Iwaiyado Jyuan Nikko Kawaji onsen

the hospitality was exceptional! the establishment exuded homey feel and the hosts were brilliant

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I stumbled upon the Hotel completely by accident, and it turned out to be an exceptional choice. The staff are remarkably kind, warm, and deeply dedicated to providing wonderful hospitality. Both breakfast and dinner were absolutely spectacular—a truly unique culinary experience featuring local ingredients and dishes carefully prepared by the chefs. I strongly recommend booking a plan that includes both meals, as the hotel is based in a very small town with limited dining options nearby. For lunch, you can easily explore the neighborhood while taking a stroll through the beautiful surrounding streets. The rooms are very well maintained, and the aesthetic vintage is a big charm.

It might be helpful to provide a small guide in English explaining how the hotel works—such as how to use the onsen, how to wear the traditional yukata, and what to expect during dinner—especially for guests unfamiliar with these traditions. However, none of this detracted from the overall experience, which was wonderful.

We absolutely loved our stay at this ryokan! The setting is beautiful, surrounded by mountains, with a charming little village and lovely walking trails nearby. It was easy to get to, yet felt wonderfully peaceful and away from everything. The staff were so warm, friendly and attentive, making us feel genuinely welcome. The food was incredible - we loved the traditional Japanese breakfast, but the dinner was something truly special, both in its presentation and the whole experience. One of our favourite parts was wearing yukata and spending time relaxing in the onsen. It made us feel like we were experiencing something genuinely Japanese rather than just staying in a hotel. Such a special and memorable part of our trip to Japan. We would happily go back!

Meraviglioso ryokan per staccare dalla frenesia della città, un pò scomodo arrivarci ma una volta li si hanno a disposizione tutti i comfort! Cena spaziale!!

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