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Nikko Hoshinoyado

3.5 star property
3.5-star spa ryokan near Toshogu Shrine

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1115 Kamihatsuishi-machi, Nikko, Tochigi-ken, 321-1401
  • Place, Shinkyo Bridge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Toshogu Shrine
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Nikko Kirifuri Ice Arena
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Japanese-Style with Shower Room, Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Garden view

Standard Room, Japanese Futon, Non-Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons

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

Deluxe Japanese-Style with Private Bathroom, Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 7 Twin Futons

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Dining | Breakfast and dinner served, garden views

Japanese Style Room with shower

  • Sleeps 4

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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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Room

  • Sleeps 4

Special Japanese-Western Room【Zuisho】

  • Sleeps 6

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

Special Japanese-Western Room【Hourai】

  • Sleeps 6

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Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet

Special Japanese Style Room【Kocho】

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet

Special Japanese Style Room【Kasho】

  • Sleeps 7

About the neighborhood

Nikko

In historical district.You'll be steps from Shinkyo Bridge and a 5-minute walk from Rinno-ji Temple. Kosugi Hoan Memorial Nikko Art Museum and Rinno-ji are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Shinkyo Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rinno-ji Temple - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Toshogu Shrine - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nikko Toshogu Treasure Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 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

  • ‪さんフィールド - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪あさやレストハウス - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪上島珈琲店 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪油源 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪nikko rusk cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Nikko Hoshinoyado

3.5-star spa ryokan near Toshogu Shrine
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. As a guest of Nikko Hoshinoyado, you'll find a full-service spa and hot springs. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Nikko Hoshinoyado. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Nikko ryokan.

  • 1 building
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1964
  • Karaoke
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Nikko Hoshinoyado offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature down comforters. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Private bath/onsen services include an indoor private onsen (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to midnight. There are hot springs open between 3:30 PM and midnight.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot spring
  • Karaoke
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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

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

  • No pets 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, mobile payments, and cash
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, cash, and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 3:30 PM to midnight.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of 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

How close is Nikko Hoshinoyado to the airport?

Nikko Hoshinoyado is 112.6 mi (146-min drive) away from the Haneda Airport (HND) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Nikko Hoshinoyado have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Nikko Hoshinoyado.

Does Nikko Hoshinoyado offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Nikko Hoshinoyado, but Japanese breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 2750 for adults and JPY 1650 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Nikko Hoshinoyado?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at Nikko Hoshinoyado?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Early check-in costs JPY 2750 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Nikko Hoshinoyado?

This ryokan offers free self parking.

Does Nikko Hoshinoyado have a pool?

Nikko Hoshinoyado does not have a pool.

Does Nikko Hoshinoyado have a restaurant?

Nikko Hoshinoyado is home to YOIMURASAKI, which features garden views.

Does Nikko Hoshinoyado have a spa?

This ryokan has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Nikko Hoshinoyado to downtown Nikko?

Nikko Hoshinoyado is 5.6 mi away from Nikko.

Nikko Hoshinoyado Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 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

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The highlight is definitely the breakfast, which was a truly great experience for those seeking an authentic Japanese ryokan. The view of the gardens there heightened the experience, and the public bath was modest but very nice and in a beautiful area. The building itself shows signs of age (especially the walls) and the amenities were certainly not modern, but that was all made up by the conscientious and helpful staff and the very friendly shuttle driver who went out of his way to help, including letting me stop at the other train station on the way to the ryokan to pick up tickets. The whole city is very quiet and shuts down early, but there are a few nice restaurants a short walk down the hill, and if you are heading to Nikko Toshogu itself, then it's easily walkable right from the hotel. Don't bother getting on the bus (as long as mobility isn't an issue). Entering the forest at Shinkyo is nice, and getting there just before 9:00 helps avoid the crowds. For smaller groups, I would recommend this place.
Breakfast
View of the gardens from the breakfast table
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Irene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Kerry

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

Barbara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Arlene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

4/10 Poor

Henrik

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Su, Brea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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 Excellent

Julie, Denver

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Reena

Traveled with family
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 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danah

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was the best
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ohad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

8/10 Good

Jacinda, Fairfield

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gelana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pratik

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Kevin

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Martin, Genève

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, very nice staff, delicious food
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Kamalini, Nunawading

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Verified traveler

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