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Japanese-style hotel Kokuya offers comfortable rooms that boast a private outdoor hot spring bath and free internet access. The hotel features 2 restaurants, a spa and spacious hot-spring baths. Kokuya lies in the heart of renowned hot spring area Shiba Onsen. Free shuttle from Yudanaka Station is available upon request. The hotel is just 3 km away from Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. Rooms feature tatami-mat flooring and traditional futon bedding. They come with a seating area, and are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy a massage at Zen Spa, or unwind in one of the 9 indoor and outdoor hot springs. Some baths can be reserved for private use. The hotel has a souvenir shop and drink vending machines. Restaurants Nagaoan and Yawaragi serve traditional local cuisine, offering restaurant seats as well as private dining spaces. Western breakfast is available upon advance request.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Top pick by families with children

  • FREE private parking!

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Catherine
    Australia Australia
    Authentic traditional Onsen with the most delicious food and friendly staff. Centrally located. Very clean with a variety of private indoor and outdoor baths to choose from.
  • Grahaem
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location in centre of village. In house thermal baths. Excellent dinner (and breakfast, if Japanese breakfasts are your thing)
  • Alexandru
    Romania Romania
    The room with the private onsen is really cool, although the hotel has more than enough onsens. The experience was amazing, taking us through the culture with in-depth explanations.
  • Paulius
    Denmark Denmark
    Location is great in middle of the town Food was good 8 private free onsens was nice touch private onsen in a room was also nice
  • Valerija
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Private bath was amazing, host and all the staff were very accommodating, fantastic food, beautiful setting and the best night sleep.
  • Armando
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! The room was comfortable and clean, the location was great. We had an amazing evening meal and breakfast. The staff were also really helpful.
  • H
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were incredibly welcoming and efficient. We were collected from the train station which was welcome. Food and dining experience as a whole was outstanding. Option of storing luggage at station after check out and free transfer to the snow...
  • Sukanya
    Singapore Singapore
    Absolutely loved the property! The onsens were fabulous, food was delicious and staff were very warm and helpful. Our room with a pry ate onsen was nice too. It was completely worth the splurge!
  • Patricia
    Australia Australia
    It was our only ‘traditional’ experience and it was amazing. The simplicity of the rooms, the total respect of staff, incredible Japanese dinner and breakfast , the variety of onsen experiences and to top it off the wonderful owner who kindly...
  • Beverley
    Canada Canada
    It is a lively Onsen in with several private onsens for its guests. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent. The dinner was extra but well worth it.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • レストラン #1
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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