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- TimboAU1Sydney, Australia189 contributionsThere are a wide range of shopping and eating options to meet all needs. The tram trip to the quant tram station there was good and you are also close tho Dogo Park. Worth a venture if time permits, I enjoyed the experience.Written April 30, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Zach G1 contributionAmazing, cute, fun town. There are 7 public bath houses. Our ryokan included a pass to all 7. I believe that’s pretty common here. Everyone walked around the town in yukatas wearing these absurd clickity clackity shoes that can be heard all over. The public baths were so fun. Highly recommend.
すごくて可愛くて楽しい町です。温泉が7つあります。旅館の予約があったから、温泉のチッケトをもらいました。よくだと思います。温泉はとても楽しかったです。めっちゃおすすめです。Written September 7, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Deanosaur89Edmonton, Canada8,617 contributionsThis hot spring is located about 1.5 hours outside of Sapporo and was absolutely worth the trip out here with friends. When we visited in December the area was covered with nice fluffy snow and the hot springs were perfect for the colder weather of the area.
Entrance for the onsen is 1000/adult and they have a token machine that you have to pay cash at. There is a boot room for your shoes and the change room area had plenty of lockers that were included and big enough for all of our things including winter jackets. We appreciated that there was a vending machine available with cold drinks including beer that you could bring into the hot spring. There is a restaurant on site too that is supposed to be very good but we only went there to soak. This onsen allows tattoos and we saw some very large tattoos in the bathing area.
The onsen area itself was fantastic. There is a bathing area before the onsen but be careful here because it is slippery. It is considered polite to thoroughly bath yourself in the bathing area and cover your privates with the small towel that is provided when you are moving around. According to our friend the onsen rotates bathing areas for men and women so somedays they will be switched but both are very nice. It should be noted that towels are available for an extra fee so you may want to consider brining your own towel.
If you are going here in the winter we would recommend being experienced for winter driving because there is a lot of snow and when we visited in December we saw at least 2 m of snow piled up on the side of the highway and it can get as high as 5 meters in some areas. Our friend took us a little bit beyond the area to visit a rest stop and we noticed a few car accidents along the way. There is a ski area nearby as well that also receives a lot of snow.Written August 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - QuietSeeker125 contributionsIf you want to never ski in NZ again, come to Nozawa.
The field is amazing, with beautiful deep powder snow, long long runs, some that are almost deserted, steep runs, untouched valleys, beautiful beginner slopes with nice restaurants and trees skiing, and so cheap. Good ski rental right at the bottom of the Hikage Gondola. Ever helpful and friendly staff.
And the town is right there at the base of the slope. Try to stay in a traditional Ryokan like the Chotosekan we stayed in that is 5 minutes from the skifield base. There are restaurants that cater to tourists who are starting to discover this place, but also lots of small ( tiny) bar / restaurants where you will be the only non local. If you go at 6 pm you will have to wait in a queue, but generally by 8:30 there will be spaces for you to eat. The town buildings are traditional, and the multiple hot springs / onsen mean the whole place is running with water, gurgling along beside every road and steaming behind every building. If you dont want to bathe naked with strangers, most hotels have a private onsen, and also there is a public spa called Sparena at the bottom of the town which has a cool medium and very hot pool, togs allowed.
We had great skiing, but also a lovely cultural experience.Written April 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - buddybuddyHong Kong, China246 contributionsWe knew it might be too hasty to try the onsen after our Hakone tour. However, we still chose to try and were glad to experience the wonder of Tenzan Onsen. It is really a pity that they do not provide a shuttle bus to and fro. However, the bus stop is not far from there, and along the way, there are several responsible and helpful guards. They volunteered to help us carry our trolleys upon seeing our clumsiness, which was really impressive. The staff are extremely helpful and even helped us locate our brother to ensure we would catch the last bus. It is a great pity that we did not have time to try the dinner there, which looked appealing to all senses as we passed by. We look forward to visiting the place again!Written June 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Chungsen LToronto, Canada6 contributionsQuaint Japanese village winter sport resort that is celebrating a 100 years in 2024. Alpine facilities are modern. Cross Country ski trails are challenging. Also have ski bikes, snow shoe, back country skiing, and boarding.Written March 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RoadsidephotographerHong Kong, China134 contributionsThe spa is comfortable and nice, but not the very traditional style of onsen if no special version like apple onsen. Overall nice experience.Written June 30, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- swisstravellerBerne664 contributionsWe spent 2 nights here in March and absolutely loved it. Its a small and peaceful village, surrounded by beautiful nature. I would definitely splurge a little bit and stay at a traditional Ryokan with indoor and outdoor onsen (and maybe even with a private onsen), which serves halfboard and great Kaiseki meals.
There is not much to do, besides enjoying the onsen, walking around and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. Its best to come with enough cash, as there are no ATM's in Kurakowa Onsen.Written March 30, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - OurFamilyLondon, UK113 contributionsA lovely hill town. There’s narrow streets, Grand and Moderate hotels- at a price. The marvelous Arima Toy Museum is worth the half hour trip from Sannomiya station.
We haven’t found a great restaurant there outside the hotels. Good for a day trip and great for an overnight.
It’s a wonderful overall experience and well worth staying at our favorite Onsen reviewed separately
If you have not been to Hot Springs in Japan, do read up on protocol !Written May 25, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - guplgurlGlasgow, UK10 contributionsGreat fun experience, my daughter and I used the family pool area which was really busy but great fun. The place itself is looking a bit old and tired but everything still works. I had read previous reviews about the rules which helped greatly on the day, but the signage was in English as well as Japanese so I didn’t get too confused (except when being required to use the check out machine when leaving to pay for 0 yen spent?!). The ladies spa area is huge and although tired, strangely luxurious! All in all, worth a visit for the day with kids!Written July 12, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- smilesesqCalifornia373 contributionsMy family of 4 enjoyed a few hours at this onsen earlier this week. My youngest daughter loves hot baths/hot tubs and thought it would be fun. Yet my older daughter absolutely did not want to be naked in front of strangers. Since my younger one really wanted to try it, she did a ton of research on-line and searched for onsen within 30 minutes of where we were staying in Tokyo, with outdoor and private onsen, and well-rated. She found this onsen (which has a great website with photos and lots of English explanations of the protocol), so I made a reservation via email. I booked a multiple course lunch and a private onsen room. Regular public admission doesn't require reservations. Note that I emailed three times before receiving confirmation. Not sure what happened as they said they had emailed earlier, but nothing was in my in box or spam filter.
My older daughter used the private onsen room for one hour while the 3 of us went to the public baths (my husband was alone on the male side).
We don't speak any English but were briefly checked in by an English-speaking woman. This was after we walked in and saw rows of shoe lockers. No English signage there but we figured out from watching other guests that we had to be barefoot and store shoes there (for 100 yen per locker). I thought they would offer slippers but they didn't. I also managed to put my 10 year old's sandals in the same locker as my shoes while my husband put our 13 year old's shoes with his, thinking we'd just save 100 yen. But after we checked in, she sent me back to pay for another shoe locker as each "adult" needs their own shoe locker key on an stretchy wrist bracelet. So I put in 100 yen for an empty locker. NOTE: they return the 100 yen when you return the key, which surprised me as the coin just rolls out of the slot!
After we put our shoes away, we walked into the main building to "check in." Once the English-speaking woman let us rent towels, she left with my older daughter to take her to the private onsen. Then the rest of us were left trying to figure out where to go. I ended up following some ladies into the ladies' side while he followed some men.
I deducted a star as more guidance for non-Japanese speakers would make this an outstanding experience. Since phones are not allowed inside once folks are naked, I couldn't use Google Translate on any of the signs. I had no idea what any of them said. I also saw today, from reviews here, that others received an English brochure--we never got one. Offering more guidance to non-Japanese guests would have made this a 5 star experience.
Once inside the women's section, I looked to others and copied their actions (e.g., disrobe, store clothing/phone/purse in locker, put shoe locker key bracelet inside and just keep general locker bracelet on your wrist--I had both bracelets on until I saw others only had one bracelet--sit on stool and wash before entering any baths, splash self with lukewarm water and then cold water at the end before you leave to put on clothes again).
I enjoyed all the outdoor baths the most. The indoor baths had sliding glass floor-to-ceiling windows and bubbles (like a hot tub), but they weren't as charming as the outdoor ones. I only spent about an hour in the baths, as I knew my teen daughter only had her room for an hour. I could likely have spent 2 hours there, as it was very peaceful and relaxing. The soothing heat helped relax some tense back muscles!
Afterward, the four of has a lovely multiple course lunch in the Sakura room (which you can reserve ahead of time via email). It was visually stunning and tasty, but SO MUCH FOOD. We actually had to request an end to the meal as we couldn't even finish what was before us. I don't know how much food was left but it was way too much for even hearty American appetites!
I believe we had several beautifully composed vegetable dishes, shabu shabu (each guest had their own delightful soup basin over a flame to cook meat and vegetables into), tempura, soba, and more! The serving staff were very attentive and detail-oriented. The man kindly showed us the handy iPad interface to order beverages and call for staff.
When you leave, you scan your shoe locker bracelets at an ATM-like machine near the exit and then pay. I think our final bill was around 32,000 yen, which was a great value given the multi-course gourmet lunch for 4 (6,000 yen per person and we had 4 people so no room rental fee for the Sakura Room), private onsen for one hour (2,000 yen), general admission (1100 yen per adult on weekends/holidays, discounted price for elementary school kids of 750 yen) and 4 towel set rentals (310 yen per towel set).
I highly recommend this experience. You may be the only foreigners, but it's a special treat.Written September 24, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - VinayLondon, UK21 contributionsA great place to go and relax! Staff at reception do speak English and in true Japanese manner are welcoming. The place is a heaven to relax in! Must visit!Written August 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Robert Q2 contributionsAfter reading the negative one star review I like to respond. Indeed very annoying if a bath is occupied continuously. I understand the frustrations.I visited this Onsen yesterday for the first time. I was pleasantly surprised. I had a very good experience. At that time there wasn't such a 'keep a bath occupied' behavior at the baths (men)
The place is very clean too, price of 800 Yen is usually in line for a sento with a simple sauna. This place offers an Onsen experience with a infrared & steam sauna and some other extras (included is soap and shampoo/conditioner). Also the prices for the towels are in line with most places. (most old sento place you need to bring your own soap too) At some places a towel can be rented. Commonly it is custom to bring your own small and big towel.Written January 10, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Cynthia C15 contributionsI'd been wanting to go here for a while as a day trip but heard it was too difficult. It's not. Just take the Shinkasen or the Shinjuku Liner and your up there in no time. So I decided to spend the night in this area...not my best choice. If your in this area Shika no Yu is excellent. Great sulfur waters, beautiful and clean. The history dates back to the 7th century and the onsen is old, rustic and charming. Nearby, there is a temple and the Valley of Jizo which you can enjoy in about 2 hours. If your an Onsen buff this is not to be missed. If your into 1st class and luxury...probably not the place to go. If you stay in the area nearby Nasu Harvest or Nasu Sanraku are very nice.Written November 1, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- tkgoxOxford, UK37 contributionsWe visited this Onsen briefly using the shuttle bus from our main stay, which I think was a far more authentic and isolated place rather than this somewhat more ‘touristy’ and frequented place. The buildings certainly are wonderfully unspoiled and authentic, and it is easy to visit for an hour or so to wallow in the onsen for long enough.
The pools are large and easy to use .. the ‘mixed’ one was the only available for me (a man) and except for one perhaps brave elderly woman later on, was entirely used by mainly middle aged males. My wife felt much more comfortable using the womens only pool close by, and I think she found there was more sociable chat between the bathers than the wholly dumbfounded group of men in my pool!
Although I wouldn’t be as ‘down’ on this place as one of the other reviewers, I do agree that the loads of day trippers are more off-putting, and the other more private and isolated onsen ryokans offer a far better experience overall.Written November 6, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
