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Nikko Hoshinoyado

3.5 star property
Ryokan with a full-service spa, a short walk to Toshogu Shrine

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View, Non-Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Japanese-Style with Private Bathroom, Non-Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Mountain view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 7 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

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DLX JP-Style Room HORAI, Non-Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

DLX JP-Style Room HORAI, Non-Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

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DLX JP-Style Room KOCHO, Non-Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

DLX JP-Style Room KOCHO, Non-Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Standard Japanese-Style with Shower Room, Non-Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Garden view

Standard Room, Japanese Futon, Non-Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Dining | Breakfast and dinner served, garden views

Japanese Style Room with shower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Special Japanese-Western Room【Zuisho】

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Double Beds and 4 Twin Futons

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Special Japanese Style Room【Kocho】

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Special Japanese-Western Room【Hourai】

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 4 Twin Futons

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Dining | Breakfast and dinner served, garden views

Special Japanese Style Room【Kasho】

  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
1115 Kamihatsuishi-machi, Nikko, Tochigi-ken, 321-1401

What's nearby

  • Shinkyo Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Toshogu Shrine - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Honden - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Futarasan Shrine - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Nikko Kirifuri Ice Arena - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nikko Tobunikko Station - 3 min drive
  • Shimoimaichi-eki - 17 min drive
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪日光金谷ホテル メインダイニングルーム - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪冨士屋観光センター - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪本宮カフェ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪油源 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eat あさい - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Nikko Hoshinoyado

Ryokan near Toshogu Shrine
At Nikko Hoshinoyado, you can look forward to an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), shopping on site, and a Japanese garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the indoor private onsen. The on-site restaurant, YOIMURASAKI, offers breakfast, dinner, and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
  • Free self parking
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up, and hot springs on site
  • An electric car charging station, a gift shop, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and children's slippers

Languages

English, Japanese

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 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
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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
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

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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Nikko Hoshinoyado pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nikko Hoshinoyado?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nikko Hoshinoyado?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of JPY 2750 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Nikko Hoshinoyado?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for JPY 2750 (subject to availability).

Where is Nikko Hoshinoyado located?

Situated in the historical district, this spa ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Shinkyo Bridge and Toshogu Shrine. Rinno-ji Temple and Kosugi Hoan Memorial Nikko Art Museum are also within 5 minutes. Nikko Tobunikko Station is 20 minutes by foot and Nikko Station is 23 minutes.

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Nikko Hoshinoyado Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

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

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

8/10

Good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Amazing stay, very nice staff, delicious food
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

Restaurant was the best
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Our two day visit enhanced our cultural understanding of Japan from authentic cuisine to traditional ryokan. The English speaking manager suggested several activities beginning at Tobu bus stop 7 (walkable one block from hotel) to stop 26 Kogan Falls. The serenity of the landscape surrounding the hotel relaxes the stress of Tokyo. My only regret is not finding the private shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Our Japanese room was lovely, and the front desk staff was very helpful. The servers at the kaiseki dinner could have been more assistive in explaining the meal, and a history of yuba and tofu making would have been nice. The visual presentation of the meal was excellent, while the servers seemed more interested in the mechanics of serving and cleaning up.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

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

8/10

Everything is great. There is no bath in the room so you have to go to the onsen room to take shower.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Thank you Nikko Hoshinoyado- we had a wonderful Japanese experience in Nikko and at the hotel. We are sorry we don’t speak Japanese, and that made little things challenging a bit. We wish we knew that for a best experience we should have booked dinner at the hotel because we did not find a single suitable place to eat within walking distance of the hotel (October 18, 2024). So we did not have dinner that night. Breakfast, on the other hand was fantastic. We also loved the Onsen experience. Arigato Gozaimas!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

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.

4/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

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.

6/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

お食事も美味しく、ゆっくり過ごせました。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

La mejor experiencia, el perso al tiene un trato inmejorable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

2泊の朝夕の食事は全て違う内容で、皿など凝ったものが使われていて、目にも楽しく、美味しいお食事でした。品数も多く少食の私と母では食べきれず残してしまったのが心残りです。腰の悪い母のために毎回背当て用クッションを用意下さり感激しました。あいにくの雨続きで、お部屋や温泉の湿気た臭いが気になりました。朝食のあとで、美味しいハンドドリップのコーヒーを部屋に持ち帰れたらなと思いました。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024