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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 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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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Hot spring bath
- Room service
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Udi
Israel
“EVERYTHING! I absolutely loved the place. The room was so nice, packed with great small treatments, the view from the room was breathtaking. You can go to the public onsen as much as you like, and I even rented the private onsen, and it was just...” - Maryann
United States
“Location right next to Shinkyo bridge! 5 min drive away from Tobu nikko station. Walkable! Breakfast were excellent and Kaiseki dinner was superb and gorgeous! Onsen was beautiful and relaxing. Free pick up to and from hotel was a plus! Staff were...” - Carolyn
United States
“The ambiance was so peaceful and relaxing. Every detail was perfect. The breakfast was exquisite and we will never forget the experience.” - David
Australia
“This is a perfect hotel for an extended stay in Nikko and I implore all prospective guests not only to stay here but explore the beauty of Nikko beyond Toshogu shrine Exceptional breakfast and dinner with a spacious tatami room and futon,...” - Susanna
Canada
“Excellent location close to the temples and shrines - walkable with stores close by. The breakfast and dinner were excellent and traditional. We stayed for 2 nights and each meal was different . Tatami room was excellent a comfortable and air...” - Miguel
United States
“We stayed in the Deluxe Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom Garden View 2 floor. The room was very large and comfortable with a great view, and we enjoyed the bedding on the tatami. All the food was delicious and very visually appealing...” - Kevjudy
United States
“Use of onsen included with room. Both dinner and breakfast were over-the-top great.” - Carlos
United States
“We booked the Deluxe japanese-style with private bathroom garden view 2nd floor. It was a lovely super big room as far as Japan standards with a very nice view of the mountains. It gave us a great japanese first experience. We were provided...” - Gary
United States
“Japanese breakfast was good. Would have been better if someone explained what the dishes were in English. Good experience eating Japanese breakfast” - Benoit
France
“Nice area, Kind staff, very good food. Exactly what we were looking at”
Area info
Restaurants
- yoimurasaki
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
House rules
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.







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 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.