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 center and offers private shuttle services to Nagasaka gondola in the winter.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located 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!

Free private parking available at the hotel

Public Bath


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 futon bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 4:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
8.0
High score for Nozawa Onsen
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Iori
    Germany Germany
    Great location, clean and modern. Very close to near hot springs
  • Shai
    Israel Israel
    a perfact spot perfact staff best breakfast ever...thanks to the auzzie chef highly recomended
  • Lydia
    Japan Japan
    The private onsen, the flexibility, the kindness of the staff
  • Kate
    Australia Australia
    This was amazing accommodation. The beds were great, the room was spacious, breakfast was amazing and the staff and facilities were excellent.
  • Vivien
    United States of America United States of America
    One of the nicest places in Nozawa Onsen! Super comfortable and big for the area.
  • Haibin
    Japan Japan
    I love the windows are big on both walls, and can open for fresh air. Kitchen is very useful with dinning table, bed is comfortable and decent size. Family room has fun board games to play.
  • Mariah
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was friendly and helpful, the room was so beautiful with cool amenities and there was an incredibly delicious and filling complimentary breakfast.
  • Shakked
    Israel Israel
    Amazing!! The room and all the property were amazing. The best we could have ask for in this amazing and small town. The stuff was super super nice, especially James at the front desc that help us with everything we asked. The breakfast was great!!
  • Shamsa
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    everything was amazing, the layout of the apartment was spacious and the beds were so comfortable. the staff were so warm and welcoming. The chef at the property Darren makes the best breakfast not to mention an amazing human being who made our...
  • Andrea
    Japan Japan
    modern and spacious rooms with Japanese style, great location and breakfast was super yummy!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Hardings
    • Cuisine
      British • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Kawamotoya
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Skiing
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Public Bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
Kawamotoya takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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 need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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

  • 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
  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Kawamotoya on this page.

  • Room options at Kawamotoya include:

    • Studio
    • Apartment
  • Yes, Kawamotoya is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Kawamotoya offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Water park
    • Full-body massage
    • Cooking class
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Public Bath
  • Kawamotoya has 1 restaurant:

    • Hardings
  • Check-in at Kawamotoya is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Kawamotoya may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Kawamotoya is 0.8 miles from the center of Nozawa Onsen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.