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Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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22 Kawaji Kawaji-onsen, Nikko, Tochigi, 321-2611
  • Kawaji Onsen
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Hunter Mountain Shiobara
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Edelweiss Ski Resort
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Utsunomiya (QUT)
    ‪90 min drive‬

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

  • 753 sq ft
  • 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

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

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Japanese-style Room WK2 | View from room

Japanese-style Room WK2

  • 538 sq ft
  • 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

  • 1184 sq ft
  • 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

  • 538 sq ft
  • 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

  • 538 sq ft
  • 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

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

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About this property

Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji

4-star Nikko hotel with minibars
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 onsite.
Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.
Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji features hot springs. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This hot springs hotel also offers a library, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden. An area shuttle, a train station pick-up service, and a train station drop-off service are complimentary for guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

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 onsite public bathing facilities

Property is 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

Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

Henrik

Traveled with partner
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

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family
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

Catherine

Traveled with partner
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

Ming Sen Ivan

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

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with family
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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kodai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kenlong

Traveled with partner
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

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

Gen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

Ruoran

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Roy

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Chi Man Flora

Traveled with partner
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

thalia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Younsoo

Traveled with family and small children
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.

8/10 Good

Bee Choo Christina

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

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

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

John

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Fabien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!
Great stay beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019