No wifi in the room.

Near the Atera gorge...good location.

Stayed in September 2025

It was a bit older--te common areas and the onsen (spa) could use a renovation.

The location was well situated close to the train station, with beautiful views of the mountains. I appreciated that they provided round-trip transportation to the station.

Stayed in August 2025

The futon beds were a bit too thin. We didn't sleep very well. All the rest was fabulous! :)

We asked to have breakfast and diner at the hotel. This was traditional Japanese food and it was absolutely delicious.

Stayed in July 2025

The bath was way too small. No views. No putdoor poor. Quite disappointing.

The meals were impressive.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

Excellent food.

Stayed in June 2025

Property a bit tired but staff friendly and helpful. Food in the restaurant was excellent.

Stayed in May 2025

It’s a little far from the station - fine on the way there as they collected us, a bit annoying in the way out as had to catch a local bus with luggage. The onsen itself is just ok. Clean and fine but nothing special.

Lovely traditional onsen hotel with very friendly staff and the dinners were really really tasty. We had a fabulous time staying here and liked that there were mainly Japanese visitors. We hired e-bikes (delivered directly to the hotel) and cycled up the Atera Valley and it was a highlight of our two weeks in Japan. Highly recommend.

Stayed in May 2025

The shared bathrooms aren't ideal but it really wasn't an issue for our 1 night stay. The onsen smells like chlorine, but it's unclear if that's in the water or something used to clean the onsen.

The rooms were great and very comfortable, we had no issues. The meal sets were delicious. We appreciated that they did their best to accommodate our allergies, which we let them know about ahead of time. The onsen facilities were old but clean and comfortable. We also appreciated the shuttle they provided to the train station once we checked out.

Stayed in April 2025

A little old fashioned but very charming. The location is beautiful.

Stayed in April 2025

Building itself is somewhat dated.

Fantastic meals. Very friendly and helpful staff. Facilities were well-cleaned.

Stayed in May 2025

Clean, good breakfast/dinner, onsen. Note there is no private showers which is Japanese style but may bother some foreigners. Very very 80s Japanese style. Coin operated washer and dryer. Nice views from the room. Staff helped me book a taxi. I speak Japanese but I believe the staff spoke little English.

Stayed in April 2025

The staff were so helpful and nice, we appreciate them and their excellent service. The food was excellent. The facilities were a bit dated, but nonetheless was clean. Excellent location being of walking distance to the entrance of Atera Valley.

Stayed in April 2025

It was a bit far away from everything and not a lot of things to do around. No stores or restaurants

It was great value for money for staying one night while hiking

Stayed in March 2025

No toilet in the room

Comfortable bed and the breakfast.

Stayed in March 2025

Onsen is old and needs some renovation, no toilet or shower in room, no wifi in room, you have to sit in the lobby to get wifi access. Not quite a "forest spa".

Room was big and there was a nice sitting area with view of the mountains. Futons and pillows were comfortable. There was a free shuttle to the train station. Food was good (3000 yen, 2000 for dinner and 1000 for breakfast pp).

Stayed in November 2024

Shared bathroom.

Proximity to Atera Valley and River with beautiful emerald green water; great food; very responsive and helpful staff who assisted us with luggage transfer to Tokyo, and transport to train station.

Stayed in November 2024

We tried to get a taxi to the station as it was raining when we had to leave but that’s not possible on the weekend.

Our big 10-tatami room also had an extra space with two armchairs — welcome after a few days sitting on the floor in other ryokans. Onsen large and a good temperature, not as hot as some others. Dinner and breakfast good and plentiful although not quite the quality of some others. The room also had a basin which was handy. A 15-minute walk to the start of the stunning Atera Valley. Great cheap lunch at the (not related) restaurant next door.

Stayed in November 2024

There is only one soba restaurant next to the hotel if you need lunch and only if it's open. The other option would be to head down to Nojiri. We chose to eat cup noodles purchased at the hotel reception as it was raining heavily. The hotel reeks of cigarettes but that is easily solved by opening the windows. But that attracted bugs in though.

It's proximity to Atera valley was the major push factor as we do not drive. A shuttle bus that brings guests to town is right outside the hotel main entrance although we did not use it. The onsen, breakfast and dinner served was fantastic!

Stayed in October 2024

A thicker mattress or extra futon would have been more comfortable for sleeping.

Nice dinner and breakfast. Helpful staff and good tatami mat style room. Enjoyed the onsen and the nearby surroundings. WIFI in the lobby.

Stayed in October 2024

There were guests below us that we could hear till early morning that was probably the only negative thing about it. Apart from that we enjoyed our stay.

The surrounding area was beautiful. The food was amazing. The room was traditional Japanese style which we really liked. The staff was really nice and welcoming.

Stayed in October 2024

The stairs

The Onsen and the food

Stayed in October 2024

Old wing of hotel is very tired, so recommend staying in new part

Onsite onsen, friendly staff and excellent food

Stayed in October 2024

The best dinner I've ever had in Japan. Just so good. I loved the huge tatami rooms and the futon bed. Staff is great too.

Stayed in October 2024

The only shower facilities is at the onsen, which is OK.

The staff is super friendly and helpful even though they don't speak English, we communicate with Google translation. Luckily the hotel provides van transport to and from the train station as it's a 30 Min walk. Kaiseki food is good. The best of all is the Atera Valley close by - beautiful unspoilt scenery. Onsen is good.

Stayed in October 2024