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Hoshino Resorts KAI Kinugawa

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A corridor with wooden walls and columns, illuminated by warm lights, leading to a snowy outdoor area with trees. - Hoshino Resorts KAI Kinugawa (Nikko)
An outdoor dining area with a table and chairs, a lamp, and a view of trees and a building in the background. - Hoshino Resorts KAI Kinugawa (Nikko)
A table with a reflective surface, positioned in front of a window with a view of autumn trees and a metal railing. - Hoshino Resorts KAI Kinugawa (Nikko)
A corridor with wooden flooring and walls, leading to a room with a tatami mat floor and a low table with chairs. - Hoshino Resorts KAI Kinugawa (Nikko)
A traditional Japanese room with a view of cherry blossoms through large windows. - Hoshino Resorts KAI Kinugawa (Nikko)
Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), and a garden at Hoshino Resorts KAI Kinugawa. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and a restaurant.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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Room options

View all photos for Japanese-style Room TA3

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, large windows with a view of trees, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

Japanese-style Room TA3

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Japanese-style Room with Outdoor Bath RA3

A window with vertical bars, a black bathtub, and a view of dense green foliage.

Japanese-style Room with Outdoor Bath RA3

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Nikko is home to Hoshino Resorts KAI Kinugawa. Trick Art Museum and Edo Wonderland are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Toshogu Shrine and Fureai Bridge. Tobu World Square and Nikko Hanaichimonme are also worth visiting. Visit our Nikko travel guide
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308 Kinugawa Onsen Taki, Nikko, Tochigi, 321-2526

What's nearby

  • A red wooden railing with golden accents, leading to a traditional building with a tiled roof.
    Nikko National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A marina with boats, a replica of the Eiffel Tower, and a large tower structure.
    Tobu World Square
    7 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • A traditional Japanese bridge over a clear river with koi fish, surrounded by well-maintained bushes and traditional buildings.
    Edo Wonderland
    11 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Fureai Bridge
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kinu Tateiwa Otsuribashi
    16 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kinugawa Onsen Station
    15 min walk

Restaurants

  • レストラン四季
    6 min walk
  • 石窯ダイニング 楽炎
    11 min walk
  • Asaya Garden
    13 min walk
  • つるや
    15 min walk
  • 水辺のカフェテラス
    11 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Half Board is not included in the Half Board rate for children aged 0-2.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Additional fees may apply to children for items such as extra bedding and meals.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; 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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is Hoshino Resorts KAI Kinugawa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hoshino Resorts KAI Kinugawa?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Hoshino Resorts KAI Kinugawa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hoshino Resorts KAI Kinugawa located?

Situated in Nikko, this ryokan is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fureai Bridge and Kinu Tateiwa Otsuribashi. Nikko Hanaichimonme and Tobu World Square are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kinugawa Onsen Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hoshino Resorts KAI Kinugawa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 131 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ka Yu

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I had a really excellent and unforgettable stay in KAI. First you will have an interesting entry by taking a cable car from the entrance to the lobby, and then you will get a superb environment, the decoration looks fantastic, all the staffs are nice and helpful, the food tasted brilliant, everything is extraordinary good and almost perfect in this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

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Staff and food quality both are good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice hotel to relax and enjoy the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lesa

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Outstanding, beautiful resort to relax and unwind. This place is perfection. I had the room with a private bath that overlooked the garden. So beautiful and serene. The curated kaiseki meal and breakfast were incredibly delicious. Highly recommend this resort, will be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

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The food was incredible. Wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very nice getaway

Very spacious room. Perfect, quiet location. Hospitable staff and great food. Onsen is awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Highly recommend for a peaceful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Viktor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff and food but there was an issue with pipes making noises in the evening and night so it was difficult to sleep and relax.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely beautiful, the private bath was so lovely in the cold night air. The staff were all so friendly and attentive, it really felt like they had thought of everything! We would definitely stay here again The only downside is that when arriving, the driveway/road up to the hotel is completely gravel so it was very hard to get our suitcase to the hotel. We ended up getting a taxi back to the train station at the end of our stay and that was much easier. Strongly recommend not walking to the hotel from the train station if you have a big suitcase like we did
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Falene

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

Best place to stay

Amazing place to stay. Not only was breakfast included but also an eight course dinner. We choose the room style with a private onsen bath on the balcony, and it was absolutely what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room is very nice. Quiet, spacious and clean. The package included dinner and breakfast both are delicious. Outdoor Onsen is the best.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pablo

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

In harmony with nature

Perfect place to chill and relax. The ryokan and onsen experience are very well done. The food is a true Japanese experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This retreat in the village was tranquil and restorative. The traditional japanese room with private onsen bath was the perfect complement to arriving from Tokyo and restorative after a day of rafting and canyooning (shout out to NOAC). The half board option was a great addition. Breakfast and dinner menus were exciting, sophisticated and simoky delicious. The staff are attentive to detail, accomodating and very polite. Thanks for the wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ayaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a true luxury experience that you feel it is away from busy life. The breakfast and dinner is real high end japanese style. Every dish is delicious , delicate, with good dashi flavor. Hot spring is plus too if you like the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Priscilla Wan Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hardware and service were great. Yet, food was not so impressive especially the upgraded dinner did not worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Maria Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property offered a welcome respite from the hustle of Tokyo. Getting there is easier via express train but not necessary. You don’t need to bring a lot with you because they provide extremely comfortable clothes, slippers, and even socks while you’re on the property. Same with toiletries. They have everything you could possibly need. Excursions are wonderful but not necessary if you’re going there to relax. The food is beautiful and nutritious. There are limited snacks and drinks available if you need anything between the planned meals. If you do decide to do excursions, plan for the later dinner as getting around Nikko takes time. I suggest taking a taxi to and from the property if you have bags. But the walk to the train station from the hotel is downhill and easy—about 20 minutes. The staff is wonderful and friendly and is so very kind. They make effort to speak English but everyone mostly speaks Japanese. We visited during New Year and they had lovely celebration meals and decor to commemorate the occasion. It even snowed during our stay and the property somehow became even more beautiful. It was snowing when I went to the onsen and it was unreal. I highly recommend staying here. I would just book well in advance to ensure the time of year you would like to be there. I imagine that Fall is also a beautiful time of year to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful and the private onsen is great for those who have tattoos that cannot be covered up. The rooms were spacious and the welcome snacks were delicious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

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What a lovely break from the busy day to day of Tokyo. We did this resort on a quick trip from Tokyo and the onsen and food were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie Hsiu Yun

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Very good hot springs facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Yun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
simple, good resort.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ythien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort and delicious kaiseki dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Birthday getaway

It was an amazing experience—everything was absolutely perfect! I had a fantastic time celebrating my birthday there and truly enjoyed every moment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kazuko

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Excellent servuce
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liana

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

Peaceful getaway

Peaceful getaway. Great service. Especially enjoyed onsen hot tub with the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024