Hotellit aamiaisella kohteessa Agatsuma District

Erinomaista palvelua. Antaisin 10/5, jos voisin. Eräs henkilökuntaan kuuluva henkilö riensi luoksemme ja kysyi, yöpyisimmekö ryokanissa. Se oli erittäin avulias kylmän sään hukuttamille eksyneille matkailijoille. He tervehtivät meitä lämpimästi saapuessamme. He selittivät meille tärkeät tiedot parhaansa mukaan englanniksi, mikä oli täysin hyväksyttävää. Huone oli suuri. Sisustettu huolellisesti perinteiseen japanilaiseen tyyliin. Yukata ja Obi lisäsivät mukaansatempaavaa kokemusta. Illallinen oli herkullinen. Ruoat antoivat meille esimakua perinteisestä japanilaisesta keittiöstä. Ruoka oli aitoa (ei tuntunut pakastetulta/säilykkeeltä/valmiilta ruoalta), ja se tarjoiltiin ja annosteltiin huolellisesti. Palvelussa oli kaksi onsenia, sisällä ja ulkona. Ne olivat puhtaita ja riittävän tilavia. Vesi (luullakseni) oli peräisin läheisestä kuumasta lähteestä ja oli erittäin terapeuttista. Ryokan oli lähellä kaupungin keskustaa ja kaikki oli kävelymatkan päässä. He kuljettivat meidät ystävällisesti linja-autoasemalle uloskirjautumisen yhteydessä (emme joutuneet odottamaan tiettyjä aikoja) ja kantoivat (raskaita) matkatavaroitamme. Kaiken kaikkiaan nautimme yhden yön oleskelusta erittäin paljon, ja he asettivat japanilaiselle vieraanvaraisuudelle korkean riman.

This was my first and only stay at a ryokan so I don’t have much to compare it to. I chose this lodging because of the cats and good reviews on the food. The cats were really sweet and I enjoyed playing with them. I have 2 cats of my own so it was really nice. The food was so beautiful and delicious - the mushroom soup at dinner was amazing. I really enjoyed it. The private bath rooms were very convenient and open 24 hrs. I thought the facilities were clean and very pleasant. The location was very close to the central area and a quick walk to all the important sites including the bus station. The only comment I have was in the morning someone was smoking and the smell got ****** into the 2nd floor hallway so maybe more care should be taken to be sure the smoke stays outside. The host was so nice and sweet and I used google translate to ask questions. The matcha madeleines are so tasty I bought a box to take with me.

Room & vibes Stayed in a traditional tatami room and it was so Japanese in the best way – futon, tatami smell, the whole ryokan fantasy. Super cosy, perfect if you’re here to soak, chill, and live your best onsen‑town main‑character life. Buildings & facilities Hotel has three blocks, all connected via the main building, so you’ll always pass through it anyway. Most of the good stuff – hot springs, buffet etc. – is in the Annex building where I stayed, so it was really convenient, just no Yubatake view (that’s only for the main building rooms). Location & mini shopping zone They literally have their own shopping area on the first floor of the main building, right by Yubatake and the hot spring street, so you can roll out of the hotel in yukata and start browsing. Super easy to snack, shop, then hop back into the onsen without feeling like you “went out”. Transport & walking in snow There’s a shuttle bus to the nearest public transport stop, so luggage days are easy. You can walk it in under 10 minutes, but in snow season the road gets icy and crazy slippery, so honestly not recommended unless you trust your shoes (and your balance). Staff & service energy Hotel staff are amazing – super friendly and actually proactive. Besides Japanese and English, some staff speak Mandarin and will just switch to it to help you out, and they’ll even offer to take photos for you before you have the chance to ask, which is perfect for solo or shy travellers.

初めて草津温泉に行きました。元々別の宿を取っていましたが、他サイトでの口コミがとても良かったのと、朝食がついていたり少しお得に泊まることができたので、直前でこちらに変更しました。 泊まってみて、次回もぜひこちらに泊まりたいと思いました！以下長くなりますが、参考になりましたら嬉しいです。 ・湯畑までは歩いて7分ほど。 　湯畑から宿は登り坂で、30代前半が歩いた感じでは 　さほどきつくはないです。 　高齢の方は若干息が上がるかと思います ・宿は階段のみ。部屋はトイレのみバスなし。 　貸切風呂が2つあり、空いていれば朝9時まで入浴可能 ・アメニティはシャンプー、リンス、ボディソープ、 　歯ブラシ、カミソリ、ヘアゴム、作務衣、足袋、 　バスタオル、フェイスタオルあり 　（洗顔、メイク落としはなし） ・日帰り温泉に行く予定のある方は、 　宿にあるフェイスタオルを持って行くのがおすすめです 　（持ち帰り忘れないように注意！） ・朝食は軽朝食と思えない量と美味しさでした。 　お腹いっぱいになります ・古民家のような建物ですが、細かく清掃がされていて 　感動しました ・お部屋が少なくこじんまりとしているので、少人数で 　泊まりたい方におすすめかと思います ・その他、本サイトでは口コミが少ないですが 　某mapにはたくさんあるので、そちらを参考に 　宿泊を決めました 何よりスタッフさんの気遣いが素敵で、湯畑に近いのに静かに過ごすことができたのがとても嬉しかったです。

May not come again. The hotel rate is considered pricey because the service did not meet that price standard. We booked a private onsen and found out there is limit number of times you can use onsen. In fact, only 1 person used once at night and in the morning. When we used in the morning, the water is as low as below knee height. After calling the front desk several times, there is still no onsen water. Food is simple, like those we can find in local food restaurant.

Generally the hotel has been renovated so it has clean and new facilities. However, some items like the TV is dated. It had a large carpark (free) if you are driving. The onsen is clean and modern. You can make use of their sister hotel’s onsen just next door. Free coffee and pastries provided in the afternoon. The hotel also provide Yukata and Japanese style slipper for guest. It would be better if they provided a basket instead of plastic bag for guest to carry their belongings around when going for bath.

We arrived early (about 11:00) at the ryokan and were met by a very helpful young lady receptionist who spoke good English. She accepted our luggage, arranged a ground floor room for us (my wife has difficulty climbing stairs) and recommended us where to eat and what to do. The room was clean and sizeable. The bed was comfortable. The ryokan provided a simple buffet breakfast (much to our surprise and delight).  It is located just a short distance from the Yubatake and is very convenient.  Overall, we are very happy with the ryokan. 

The hotel is very popular among the Japanese traveller. Lots of Japanese with very limited foreign traveller. The communication can be a bit difficult at the hotel. The room were cleaned but there is limitation of daily cleaning of the room. They only take trash out and change towels. The policy is to clean the room every 4 days. When the hotel is fully occupied, there is a problem with the scarcity of hot water. We have to wait for hot water to be reproducing 2 out of 3 nights we stayed. The buffet is very crowded and the food are pretty much the same for all 3 nights we stayed for both breakfast and dinner. Our highlights are the crab and the beef station for dinner and the live onigiri station for breakfast.

We drove up to Manza Ski Resort. It wasn’t difficult to find but because of adverse weather conditions, we had to take the longer route. The Princes Hotel were accommodating, had good amenities for a hotel located high up in the mountains. It could do with a slight renovation, as there were leaks coming from the ceiling of the hallways. The breakfast and dinner selection which were provided by the hotel were of decent selection. The highest onsen in Japan according to locals and our Japanese friend. Better check out before the 10 AM time, otherwise a long form of queue awaits you at the reception. A beautiful experience of outdoor snow and mineralised hot Onsen.

If you want to experience authentic Japanese tatami-style accommodation and stroll around in traditional yukata, this is a great choice. The hotel is conveniently located near all the hot springs, and accommodations here include a rich dinner and breakfast. It’s highly recommended for families or couples traveling together. I highly recommend it!