sleep well
Down duvet
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Electronic bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Spa
Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. There are hot springs open between 3:30 PM and midnight.
Dining
YOIMURASAKI – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.
Optional extras
Japanese breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2750 for adults and JPY 1650 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of JPY 2750 (subject to availability)
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of JPY 2750 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for JPY 1650 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Hot springs access available from 3:30 PM to midnight
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
Policies
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 can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Hoshinoyado
Hoshinoyado Inn
Nikko Hoshinoyado
Nikko Hoshinoyado Inn
Nikko Hoshinoyado Nikko
Nikko Hoshinoyado Ryokan
Nikko Hoshinoyado Ryokan Nikko
Frequently asked questions
Does Nikko Hoshinoyado offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Nikko Hoshinoyado does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Nikko Hoshinoyado?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Nikko Hoshinoyado?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Nikko Hoshinoyado?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. There's a charge of JPY 2750 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of JPY 2750 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Nikko Hoshinoyado and nearby?
On-site recreation at Nikko Hoshinoyado includes hot springs. Nikko Hoshinoyado also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Nikko Hoshinoyado?
Yes, YOIMURASAKI offers garden views.
What's the area around Nikko Hoshinoyado like?
Nikko Hoshinoyado is a short 3-minute walk from Shinkyo Bridge and 4 minutes' walk from Rinno-ji Temple.
Nikko Hoshinoyado Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
13 Oct 2024
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
Kerry
Kerry, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Aug 2024
Good typical Japanese experience with futon on the floor and a shared onsen for bath and shower. Location is good but be warned the town doesn’t seem to get a lot of overnight visitors so there is slim pickings for dinner. The breakfast was very traditional Japanese. Lots of things you’ve not tried before and some a little peculiar.
gerald
gerald, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
4/10 Fair
22 Jul 2024
Tl;dr: I would not recommend this place. The location is great and onsen and grounds are fine. But at $400/night for two people and half board it’s way overpriced. The wallpaper is peeling, the carpets are dirty, it smells a little funky and there is no shower in the room. The dinner / breakfast are fine and the staff friendly but I would expect more at this rate.
Henrik
Henrik, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
8 Jul 2024
Everything is great. There is no bath in the room so you have to go to the onsen room to take shower.
Su
Su, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jun 2024
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
16 Jun 2024
We were let down overall by our stay at this hotel.
The room we stayed in was really dated and the overall smell of the hotel was not very pleasant. The room walls were dusty. For the condition of the hotel, I think we over paid. The positive about the hotel is its location near the shrines and bridge. The hotel did provide shuttle services from Nikko train station which was really nice. The staff did speak English.
Reena
Reena, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 May 2024
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Apr 2024
Danah
Danah, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
20 Apr 2024
Would overall recommend a different place
This hotel is very over priced. The great thing about this hotel is location, walking distance to main shrines. Otherwise it is outdated and smells like mold-throughout the entire hotel. The room is already over priced and then they want you to pay for private bath time. There is no shower in your room, so it’s public bath or pay extra. Also, there is an extra charge for extra towels. I do take into consideration this is supposed to be more simplistic and traditional however an update should be done for the price. They do have a nice restaurant with pretty view of the small garden.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Feb 2024
Restaurant was the best
Irene
Irene, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jan 2024
Staff is very helpful and hospitable. Public baths are clean and not too busy. The staff gave good explanation on the Onesen. We took the Japanese breakfast and it was OK but not great, we didn't find a lot of alternative dining options close by.
Location is great - next to the temples and close to the bus station.
The one thing I would improve would be the towels - They give only one towel per person which is not enough if you go 3-4 times a day to the public bath like we did, and there's no way to dry your towel quickly especially in the winter when it's freezing.
Overall we enjoyed our stay and the public bath was great.
Ohad
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Dec 2023
Jacinda
Jacinda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Dec 2023
Gelana
Gelana, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Dec 2023
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.
Pratik
Pratik, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Dec 2023
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.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Sep 2023
A fantastic ryokan experience. We had a delux room with private bathroom. Slept on mats on the floor which was surprisingly comfortable. The onsen offered 2 small hot baths covered and open to outdoors. Breakfast was amazing, offering Japanese and American style cuisine. Had difficult time finding restaurants for dinner, not many choices and they fill up early. Walkable to most sights.
Bobby
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Sep 2023
Amazing stay, very nice staff, delicious food
Martin
Martin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jul 2023
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.
John
John, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jun 2023
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.
Kamalini
Kamalini, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 May 2023
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!!!
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Apr 2023
Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Nice onsen. And half board meals were awesome