I stayed here with my sister for 3 nights. This was a lovely and incredibly beautiful place to stay. Our room was so beautiful with intricate design. We had a large balcony and could hear the rushing water. Room was incredibly spacious and could have fit more people, such as a small family. The location was perfect - right in the center of town and on path to ski slopes. The inn keeper is so kind and helpful. Loved the onsen located in the hotel, which was really convenient for times we didn’t feel up to going to the public ones around town (which are wonderful as well). We are so glad we stayed here. Don’t miss this charming spot! Good for couples, friends, or families.

It is located right next to Oyu in Nozawa Onsen, making it very easy to find and quite impressive. The ryokan was far more beautiful and well-maintained than I had imagined. There is also a designated area in the basement for drying snowboards and skis. The Okami(landlady) is very kind, so feel free to ask her anything.

However, we were looking for a hotel with parking, but during the winter season, the hotel’s parking lot is unavailable. Instead, we had to park at a lot about a 10-minute walk away, which costs 1,500 yen per night. I wouldn’t recommend driving up to the inn just to unload heavy luggage. Unless you have a small car and are very confident in your driving skills, you will likely get stuck or feel uneasy. Chitosekan is a traditional Japanese inn that embodies the charm of old Japan. Staying here assumes that you are physically comfortable sitting on the floor during meals. There are usually small chairs available for those with knee issues, so if you have concerns, you may want to ask. However, please do so with respect.

Lovely wooden Japanese guest house - oozing a feeling of Japanese history - located in a great part of town with easy access to the ski runs and shops - clean and basic traditional Japanese rooms - with its own small guest house onsen on the ground floor - managed by a delightful family, that go out of their way to make you feel at home and to offer you assistance whatever the request. Simple but delicious Japanese breakfast in traditional setting. A hidden gem of authentic Japan. Will go back...

The wifi did not work immediately (showed as connected but was not) but then decided to connect of its own accord after a few hours. I could not get the heating to work in my room on the first night but it was quickly fixed for the second night. For both issues the hotel staff could not have tried harder to help me fix them, rebotting routers and carrying portable heaters to my room. They really went above and beyond.

A lovely traditional Ryokan right in the middle of Nozawa main village a short walk from to the Yu-Road escalator which takes you straight up to the ski area. The hosts are lovely people and the traditional breakfast was delicious. It also has it's own onsen.

It is a very old traditional timber building so privacy between rooms is not the best and it does get cold if you don't leave the air-conditioning on.

Loved the traditional Japanese room, and the Japanese breakfasts were fantastic. I stayed in the Japanese-Style Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom, which was very luxurious as a solo traveller. The staff were very courteous and helpful.

Excellent location, friendly staff and delicious breakfast. Short walk to either gondola and close to the bus from iiyama station. Right off the main street so easy to walk to bars, restaurants etc

Perfect stay - our family of 4 loved the room, the athmosphere and the convenient location. Very cosy and quiet at night, futons were very confortable.

Very large room, perfect location to watch the Autumn festival from the window, right next to public onsen

Breakfast could be slightly better when compared with more high-end ryokan I guess, but with such a low price it is already very good

Large clean comfortable rooms. Staff were lovely. In the village and a short walk to the ski resort. Large dying room for all your wet gear.

Very friendly staff, and very different from western accommodation. An authentic Japanese experience.

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