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 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Nozawa Onsen, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.7

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Continental

Private parking available

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
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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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Nozawa Onsen
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sun
    Hong Kong 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 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 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

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Kawamotoya
Great 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
  • Breakfast
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 facilities
    Additional 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 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
  • Games room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional 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
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs ¥2,000 per day.
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional 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
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Fitness centre
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    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

    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 room.

    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.

    Visa UC NICOS JCB American Express Cash Kawamotoya accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    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 be informed that this property is a seasonal hotel, and is only open during the winter season.

    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

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

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

    • 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

    • 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.

    • Check-in at Kawamotoya is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at Kawamotoya include:

      • Studio
      • Apartment

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

    • Kawamotoya has 1 restaurant:

      • Hardings

    • 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