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Kawamotoya Apartments

Highlights 
  • 9 mins walk to Hikage Gondola via Yu Road
  • Fantastic rooftop views of the village
  • Onsen hot springs baths
  • Japanese / European fusion restaurant
3.0
Resort: 
Nozawa
Close (5 to 10 minutes walk)

Overview

A modern, luxurious, but unmistakably Japanese experience.

Designed to deliver a modern, luxurious, but unmistakably Japanese living experience, Kawamotoya offers unmatched views of the mountain or the valley below.

Kawamotoya offers all the comforts you’d expect of a good quality accommodation, including an onsen bag of toiletries for you to take on your onsen explorations!

Courier service or takkyubin to ship anything to anywhere is available over the counter. Just talk to the friendly staff!

Kawamotoya has been serving guests for decades. Built in the valley of the village and with its own spectacular ofuro, it’s long been a favourite of Japanese guests and in recent times it has become a go-to haven for international guests too.

Enjoy the best views of Nozawa from the rooftop.

Location

Located in the lower part of Nozawa Onsen, close to the site of the famous Dosojin Fire Festival, this Ryokan enjoys a peaceful setting within easy walking distance of the centre of Nozawa Village.

Snapshot

  • Ski Village: Nozawa
  • Neighbourhood: West Village
  • Ski Lifts: 9 mins walk / 500 metres to Hikage Gondola via Yu Road (covered escalator)
  • Closest Restaurant: In the building
  • Ski Hire: 16 mins walk / 1,000 metres to Salomon Ski Hire 
  • Ski School: 9 mins walk / 500 metres to Nozawa Onsen Ski School via Yu Road (covered escalator)
  • Onsen: In the buliding
  • Public Onsen: 1 mins walk / 5 metres to Kumanotearo-yu Onsen
  • Kids Day Care: 9 mins walk / 500 metres to Hikage Day Nursery via Yu Road (covered escalator)
  • Convenience Store: 5 mins walk / 300 metres to Yamazaki Y Shop

Nozawa Onsen

Nozawa Onsen

A hot springs (Onsen) destination dating back over 150 years, Nozawa Onsen has retained its traditional charm; picturesque winding streets, lined with small restaurants, shops and bars and tradional Ryokans.

Highlights

    • Spectacular annual Dosojin Fire Festival on 15th January
    • 30 Onsen (hot springs), including 13 free public So-Yu Onsen
    • Piste runs for all abilities, Tree Skiing, Off-Piste Zones & backcountry terrain
    • Locally owned and run Japanese restaurants with a handful of fun bars opening late into the night

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    Kawamotoya baths

    Onsen

    Scrub up, then relax in steaming hot water, washing away aches, pains, woes and cares!

    Kawamotoya has retained its original big soaking baths.

    They are available “kashikiri”, meaning that guests can enjoy them privately with their family, friends, or partners.


    Kawamotoya Theatre room

    Theatre Room

    Watch a movie or the big match, play a board game, or just sink into a good book…

    The Theatre Room is for everyone’s enjoyment. The internet-enabled big screen and surround sound stereo make it the perfect place to watch your favourite blockbuster, cheer on your home team, or binge on cat videos!

    There’s an eclectic library of books to borrow, and board games suitable for all the family from little ‘uns to grandpa.


    Kawamotoya Cafe

    Café

    With both indoor and outdoor seating, the café us a magnet for the neighbourhood as well as a great place for hotel residents to relax over a meal or a drink with family and friends.


    Kawamotoya Gym

    Gym

    The only modern well-equipped gym in the village.

    There’s a mix of aerobic and resistance equipment, a stretching barre, as well as a separate massage/yoga room, and convenient changing rooms.


    Parking

    Kawamotoya has guest parking, either onsite or valet parked, depending on demand.

    Parking per car costs JPY2,000 per day (12 noon to 12 noon), with half-day extensions at JPY1,000.

    Please reserve this at the same time as you reserve your accommodation and note that parking is uncovered.

    Please enquire for parking rates for vehicles seating >10 passengers.


    Hotel Features

    • Natural Onsen Hot Springs
    • Vending Machines
    • English speaking staff
    • Drying room
    • In-house Restaurant
    • Free Car Parking
    • Luggage Storage

    Room Types

    This hotel has the following rooms:

     

    Kawamotoya - 1 Bedroom Apartment

    This room has 1 Bedroom/s, and 1 Bathroom/s. It sleeps up to 2.


    Kawamotoya - 1 Bedroom Deluxe Studio

    This room has 1 Bedroom/s, and 1 Bathroom/s. It sleeps up to 2.


    Kawamotoya - 1 Bedroom Japanese Studio

    This room has 1 Bedroom/s, and 1 Bathroom/s. It sleeps up to 3.


    Kawamotoya - 2 Bedroom Apartment

    This room has 2 Bedroom/s, and 2 Bathroom/s. It sleeps up to 4.


    Kawamotoya - 4 Bedroom Apartment

    This room has 4 Bedroom/s, and 4 Bathroom/s. It sleeps up to 8.


    Kawamotoya - 4 Bedroom Penthouse

    This room has 4 Bedroom/s, and 4 Bathroom/s. It sleeps up to 8.


    Booking Terms

    Payments

    • 25% Deposit Payment required at the time of booking
    • 75% Balance Payment required no later than 75 days before the check in date

    Cancellation

    • Cancellation requests must be made via email (info [at] samuraisnow.com) or website contact form and reconfirmed by Samurai Snow before being considered a cancellation.
    • 76 or more days before check in date - 25% cancellation fee applies
    • Within 75 days of check in date - 100% cancellation fee applies

    Date Changes

    • Stay date change may be considered within the same winter season
    • Request for stay date changes must be made via email (info [at] samuraisnow.com) or website contact form more than 14 days before check in date and reconfirmed by Samurai Snow before being considered

    Check In / Out

    • Check in time is from 16:00 and check out time is from 10:00
    • Early check in and late check out can be requested and will be accommodated where the accommodation schedule allows
    • Early check in cannot be guaranteed in advance & late check out can only be confirmed the night before 

    All information listed about this accommodation is representative and accurate to the best of our knowledge but may be subject to change.

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    The price of bookings is fixed in Japanese Yen but you can pay in your home currency.

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