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.
“a superb traditional hotel.
The garden~ koi ponds, mossy banks, ancient trees, huge dragonflies- was exceptional.
Quiet, peaceful, fascinating.”
C
Charlotte
澳大利亚
“Lovely staff, great facilities, beautiful garden, in-house onsen”
Julia
日本
“Beautiful garden and toasty hot bath!”
R
Richard
英国
“ambiance”
Tania
西班牙
“Runa-chan, the Onsen”
Alicia
澳大利亚
“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 !”
K
Kwan
中国
“Onsen”
Khafu
澳大利亚
“I liked the size of the room and the staff were very professional
I liked the Onsen
I liked the decor”
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.