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Reviews of Kotobuki 3 stars

381-0401 Nagano, Yamanouchi, Hirao 1415-1, Japan

#28 of 76 hotels in Yamanouchi

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Review score

Based on 25 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Increíble la experiencia del onsen al aire libre

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    8.0
    excellent position, very clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was expensive and dated for the price. Also, breakfast or even coffee was not an option.

    the position was excellent and it was very clean. staff were exceptional friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Sadly, the cook was on vacation while I was there, so there was no breakfast nor dinner served in ryokan. Staff offered some alternatives to eat in the area. However, since the accommodation is little bit further from town, there are not so many dining options in the area. Also, bus to Shibu-Onsen is not so frequent, and the last one departs between 19h and 20h, so you have to walk to the town, and the walk takes about 25 min.

    Nice place. Very peaceful, close to the Monkey park. Onsen was really great, also having nice outdoor Japanese style pool. There are shared bathrooms, but the rooms as well as entire house is very clean. I can recommend this place.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    10
    Momijigari
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food option

    Intimate, lovely, family-run ryokan, with lovely Enza Cafe nearby, closest to Jigokudani Yaen-koen

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    meal was delicious and people very friendly

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    10
    It was great, bring snacks tho.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I'm a late eater so not eating after 9pm was a challenge

    The location was prefect for going to see the snow monkey park and the Enza Cafe and The Farmhouse bar was really great places to eat

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    10
    Perfect for anyone
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Probably the nicest hospitality I have ever experienced. Everything was clean and cosy, the highlight of our Japan Trip!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    10
    One of the greatest place I have ever been, and I have travel in 72 countries!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    -

    Staff was totally great, I love them!!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    While at other places i considered dinner was included, at this location it was an option that had to be requested. I was really looking forward to having a meal there but I was informed that dinner was not available. Perhaps there were not enough guests to make it worth cooking.

    Great location right at the entrance to monkey Park and next to restaurant. Spacious room was neat and clean. Onsen was available but the water was too hot for me so I didn't get to fully enjoy it. The gentleman who checked me in and out was super nice, polite and helpful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional staff. The manager of the hotel must feel like family. The Onsen in the hotel was so relaxing. The tradition
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exceptional staff. The manager of the hotel must feel like family. The Onsen in the hotel was so relaxing. The traditional kimono and jacket supplied were so authentic and allowed us to immerse ourselves in the traditional Japanese culture. The hotel is at the gate of the Snow Monkey park. Amazing experience. Thankyou again for being so warm and hospitable!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful stay - thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think it would be good to have an explanation on how to use the onsen in the room. It’s a small thing as the rest was exceptional. You can book meals but I did not exercise this option which I am sure I will regret.

    The staff were wonderful and friendly. I had never stayed at a traditional Japanese Inn or Ryukan. They helped me understand expectations and feel comfortable. Location is very close to Snow Monkeys. The doona is exceptionally light and warm - like wearing hug!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Proximity to Snow Monkey Park and trail. Clean comfortably Japabese style room. Onsen baths available 24 hours

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had an amazing stay here. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful and even offered us a last minute cancellation when the snowmonkey park unexpectedly closed due to a Corona outbreak. We still came and didn't regret it. The onsen was great to relax after travelling, and the food (breakfast and dinner) were amazing. Definitely order including food! In the end the snow monkey park opened on our last day, making it perfect.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2022

    9.0
    Amazing Location and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Traditional stay with friendly and helpful staffs. Snow monkey park is half an hour walk away making it very convenient and there was a Iocal cafe and a restaurant nearby. I was lucky to have the hot springs to myself and needed a relaxing break from the city. I would love to come back.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    1.0
    Unsatisfactory along every dimension.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was a terrible experience. No dinner possible, and despite being told there was a restaurant nearby there was nothing open remotely nearby. They’re not connected to Shibu onsen so you can visit village onsen, and onsite onsen was slimy with mold and unpleasant. A total bust.

    The room itself was ok.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tea pot and water heater are dirty

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2022

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