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Honke Bankyu

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

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Hot springs
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

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

Room options

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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
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons

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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
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • Edo Wonderland - 52 min drive - 27.5 miles
  • Toshogu Shrine - 55 min drive - 26.5 miles
  • Tobu World Square - 56 min drive - 28.8 miles

Getting around

  • Yunishigawa Onsen Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪山島屋 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪湯西川館本館 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪つちや食堂 - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪会津屋豆腐店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪焼肉 山道 - ‬4 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, a gift shop, and luggage storage
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

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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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Reviews

Honke Bankyu Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
囲炉裏で夕食が食べれるので、どこかの時代にタイムスリップしたような気分になりました。 朝食もあの場所で食べたかったですが、別の場所でした。 宿も歴史を感じる宿でした。 一緒に行った旦那もお食事、お風呂ともに喜んでいたので良かったです。 また機会があればいきたいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Toshiaki

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

江戸村

一言でお伝えしますと日光江戸村で宿泊するイメージがわかりやすいかもしれません。 とっても静かでのんびり でき人によってはさびしいかもしれませんがオススメです。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

絶対行くべき宿

雰囲気からお料理、源泉掛け流し温泉、どれも素晴らしく、湯西川温泉へ行かれる時は是非ご紹介したい宿でした。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

yahui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
非常推薦入住，大眾湯臨河畔，別有情趣，晚餐特別好吃，日式buffet 早餐豐盛美好。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

S&D, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very small hotel in a very quiet small town. We didn't feel very impressed when we first saw the hotel. After we checked in and went to our onsen, it was so amazing and then our fantastic dinner. It was Wows!!! Everything was so perfect, relaxing and so peaceful. We also felt in love with the town. It was so peaceful and didn't want to leave. It worth every afford to get there. Love love it so so much!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

MASAAKI

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

忘れ物を送って下さりありがとうございございました

忘れ物をしましたが、丁寧に送って下さいました。朝食時に布団を下げるリクエストをしていた事を忘れてしまい、部屋を散らかしたまま朝食に行ってしまいました。そのせいか無くし物をしてしまい、帰りにお願いをしてきましたが、翌日には見つかったとお電話を下さいました。大したものではないので、簡単な発送でよかったのですが、大変丁寧な発送をして下さいまして本当にありがとうございます。 吊り橋を渡っての夕食や、露天風呂、ラウンジでのゆっくりとした時間、また是非伺いたいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yoji

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

快適でした

過剰なサービス感はなく、居心地が良かったです。夕食の場所と料理には工夫されていると思います。 公共の交通機関で行きましたが、バス停の目の前なので問題ないですし、行きやすいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rob, Portland, OR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Completely outstanding. Awesome traditional Japanese inn with great hot spring pools. Amazing dinners.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Miyuki

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

食事がおいしい宿

客室は思ったより内装が安っぽい感じでしたが、滞在は快適でした。 食事が特に美味しく満足で、接客もちょうどよい距離感でよかったです。 気になった点は以下。 ＊チェックインがせわしない：到着してすぐにラウンジに通されてすぐにフロントに呼び出され、チェックイン手続き後部屋に案内されたが、太鼓はいらないので、ウェルカムドリンクを飲みながらラウンジチェックインで一息ついた後に案内等価格に見合った落ち着いた接客でもよいかも。 ＊食事の提供：お酒を飲みながら、食事をしているのに焼き物も出来上がっていない段階で食事と汁物を持ってきたり、デザートを持ってきたりされると特に長居をしていたわけでもないのにせわしない。食事がとてもおいしかっただけに残念。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
非常好
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Geoff, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing 5-star japanese experience right from the beginning. Greeted in the parking lot as we drove up. Check-in was very friendly and professional. The ryokan is exceptional in every respect - very traditional and japanese but also extremely comfortable. Room was large, beautiful, and we even had our own ofuro (bathtub) in the room. Dinner was an experience to behold - wonderful. We brought our own wine and that was fine. The onsen are spotless and lovely. The only disappointment - from my research there was a konyoku (mixed) bath available. But it seems that is no longer the case. There is one indoor and one outdoor (rotemburo) bath for men and the same for women but there are no mixed baths (konyoku) anymore. There are 3 private family baths that you can book for an extra 1080 yen for a 45 minute session. But if you don't book a family bath you will not be able to soak with your partner.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
歷史悠久的溫泉旅館，值得深度旅遊，交通地點便利！
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dinner was amazing! The baths were also very nice, though the private one we booked was too hot.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ホテルは古いがそれなりに綺麗になっており、温泉、食事も大変満足.特に夕飯は個室のため、他のお客さんと会うことも無くゆっくり出来た。 また、6/3は平家大祭の最終日でもあり、夜見学も出来、有意義な時間を過ごすことが出来リフレッシュしました。 また、是非行きたいと思います。 ありがとうございました‼︎
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Bijzondere ervaring

Leuke ervaring. Ga voor de onsen en het eten. Beiden zijn van bijzondere klasse maar daar is de prijs ook naar. Min puntje is de rigide wijze waarop met de tijden voor de onsen wordt omgegaan. Deze zijn een belangrijk deel van de dag dicht ivm onderhoud terwijl wordt geafficieerd met 24 uur open.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

古舊日本風格的旅館

旅館裝横十分有懷舊日本風格。晩餐很豐富而且亦很美味。露天風呂很舒適，還有免費接駁專車去雪祭場地。唯一不便之處是別館跟溫泉的距離稍遠。這是一間很值得推薦的旅館。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

KATSUYA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

川沿い露天風呂が最高

川沿いの露天風呂での景色が最高だった。昔を感じる囲炉裏での食事と珍しい岩魚のお酒も美味しかった。部屋からの景色も川沿いで良かった。泊まった別塔から本館が少し離れているけど。全体的に良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

elena, roma

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

Meraviglioso ryocan affacciato sul fiume

Meravigliosa location, il ryocan si affaccia sul fiumiciattolo ed è collegato alla sala da pranzo attraverso un ponte tibetano. Cena divina nella sala in perfetto ed elegante stile locale. La Onsen meravigliosa quella esterna suggestivo l'affaccio. Le camere pulite e veramente accoglienti il futon viene sistemato dal personale sia la sera che la mattina. Assolutamente da provare. Da sapere che dista circa 40km dai templi di Nikko.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

shau han

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

環境清靜境美

這是一間很特别的温泉酒店,環景清幽,境色很美!晚餐非常豐富及特色,早餐就比較一般!員工服務親切,尤其是年長員工更是可愛!缺點是房屋設備比較舊,枕頭有少許污點!整體來説很值得一試!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

MARIE-HELENE

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

experience gastronomique extraordinaire

C'est un hôtel charmant, plein d'histoire et au service impeccable. Si vous visez le grand luxe à la japonaise, cet endroit est pour vous.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schön, aber weit abseits und nur mit Aufwand zu erreichen

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Fantastic traditional Japanese ryokan in mountains

The ryokan and its environs are spectacular. Still was winter there when we visited, so the wall of icicles was visible next to the bridge from the lobby and from our room. Traditional Japanese room with futons and tatami.

10/10 Excellent

Alfred, Chan

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

一間很有特色的旅館，令人留下難忘回憶

旅館門口雖小，但入面佔地面積很大，迎賓及浸溫泉地點與客人房間是分開兩座大樓，客人如需往返，必須經過一段很短「無瓦遮頭」的路程，但由於旅館內開放暖氣關係，在冬天時，實在先要鼓起勇氣，因溫差太大，擔心著涼！不過旅館實在太具特色，這少少瑕疵，足以彌補！ 而晚餐是爐端燒，食物很美味；房間很整潔；職員能操流利英語，溝通沒有問題！如果再有機會，必定會再次光臨本家伴久酒店！

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Singapore

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

Definitely worth a visit

Without a car it's definitely a little bit of a mission on trains and buses to get here, but it's absolutely worth the effort - and actually once you get hold of a timetable (easier said than done) the connections are pretty decent from Nikko and Kinugawaonsen - although they don't run too late. There is not a huge amount to "do" around Honke Bankyu, but it's set in a lovely little village and the staff can help you find some nice trekking areas....though they may not warn you that the trekking can be pretty steep...it's not a little walk in flip flops! The Onsen itself is great, but the stand out reason for visiting is the hugely impressive dinner - truly a memorably unusual and delicious experience.

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