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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 1.2 mi 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Asian, American

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Nikko
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Benoit
    France France
    Nice area, Kind staff, very good food. Exactly what we were looking at
  • Sylvia
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Hotel has quite a good location, near the main street and shrines Meals are quite good; meal services were good
  • Sophia
    Japan Japan
    the dinner was fantastic - a kaisen set was a delicious 7-course meal and it exceeded my expectations for dinner, and breakfast was overall fabulous as well. the indoor and outdoor onsen were great - not too many people using them so it was nice...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • yoimurasaki
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

Amenities of Nikko Hoshino Yado
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Hot spring bath
  • Room service
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • Massage chair
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot spring bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules

Nikko Hoshino Yado takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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 canceled. 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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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 minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Nikko Hoshino Yado

  • Room options at Nikko Hoshino Yado include:

    • Quad
    • Twin
    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin/Double

  • Nikko Hoshino Yado has 1 restaurant:

    • yoimurasaki

  • Nikko Hoshino Yado offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Walking tours
    • Public Bath
    • Hot spring bath
    • Massage chair
    • Open-air bath

  • Nikko Hoshino Yado is 1.1 miles from the center of Nikko. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Nikko Hoshino Yado is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Nikko Hoshino Yado may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Nikko Hoshino Yado can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Asian
    • American