Hotel Hoho "A hotel overlooking the Echigo Plain and the Yahiko mountain range"

3.5 star property
Ryokan with free parking, near Takarayama Sake Brewery

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Public bath
Café
Hot springs
Japanese garden
Exterior
Hotel Hoho, near Yahiko Park, offers stunning views of the Echigo Plain and Yahiko mountains. Guests can relax in a private onsen or enjoy live performances at the nightclub. The property features an art gallery, shopping options, a rooftop terrace, and the garden-view Café「名水」.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$152
29 Sept - 30 Sept

Room options

[Yahiko mountain range panorama room] Japanese style room, non-smoking 12.5+3 tatami mats

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
  • 29 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

[Reasonable room] Japanese style room, non-smoking 10+4.5 tatami mats (no view, Run of the House)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Down duvet
Deep-soaking bath
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

[Reasonable room] Japanese style room, non-smoking, 10 tatami mats (Garden view)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Down duvet
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

[Painting Special Room] Japanese Style Non-Smoking 12.5+3 Tatami (Mountain View, Run of the House)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Down duvet
Deep-soaking bath
  • 29 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons
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About the area

Map
Nishikan-ku Iwamuro-Onsen 340, Niigata, 953-0104

What's nearby

  • Yahiko Park - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Yahiko Shrine - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Cave D'occi Winery - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Teradomari Fish Market Street - 18 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Mount Yahiko - 20 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Niigata Station - 26 min drive
  • Niigata (KIJ) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪らんか - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪弥彦山展望レストラン - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪吉田屋 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪なごみや - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪いちのじ食堂 - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Hoho "A hotel overlooking the Echigo Plain and the Yahiko mountain range"

Ryokan near Takarayama Sake Brewery
Located close to Yahikoyama Panorama Tower and Yahiko Park, Hotel Hoho "A hotel overlooking the Echigo Plain and the Yahiko mountain range" provides a nightclub, an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a rooftop terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the indoor private onsen. The on-site café, Cafe「名水」, features garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an art gallery on-site and shopping on-site.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Hot springs on-site, luggage storage and karaoke
  • Wedding services, a reception hall and a gift shop
Room features
All 52 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's slippers and children's dinnerware
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and toilets with electronic bidets
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe bar「名水」
  • Cafe「名水」
  • Night club「五頂点」
  • レストラン「馳走屋なじらね」
  • 夜食処「山里」

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bingo
  • Gym
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • Dining table
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Telescope

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Private indoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - midnight
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa services
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests who book half board rate plans must check-in before 6 PM to receive dinner. Guests with half board rate plans arriving after 6 PM must contact the property prior to arrival.
This property's public bath is open 6-10:30 AM and 2 PM to midnight daily.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 3300.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 3300.0 per night
  • Firewood fee: JPY 3300 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Oohashi Yakata-no-Yu
Hotel Oohashi Yakata no Yu

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Hoho "A hotel overlooking the Echigo Plain and the Yahiko mountain range" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Hoho "A hotel overlooking the Echigo Plain and the Yahiko mountain range"?

As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Hoho "A hotel overlooking the Echigo Plain and the Yahiko mountain range" on 29 Sept 2025 start from AU$148.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Hoho "A hotel overlooking the Echigo Plain and the Yahiko mountain range"?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Hoho "A hotel overlooking the Echigo Plain and the Yahiko mountain range"?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Hoho "A hotel overlooking the Echigo Plain and the Yahiko mountain range"?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Hoho "A hotel overlooking the Echigo Plain and the Yahiko mountain range" located?

Located in Nishikan Ward, this ryokan is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Takarayama Sake Brewery and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Yahiko Park. Yahikoyama Panorama Tower and Cave D'occi Winery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Hotel Hoho "A hotel overlooking the Echigo Plain and the Yahiko mountain range" Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 68 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駐車場がいっぱいだったことが少し残念でしたがとりあえず止められないわけでないし特にその他の不満はなしです。また泊まりたいです。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

???

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
客室が広々としてよかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view and onsen, close to nice areas to drive to.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hélène

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Onsen musique et beau jardin.

Établissement impéccable avec Onsen de source chaude. Très propre, accueil en musique grande salle avec un pianiste qui joue du piano. Très bon séjour, nous reviendrons.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

かおり

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの対応が丁寧で楽しく過ごせました。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel nestled in a cute, explorable village.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

TETSUCHIKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
おもてなしが素晴らしい旅館でした!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, grounds, and rooms. Wonderful service and amazing food. We had dinner and breakfast; both exceeded our highest expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

KESASHI

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
WI-HIが接続出来ずフロントに問い合わせて やっと対応して頂きました 建物自体は古かったですが手入れしており 不便は感じませんでした 昔ながらの温泉宿で湯室も良く ゆっくり疲れを癒す事が出来ました
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hiroe

Liked: Cleanliness
日帰り温泉の方が多くて、駐車場がギリギリだった。宿泊客用があるともっと良いような気がする。 料理もおいしいし、岩盤浴は、とても気持ちよかった。夜は、空いていた。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

マサオ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
快適で居心地が良い。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

eri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
食事がとても美味しかったです。 夕食はお肉の食べ比べ懐石料理。 朝食にはお米が3種類あり食べ比べでき満足でした。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

哲朗

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
自然 天然 広い
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Aida

The Garden and the Public Onsen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

?

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
旅館はとても良かったです。お風呂も最高でした。 素泊まりプランでいった日が火曜日だったので飲食店か見事にお休み…海鮮楽しみにしてたんだけどな。素泊まりなら火曜日以外がいいです
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rituko

全体的に良かった。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHINOBU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
朝食はご飯の食べ比べが出来ました 大浴場もとても良かったです 歩いて行ける所で蛍が見れました ピアノの生演奏を聴きながらコーヒーが飲めてゆったりと過ごせとても良かったです
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

クミコ

Liked: Staff & service
想像していたより古さは感じました。 部屋のトイレに手洗い石鹸がなかったのはびっくりしました。 洗面所にあったので2回洗ってました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Koji

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Taku

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

hanako

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

SHIN DO

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Taeyong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

JUBONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025