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Nikko Hoshinoyado

3.5 star property
Ryokan with a full-service spa, 8-minute walk to Toshogu Shrine

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DLX JP-Style Room HORAI, Non-Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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1115 Kamihatsuishi-machi, Nikko, Tochigi-ken, 321-1401
  • Place, Shinkyo Bridge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rinno-ji Temple
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Toshogu Shrine
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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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
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Mountain view

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Garden view

Standard Room, Japanese Futon, Non-Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Mountain view

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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
  • Sleeps 8
  • 7 Twin Futons
  • Mountain view

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Dining | Breakfast and dinner served, garden views

Japanese Style Room with shower

  • Sleeps 4

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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
  • Garden view

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DLX JP-Style Room KOCHO, Non-Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

DLX JP-Style Room KOCHO, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Mountain view

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DLX JP-Style Room HORAI, Non-Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

DLX JP-Style Room HORAI, Non-Smoking

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

Japanese-Style Room

  • Sleeps 4

Special Japanese-Western Room【Zuisho】

  • Sleeps 6

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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

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About the neighborhood

Nikko

Nikko Hoshinoyado places you next to Shinkyo Bridge and within a 5-minute walk of Rinno-ji Temple. This 21-room, 3.5-star ryokan has a full-service spa along with free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Shinkyo Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rinno-ji Temple - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rinno-ji - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Toshogu Shrine - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nikko National Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Nikko Tobunikko Station - 19 min walk
  • Shimoimaichi-eki - 19 min drive
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 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
  • ‪Grill&Steak 妙月坊 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪日光珈琲西参道 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪上島珈琲店 - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Nikko Hoshinoyado

Ryokan with a full-service spa, 8-minute walk to Toshogu Shrine
Guests staying at Nikko Hoshinoyado enjoy access to a full-service spa, karaoke, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking and a free train station shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage and securing valuables. Other amenities at this hot springs ryokan include free newspapers, a vending machine, and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in down comforters. Refrigerators, free local calls, and safes are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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

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 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 - 106 ºF
  • 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

  • Elevator

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 2200.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals, you can take advantage of the free train station pick-up service. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility.
  • This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Hot springs access available from 3:30 PM to midnight.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and private bath/onsen. Contact the ryokan at the phone number listed on your 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.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • 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

Is free cancellation available at Nikko Hoshinoyado?

Nikko Hoshinoyado offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of Nikko Hoshinoyado?

This ryokan is located in Nikko, just steps from Shinkyo Bridge and Kosugi Hoan Memorial Nikko Art Museum, and within a short walk of Toshogu Shrine. You'll also find Nikko Toshogu Treasure Museum and Futarasan Shrine less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Nikko Hoshinoyado?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the ryokan. Though parking is limited, electric car charging is also available.

Is there a spa available at Nikko Hoshinoyado?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include massages.

Does Nikko Hoshinoyado include a casino at the property?

No, Nikko Hoshinoyado doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Nikko Hoshinoyado?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

Is Nikko Hoshinoyado good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this ryokan, including in-room massages as well as a garden-view restaurant and a full-service spa.

Does Nikko Hoshinoyado have a hot tub?

Yes, some accommodations at this ryokan feature private indoor spa tubs.

Does Nikko Hoshinoyado have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Nikko Hoshinoyado serves Japanese breakfast for a surcharge each morning at YOIMURASAKI.

Does Nikko Hoshinoyado allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Nikko Hoshinoyado.

Does Nikko Hoshinoyado have connecting rooms?

No, this ryokan doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Nikko Hoshinoyado?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Nikko Hoshinoyado.

Does Nikko Hoshinoyado host weddings?

There are wedding services available at Nikko Hoshinoyado if that's in your vacation plans.

Nikko Hoshinoyado Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 110 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Serina

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were shocked when we were asked to check out at 10am in the morning the next day ! As the day we check in was 5pm! I left my medication in the hotel and they refuse to checked and was advised that nothing was found ! Asking for beauty salon services the receptionist lady unwilling checked and gave us a displeasure look!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - walking distance to the shrines - room 301 spacious with good views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Helene

Not worth the money until they improve

Good: Very close to the World Heritage sites, the famous bridge, a bus stop to the ropeway and waterfalls etc. Not good: the rooms (especially bathrooms) are tired. Some of the staff are terrific; the rest are untrained and/or not given the tools to do an excellent job. Case in point: we had no idea we had to serve ourselves rice (everything else was served to us), and then desert was delivered before our rice course. They also nickle & dime guests for use of a parasol, make you bring your own flimsy towel from your room to the bath, and use bad translations that are off-putting (“if you do X, you will be punished”).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manish

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

gerald, parkland

Traveled with partner
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

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