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Ryokan

Hoshinoko Yakata

Himeji City, Hyogo, Japan
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Designed by Tadao Ando, this lodging also offers a kids' playroom. Join the astronomical viewing at night!

Guest review score

Exceptional
Reviews: 23
4.9

Access

Yobe Station
26 min walk
Harima-Takaoka Station
9 min drive
Oichi Station
12 min drive

Property facilities

  • Parking lot
  • Restaurant
  • Vending machine
  • Meeting room
  • Banquet hall
  • Table tennis

Explore our rooms and plans

Price (low to high)
1 room type
・ Japanese-style room with 10 tatami mats and washbasin
No smoking
16.2 m²
Max 6 adults / 5 children
Room facilities
  • Toilet available, no bath
  • ・ Japanese-style room with 10 tatami mats and washbasin
    Free cancellation until 02 Mar
    No meal
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $84.82
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    [For families with children only]Room only plan [Room only]

    Free cancellation until 2/03/2026 11:59 p.m.(JST)

    [This is a plan for staying with children] The price is for accommodation only. [Important Information] Regarding children's fees ・For middle and high school students, the accommodation fee is 3300 yen (Please select adult, the amount will be corrected later) ・For children aged 3 and above up to elementary school, the fee is 2500 yen Please select 'futon only'\r ・For children under 3 years old, accommodation is free Please select 'no meals or futon needed'\r Please be sure to include your child's age in the remarks column. Children under 3 years old (without futon) are also included in the maximum capacity of 6 people. Reservations for adults only can be made by phone starting one month in advance. Please refrain from bringing food and drinks into the room. Feel free to contact us regarding your stay (TEL:079-267-3050) If you would like to add 'dinner' or 'breakfast', please write it in the remarks column. The amount will be adjusted after your reservation. [Nighttime Stargazing Sessions Twice a Day] Experience the real universe No worries if you don't have any knowledge about stars! Professional astronomy staff will kindly explain. The experience is free and held daily except on closed days, so feel free to join. Note: You will climb many stairs to reach the observatory. Advance reservation required. 19:00–20:00 / 20:00–21:00 [Facilities within the building] ・Playroom... Mainly for children up to elementary school to play ・Training room... The popular ping pong table is first come, first served! ・Dokusho room... From 彡 stories to manga, space books and science magazines ・Friendly hall... There are play equipment for the whole family to enjoy [Public Bath] <One for each gender> Refresh your day's fatigue in the large bath. There are no bathrooms in the rooms, so we ask for your understanding.

    $84.82
    Taxes & fees incl.
    2 guests 1 night 1 room
    Meals
    • Room only
    Cancellation policy
    Free cancellation deadline
    2/03/2026 11:59 p.m. (JST)
    1 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    50%
    0 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    80%
    No-show
    100%
    The penalty charges are based on the original rate of this room. However, if any discounts are applied, the incurred penalties will not exceed the total discounted amount of the reservation.The exchange rate is fixed when booking.

    Taxes & fees

    Included

    Consumption tax (from 1/10/2019) (Per person per night) 10%

  • [Japanese breakfast]
    Free cancellation until 02 Mar
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Flash Coupon
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $153.05
    Taxes & fees incl.

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.
    Plan details

    [For families with children only] 1 night with 2 meals included Ohoshisama plan [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    Free cancellation until 2/03/2026 11:59 p.m.(JST)

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.

    [This is a plan for staying with children] The price includes accommodation, dinner, and breakfast. [Important Information] Regarding children's fees ・For middle and high school students, the accommodation fee is 3300 yen (Please select adult, the amount will be corrected later) ・For children aged 3 and above up to elementary school, the fee is 2500 yen "Please select either 'Meal & futon included' or 'Futon only'" ・For children under 3 years old, accommodation is free "Please select either 'Meal only' or 'No meal & futon needed'" Please be sure to include your child's age in the remarks column. Children under 3 years old (without futon) are also included in the maximum capacity of 6 people. Reservations for adults only can be made by phone starting one month in advance. Please refrain from bringing food and drinks into the room. Feel free to contact us regarding your stay (TEL:079-267-3050) [Meal] Crispy pork cutlet made with Sayo Pork! Please enjoy the sweet and juicy meat. ・The adults' dinner is the Star plan. ・Dinner for elementary school children is a kids' plate. ・Dinner for preschool children is kids' curry. If you wish to make changes to dinner or omit breakfast, please specify in the remarks column. The amount will be corrected after your reservation. [Nighttime Stargazing Sessions Twice a Day] Experience the real universe No worries if you don't have any knowledge about stars! Professional astronomy staff will kindly explain. The experience is free and held daily except on closed days, so feel free to join. Note: You will climb many stairs to reach the observatory. Advance reservation required. 19:00–20:00 / 20:00–21:00 [Facilities within the building] ・Playroom... Mainly for children up to elementary school to play ・Training room... The popular ping pong table is first come, first served! ・Dokusho room... From 彡 stories to manga, space books and science magazines ・Friendly hall... There are play equipment for the whole family to enjoy [Public Bath] <One for each gender> Refresh your day's fatigue in the large bath. There are no bathrooms in the rooms, so we ask for your understanding.

    Flash Coupon
    $153.05
    Taxes & fees incl.
    2 guests 1 night 1 room
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Cancellation policy
    Free cancellation deadline
    2/03/2026 11:59 p.m. (JST)
    1 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    50%
    0 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    80%
    No-show
    100%
    The penalty charges are based on the original rate of this room. However, if any discounts are applied, the incurred penalties will not exceed the total discounted amount of the reservation.The exchange rate is fixed when booking.

    Taxes & fees

    Included

    Consumption tax (from 1/10/2019) (Per person per night) 10%

  • [Moon Plan]
    Free cancellation until 02 Mar
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Flash Coupon
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $177.02
    Taxes & fees incl.

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.
    Plan details

    [For families with children only] 1 night with 2 meals Moon plan ~May 2026 [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    Free cancellation until 2/03/2026 11:59 p.m.(JST)

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.

    [This is a plan for staying with children] The price includes accommodation, dinner, and breakfast. [Important Information] Regarding children's fees ・For middle and high school students, the accommodation fee is 3300 yen (Please select adult, the amount will be corrected later) ・For children aged 3 and above up to elementary school, the fee is 2500 yen "Please select either 'Meal & futon included' or 'Futon only'" ・For children under 3 years old, accommodation is free "Please select either 'Meal only' or 'No meal & futon needed'" Please be sure to include your child's age in the remarks column. Children under 3 years old (without futon) are also included in the maximum capacity of 6 people. Reservations for adults only can be made by phone starting one month in advance. Please refrain from bringing food and drinks into the room. Feel free to contact us regarding your stay (TEL:079-267-3050) [Meal] This is the standard plan of Hoshinoko-kan, which uses the famous Banshu specialty 'Ibo-no-Ito'! ・Adult dinner is the moon plan. ・Dinner for elementary school children is a kids' plate. ・Dinner for preschool children is kids' curry. If you wish to make changes to dinner or omit breakfast, please specify in the remarks column. The amount will be corrected after your reservation. [Nighttime Stargazing Sessions Twice a Day] Experience the real universe No worries if you don't have any knowledge about stars! Professional astronomy staff will kindly explain. The experience is free and held daily except on closed days, so feel free to join. Note: You will climb many stairs to reach the observatory. Advance reservation required. 19:00–20:00 / 20:00–21:00 [Facilities within the building] ・Playroom... Mainly for children up to elementary school to play ・Training room... The popular ping pong table is first come, first served! ・Dokusho room... From 彡 stories to manga, space books and science magazines ・Friendly hall... There are play equipment for the whole family to enjoy [Public Bath] <One for each gender> Refresh your day's fatigue in the large bath. There are no bathrooms in the rooms, so we ask for your understanding.

    Flash Coupon
    $177.02
    Taxes & fees incl.
    2 guests 1 night 1 room
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Cancellation policy
    Free cancellation deadline
    2/03/2026 11:59 p.m. (JST)
    1 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    50%
    0 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    80%
    No-show
    100%
    The penalty charges are based on the original rate of this room. However, if any discounts are applied, the incurred penalties will not exceed the total discounted amount of the reservation.The exchange rate is fixed when booking.

    Taxes & fees

    Included

    Consumption tax (from 1/10/2019) (Per person per night) 10%

Room details

Japanese room, Non-smoking

No smoking
16.2 m²
Max 6 adults / 5 children
Room facilities
  • Toilet available, no bath