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 8.4 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 8.7

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 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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Property practices

This property told us they've 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:

  • 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.

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
  • Private Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Skiing
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
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
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs ¥2,000 per day.
    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

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    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.

    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
    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 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 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

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

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

    • 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 has 1 restaurant:

      • Hardings

    • 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

    • Room options at Kawamotoya include:

      • Studio
      • Apartment

    • 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

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