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
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.

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.

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.

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.
Booking Terms
Discount Rate Plan
Payments
- 100% Non-Refundable Deposit Payment required at the time of booking
Cancellation
- Anytime after the payment is made - 100% cancellation fee applies (no refund is possible)
Standard Rate Plan
Payments
- 25% Non-Refundable Deposit Payment required at the time of booking
- 75% Non-Refundable Balance Payment required no later than 75 days before the check in date
Cancellation
- 76 or more days before check in date - 25% cancellation fee applies (Deposit Payment is non-refundable)
- Within 75 days of check in date - 100% cancellation fee applies (Deposit & Balance Payments are non-refundable)
Transferability
- Bookings at this accommodation are not transferable to another accommodation (even in the same building) or to a future winter season.
- Unless specifically agreed in writing by Samurai Snow, any request to change accommodation or transfer dates to a different season is considered a cancellation of the original booking and standard cancellation terms will apply. A new booking would be required for alternative accommodations or future seasons.
- Requests to adjust stay dates within the same winter season are subject to supplier approval, availability, and potential rate adjustments. Reservation name changes may be permitted (subject to approval).
Date Changes
- Stay date change may be considered within the same winter season
Cancellation & Date Change Requests
- Cancellation and date change requests must be made via email to info [at] samuraisnow.com or via website contact form and reconfirmed by Samurai Snow before being considered complete.
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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