Hoshi

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.5

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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 en-suite 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.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Breakfast info

Asian

  • Free private parking available on-site

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

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Guests who stayed here loved

John
New Zealand New Zealand
“a superb traditional hotel. The garden~ koi ponds, mossy banks, ancient trees, huge dragonflies- was exceptional. Quiet, peaceful, fascinating.”
Charlotte
Australia Australia
“Lovely staff, great facilities, beautiful garden, in-house onsen”
Alicia
Australia 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 !”
Khafu
Australia Australia
“I liked the size of the room and the staff were very professional I liked the Onsen I liked the decor”
Benjamin
Australia Australia
“Very helpful and friendly staff. Large comfy rooms. Very nice breakfast”
Yuk
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful garden amazing food (but a bit too much) beautiful views from the room lovely staff”
Kateryna
Netherlands Netherlands
“I was amazed by this hotel! It was not just staying at the next hotel. It was the whole experience starting from checking in, with baths, futons, tea and food! I loved it!”
Franziska
Germany Germany
“it is full of tradition which is valued, there are a lot of details to admire, the Onsen was great and the food exceptional, the staff were very friendly and I felt welcome and was able to fully arrive in this wonderful country after a long trip....”
Emma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stunning onsen bath, amazing dining facilities. A genuine traditional stay in a luxury hotel.”
Marie-ange
France France
“You can feel the history of that place, the garden is Nice, especially by night. Dinner was amazing and the staff went above and beyond to explain us everything though they don't speak much english. They also had some very nice gestures for our...”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.