Kotohira Hotels with Wifi

"Shuttle Service: When booking accommodations, there were only two ways to arrange a shuttle, and for some reason, my email only linked to a very old address I rarely use. My messages went unanswered. I also tried calling from other cities in Japan, but an automated Japanese voice service picked up. Thankfully, at JR Kotohira Station, there was an Information counter. A young, helpful service attendant who spoke simple English immediately called the hotel for me when she heard where I was staying. The car arrived in about 5 minutes. The shuttle driver, a slightly chubby young man with glasses, spoke excellent English. He was quite chatty and humorous, making the ride enjoyable. He also recommended a famous local udon restaurant and advised that climbing to the top of Konpira-san Shrine would take at least 2.5 hours (definitely allow more time if you want to look around carefully and take photos). Luggage Storage: We arrived at the hotel at 11 AM, dropped off our luggage, and headed straight for a meal before ascending Konpira-san. Upon returning to the hotel, our luggage had already been delivered directly to our room. Room: We booked a bit late, but for this price, in other major Japanese cities, you'd only get a quarter of the space. My friend commented that she could finally spread out her suitcase and organize her belongings. There was also a dressing room/vanity, though the lighting was a bit dim. In the evenings, we enjoyed tea on the balcony, which was a very pleasant spot to relax and enjoy the view. Our room offered a direct view of the hotel garden and pond, a wonderful experience. Restaurant: When booking, I chose the hotel's ”Sanuki Santoku” (Three Treasures of Sanuki) dining plan. The waiter escorted us to a table with a great view and explained each dish. The food was delicious, and I was absolutely stuffed (I have a small appetite). Most of the service staff appeared to be of Indian descent. Other Features: 1) I really loved the public lounge. In the evenings, the spacious design and soft lighting created a wonderful ambiance. It was very atmospheric to sit and slowly savor coffee/champagne (complimentary). 2) Our accommodation included one complimentary 45-minute private onsen session on the same floor as the lounge. It had a sofa and drinks, but only one shower stall, so if there were multiple people, we'd have to take turns. For me, the time was too short, and the water temperature wasn't as high as in the public bath. 3) The public bath had two pools. A smaller one outdoors, where the water was quite hot, and a sauna room, which was also very hot! I personally preferred the public bath."

"The room is specious for keeping 2 medium sized suitcases. The location is convenient with a Lawson and a supermarket downstairs. Staff are friendly. The only imperfect thing is the public bath is so small which could allow 4-5 guests to use."

"Great service in a large Japanese Tradional Onsen hotel. Minutes from the famous Kompira Shrine , room is spacious with great facilities, the outdoor Onsen is good but provide no views. Hotel has free car parking in an area some distance away, though shuttle are free."

"Kotosankaku is located about a 5-minute walk from Kotohira Station and is very easy to find. The map shows that the post office is on the right, but it is actually blocked by buildings. There is a long straight road from the station. There is a souvenir shop in the basement of the hotel. It is a bit historical, but very comfortable and spacious. There are many cultural relics in the corridor for viewing, like a museum. The room I stayed in was a Japanese-style room at the Zanshuikan (with an open-air bath), which can accommodate up to 4 people and only includes breakfast for 2 people. The room was generally large, with barely enough space for 4 beds. The whole room was very clean, and there were many breakfast options, but not all of them were delicious. The dinner set was average, a bit disappointing."

"It was cheap on my way back to Kochi, so I stayed one night with my family just to climb Konpira-san. The guest rooms are fine if you just want to sleep. The private bath is also nice. The nearby food restaurant was also delicious. The super dissatisfied point is I couldn't stop the imported car because it was too big in the parking lot. It was taken to a parking lot a little further away. Since it's a decent car, I was worried about it being taken to a place where I couldn't see it, and when I checked out, I took it to a place I didn't know, but I was told to look at the map before I could go pick it up. I was very, very dissatisfied."

"Because it is a newly opened hotel, there are not many evaluations on the Internet. At first, I was a little worried, but as soon as I entered the lobby, I was greatly relieved. Not only did there be free small points for us to use, the service staff saw us with children, and took the initiative to send us two boxes of apple juice. There is a hot spring in the hotel, and there is no need to find an extra place to soak in the soup outside. The oolong noodles for supper are also delicious! We chose the quadruple room, the space is very large (including toilets, bathrooms), the most surprising thing for me is that the curtains are opened to see a very beautiful Japanese-style scenery, just looking at the window feel open. I think the only fly in the ointment is that the breakfast is very small and very ordinary, but at this price, I can live in such a great hotel, I still feel that the price is very high!"

"The room is spacious and comfortable, with wet and dry separation. It is rare that the hot spring hotel room is also equipped with a separate shower room. The hotel is relatively elegant overall, the hot springs are comfortable, and the banquet cuisine and buffet breakfast are also good."

"The location is great, and there's free parking. The newly renovated facility is clean, modern, and artistic. The room is spacious, and it has a mini fridge, hair dryer, and air conditioning. However, if you go alone, it might be scary to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. You can check in at the pretty cafe on the first floor. There's also an elevator."

"literally the best hostel i’ve ever been in my life!!! i do have to say it was pretty annoying to go up and down those steep stairs but the structure of the hostel make it seem a starred hotel rather than a hostel!!!"

"This is a fantastic onsen hotel in the Kotohira area. It's quite large, with rooms featuring private baths, as well as separate large public baths for men and women. They also have four private reserved onsen baths, and I managed to try all of them whenever I had a chance. In the mornings, they offer free Yakult, and in the afternoons, free popsicles. The food was relatively standard, but the room was very clean and spacious. It's also conveniently located for walking to Konpira-san Shrine."