Kawamotoya
Kawamotoya
Kawamotoya was renovated in 2022 and now offers stylish apartments with Breakfast at the cafe are included. 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 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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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 8.9
Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended
Private parking at the hotel
Public Bath
Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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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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Guests who stayed here loved
- Rie
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“The staff were welcoming and very helpful. The apartment was superb!” - Ho
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“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“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“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“Brilliant. Beautiful rooms, affordable during the green season and right across from an onsen. The staff is kind and helpful. Just great.”
Sun Hong Kong“- The room is spacious - breakfasts and coffee are delicious - There have private sauna in the hotel, good enough for families and groups”
Borwornsom
Thailand“Great hospitality, great onsen nearby, and a good private onsen inhouse. Great breakfast, too. We did come back for the second year.”
Don
Australia“Very pleasant. Location is in the heart of the city The lift up the hill in the morning made the access to the skiing simple and the walk down the hill in the evening was through the village and all the shops. Dangerous to the pocket. Wonderful...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Hardings
- CuisineBritish • International
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly
Facilities of KawamotoyaGreat facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Skiing
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Ski
- Ski pass vendor
- Ski schoolAdditional charge
- Ski storage
Activities
- Cooking classAdditional chargeOff-site
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Water parkAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Games room
- SkiingOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
Living Area
- Dining area
- Seating Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
Food & Drink
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPrivate parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.
- Electric vehicle charging station
Services
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
Reception services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
- Full body massage
- Public Bath
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
Languages spoken
- English
- Japanese
House rulesKawamotoya takes special requests - add in the next step!
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
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.
The fine printNeed-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.
FAQs about Kawamotoya
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Yes, Kawamotoya is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Kawamotoya on this page.
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Check-in at Kawamotoya is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Kawamotoya offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fitness centre
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Games room
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Water park
- Full body massage
- Cooking class
- Tour or class about local culture
- Public Bath
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The prices at Kawamotoya may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Guests staying at Kawamotoya can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- À la carte
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Room options at Kawamotoya include:
- Studio
- Apartment
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Kawamotoya is 0.8 miles from the centre of Nozawa Onsen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Kawamotoya has 1 restaurant:
- Hardings
