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Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji

Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and free local area shuttle

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

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22 Kawaji Kawaji-onsen, Nikko, Tochigi, 321-2611
  • Tobu World Square
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Edo Wonderland
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Hunter Mountain Shiobara
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Utsunomiya (QUT)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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Garden

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Japanese-style Room with River View WT5

  • 753 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

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Japanese-style Room with River View W2

  • 377 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Japanese-style Room WK2

  • 538 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Japanese-style Suite with Outdoor Bath and River View RT6

  • 1184 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 4 Single Futons

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Mountain view

Japanese-style Room with River View GB2

  • 538 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Japanese-style Room with River View WB2

  • 538 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Japanese-style Room with River View WB4

  • 538 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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About the area

Nikko

Located in Nikko, Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji is on a river. Toshogu Shrine is a notable landmark and some of the area's popular attractions include Tobu World Square and Edo Wonderland. Nikko Hanaichimonme and Big Maze Palladium are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Kawaji Onsen - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Fureai Bridge - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Tobu World Square - 17 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Edo Wonderland - 20 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Hunter Mountain Shiobara - 20 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Yunishigawa Onsen Station - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪やみぞ蕎麦 しらたき - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪レストラン ビッグアップル - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪モスバーガー - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪わがや - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪和彩工房 - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji

Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and free local area shuttle
A restaurant, a library and a garden are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free breakfast (local cuisine) is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free area shuttle. Additionally, gift shops/newsstands, a front desk safe and free train station pick-up are on-site.
Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and a safe. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Nikko hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. There are hot springs on site.

Languages

English

Amenities

Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Housekeeping

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before noon
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Additional fees may apply to children for items such as extra bedding and meals.

We should mention

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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Lake Ikari and within 6 miles (10 km) of Ikari Dam Observation Deck and Ryuokyo Canyon. Kawaji Onsen and Nikko National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Yunishigawa Onsen Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 93 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning hotel with very friendly staff and lovely onsen!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and memorable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place - great staff and the restaurant is amazing. Rooms are very nice. Onsen is nice and clean but a little tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHI FAI THOMSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic environment and hospitality, and the foods are amazing!

10/10 Excellent

Kshy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time, the ryokan was beautiful, people extremely nice and the food was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Bee Choo Christina

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

Nice onsen hotel

Very nice onsen hotel. We love the one night stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in for relaxation, the city around is abandoned
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chiw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing, quiet surrounding
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean surroundings.

10/10 Excellent

Tsz Ching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful experience. Nice staff and a very relaxing environment
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a beautiful natural surrounding. Excellent food and staffs go out of their way to help and provides amazing experiences to guests. Will definitely stay here again and will look for all other KAI hotels when I visit other parts of Japan.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kenlong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good food Good Onsen ..Employees were rather weak at speaking English but were very helpful and polite
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ming Sen Ivan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Chi Man Flora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly and provides personal recommendations for sightseeing and dining. Food is delicious and thoughtful, with a great selection of sake at affordable prices. Room is spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were the only foreigners at this very cool onsen inn. The meals( halfboard) were very fancy and very Japanese, which was fun for us as a family. Our Japanese-style room with tatami mats, a living area, balcony overlooking the river was comfortable and relaxing. The staff was super friendly and helpful. We loved our waiter, Tiger or Tiga, most of all. It was about 45 minutes drive to the main shrine in Nikko, and we found a nice hike in a canyon near our inn the second day. Three nights felt like the right amount of time to stay before moving on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruoran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely 5-star service, great environment, our room was facing the mountains, giving us a calm and relaxing vibe, the hot spring experience was amazing with tasty lemon water, tea and popsicles. Definitely get the half board option, great food with a good variety each day, and there aren't many restaurants nearby. Amenities were kinda old but super clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Beautifully quiet isolated resort. Limited train service to the area and no taxis. Food service and onsen were excellent, after they initially could not find our reservation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Younsoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Onsen Ryokan! I meant to book Nikko but ended up booking here by mistake but I feel like I found another great Onsen Ryokan! Transportation was bit inconvenient and communication about the shuttle bus to the station was amiss but overall, this place was a great place to get away and to rest and enjoy the natural springs and the nature.

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience - food, onsen and experiences (such as paper making)! Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. The place is really stunning, especially at night where the atmosphere is just incredible. In particular, bathing in their open air onsen while snowing was just a dream. We loved every second! A suggestion to travellers from Tokyo: the most convenient way to get there (despite what google maps says) is the Tobu line service from Asakusa station to Kinagawaonsen, changing with a local service to Kawajii-Yumoto (the hotel will pick you up at the station). It may be slightly longer than other options but it’s very comfortable and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Terry

It's our fault for booking a non-refundable hotel but given our cat got a blood clot and required daily supervision, we had to cancel our trip. Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji, with almost a month in advance, did not care about our situation and wouldn't even give us a voucher to reschedule and happily pocketed our $700. Again, it is our fault, but we will not do business with non-refundable hotels again. Lesson learned.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing! The view from my room was why I initially chose this ryokan, and the outside onsen is a must. The foot bath was a lovely surprise as it gives you a breathtaking view of the running stream and mountains in the distance. The half board was the best I’ve ever had—such thoughtful flavors (I especially liked the pickles)! Plus, the people are so nice here! (I was happy to hear there was a shuttle offered to go back to the Kawaji Yumoto train station though I did walk about 11 minutes going.) I would definitely come back to this ryokan if I’m ever in the Nikko area again. Thank you so much! Some things to note: there are some medium sized flying bugs that will glue themselves to the sliding door. Be careful opening/closing the door if you don’t want them to get in. (I hate bugs but I reminded myself that I am in nature and visiting their territory. ;p) Also, my intended train going back to Tokyo from Kawaji Yumoto was fully booked, so the station agent explained that I had to transfer a few times to get back to Tokyo. A minor inconvenience since I arrived 40 minutes later than my intended time. Not a lot of trains come through though, so you might want to keep this in mind when booking your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ruben

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

yee lan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wing Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
很好
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024