The cosy Chitosekan is 750 metres from Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort and features a hot-spring bath and Japanese meals. Rooms mix traditional decor and bedding with an LCD TV, and some rooms also have free Wi-Fi. Each air-conditioned room at Chitosekan Ryokan has sliding paper screens, wall hangings and old-style woodwork. There is an en suite toilet, and 1 hairdryer per floor. Guests bathe at the shared hot-spring bath and sleep on a tatami (woven-straw) floor in Japanese-style futon bedding. The Hikage ski run is a 5-minute walk away, and the ryokan is 7.5 km from JR Togari-Nozawa-Onsen Train Station. Located in the Nozawa Hot-Spring area, the property is near a number of public hot-spring baths. Ski equipment can be hired on site, and free Wi-Fi is provided at the lobby. A set-menu breakfast and dinner are served at Hiroma dining room for an extra fee, and must be reserved at least 1 day in advance.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Nozawa Onsen, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

Asian

Ski-to-door

Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
5.0
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  • Matthew
    Australia Australia
    A lovely traditional Ryokan right in the middle of Nozawa main village a short walk from to the Yu-Road escalator which takes you straight up to the ski area. The hosts are lovely people and the traditional breakfast was delicious. It also has...
  • Ashley
    United States United States
    I stayed here with my sister for 3 nights. This was a lovely and incredibly beautiful place to stay. Our room was so beautiful with intricate design. We had a large balcony and could hear the rushing water. Room was incredibly spacious and could...
  • Jim
    Australia Australia
    Large clean comfortable rooms. Staff were lovely. In the village and a short walk to the ski resort. Large dying room for all your wet gear.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Chitosekan
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Skiing
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Slippers
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski-to-door access
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Luggage storage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Public Bath
  • Hot spring bath
Languages spoken
  • Japanese

Property practices

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House rules

Chitosekan takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 to 20:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Chitosekan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

Please note the property's parking space is only available from April to November.

Please inform Chitosekan in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Chitosekan

  • Room options at Chitosekan include:

    • Quadruple
    • Family

  • Chitosekan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Hot spring bath
    • Public Bath

  • Chitosekan is 0.7 miles from the centre of Nozawa Onsen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Chitosekan is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Chitosekan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.