Kotohira Homestays

We just returned from a quick but memorable trip to Shikoku. We stayed at Kotohira Kadan for our first night since it's conveniently situated to enjoy some of the finest Sanuki Udon noodle restaurants in the area (we chose not to explore Kotohira-gu (aka ”Konpira-san”) - that will be reserved for a next visit.) While we enjoy modern rooms as much as the next person, we also appreciate traditional architecture, furnishings and decor... and Chouseiden (長生殿), Kotohira Kadan's top room, oozed history and tradition in a way that left us with a lasting impression. Chouseiden is one of a handful of stand-alone villas at the ryokan, and was inhabited by the local Lord many years ago. It's also liberally adorned with the art collection of the original owner Kotohira Kadan, including ancient folding screens, sliding doors and hanging scrolls that were produced by famous artists. It's so history-laden that it is bound to creep some people out... I don't think Mrs. KI-NRT would ever choose to live in such a room, but as an ”experience” it was well worth the privilege of trying out Chouseiden. It does have the comforts of a modern ryokan/hotel, such as toilets with washlets, fast WiFi and Western-style beds, and boasts 152m² of total living space, which is generous by any definition of a flagship ryokan room. The only drawback was the lack of a private Onsen (natural hot springs) bath in the room - something we've come to expect at top-level ryokans, at least (and especially) in their top rooms. Some of the standard rooms do offer in-room Onsen baths, however, which might tip the scales to the non-villa rooms' favor for some people. As a consolation, Kotohira Kadan offers the use of their private bath (which can be rented out by the hour), and it's free for guests staying at one of the Hanare Villa rooms. Food was served in our room, and it was a delight. While it's not the best ryokan meal we've ever had, we appreciated the efforts taken by the kitchen staff to offer seasonal and local dishes that gave us a good taste of Kagawa. In particular, the deep-fried Pike Conger with simmered vegetables doused in a dashi broth was unique and flavorful, as well as the Red Sea Bream Shabu Shabu (Hot Pot.) Breakfast was also varied and bountiful, although nothing really blew us away, which is just as well, since we were planning to go on an Udon tasting expedition beginning later that morning. The grounds are not massive, but there's a pretty little pond with some interesting vegetation around it. And the architecture of the Hanare Villas (including Chouseiden) give Kotohira Kadan a real sense of place given its proximity to Kotohira-gu. Keep in mind that the property is quite large when it comes to room count (43 total), so there may be some walking between your room and the main reception and lounge areas (from Chouseiden, you'll need to walk outside for a short distance - fine if the weather is cooperating.) Service is not up to the standards set by top luxury r

We took the bus directly from the airport bus stop No. 4 and dropped off at the door of the hotel. Our room was a bit old with ordinary beds, but the dinner and breakfast were very cost-effective. It was definitely worth it. The hot spring bath is so big. There are three soaking spoons inside and two soaking spoons outside. One of them has some very proud ducks. After a day of playing, the fatigue is gone. The next morning, after going to Kotohira-gu Shrine, we went to make udon. It's very close to the hotel. Just walk straight for 10 minutes and you'll start your day trip to Omotesando. There were so many stairs so high, I tried my best to go up them, but I couldn’t show them in public, but I saw a lot of things, so I went back to the coffee shop and had a nice cup of chocolate, and then I went to eat some Japanese and Western food. There are two sets in the store. A bag of coffee costs about 4,000 yen. If you go to the udon school in front of you, you can buy udon for $80 and take it away. It’s so fun. After shopping, eat ice cream. Honey, go back to the hotel and grab your luggage and go to the train station to catch a train out of Takamatsu City. It takes 5 minutes from the hotel to the train station. It’s super convenient. The train leaves the expressway twice every hour. There are buses at 42 minutes and 06 minutes. Everyone comes to play!

They couldn’t find our reservation when we arrived but we were given the same price that we had reserved it at. It was a good place to stay for one night and across from a supermarket. There’s a convenience store located next door but not a lot of choices nearby for meals. We had to walk almost a kilometer to a restaurant that we wanted to try. The breakfast buffet was simple but sufficient and it was not crowded. There’s a coffee machine that you can use anytime. There is a family floor that has a microwave and a kitchen that can be used. They offer some instant noodles after 930 pm.

, iwI am the big fan of Kyoritsu Resort and stayed every time we have opportunity at various locations. This is among the one of the best Kyoritsu Resort I've stayed. Location is in the middle of Omotesando to Konpira-san, on the beautiful old fashioned street. We stayed at Triple room with 2 bedrooms, 1 with Queen and 2 twin in living room with sofa. There's small shower in the room with double vanity, separate toilet. Room was very spacious, private and well, well, well stocked. 4 sets of glasses, coffee cups, tea cups, coffee grinder, water in fridge, vanity table with small chairs, 2 closets etc. etc. Cannot complain anything. Dinner was served either 5:30am and 8pm. Service is slow but you'll get to finish in about 1.5hrs. There were 4 private lockable bathroom PLUS large women/men separate bathroom. We didn't have issue using private bathroom, always has at least 1 available and kept well clean. There was lounge next to bathrooms with water, ice pops. Also free washer/dryer (2 each) which was really help. I love this hotel, design and interior are perfect, I can't wait to come back and stay again. If you are driving, you may park right in front of main entrance and drop off luggage. Parking is in the rear of building. You have to be careful not to past the small road to go to rear of main building bc road is VERY narrow, easy to miss.

I stayed here for the first time on my way back from hiking Mt. ** from Kotohira Shrine, and it was a comfortable stay with ample facilities including a hot spring bath and free massage machines, and the room was well furnished. There was Wi-Fi connection in the building, and the front desk was also able to provide information on nearby restaurants and convenience stores, so I would like to stay here again if I have the opportunity. (Some drawbacks include the limited hours for using the hot spring bath, and the fact that the parking lot is a little difficult to find when accessing from the Konpira Shrine side, and the limited capacity.)

Thank you for your help. The hot springs were comfortable, but after all, the food as well as the reputation was the best. The kaiseki dishes for dinner were wonderful, but the dishes that added the local menu in the Viking style were exactly as well as the reputation. I was very comfortable. In addition, there is Mr. Kinpira in the neighborhood, and you can see the depth of faith. And what surprised me a little was that Kabuki was held. I had a good time not only in the hot spring town but also throughout the area. Kotohira, it's the best.

We stayed for two nights and booked Kaiseki cuisine for dinner at the hotel on the first night. The kaiseki cuisine provided by the hotel is satisfactory in terms of dishes and portion size, and the restaurant environment is very spacious.

The front desk part, １ floor and some renovation seems to have been done, but there is no room or hot spring for １ people ２ meals at Tuesday stay! We discussed quite a bit with our family. First of all, the room is ragged. ５ There was a ２ bed in a room where people were stopped, but the walls were also removed and the old smell was pump. It smelled even to the tissue. Of course, wifi is not entered and I don't know even if I go to the front desk, the toilet and the bath in the room are difficult to use, of course, the rooftop open air is absolutely cold in winter, and I can't go. I think it's scary just to see the lights. Because it is not possible, I go to the public bath rather than the bath in the room, and there is no size of the public bath, and the amenities are insufficient. The family said, ”I was surprised at the bad sense of the comb that I used.”A pink neon of soap that was squeezed from the public bath is a comb. The rice was not delicious at all, and it was the hotel number one that was really regrettable. The staff was normal.