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Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji

Riverside 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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  • Place, Tobu World Square
  • Place, Hunter Mountain Shiobara
  • Place, Edo Wonderland

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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

  • Ikari Dam Observation Deck - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lake Ikari - 3 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Nikko Saru Gundan - 60 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Nikko City Office - 60 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Edo Wonderland - 61 min drive - 38.9 km

Getting around

  • Yunishigawa Onsen Station - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪レストラン ビッグアップル - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪モスバーガー - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪お食事処 都味喜 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪レストラン四季 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Asaya Garden - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji

Riverside 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.

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. Nikko National Park and Yunishigawa Dam are also within 6 miles (10 km). Yunishigawa Onsen Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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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

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

Ming Sen Ivan

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

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

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

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

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

Wing Yee

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

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

Chi Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
溫泉非常好，環境十分舒適，員工服務態度非常好
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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

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

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

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
飯店設施和服務人員素質都非常好，但是交通真的不便利。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

TSE WAI RONNY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
寧靜舒適服務10分好，職員友善，食物一流十分滿意
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

CHUNG SHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
員工服務很好，若加強送迎服務更好。

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

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

chiapei

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

100分的住宿體驗

進來就不想出去了、讓人能好好放鬆的度假村、有足湯跟大眾池。房間很大。
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hang Yi

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

日光美好的一次！

好
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Li chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
完整的設備，飲食、房間、景觀都好、特別是吹風機是我曾經住宿過的溫泉飯店最好的，2分鐘的交通車到火車站又近轉乘方便！
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

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

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.