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Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji

4.0 star property
Riverfront Nikko hotel with restaurant

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Hot springs
Japanese-style Room with River View GB2 | Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Japanese-style Room WK2 | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Onsen
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Hot springs
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Room options

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Japanese-style Room with River View WT5 | Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Japanese-style Room with River View WT5

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 70 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Japanese-style Room with River View W2 | Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Japanese-style Room with River View W2

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese-style Room WK2 | View from room

Japanese-style Room WK2

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese-style Suite with Outdoor Bath and River View RT6 | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, bidet

Japanese-style Suite with Outdoor Bath and River View RT6

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 110 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese-style Room with River View GB2 | Mountain view

Japanese-style Room with River View GB2

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 50 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Japanese-style Room with River View WB2

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 50 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Japanese-style Room with River View WB4

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 50 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
22 Kawaji Kawaji-onsen, Nikko, Tochigi, 321-2611

What's nearby

  • Fureai Bridge - 12 min drive
  • Tobu World Square - 16 min drive
  • Edo Wonderland - 17 min drive
  • Hunter Mountain Shiobara - 23 min drive
  • Edelweiss Ski Resort - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Yunishigawa Onsen Station - 10 min walk
  • Kosagoe Station - 16 min drive
  • Kinugawa Onsen Station - 17 min drive
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off

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

Enjoy your visit to Nikko with a stay at Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and local cuisine breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 54 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Free train station shuttle
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Offsite

    • Free area shuttle
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free local shuttle

What to do

  • Hot springs

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Stocked minibar (select free items)
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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. There are hot springs on site.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
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.

Also known as

Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji Inn Nikko
Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji Inn
Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji Nikko
Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji Hotel
Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji Nikko
Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji Hotel Nikko

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji and nearby?
Onsite recreation at Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji includes hot springs. Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji like?
Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji is located by the river, a short 10-minute walk from Yunishigawa Onsen Station and 11 minutes' walk from Lake Ikari.

Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Wonderful place - great staff and the restaurant is amazing. Rooms are very nice. Onsen is nice and clean but a little tired.
Henrik, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lauren, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Katherine, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely stunning hotel with very friendly staff and lovely onsen!
Catherine, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great
Ming Sen Ivan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Simone, 3-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor

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.
Terry, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kodai, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Good food Good Onsen ..Employees were rather weak at speaking English but were very helpful and polite
Kenlong, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Amy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great and memorable stay!
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ruoran, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

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.
Ann, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Great place to stay in for relaxation, the city around is abandoned
Roy, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

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.
Chi Man Flora, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

thalia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very Good

Nice onsen hotel
Very nice onsen hotel. We love the one night stay there.
Bee Choo Christina, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and clean surroundings.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was amazing, quiet surrounding
Chiw, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
John, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great!
Great stay beautiful location
Fabien, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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