Kawamotoya

The hotel is small with few rooms in a pleasant location in town. The rooms are well appointed with a super modern kitchen. The kitchen sink is out of this world and the cooking range won’t look out of place in a space shuttle. One of the managers, John Claude, deserves a special mention for excellent service. Thank you, John and other staff in the hotel. The hotel has its own onsen which is a nice touch. A memorable stay.

Kawamotya just re-opened earlier this year after an extensive renovation. The apartments are very modern and have a lovely Japanese touch. The location is great, in a quiet corner of the village, but just next to one of the most popular hot springs and no more than 5 min walk from the village center. We enjoyed using the gym in the basement and to watch the sunset on the rooftop terrace. In the lobby there is a nice Cafe called Harding's that offers a breakfast menu and they also make delicious pastries and the best apple cake in town. It was great spending time in Nozawa Onsen during the green season when the pace is slower. So nice to sleep with open window and feel the mountain breeze. We can also hear the water flowing around the house. It does not get more relaxing than this!