Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji

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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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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Japanese-style Suite with Outdoor Bath and River View RT6

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

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Mountain view

Japanese-style Room with River View GB2

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

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Japanese-style Room with River View WB4

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  • River view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Room

Japanese-style Room with River View WB2

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room

Japanese-style Room with River View W2

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

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Room

Japanese-style Room with River View WT5

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

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Japanese-style Room WK2

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

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About the area

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

  • レストラン四季
    12 min drive
  • モスバーガー
    25 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 local area shuttle, hot springs on-site and smoke-free property
    • A lift, a gift shop and a front desk safe
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 54 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items).
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bidets, free toiletries and hairdryers
    • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hoshino Resorts KAI Kawaji?

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?

Checkout 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 miles (10 km) of Ikari Dam Observation Deck and Ryuokyo Canyon. Nikko National Park and Yunishigawa Dam are also within 6 miles (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

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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

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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