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Ryokan Honke Bankyu
321-2601 Tochigi, Nikko, Yunishikawa 749 , Japan – Great location - show map
The staff were friendly and accommodating. It was an anniversary trip and they gave us complimentary house wine which was nice. The view from our room was great as it was right beside the river and the hanging bridge. It looked magical at night. The futons were really comfortable. We tried one of the private hot springs and for about 1000 yen for 45 minutes it was well worth it. The dinner was something else, the food just kept coming and we were so full after. Breakfast was mostly Japanese dishes and it was adequate.
JapanA fabulous experience!! Everything was beyond expectations. An awesome touch was going over the bridge to a wonderful dinner in a private room. Private onsen after dinner also a must to finish off an amazing evening.
AustraliaAn outstanding experience. The dinners were extraordinary and the staff exceptionally friendly
United States of AmericaNice dinner and breakfast, helpful staff, good location
ThailandSuperb decoration and food. Highly recommend dinner course - do not miss for any reason. Staff and place is very impressive. Valued for money once in your lifetime to stay at 300yrs old place. Onsen also great.
ThailandThe ryokan staff service is excellent, mostly speak limited English and I can see that they are trying their level best to assist (this is where Google translate could be useful). I was contacted earlier by the staff to confirm the dietary/meal arrangement and they are more than happy to accommodate which is nice. The ryokan has its own charm and one of a kind. The rotenburo (private outdoor onsen) and public Onsen (one each at indoor and outdoor) is not to be missed. The breakfast and dinner (kaiseki ryori) served was also a good experience.
MalaysiaThe view was beautiful, food was amazing, and the private bath was absolutely fabulous. It was paradise! The history is amazing, too. To think the Taira clan had hid in those mountains for so long! Our room was huuuuge! Outside of the genkan (entrance room), we had a room with fridge and message chair, toilet room, sitting/eating room, bedroom (with sitting area), washroom before the main event room: the onsen room. The onsen is natural spring water and super hot, but you can open the sliding windows to the outside. It was breathtaking.
United States of AmericaYunishigawa Onsen is a very small onsen town tucked away in the mountains. Definitely off the beaten path. The small town feel was great for someone escaping Tokyo. Water was very warm, but not HOT.
United States of AmericaTruly Japanese experience, very cozy and excellent dinner, nice onsen with private option
JapanA traditional Japanese hotel with great ambience. Great wood decoration and the bridge to the dining hall is amazing
Hong Kong
Honke Bankyu
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Yumiko
Japan
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Philip
Australia
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Ron
United States of America
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Nuttavut
Thailand
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Hemhong
Thailand
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Reen_peter
Malaysia
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Lacey
United States of America
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Morgan
United States of America
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Marc
Japan
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Iris
Hong Kong
Established in 1666, Honke Bankyu is housed in a registered historical building. The Japanese rooms feature traditional decor, futon bedding and a flat-screen TV. The hotel has 5 hot-spring baths and serves local specialties for dinner.
Shoji paper screens, tatami (woven-straw) floors and views of greenery add to the zen flavor of each air-conditioned room. A yukata robe is provided. All rooms have a private toilet, and some rooms have a private bathroom.
The hotel is a 30-minute drive from Yunishikawa-Onsen Train Station. Heike Village Museum is just a 10-minute walk away. Ryuokyo Canyon is a 40-minute drive, and Nikko Toshugu Shrine is 31 mi away. Rental bicycles are available.
A private hot-spring bath can be reserved, for a fee. You can relax at the library, take a stroll in the garden or browse the unique items in the gift shop.
A buffet breakfast and set-menu dinner are served at the hotel’s dining room.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What's a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
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- What's a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What's a yukata?
- A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
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- How should I wear a yukata?
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- What's standard bathing etiquette?
- At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.1 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Open-air bath, Bathhouse, Hot spring bath
See what guests loved the most:
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Yumiko
Japan“The staff were friendly and accommodating. It was an anniversary trip and they gave us complimentary house wine which was nice. The view from our room was great as it was right beside the river and the hanging bridge. It looked magical at night. The futons were really comfortable. We tried one of the private hot springs and for about 1000 yen for 45 minutes it was well worth it. The dinner was something else, the food just kept coming and we were so full after. Breakfast was mostly Japanese dishes and it was adequate.” Read more
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Philip
Australia“A fabulous experience!! Everything was beyond expectations. An awesome touch was going over the bridge to a wonderful dinner in a private room. Private onsen after dinner also a must to finish off an amazing evening.”
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Ron
United States of America“An outstanding experience. The dinners were extraordinary and the staff exceptionally friendly”
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Nuttavut
Thailand“Nice dinner and breakfast, helpful staff, good location”
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Hemhong
Thailand
“Superb decoration and food. Highly recommend dinner course - do not miss for any reason. Staff and place is very impressive. Valued for money once in your lifetime to stay at 300yrs old place. Onsen also great.”
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Reen_peter
Malaysia“The ryokan staff service is excellent, mostly speak limited English and I can see that they are trying their level best to assist (this is where Google translate could be useful). I was contacted earlier by the staff to confirm the dietary/meal arrangement and they are more than happy to accommodate which is nice. The ryokan has its own charm and one of a kind. The rotenburo (private outdoor onsen) and public Onsen (one each at indoor and outdoor) is not to be missed. The breakfast and dinner (kaiseki ryori) served was also a good experience.” Read more
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Lacey
United States of America
“The view was beautiful, food was amazing, and the private bath was absolutely fabulous. It was paradise! The history is amazing, too. To think the Taira clan had hid in those mountains for so long! Our room was huuuuge! Outside of the genkan (entrance room), we had a room with fridge and message chair, toilet room, sitting/eating room, bedroom (with sitting area), washroom before the main event room: the onsen room. The onsen is natural spring water and super hot, but you can open the sliding windows to the outside. It was breathtaking.” Read more
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Morgan
United States of America
“Yunishigawa Onsen is a very small onsen town tucked away in the mountains. Definitely off the beaten path. The small town feel was great for someone escaping Tokyo. Water was very warm, but not HOT.”
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Marc
Japan
“Truly Japanese experience, very cozy and excellent dinner, nice onsen with private option ”
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Iris
Hong Kong“A traditional Japanese hotel with great ambience. Great wood decoration and the bridge to the dining hall is amazing”
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Amenities of Honke Bankyu Great facilities! Review score, 9.0
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Mountain view
Outdoors
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Bathhouse
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Library
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Spa
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
Services
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Baggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Fax/Photocopying
- Gift shop
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Safe
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Elevator
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Extra bed by request
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¥11,000 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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¥16,500 per child, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Honke Bankyu accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.
Extra beds are provided in the form of Japanese futon bedding.
Please note that guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.
Please note that restaurants around the area are limited and may close early in the evening. Dining options may be difficult to find after this time.
Breakfast buffet will change to an alternative serving style.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
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.
Guests must check in by 8:00 PM to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
Please inform Honke Bankyu of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Honke Bankyu
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Honke Bankyu is 14.9 miles from the center of Nikko.
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Yes, Honke Bankyu is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Room options at Honke Bankyu include:
- Quad
- Family
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Honke Bankyu (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
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Honke Bankyu offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Library
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Bathhouse
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The prices at Honke Bankyu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Honke Bankyu is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Honke Bankyu by:
- Train 5h
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Honke Bankyu on this page.
