Name: Honke Bankyu
Address: 321-2601 Tochigi, Nikko, Yunishikawa 749 , Japan, Yunishikawa 749, Tochigi, 321-2601, Japan
Rating: 9.3

Honke Bankyu

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About this property

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 specialities for dinner. Shoji paper screens, tatami (woven-straw) floors and views of greenery add to the zen flavour 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 50 km away. 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. Japanese style breakfast and set-menu dinner are served at the hotel’s dining room.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)
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
Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom - Main Building 4 futon beds
Japanese-Style Superior Room with Private Toilet - Main Building 4 futon beds
Japanese-Style Room with Open Air Bath 2 single beds and 2 futon beds
Japanese-Style Room with Semi Open-Air Bath 4 futon beds
Suite with Spa Bath 6 futon beds
Suite with Spa Bath 2 single beds and 3 futon beds

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Guests who stayed here loved

Chiara

Italy

“The atmosphere is unique. The quiet beauty of the forest, the incredible bridge crossing the river, the exceptional dinner experience, the refined rooms and the breathtaking onsen. Without debt one of the most beautiful hotel experiences of our life.”

Kathleen

Australia

“The service was excellent and low key. We were made to feel special and welcome. The traditional Japanese meals were delicious and we could not fault anything. It was the perfect, relaxing break that we were hoping it would be.”

Andy

United Kingdom

“All the onsens were great: the public outdoor one overlooking the river was perfect, the private one in the room was fun. The hearth dinner was a lot of fun and very tasty.”

Mostafa

Egypt

“The overall atmosphere is amazing. It truly gives the authentic rustic onsen experience, especially with the room private open air bath.”

Daan

Netherlands

“We had a truly unforgettable stay at this unique venue. We were a bit anxious to bring our young children but the staff succeeded amazingly in accommodating our stay.”

Oliver

United Kingdom

“Gorgeous property, with a real sense of history. Fantastic food in an atmospheric separate dining room. Wonderful onsen with views of the river flowing outside.”

Andres

Estonia

“Amazing nature, very delicious dinners (we stayed for 2 nights and enjoyed 2 different dinner menus). Very friendly staff. Also loved onsen (hot springs bath) experience!”

Ida

Denmark

“Amazing authentic cultural and culinary experience with a wonderful attention to detail. Staff is very kind and welcoming, and the language barrier is manageable. Rural location next to a charming river in a beautiful landscape.”

Petra

Portugal

“Very authentic experience. They serve dinner and breakfast. Onsen is superb. Staff is very thoughtful. Location is very secluded.”

Mona

Belgium

“The staff were amazing- they made our trip super special in every way. We leave with memorable experiences. Onsen, dinner and breakfast experience- all were worth the long drive from Tokyo”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 186 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Property information

We offer plans that include dinner and breakfast for all room types. "Superior room types" offer the HonkeBankyu's standard hearth-style kaiseki dinner and Japanese breakfast. "Rooms with private bathroom types" offer a standard hearth-style kaiseki dinner with an additional dish of "specially selected Japanese beef". A Japanese-style breakfast is served. "Rooms with Semi Open-Air Bath ", " Rooms with Open-Air Bath " and " Suite with Spa Bath " with hot spring bathrooms offer an upgraded hearth-style kaiseki dinner including "Specially Selected Japanese Beef". An upgraded Japanese breakfast is served. *** If you have any allergies to ingredients, please let us know at least 3 days before your stay. We may be able to change individual items such as "soba" or raw fish, but we cannot change multiple ingredients, remove wheat, soybeans, milk, eggs, or broth, or change seasonings. (We use wheat in our broth and seasonings.) Also, we cannot change ingredients based on likes and dislikes, so please understand.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

レストラン #1

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House rules

Honke Bankyu takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 17:30

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

3 - 5 years

Extra bed upon request

¥4,400 per stay

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided 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 will not accommodate hen, stag 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 minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.