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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 private 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- 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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Asian
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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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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lauren
United States“Really excellent, great shuttle service, with plenty of food available in the area if you want to wander outside of the hotel (though you don’t have to).” - Amy United States“Lovely onsen and central garden, very pleasant spacious room, good kaiseki dinner, super friendly staff, useful shuttle to Kagaonsen station.”
- Justin United States“What an experience! So glad we went. Great service, amazing osen, incredible meals, beautiful grounds. Next time we'll do 2 nights instead of just one. Also–very close to a special Buddhist temple, also as old as Hoshi (1,300 years) dedicated...”
- Yu-chu United States“Well preserved traditional hot-spring hotel. The breakfast is individually served, 6 star with a server standby. Good service. Beautiful garden around the hotel.”
- Robert
Thailand“Nice location for walks into the country side and beautiful shrine” - Stephen United States“Away from normal bustling city life; secluded and yet, located in an area with easily accessible train stations (ie awazu - free shuttle bus service and komatsu). Only 15-20 mins walk to Japan Motorcars Museum. The daily onsen in the afternoon...”
- Geri United States“Breakfast was very good and wait staff very friendly. Room was clean and spacious.”
- Giovanni United States“The onsen and history was great! The size and value was good as well. From the drivers taking our picture at the end and waiting for us at the start. How helpful and kind the staff was, and the nice lady who made us a traditional Japanese breakfast!”
- 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 !”
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't 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.
