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. 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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
 
4 futon beds
4 futon beds
2 twin beds
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2 futon beds
4 futon beds
5 futon beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Nikko

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joanne
    United States United States
    Everything was so very special, from the private onsen in our room to the incredible dinner and breakfast and everything in between!
  • Daniel
    Canada Canada
    This felt like an authentic Japanese Ryokan experience! The building was old with big wood beams, a lovely hearth, next to the river. (A very historical feel to it). My room was huge (because I was a solo traveler and had to pay for 2 people to...
  • Jennifer
    United States United States
    Honke Bankyu provides us with a pleasant ryokan experience. The decor of the historical building and our room is quite unique. We enjoyed the course dinner and breakfast. There is a direct bus to get to the front entrance of Honke Bankyu. The...
  • Trang
    United States United States
    The historical context of the facilities. Very courteous and professional staff.
  • Eytan
    Israel Israel
    We had ha fantastic experience in this historic ryokan onsen that apparently has been run for 25 generations since 1666. The place is stunning, right on the river, full of atmosphere. It’s truly a unique experience. We booked the suite with...
  • Viveca
    Australia Australia
    Everything was sensational!! Highlight was the outdoor onsen and the dinner!! It was truly incredible, the quality of the food and the presentation was fantastic! The walk across the suspension bridge with the stunning scenery of fresh snow and...
  • S
    Sarah
    Japan Japan
    -Beautiful ice crystal view from the lobby -Old traditional Ryokan with long history - Lobby - Onsen
  • Cynthia
    Singapore Singapore
    This is the most wonderful place, full of history and character and charm, owned by the same proud family for centuries. The onsen water is free flowing (gensen kakenagashi) and is deliciously hot and pure. I would suggest visitors read a bit...
  • Nina
    Japan Japan
    It was delicious! we really loved the flavors and presentation.we had a great time! The food was fantastic.
  • Kay
    Singapore Singapore
    Dinner - The irori dinner was very interesting. Lounge - It was very welcome to have the lounge where we could have drinks while enjoying the scene

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • レストラン #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of Honke Bankyu
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Hot spring bath

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

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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.

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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 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

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.

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