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Honke Bankyu

3.0 star property
Ryokan in Nikko with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Exterior
Hot springs
Interior
Interior
This nature-surrounded retreat features a tranquil garden, indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), and a quiet library. Guests start their day with Japanese breakfast, dine at the on-site restaurant, and stay connected with free WiFi available throughout public areas.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Main Wing- Standard Japanese Room (Bathroom with tub), 2 Futons, Non smoking/Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Main Wing- Standard Japanese Room (Bathroom with tub), 2 Futons, Non smoking/Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Main Wing- Standard Japanese Room (No Bathroom), 2 Futons, Non smoking/Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Main Wing- Standard Japanese Room (No Bathroom), 2 Futons, Non smoking/Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Located in Nikko, Honke Bankyu is near theme parks. Heike No Sato and Heikeno-sato are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Yunishigawamizunosato Snow Park and Kawaji Onsen.
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749 Yunishikawa, Nikko, Tochigi-ken, 321-2601

What's nearby

  • Heike No Sato - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Yunishigawa Kamakura Festival - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tobu World Square - 41 min drive - 22.4 miles
  • Edo Wonderland - 44 min drive - 24.4 miles
  • Toshogu Shrine - 48 min drive - 26.3 miles

Getting around

  • Yunishigawa Onsen Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪山島屋 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪つちや食堂 - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪湯西川館本館 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪平家最中 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪湯西川別館 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Honke Bankyu

Property highlights
You can look forward to free Japanese breakfast, an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), and a garden at Honke Bankyu. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a library and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Hot springs on site, luggage storage, and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and toilets with electronic bidets
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free Japanese breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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

This property does not have elevators
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Honke Bankyu Inn Nikko
Honke Bankyu Inn
Honke Bankyu Nikko
Honke Bankyu
Honke Bankyu Hotel Nikko
Honke Bankyu Ryokan Nikko
Honke Bankyu Nikko
Honke Bankyu Ryokan
Honke Bankyu Ryokan Nikko

Frequently asked questions

Is Honke Bankyu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Honke Bankyu?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Honke Bankyu?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Honke Bankyu?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Honke Bankyu located?

Situated in Nikko, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Heike No Sato and Heikeno-sato. Yunishigawamizunosato Snow Park is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

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