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Nikko Hoshinoyado

3.5 star property
Tranquil garden retreat with indoor mineral hot springs offers a peaceful base for exploring nearby historic sites within easy walking distance

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Nikko Hoshinoyado blends tradition with comfort in a historic setting. Guests can relax in the peaceful garden or rejuvenate in the indoor mineral hot spring. The property offers free WiFi and an on-site restaurant. The staff is consistently praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$300
14 July - 15 July

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Standard Japanese-Style with Shower Room, Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Garden view

Standard Room, Japanese Futon, Non-Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Deluxe Japanese-Style with Private Bathroom, Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 7 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a television.

Japanese Style Room with shower

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

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

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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DLX JP-Style Room KOCHO, Non-Smoking

DLX JP-Style Room KOCHO, Non-Smoking

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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DLX JP-Style Room HORAI, Non-Smoking

DLX JP-Style Room HORAI, Non-Smoking

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Japanese-Style Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with a bed, a window, and a wall with a textured pattern.

Special Japanese-Western Room【Zuisho】

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Nikko, Nikko Hoshinoyado is in the historical district and near a train station. Toshogu Shrine and Shinkyo Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Chūzenji and Nikko National Park. Cryptomeria Avenue and Irohazaka Winding Road are also worth visiting. Visit our Nikko travel guide
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1115 Kamihatsuishi-machi, Nikko, Tochigi-ken, 321-1401

What's nearby

  • A red bridge over a turquoise river surrounded by lush greenery.
    Shinkyo Bridge
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A traditional temple with ornate golden decorations and two animal statues.
    Rinno-ji Temple
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A traditional temple with ornate golden roofs and red pillars, surrounded by a forested area.
    Rinno-ji
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stone steps leading up to a traditional Japanese torii gate surrounded by trees.
    Toshogu Shrine
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A red wooden railing with golden accents, leading to a traditional building with a tiled roof.
    Nikko National Park
    19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Nikko Tobunikko Station
    19 min walk
  • Shimoimaichi-eki
    19 min drive
  • Tokyo (HND-Haneda)
    175 min drive

Restaurants

  • あさやレストハウス
    1 min walk
  • さんフィールド
    6 min walk
  • 油源
    1 min walk
  • メインダイニングルーム
    1 min walk
  • 上島珈琲店
    10 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 lift and multilingual staff
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
    • Toilets with electronic bidets, free toiletries and hairdryers
    • 32-inch HDTVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and children's slippers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 on-site self 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 - 41 ºC
  • 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

  • Lift

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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: from approximately JPY 2750 for adults and from 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 bath 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

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 on-site public bathing facilities; more details are available at check-in
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Nikko Hoshinoyado pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nikko Hoshinoyado?

As of 8 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nikko Hoshinoyado on 14 July 2026 start from AU$300, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout 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 19 minutes by foot and Nikko Station is 21 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Nikko Hoshinoyado Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 125 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and the property was gorgeous. For families who may not be familiar with this style of hotel, be aware that bathing facilities are either in a public onsen or you can rent a private onsen for 45 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby Hung Minh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. The hotel provided a free shuttle service to and from the property, which made getting around very convenient. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Our room was fantastic, with a beautiful view of the mountains that made the stay even more special. Overall, it was a comfortable and pleasant stay, and we’d happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lia Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ryokan just steps away from some of the most iconic Nikko destinations. We stayed there for 2 days and were able to walk to everything. The ryokan is spotless, restful, and the dinners and breakfasts were marvelous.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Line

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff and useful shuttle pick up at Nikko train station. Perfect location to access temples and shrines. Thoroughly enjoyed spacious room and cleanliness. Refined meals with option to have western or japanese style breakfasts. Recommends without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What stand our was the spacious room with two beds and tatami. Daily kaiseki breakfast and dinner were delicious and we didnt have to eat lunch everyday. Public onsen are well maintained as well. Great location with very short walking distance to the famous bridge and shrine.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, very nice staff, delicious food
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is conveniently located near Railway station as well as all shrines. We had a fabulous time at the property immersing in Japanese culture. All staff members did excellent job of providing great service. Receptionist staff (Mr Supun) was excellent with our checkin/checkout process as well as scheduling shuttle buses. Restaurant staff (Ms. Shiny, Ms. Nisa and Mr Okazawa) were very excellent in serving us breakfast and dinner. It has been truely an amazing experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a real highlight of our trip to Japan. The food was amazing, and getting to the
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

S

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

Beautiful location

Beautiful location, and great to see all the sights of Nikko. We struggled with the food from a western perspective, very traditional Japanese. But it was all cooked and presented beautifully and there was lots of it! We had the private onsen which was also lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was the best
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ernest

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
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10/10 Excellent

Pratik

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
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was travelling solo around Japan and on quite a tight budget so this was one of my pricier stays ... it was well worth it though! Lovely to have the Japanese style room for the experience - and the onsen was perfect having inside and outside options. The location was perfect - immediately adjacent to the key attractions of the area ... the only slight issue was lugging my bags up the hill as I missed the shuttle bus and made my own way there. The staff were very responsive thought coming out to help when they were aware - also with umbrella when raining. Food was an amazing experience - being of somewhat unadventurous vegetarian, I opted for the western breakfast which was lovely. However looking at the tables laid out for those who had a more traditional breakfast I can see that it was first class! I fully recommend this property for those visiting Nikko and all its historic sites - you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

gerald

Liked: Amenities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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
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10/10 Excellent

Bobby

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

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
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10/10 Excellent

Ohad

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Reena

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
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4/10 Poor

Henrik

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jaime

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
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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