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.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
2 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
7.5
High score for Nikko
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paolo
    Italy Italy
    The magic starts with the "welcome ceremony" and never ends. The Ryokan is amazing with wonderful onsens and a nice bridge over the mountain river. The dinner was simply incredible.
  • Tomohiro
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great atmosphere with historic building, excellent food!
  • Kasori
    Japan Japan
    あたたかく迎えていただいて、到着した時はほっとしました。お料理、とてもおいしかったです。一緒に行った母も喜んでいました。

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • レストラン #1

    No additional info available

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Amenities of Honke Bankyu
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Hot spring bath
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • River view
  • Mountain view
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
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
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Spa
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot spring bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 17:30
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

3 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
¥4,400 per stay

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBNICOSUCCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests with food allergies and/or dietary restrictions should inform the property using the Special Requests box at the time of booking.

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 8PM.

Breakfast buffet will change to an alternative serving style.

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.

Guests must check in by 20:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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 response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are 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.

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.

FAQs about Honke Bankyu

  • Honke Bankyu offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
  • Yes, Honke Bankyu is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Honke Bankyu is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Honke Bankyu has 1 restaurant:

    • レストラン #1
  • Honke Bankyu is 14.9 miles from the center of Nikko. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Honke Bankyu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Honke Bankyu on this page.

  • Room options at Honke Bankyu include:

    • Quad
    • Family