Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji

Property class: 4

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), and a garden at Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and a restaurant.

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Japanese-style Suite with Outdoor Bath and River View RT6

  • River view
  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

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Mountain view

Japanese-style Room with River View GB2

  • River view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Japanese-style Room with River View WB4

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Exceptional
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  • River view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Japanese-style Room with River View WB2

8.0 out of 10
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  • River view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese-style Room with River View W2

  • River view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese-style Room with River View WT5

  • River view
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Japanese-style Room WK2

  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Nikko, Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji is on a river. Trick Art Museum and Edo Wonderland are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Toshogu Shrine and Fureai Bridge. Nikko Hanaichimonme and Tobu World Square are also worth visiting. Visit our Nikko travel guide
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22 Kawaji Kawaji-onsen, Nikko, Tochigi, 321-2611

What's nearby

  • A traditional Japanese temple with ornate architecture, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a stone lantern.
    Nikko National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A marina with boats, a replica of the Eiffel Tower, and a large tower structure.
    Tobu World Square
    44 min drive - 14.6 km
  • A traditional Japanese alleyway with wooden buildings, a red lantern, and a couple in traditional attire.
    Edo Wonderland
    49 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Hunter Mountain Shiobara
    56 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Edelweiss Ski Resort
    56 min drive - 24.5 km

Getting around

  • Yunishigawa Onsen Station
    1 min drive

Restaurants

  • モスバーガー
    25 min drive
  • レストラン四季
    12 min drive
  • レストラン ビッグアップル
    25 min drive
  • 石窯ダイニング 楽炎
    11 min drive
  • Asaya Garden
    11 min drive

About this property

Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji

  • Upscale hotel by the river
  • Free breakfast (local cuisine), an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and a restaurant.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • A free area shuttle, hot springs on site, and an elevator
    • A gift shop, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 54 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items).
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
    • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Half Board is not included in the Half Board rate for children aged 0-2.

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 onsite 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?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (10 km) of Ikari Dam Observation Deck and Ryuokyo Canyon. Nikko National Park and Yunishigawa Dam are also within 6 mi (10 km). Yunishigawa Onsen Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 94 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful experience. Nice staff and a very relaxing environment
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great and memorable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely stunning hotel with very friendly staff and lovely onsen!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic environment and hospitality, and the foods are amazing!
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8/10 Good

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Nice onsen hotel

Very nice onsen hotel. We love the one night stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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We had an amazing time, the ryokan was beautiful, people extremely nice and the food was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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It was amazing, quiet surrounding
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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8/10 Good

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Great place to stay in for relaxation, the city around is abandoned
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff and clean surroundings.
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Good food Good Onsen ..Employees were rather weak at speaking English but were very helpful and polite
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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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10/10 Excellent

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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
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2/10 Terrible

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
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10/10 Excellent

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很好
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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