Fantastic location with great views of the mountains, and the onsens are superb. The super hydrogen onsen is no gimmick either, it made me feel so much more relaxed than a regular onsen. Not to mention the onsen has a great view of the mountain as well, making for a very relaxing experience. Rooms are very comfy and the food was delicious. Easy to arrange the shuttle pickup from the station as well.

The location was absolutely beautiful, there is not a whole lot to do but it was very peaceful. Very nice and relaxing. The staff were super nice and accomodating and the onsen were amazing! I had some of the best sleep I ever had here, love the futon. There was an amazing shakuhachi performance and I will keep my stay here in my heart forever.

We got some amazing food, but there was so much of it, I felt bad that I couldn't eat it all.

The environment was quiet, relaxing, and tranquil. The staff was helpful and kind. The food was some of the best I've had in Japan. And there was even a music performance after dinner. Everything is comfortable and considered. Communication was easy. This whole experience was an absolute breath of fresh air in comparison to one of the larger onsens we stayed at in the area. This one was more boutique and personal. The view of mountain from the hydrogen spa is excellent too, especially at sunset. You will not go wrong booking here!

There was nothing not to like.

Most friendly owner and staff. Best & beautiful food for both breakfast n dinner. Wonderful private spas: the Hydrogen spa by reservation only for 40 min each night of stay, with another 2 other spas available with no limits of use. As there are only 6 or 7 guest rooms, you can always find one available most time. We appreciate the lovely deco and live flower arts all around the ryokan. Of course there was the nice but short music performance at the end of dinner to compliment your stay.

Nothing really. Would have liked to explore the mountain trail which starts nearby but peehaos next time?

The hotel has great vibe. Very calming and relaxing. The onsen is private so we really appreciated that. The quality of the mineral water is exceptional. One of the best we've experienced in Japan. But the star of the show has to be the food. The food was way up and beyond. Savoring the delicious meal while enjoying the flute session was a great experience. Thank you all the staff at Yado Kanzan.

One of the best onsen experiences I’ve had. Location was great, up in the mountains with gorgeous scenery from window and bath. Staff were exceptional. They were very welcoming and helpful. Picked us up from and to Minakami station. Did very well to accommodate and communicate with us even though we didn’t speak Japanese. Food was beyond amazing, very fresh and high quality. Room was very spacious with comfy beds and private bathroom. Overall amazing experience down to every aspect. Will gladly stay again!

Nothing bad. Only wish I would’ve stayed longer!

The staff are warm and welcoming! The staff was very helpful and took their time explaining things the best they could in English. The hotel is cute and clean! It’s small but cozy! The room was a nice size and the bed was very comfortable! The onsen was very nice and relaxing! The views of the mountains are beautiful! And the food was delicious and beautifully presented!

We loved the food. 10 course meal dinner. Breakfast was amazing too. True Japanese style cusine. Farm to table. Really fresh ingrediemts. Room was really clean and spacious. Onsen was clean too. Staffs were super friendly. We absolutely loved everything about this place.

Location. It is about 3 to 4 hours away from Tokyo. It is rather difficult to get there.

The location was incredible, with the rooms having beautiful views of the mountains. The hydrogen spa, for which each room gets a 40 minute booked slot, was the perfect temperature. There are two more onsens that can be used by the guests that don't require booking, which are not hydrogen enriched. The food was well thought out and delicious, with a multiple course japanese-style dinner. The breakfast was equally tasty, and we were able to choose the main protein; mackerel, salmon, or sausage. The wonderful hosts were polite and helpful, and were able to drop us off at the station after our stay. They even had games to choose from and take up to your room, like Jenga, and a selection of japanese-language manga.

This is the perfect little onsen for a visitor to Japan. It’s tiny enough that you feel as if you’re in someone’s home, but big enough to offer lovely facilities such as the baths and a restaurant. A real flavour of Japanese hospitality