Asan Katonomi is truly a tranquil and amazing place to stay. I stayed in both "Deluxe Twin Room with Tatami Area and Open-Air Bath Type F" and "Cottage Type H" with my family. The food is very well prepared, delicious and unique. The staff, especially the butler, in the hotel is attentive and very polite. I have to give special compliments to the staff -- 春田燕 Tsubame Haruta. She made our stay extra memorable and enjoyable. She was very attentive to details and thought for us, customers, before we were aware of our needs. Couldn't be more thankful to be supported and served by her during our stay. The rooms of the hotel are cosy, clean and supported with very thoughtful service. For "Deluxe Twin Room with Tatami Area and Open-Air Bath Type F", there are two sleeping area in the room, one with beds and one with tatami. The open-air bath in Type F is absolutely enjoyable and relaxing. It's simply mesmerizing to look up to the starry sky while having a hot bath there. The elderly and the kids in our group loved the room. The bathroom is linked to the open bath area, you can go outside for the bath directly after shower. The bathroom amenities are well equipped. For Cottage H, it is less luxurious than Type F, but it's worth staying too. There is a room with beds and tatami avaialble in the living room. there is a balcony with table, chairs and arm-chairs. The cottage is closer to nature than Type F and its further away from the main building. Need to walk up hill for the place, but the hotel has a golf cart to help transport the luggage (and passengers!) uphill. You can call for the service in advance and they come very quickly. It's impressive that there are bottles of free fresh milk delivered to the special mail box every morning for the residents. Scrumptious and fresh milk! There is no onsen in the Cottage, but you are entitled to book a private spa in the speciall room in the middle hill.

Amazing stay, with exceptional dinner and breakfast. It was our one splurge / luxury stay of our Japan trip, and completely worth it. Value is actually great if you consider the quality of the dinner and breakfast and the beautiful design of the room. The shared onsens are beautifully set with relaxing views on the trees. It was very quiet when we visited, with only 1 or 2 other visitors at the onsens. We had the room with the private bath. You can ask at reception to change the temperature (it was a bit too hot for us).

The only thing we disliked.. was that we only stayed one night!

My stay at Asan Kotonami was nothing short of extraordinary! Spending one night in this traditional ryokan was an unforgettable experience. Everything about the stay was perfect, from the serene ambiance to the impeccable service. The highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the food. The traditional 10-course meals provided a cultural experience unlike any other. Each dish was not only delicious but also beautifully presented, making it a feast for both the palate and the eyes. It was a culinary journey that left me wishing I had booked at least two nights so I could indulge in these amazing meals again and again. What impressed me even more was the accommodation's accommodation of our gluten-intolerant guest. It's rare to find such thoughtfulness and flexibility in Japan, and it made our stay even more enjoyable knowing that everyone's dietary needs were taken care of. Next time I visit, I'll definitely plan for a longer stay at Asan Kotonami. This place is a gem that offers an authentic and immersive experience into Japanese culture and hospitality. Highly recommended for anyone looking to create lasting memories during their stay in Japan.

We loved it so much here, I can't wait to go back. Pure luxury and they have thought of everything. The food is the best I have ever had, the chef is a master! We stayed for 5 nights and had breakfast and dinner each day and it delivered on quality each day. The onsens were beautfiul and clean and the facilities were exceptional. The service too, the waiting staff, reception, everyone! I can't fault anything. Loved it

NOTHING IT WAS PERFECT!

The location was perfect - in the middle of a quiet village surrounded by nature. The room was refurbished to a subtle, elegant style. We liked the open-air hot bath the most. Each dish in the dinner was well designed and executed. The locally produced rice deserved special mentioning.

Nothing. The only thing for family to be aware of is that there are several sliding doors / windows in the guest room. If you have a toddler obsessed with the sliding mechanism please keep a close eye on them...

Every single detail was exceptional beyond expectations. The room, the staff, the food, the hot springs, the spa, the mountain location, the ambiance, the little thoughtful touches, the shuttle into town, the public areas, absolutely everything was perfection. I never wanted to leave.

They were PERFECT from start to finish in every way.

This property is an absolute gem. We cannot fault the staff, the location, or the amenities...hire a car stay here! Explore the beautiful mountains. Then come home jump in the onsen, sit by the fire, or enjoy the snowfall from outside footbath.

The location is a little out of the way so make sure you book in for dinner, at least. It was beautiful and they also offer breakfast if you want to fill your tummy up before exploring. Both meals can come packaged with your accomodation.

Our stay at Asan Kotonami was nothing short of extraordinary! Spending one night in this traditional ryokan was an unforgettable experience. Everything about the stay was perfect, from the serene ambiance to the impeccable service. The highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the food. The traditional 10-course meals provided a cultural experience unlike any other. Each dish was not only delicious but also beautifully presented, making it a feast for both the palate and the eyes. It was a culinary journey that left me wishing I had booked at least two nights so I could indulge in these amazing meals again and again. What impressed me even more was the accommodation's accommodation of our gluten-intolerant guest. Next time I visit, I'll definitely plan for a longer stay at Asan Kotonami. This place is a gem that offers an authentic and immersive experience into Japanese culture and hospitality. Highly recommended for anyone looking to create lasting memories during their stay in Japan.

The onsen was spectacular with its situation almost in the woods and overlooking a stream and waterfall. The restaurant was the best I have experienced in Japan with beautifully prepared and delicious food presented immaculately by the very friendly staff. The rooms were spacious well appointed and spotless. We opted for a room with a private onsen which was a wonderful place to relax after dinner

Nothing

Quiet place, in the middle of peaceful and beautiful nature. The room was spacious, and the staff was very kind. The public bath, which included indoor and outdoor Onsen, as well as dry sauna, was great and fun.

On weekends, if you don't have a reservation for dinner it might be full, and the nearest restaurant is quite far. The staff was very friendly and did it's best, but they really struggled in English.