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About this property
The world's oldest hotel according to Guinness in 1996 (though currently other hotel re-registered Guinness), Hoshi Ryokan was established in 718 and has been operated by 47 generations of the same family. It offers hot springs and traditional dishes. It is a 5-minute walk to Osshobe Park. Rooms at Hoshi have a tatami floor and Japanese-style futon bedding. The wide windows look out on peaceful greenery. All rooms have a TV, green tea and an en-suite bathroom with bath. Nata Temple is a 10-minute drive from the hotel. JR Kaga-Onsen Train Station is a 20-minute drive away and free shuttle is available by reservation only. Guests can relax with a massage, enjoy the sauna or sing karaoke. The hotel has a garden and a pottery gallery. A Japanese breakfast and traditional multi-course dinner are served in the dining room. Drinks and snacks are available at Japanese-style pub Irori and Garyo's Bar.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Breakfast
Property highlights
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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)
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Breakfast info
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Free private parking available on-site
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Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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5 futon beds | ||
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4 futon beds | ||
6 futon beds | ||
2 single beds and 4 futon beds | ||
6 futon beds | ||
2 single beds and 3 futon beds | ||
2 single beds and 3 futon beds | ||
1 large double bed and 3 futon beds | ||
2 single beds and 2 futon beds |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Charlotte
Australia“Lovely staff, great facilities, beautiful garden, in-house onsen” - Alicia Australia“This was the highlight of our 3.5 week trip! The entire place is beautiful , the staff are fantastic and went out of their way to make us feel welcome and comfortable, and the food was just amazing! Cannot recommend enough !”
- Khafu Australia“I liked the size of the room and the staff were very professional I liked the Onsen I liked the decor”
- Benjamin Australia“Very helpful and friendly staff. Large comfy rooms. Very nice breakfast”
- Yuk
United Kingdom“Beautiful garden amazing food (but a bit too much) beautiful views from the room lovely staff” 
Kateryna
Netherlands“I was amazed by this hotel! It was not just staying at the next hotel. It was the whole experience starting from checking in, with baths, futons, tea and food! I loved it!”- Franziska
Germany“it is full of tradition which is valued, there are a lot of details to admire, the Onsen was great and the food exceptional, the staff were very friendly and I felt welcome and was able to fully arrive in this wonderful country after a long trip....” - Emma United Kingdom“Stunning onsen bath, amazing dining facilities. A genuine traditional stay in a luxury hotel.”
- Marie-ange
France“You can feel the history of that place, the garden is Nice, especially by night. Dinner was amazing and the staff went above and beyond to explain us everything though they don't speak much english. They also had some very nice gestures for our...” - Amy
United States“Lovely onsen and central garden, very pleasant spacious room, good kaiseki dinner, super friendly staff, useful shuttle to Kagaonsen station.”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Hoshi
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
View
- Garden view
Outdoors
- Garden
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Table tennis
Media & Technology
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
Reception services
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
Wellness
- Public Bath
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Sauna
Languages spoken
- Japanese
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
To use the hotel's free shuttle, please make a reservation at the time of booking. For departure schedules, please contact the hotel for more information.
For check-in after 18:00, please inform the hotel in advance.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.
