it felt a bit strange going from one hotel to another and also the fact that there were no meals options in our hotel while the other one had great meals

i loved the onsen and the room was beautiful

Stayed in October 2024

No food out there at all. And very poor resources to make your own food.

Beautiful onsen at the property. The comfiest futons of our whole Japan trip. And set in the beautiful countryside.

Stayed in October 2024

No food, bad smell, old

the onson is the best I ever see

Stayed in October 2024

We hiked from Magome to Tsumago (delightful!) and stayed here because accommodation in Tsumago is limited. The Hotel Fukinomori has a shuttle service that guests of Tokonomiso can use- from Tsumago and Nagiso station which is handy. Guests can also use the onsen. The hotel is very simple and clean. Make sure you bring dinner and breakfast supplies- there is a microwave and a fridge to use. (No convenience stores or supermarkets in Tsumago either, if that’s where you’re coming from).

Stayed in October 2024

The building lounge area and rooms were very musty- damp smell to all the rooms. Needed to be aired out slot. Considering it only offered self catering it was very poor that basic cutlery and crockery ( bowls,plates, was not supplied so we could eat our food. Strong smell in female toilets.

The onsen was amazing, beds were good, shuttle very convenient and staff friendly

Stayed in October 2024

The hotel facilities that we were able to use wrre excellent. beautiful onsen. lovely position in the mountains

Stayed in September 2024

We were aware of this in advance but I think they're small inconveniences to be aware of: If you have to leave early in the morning (like we did) then you have to walk to the bus stop for 20 mins (fortunately it was downhill) or you have to book a taxi. The shuttle starts running at 9am. I appreciated the tea and coffee on offer and the fridge that was available in the common area. It would've been since to have a communal sink too, because without one it made making food, etc. a little difficult at times. We had to have an early dinner in Tsumago or bring instant food that could be cooked with a kettle due to the facilities situation.

Staff were lovely. The onsen was wonderful, especially with the cold pool and sauna, (it had to be accessed via the hotel across the road but I didn't mind). I like wearing the yukata, haori and geta they offered. The free shuttle to Tsumago and Nagiso.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing remarkable.

The room was japanese style and it was spacious for two people. In the room there is a sink and the rest is shared on the floor. It was nice to be able to use the onsen from the sister hotel and to have free parking with the car.

Stayed in August 2024

room not clean

the shared bath with the bigger hotel

Stayed in September 2024

It is very isolated. They mentioned bring your own food. But there's only a microwave. The nearest supermarket is 20 minutes away by car. And it had very little in it.

The bath was nice. It was raining so the walk to the outside bath was a bit slippery. But the view of the stars would have been amazing.

Stayed in September 2024

Wifi is only available in the lobby or nearby rooms. Only one Western style toilet.

Great combination of self-catering accommodation (everything necessary is available: microwave, fridge, water cooker, coffee & tea and cold water dispenser) and hot spring facilities. Very spacious room. Budgetfriendly solution.

Stayed in August 2024

Meals are not included and as the hotel is out in the mountains you will need to bring your own food or have a car to get to one of the restaurants a few kilometres away. The hotel sent us an email in advance to inform us of this so it was no problem, and there were refrigerators and microwaves for us to use.

Beautiful location in its own valley in the mountains. In late April the flowering peach trees look beautiful! This property is an annex of Hotel Fukinomori, just across the car park, and is an excellent way to enjoy the hotel’s facilities at a cheaper price, especially the amazing onsen and its view. If you don’t mind missing out on the kaiseki course meal then this is a great ryokan experience for a much lower price. It’s also a short drive / shuttle bus to the nearby post-towns of Tsumago and Magome, highly recommended!

Stayed in June 2024

A lovely little inn with authentic Japanese style bedding. Basic facilities (no shower), but you can use the onsen in the sister hotel next door. Handy shuttle bus to/from tsumago as it's quite far up in the mountains. They only go twice in the morning and twice in the afternoon, so check with hotel before coming. We missed it and it was quite an expensive cab ride.

Stayed in May 2024

Our room was quite dirty, with marks on the walls and floor.

The hotel is a long way from anywhere, which is probably its attraction for most visitors. The shuttle service worked well though to reiterate its a long drive from Tsumago. Having a car would make it a little easier, but once you are there youre probably not going to leave anyway. We took food from Nagiso, as there is nothing to eat there. There are no food options in Tsumago or near the hotel (closest is around 2km away - a soba shop) There are vending machines for beers, and drinks and you can buy instant noodles. The room was fine, nothing special. However the Onsen in the main hotel was excellent, with a sauna, plunge pool, and outside baths.

Stayed in May 2024

The onsen in different building

Nice place clean and lovely staff

Stayed in May 2024

I thought the posters in the common area detracted from the ambience. Not much to dislike.

Beautiful onsen. Convenient shuttle bus. Quiet. Large traditional room. Signs of aging, but contributed to the historic traditional feel. I loved the Shoji screens opening up to a lovely garden view.

Stayed in May 2024

Location is difficult but ok with a car and if you can work in with the hotel shuttle Food is noon existent although the lady at reception did book a soba restaurant for us to drive to Bring breakfast with you drinks are available

Beautiful Onsen

Stayed in May 2024

N/a

Stunning location

Stayed in April 2024

For some odd reason, the onsen changing room (in the hotel's central location) had a lot of bugs (they resembled hornets, but they were passive) in the male room. I am unsure why they were not professionally removed, but it did not affect my onsen experience. The room was clean, but it seemed like it had seen better days! This general area is very remote. Expect to bring coins to pay for buses. There are also no IC cards in the area. These are things to note and are not negatives about the accommodation itself. Lastly, many restaurants close early. You must bring your own food! There are grocery stores in town, so take advantage of them while walking alongside the bridge near Nagiso station! The central town area is beautiful, and it will be gratifying if you are willing to walk a bit! The overall experience felt luxurious but ended once you reached your room and tried the onsen. There was also a curfew that was reasonable but felt restricting. Lastly, a small fee for the onsen must be paid when you check out (this is something you were informed of before using the onsen). I recommend this accommodation to travelers willing to handle a few unusual circumstances because the area is very rewarding! Remember to bring your own food! I have had better experiences with other accommodations regarding the price I paid, but the accommodation is excellent for budget travelers! Also, renting a car would make traveling to this location easier, but you miss out on the scenery and shops!

Google Maps is essential for traveling in Japan! This hotel is in a good location for certain attractions. I traveled alone, and the accommodation had a good environment. The area provides easy access to Tsumago-juku! I took the bus and trains, but using Google Maps was easy! I just matched the bus number on the left side of the road and pressed the "stop" button when I wanted to get off. I only used public transportation because it was unnecessary to use anything else! Lastly, this hotel is for individuals who wish to travel most of the day and need somewhere to rest at night. Interesting perks about the accommodation: - Free Towels - Reasonable Check-In and Check-Out time - Friendly Staff - Lock and Key Room - Good privacy - Common lounge - Private Bathroom - Easy Checkout - Shuttle bus from Nagiso Station and back! (Or you can use public transportation if you want to leave earlier!) - Free Tea and Microwave - Onsen at night is a good experience

Stayed in May 2024

No food at the ryokan, there should be a partnership with nearby hotel to provide boarded stays.

I liked that the staff were really nice, we were stranded at 8pm and was figuring out how to go back when one of the staff dropped by with his personal car to fetch us back.

Stayed in May 2024

Could have had provided indoor slippers.

Big quiet room provided with easy access to shared bathroom. Having a huge lounge to exclusively use was a bonus. You have to bring your own food but to have fridge, microwave and hot water was good. Remember to bring your own utensils. Onsen in the main hotel was nice to use as was the absolutely essential shuttle bus from Nagiso station or Tsumago. Very remote location.

Stayed in May 2024

The place where we can eat is very spacious and nice with à little fridge and microwve but there is nothing provided in terms of cuttlery or dishes. Tea or Coffee is offered. Some dishes and cuttlery would be appreciated

The location is unbelievable: in the mountains, amid an orchard of trees in bloom! The shuttle functions very well so you can do your activités. The onsen is beautiful with outdoor Windows + an outdoor spa!!!

Stayed in May 2024

There were no showers on premise and we had to go to the hotel next door to shower. Also check in services were next door. Not pleasant when it rains. Staff could not speak any English.

There were no meals included, but we knew in advance that we need to eat before we arrive. The Japanese style room was large, but not really comfortable for my western standards. The evening receptionist did whatever he could for us.

Stayed in March 2024

Lovely forest setting, very peaceful. No shops or anything else close by so it was a perfect break away from everything for our family of 4

Stayed in January 2024