Very nice Japanese style room overlooking the river and the tree filled riverbank hill. It was very private. Breakfast and dinner was served at the table and was excellent. Much variety of fish, chicken, pork, tofu, and vegetables. The overall atmosphere was very elegant and relaxed. The ryokan is located right on one of the bus stops for easy access from the train station. It is a short 10 minute walk to the main area of town. There are several onsen pools. Some rotate between men and women at different hours. Very clean with good amenities. Overall a very memorable stay.
A relax and nice view in Kusatsu. The hotel is located a bit far from bus terminal. However, there is a free shuttle bus service which connected with bus service.
I strongly encourage the private onsen package where we can taste three different type of onsen in the hotel.
My platinum ring changed colour, may be due to the acidity of onsen water😂.
The dinner and breakfast inspired and it is good for family trip with a number of accessible service for elderly with physically limitations.
The room is clean, tidy, comfortable, spacious, bright and sanitary. It is very comfortable to live in. The breakfast and dinner are rich and delicious. I arrived early and the front desk arranged for us to check in in advance. The hotel's gold and silver soup is great and it is very comfortable to soak in!
This was the first time my family and I stayed here. It was in a residential area so it was a little hard to find, but the building itself was very clean and spacious. ✨ It has the latest electrical equipment, so it was very hot when we arrived and we were tired, but we were grateful that the air conditioning was working. One of the rooms was also equipped with a projector, so we were able to enjoy our time in the room. Each residence also has its own parking lot, so it was easy to carry our luggage. It's near a residential area so we had to be careful about noise, but we were able to relax very much.
Pros:
+ Stunning outdoor onsen: The outdoor bath is the highlight. The natural scenery is beautiful, especially with the surrounding mountains and snow.
+ Tourist-friendly onsen: The resort provides special underwear so guests can comfortably enjoy the onsen without needing to be fully nude, which makes it much more accessible for international visitors.
+ Excellent kaiseki dinner: The traditional multi-course meal is well-prepared and delicious. Definitely one of the highlights of the stay.
+ Great atmosphere: The entire setting feels very authentic and relaxing, especially in winter.
+ Service meets expectations: Staff are professional and the hospitality is solid throughout the stay.
Cons:
- Outdoor bath is quite far from the main building: You need to walk through a snowy path wearing the traditional yukata, which can feel very cold and slightly inconvenient.
- TV lacks modern app support: The in-room TV does not support apps like Netflix or other streaming services.
- Tight schedule for check-in and check-out: The first shuttle bus arrives at the resort around 2:00 PM, leaving only a few hours before dinner at 5:45 PM. After dinner you can enjoy the onsen again until midnight, and it reopens at 5:00 AM. However, breakfast starts at 7:00 AM, and guests must check out by 9:00 AM to catch the 9:15 AM bus. This makes the morning feel rushed and limits the time you can spend enjoying the onsen. The rest of your day might be feeling tired.
Despite a few inconveniences - mainly the walking distance to the outdoor bath and the tight check-out schedule. Takaragawa Onsen is still a highly enjoyable experience. The stunning outdoor, beautiful scenery, and great kaiseki dinner make it a memorable stay. If you're visiting Japan and want to experience a famous outdoor onsen, this place is definitely worth it and shouldn't be missed.
We had a very good overall experience at this onsen hotel. The atmosphere was relaxing, and we enjoyed our stay very much.
We especially appreciated having an English-speaking staff member available — it made communication much easier and helped us feel more comfortable during our visit.
I was looking forward to this cottage♩It lived up to my expectations✨Everything was provided and it was almost too luxurious❣️The interior and exterior of the room were all stylish spaces, and I thought it would be great to live in a house like this♫I'd love to use it again for another luxurious stay🩵🩵🩵🩵
With a stay at COCO VILLA KITAKARUIZAWA01, you'll be all set to unwind after a day of travel.
To recharge your batteries or simply relax, visit the property's sauna.
At this vacation home, you'll have access to a bbq.
A free parking lot is available at the property.
the dinner is insanely large portion, i feel so bad wasting alot of food and skipping some courses
luckily the breakfast is in normal portion
the onsen is nice, the outdoor onsen is less hot compare to the indoor
they also offer different design of yukata to pick from
Great location and overall a good stay. I would consider staying again. However, the soundproofing was very poor. I could clearly hear noise from the hallway and the neighboring room, including an alarm that rang for a long time early in the morning. If you are sensitive to noise, this hotel may not be suitable.
立地がとても良く、全体的には満足でした。また宿泊候補の一つです。ただし、防音がかなり悪く、廊下や隣の部屋の音、早朝のアラーム音がはっきり聞こえました。音に敏感な方にはおすすめできません。
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I don't know where to start. Our stay was a highlight of our trip to Japan. This area is so beautiful and calm. We had a large room in the old house, very.spacious and with comfortable beds. The onsen in the room was amazing. But the best of all was the care of the owner in preparing delicious meals for dinner and for breakfast. Very generous and prepared with such attention. Each dish has its unique flavour. We stayed three nights and were truly sad to leave. It is a different world. We went on walks and we were given a tasty picnic box. Everything was wonderful. The place can be easily reached by train to Shimonita from where the owner can pick you up. Please visit this place. You will not regret it.
Seen this hotel brand showing up in more places, so decided to try it. We arrived on a rainy day, reception staff didn't speak English but everything already setup before arrival, passport and checkin details were submitted before had, all we had to do was punch a number in an iPad to get the code to your container room. The staff also gave us 2 frozen meals coupons which you can warm up with the room microwave. The meals were very decent. The room was small, so not great for big luggage. In saying that, they are bigger than APA rooms. Haha will definitely book their brand again.
Very comfy room. Excellent hospitality with friendly stuff eventho their English were not so good. There's a full size indoor basketball court ! Too bad we don't hv time to use it. Need to drive to the hotel. Food excellent japanese food. Love their onsen as well. Both in and outdoor.
The guest rooms are clean, new, and very comfortable, with plenty of space, and also feature a hot spring♨️, making it a perfect stopover for road trips.
Everything was fantastic and it was the best container hotel. The location, facilities, cleanliness, and customer service were all first class. I had a wonderful stay and will definitely stay again!
We used this hotel to celebrate my mother's 77th birthday. We were impressed from the outside even before entering the inn. It is clean and has a relaxing Japanese atmosphere. It seemed like it took a long time to check in because they were busy, but the welcome drink soothed us. The long corridor, electric cart, gondola, and stairs to get to the room on the 6th floor were tough for my 77-year-old mother, but by the time she went down to the bath, she was already enjoying it and said, ”You get used to it, but it doesn't bother me, but I'd get lost if I was alone.” She walked as if she was going for a walk. Each dish was carefully prepared and the seasoning was just right, so my mother enjoyed it. They also accommodated the men's requests for rice, and the white rice was delicious! The service of the person in charge of the meals was wonderful, and it didn't seem like a job, but their heartfelt service made the meal even more delicious and enjoyable. They even prepared purple chanchanko for my mother's 77th birthday. I don't think I told them it was for her 77th birthday, but I think they noticed when I wrote ”Congratulations on your 77th birthday” on the cake message on the online ordering service and prepared it for me! What a thoughtful touch! My siblings who went with us all said ”We want to come again!” and best of all, my mother was smiling and happy the whole time, so I'm really glad we chose Kawaba Onsen Yuurian. Thank you so much for providing us with such a wonderful and memorable time. Thank you so much.
very happy Had a great stay, good onsen, rooms and good atmosphere. There is the sound of the stream, the sound of water from the onsen, listening to it is relaxing. The rooms are clean. I have allergies, but on the day I stayed there was no allergic reaction at all. The food was delicious, the staff were very helpful and helpful. If I have a chance to go to Gunma again and the rooms are not full, I will definitely choose this place.
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