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About this property
Just a 15-minute walk from the Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Nikko Hoshino Yado features natural hot-spring baths with Japanese garden views, traditional kaiseki (multi-course) cuisine and Japanese-style rooms with tatami floors. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Nikko Hoshino Yado Ryokan is a 5-minute walk from Shinkyo Bridge and a 30-minute drive from Kegon Waterfall. JR Nikko Train Station is about 2 km away, and a free shuttle bus to the hotel is offered. Rooms include traditional Japanese-style futon bedding and overlook Nikko Mountain and the hotel’s beautiful Japanese garden. Facilities include a refrigerator, electric kettle and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests at Ryokan Nikko Hoshino Yado can relax and unwind with a massage or by soaking in the hotel’s cypress wood hot-spring baths. Guests can also experience wearing traditional kimono and have their picture taken; contact the property directly for more information. The hotel’s restaurant serves traditional kaiseki (multi-course) meals with fresh local ingredients.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Property highlights
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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)
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Asian, American
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Free private parking available on-site
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Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Marco
Belgium“Everything was just so practical. The hotel offers a shuttle service from the two railway stations in Nikko, and they were even able to come pick me up out of schedule. The hotel is very close to the temples and shrines in Nikko, so it was easy to...” - Jessica
United Kingdom“The staff were exceptionally helpful and attentive. They made an extra effort to help us find food and attractions and feel comfortable in our native English tongue. We stayed in the Hourai suite, which was huge and beautifully maintained. Highly...” - Alexandra
Colombia“Amazing rooms with traditional style: futons, low table, chairs with nice view. Incredible onsen bath experience (you can reserve a private bath). Incredible breakfast (Japanese and western style)” - Marisa
Japan“Location was perfect for 2 days of exploring temples then to the lake area. Meals were superb and the small Onsen very pleasant” - Alistair United Kingdom“Traditional Japanese breakfast and dinner excellent”
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Singapore“All foreign serving staff, not appropriate for ryokan. should encourage japanese youth to join this industry” - Taro
Thailand“The place was very cozy, with a beautiful view. The food was delicious, and the staff were incredibly warm and welcoming. Everything about the stay felt relaxing and pleasant. I would love to travel there again.” - Shirley
Malaysia“- good location - food is good - The Onsen is a bit small and dated, but the amenities are great - serving free set meals for our 2 y.o daughter every single day - Receptionists can speak good English - massage chair in the room” - Thetrotsky
Canada“We had an incredible stay at this authentic ryokan, walking distance from the Toshogu shrine and museum complex. We are both vegetarian and the staff were extremely accommodating, providing an amazing meal full of local specialties. The private...” - Benedetta
Italy“Hoshino Yado is located in an enchanting area near to the Toshogu shrine. The ryokan itself is lovely, surrounded by a beautiful garden. Our room was spacious, clean and had a breathtaking view on the mountain scenery. The kaiseki dinner and...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- yoimurasaki
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
A free shuttle bus runs between the hotel and Nikko Train Station from 14:00 to 18:00. No reservation is needed to use the shuttle; guests can simply call the hotel upon arrival at Nikko Train Station, and the shuttle should arrive in less than 10 minutes.
Please note that restaurants around the area are limited and may close early in the evenings. Dining options may be difficult to find after this time.
If guests with a room-only or a breakfast-inclusive rate wish to eat dinner and/or breakfast at the property, they need to make a reservation at least 1 day in advance. A meal request at time of check-in may not be accommodated.
Children rates aged 6-11 years old will be charged separately upon arrival, guests can contact the property for more information.
Guests arriving after check-in hours must inform the property in advance. If the property is not informed, the booking may be cancelled. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
Please be informed that smoking is not permitted in guestrooms.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Nikko Hoshino Yado in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
Guests must check in by 19:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
