Kawamotoya

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.3

About this property

Breakfast is available at an additional fee in the cafe located in the lobbt.

All apartments come with their own toilet and shower.

Facilities include a modern gym, movie room, massage room, all available in the common area. 

Kawamotoya has two hot tubs, available for private use.

Breakfast is served at Harding's cafe. The hotel offers luggage storage and free WiFi throughout the building.

A traditional sotoyu outdoor public bath is located next door, while Lake Hokuryu is a 20-minute drive. From Iiyama Train Station, the hotel is a 25-minute bus ride and then a 5-minute walk.Private parking is at JPY 2000 per vehicle per day. It is located within a 5-minute walk from the village centre and offers private shuttle services to Nagasaka gondola in the winter.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Skiing
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

  • Situated in the best rated area in Nozawa Onsen, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.8

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • Private parking at the hotel

  • Public Bath

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 futon bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lara
Germany Germany
“Outstanding Design! Super comfortable room and an amazing bed! The Restaurant in the house is led by a very welcoming Australian Gentleman and his wife - food and sweets can be recommended! The Onsen town is lovely and very alive for rural japan...”
Gregory
Singapore Singapore
“The place is well designed and very comfortable. A good option for a comfortable stay.”
Reshmi
Singapore Singapore
“Such a gorgeous place. We had great views of the mountains too from the windows. The kitchen is well equipped. Staff is the best - so helpful and prompt in their responses. We were there for 4 days (2 adults, 2 kids) and we also enjoyed in the...”
Rie
Japan Japan
“Modern renovation of a traditional ryokan - Japanese chic with lots of added facilities that would make a longer stay enjoyable (mini kitchen, comfy bed on tatami, communal lounge/cinema room). Staff were friendly and take an interest in the...”
Zheng
Singapore Singapore
“The staff were welcoming and very helpful. The apartment was superb!”
Ho
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“The room is incredibly cozy, modern and clean, elevated with an amazing view. Plenty of space with excellent amenities. Very nice cafe just downstairs as well as very helpful and friendly staff. Location is awesome too, walking distance to...”
Hasan
South Africa South Africa
“Kawamotoya is a beautiful hotel nestled in the heart of Nozawa Onsen. Due to an injury I sustained, I needed to move my trip out by 2 months - the staff happily assisted with this. On that note, that staff were excellent - always happy to help out...”
Andrew
Japan Japan
“Brilliant modern renovation of a traditional ryokan - modern Japanese chic with lots of added facilities that would make a longer stay enjoyable (mini kitchen in the bedroom, communal lounge/cinema room with surround system off the lobby)....”
Jonathan
Japan Japan
“A 5 star rating is not enough for this hotel and the people there! I would give them 10 if I could!! 😃 An absolute jewel in Nozawaonsen with the mist wonderful staff and accommodation you could find! Take a bow, Kawamotoya! 👏🏻”
Maximilian
Austria Austria
“Brilliant. Beautiful rooms, affordable during the green season and right across from an onsen. The staff is kind and helpful. Just great.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Hardings
  • Cuisine
    British • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly

House rules

Kawamotoya takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
¥2,500 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
¥9,000 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaJCBNICOSUCCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note baby cots and meals are not provided for children under 2 years, staying free of charge.

Please note that the public baths are not hot-spring baths.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Kawamotoya in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag 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.