Top Hotels in Minamikoma-gun
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The 10 best hotels in Minamikoma-gun, Japan
Discover the best hotels in Minamikoma-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture, Koshinetsu, Chubu including Kakurinbo Temple Lodging (Ryokan), Keiunkan, Funayama Onsen, Shimobe Hotel, Temple Hotel Habanobo, Umezono, Shimobe Onsen Yukiya, Minobu Shizen no Sato, Yumoto Hotel, Hotel Morita.
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1. Kakurinbo Temple Lodging (Ryokan)
Overall Ratings
5 based on 48 reviews
Kakurinbo is a historic Buddhist temple ryokan, or "shukubo," housed within Gyogakuin temple. It was established some 550 years ago to accommodate visiting priests and novice monks. Today, Kakurinbo offers a place of relaxation for visitors and worshipers alike while maintaining an authentic environment. Kakurinbo is one of the oldest shukubo in the Minobusan area and one of the very few to have retained its traditional structure and décor. All rooms are separated by fusuma, a style of sliding door, and guests sleep on futon mattresses laid onto tatami-matted floors. Minobu is famous for its yuba tofu, an essential part of the Buddhist vegetarian diet, and the locally grown Akebono soybeans. At Kakurinbo, we take pride in the generous use of local ingredients in our cuisine. Our lovingly crafted dinners combine the elegance and variety of kaiseki ryori with the wholesomeness of shojin Buddhist cuisine, allowing diners to enjoy the rich flavors of Japan’s four seasons. At Kakurinbo, we are ever striving to provide opportunities for our guests to learn more about the local culture, which is deeply entwined with the practice of Buddhism. To this end, we offer a number of "experiences." These include trying on any one of our 13 authentic wedding kimonos for memorable photo ops, shakyo, or sutra-copying, classes in English, morning yoga at Kakurinbo and morning prayers at Kuonji, and nightly performances of mando that offer a taste of Minobusan's exciting Oeshiki festival.
Awesome place and location
Reviewed By ErikB2154This was a truly remarkable experience. It is a Buddhist temple with lodging facilities of high standards. I actually had to walk through the prayer hall to get to my room. Very nice bath and garden. I had dinner and breakfast at the lodge, and the food itself is worth a stay. Two gourmet Japanese meals that will be remembered. The lodge is within walking distance of the holy mountain of Minobusan. Also, the lodge owns a guesthouse down the road that can accommodate a larger group of people. I went to see this house and it is of very high standard.
2. Keiunkan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 134 reviews
Finding an ideal charming hotel in Hayakawa-cho does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Keiunkan, a nice option for travelers like you. The rooms offer a refrigerator and air conditioning, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Keiunkan features room service. In addition, as a valued Keiunkan guest, you can enjoy a lounge that is available on-site. If you are interested in exploring Hayakawa-cho, check out a park, such as Minami Alps Murayacho Park. Keiunkan looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Hayakawa-cho.
Good experience at a historic property
Reviewed By KI-NRTNishiyama Onsen Keiunkan has a lot going for it, but a few things detracted from the overall experience - many of which are not the fault of the ryokan itself, but it's worth noting. We've stayed at tons of top onsen ryokans throughout Japan, but what intrigued us most about visiting Keiunkan had to do with its history - it's officially recognized as the oldest continually operating inn/hotel in the world. It was established in 705 A.D., and has been run by the same family which is in its 53rd generation. That alone had us excited. The fact that the Suite that we booked - the "special room Kitadake," with its top floor corner location and free-flowing open-air outdoor Onsen (natural hot springs) bath, had us giddy with excitement. The two primary downsides are its location (and surrounds) and lack of any historical vibe. First, it’s in the middle of nowhere. Usually, that would be fine, but there is nothing to see and do within 30 minutes (driving) of the ryokan. Minobusan (and Minobusan Kuon-ji Temple) are about a half-hour away, but not really a must-do. Aside from that… nothing. Also, along the way there, all we saw were trucks after big trucks (hardly any cars) carrying gravel/rocks. And all along the Hayakawa River, there were mounds of sand and massive boulders that either were excavated by the trucks or were dumped there. And then there were tons and tons of quarries. And lots of road construction, with construction staff managing traffic every 5 minutes or so (the roads were one lane each way, naturally.) It was dusty, and the river was not picturesque at all. We later learned from our room attendant that Japan is building a Magnetic Levitation Train with much of it planned to run underground, so there was a ton of work in the area in building the tunnel that would pass through Shizuoka and Yamanashi. This will continue until at least 2027, so this is something to be mindful about. Secondly, if you didn't know that Keiunkan was originally established in 705AD, you would not have any sense of Keiunkan being an old, historic property. This has to do with a massive typhooon which completely devastated the property (and the entire area) about 60 years ago, and all of the then-exhibited items from antiquity (scrolls, ceramics, paintings, etc.) were also lost. That said, this is not unusual in Japan, where typhoons, fires and earthquakes are the norm, and Keiunkan was probably rebuilt at least 8 times over the course of its history. Still, it's a shame that no trace of its historic past is evident to guests when staying at the ryokan. FYI, the current building was built a few miles away from the original location in 1997, and let's just say it is not exactly an architectural beauty. It's also a rather large property by ryokan standards, with 37 total rooms. This can be a plus, what with Keiunkan having quite a few public Onsen options on site - something that only a handful of much smaller luxury ryokans can offer on the same scale. As a ryokan, it’s pretty good – we had the best room there, was plenty spacious, the in-room Onsen (as well as the communal ones) were sublime, and the food exceeded expectations. We also enjoyed the fact that we were served meals in our Suite (which they only do for a handful of the "special suites.") If you're hoping to be taken on a time machine back to Japan's Asuka Period, you won't get that here. On the other hand, if you want to be in a super remote (although not uniquely beautiful) area and pamper yourself with wonderful Onsen (even by Japan's awesome standards) and good food, you can do worse than Keiunkan. Although, it should be noted that there are many, many awesome ryokans that are smaller and more intimate and offer great food, terrific baths, more polished service and in more picturesque (and convenient) locations. Hats off to Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan. The fact that it has been in continuous operation for so long is pretty cool, and worth patronizing.
3. Funayama Onsen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Excellent onsen!
Reviewed By Andrew KThis quiet, small and fairly beautifully maintained exclusive onsen is set in a wonderful location tucked in a mountain valley. So in between relaxing you can go for lovely walks up into the mountain forests. The rooms and facilities are top class. The staff are friendly and quietly attentive. The cuisine at all meal times was of world-class standard featuring seasonal vegetables and fish. There are 4 different onsen pools on-site. It is very much a place to relax and get away from it all, so no wild onsen parties or such like. Note that it is very much a Japanese hotel so do not expect anyone to be able to speak English or for any notices etc to be in anything but Japanese.
4. Shimobe Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 109 reviews
See why so many travelers make Shimobe Hotel their hotel of choice when visiting Minobu-cho. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Shimobe Hotel is a hotel offering air conditioning in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. The hotel features a 24 hour front desk, a gift shop, and a coffee shop. Plus, guests can enjoy a sauna and a lounge, which have made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Minobu-cho. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. Close to Fujikawa Craft Park (1.9 mi), a popular Minobu-cho landmark, Shimobe Hotel is a great destination for tourists. Minobu-cho has plenty of Asian restaurants. So when you’re here, be sure to check out popular spots like Sobadokoro Kadohisa, Hibiki, and Memmaru Minobe, which are serving up some great dishes. If you are interested in exploring Minobu-cho, check out a garden, such as Kyoenbo Temple. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Shimobe Hotel as you experience all of the things Minobu-cho has to offer.
Amazing place
Reviewed By kelly11584I was part of a tour guide and the way to the hotel is a bit scary but the bus driver make it through the narrow roads and bends. The hotel look wonderful outside and inside. The staff was very polite and helpful even if their English was that good. We had to watch kimono so it was an interesting and I had to get the tour guide to help me fix it as not tied properly. Our group had a proper Japanese meal and I got to try Japanese Saki. We got to use the hot pools which was very nice but you have to go in naked which was a bit scary but my first time I was alone the next time there were others but they don't look at you. We got to sleep on the floor like what the real Japanese people do - you have a mattress on the floor and you lie on it. It wasn't too bad sleeping on the floor. I will go again.
5. Temple Hotel Habanobo
Overall Ratings
5 based on 7 reviews
Special experience at Habanobo
Reviewed By Jonathan MHabanobo was an excellent place to stay and experience a different side of Japan. The temple itself has been renovated and provides a clean yet traditional atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious and although vegetarian, I did not miss eating meat for the day. As for the hosts, they were very warm and welcoming. The head priest took time to specially explain the history and details of the the temples and surrounding area. When going into this experience keep in mind that while you will be comfortable it is also "no frills" and is unlike a traditional "ryokan" experience. A certain level of introspection and respect is needed; however, if you go into it with that in mind you won't be let down.
6. Umezono
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Excellent mountain-style food, nice room, close to the station and gold museum.
Reviewed By ekiben_ruleOlder style hotel, with a newish-looking section that has separate mini-houses. We were in the old section. A very nice room. Food was fantastic - mountain style kaiseki, so it depended on the skill of the chef much more than seafood-heavy ones. And they did very well indeed. Yuba sashimi, soymilk meat and fish hotpot, and sweet potato rice, were particularly good. We had dinner in our room, but the service was a bit rushed. Very friendly and helpful host. Baths were nice - 2 baths each for men and women, at different temperatures.
7. Shimobe Onsen Yukiya
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
コスパ◎
Reviewed By Inspire806008昭和の古い温泉地の下部温泉。その中でも存在感のある木造3階建ての旅館です。重要文化財になっているということで館内も歴史のありそうな調度品や展示物が至るところにありました。 どうしても古さは出てしまいますが、お掃除はきれいにされており（天井や高い部分など細かく見てしまうとアラはありましたが）、スタッフさんが一生懸命されているんだろうと思いました。サービス面は人手が足りないのか日本人がホテル旅館に求める至れり尽くせりは期待はしないほうが良いです。想像ですが、何年、十数年前に若い方が好まれそうなコーヒー等のセルフサービス、ワイン飲み放題、シャンプーが好きなブランドを選べるなどのサービスを取り入れたのかと思います。とても好感が持てるのですが、手がなかなか回らないのか、シャンプーサービスはもうやっていなかったり、コーヒーやお水のセルフも夜には残っていなかったです。 もったいないなー惜しいなーと思う箇所が色々ありましたが、お料理も美味しかったですし、温泉にもゆっくり入れて満足です。コスパも良いかと思います！ご年配の従業員さんが多かったので余計なお世話かもしれませんが、今後もぜひ元気に頑張って欲しいと思います。
8. Minobu Shizen no Sato
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Minobu Shizen-no-sato is an accommodation you can enjoy pristine nature that cannot be seen in Japan to your heart's content has reopened after renovation on february 2018.We are providing information about rooms and accommodation plans on our website such as an astoro observation,enjoying a barbecue and making a Japanese traditional paper "Washi" taht have features of thin,durable.
9. Yumoto Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
10. Hotel Morita
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Hotel Morita is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Minobu-cho, offering many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Hotel Morita is an onsen ryokan offering air conditioning and a refrigerator in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. The onsen ryokan features room service. Plus, guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, which has made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Minobu-cho. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. Close to Fujikawa Craft Park (2.5 mi), a popular Minobu-cho landmark, Hotel Morita is a great destination for tourists. While staying at Hotel Morita, you can find some great restaurants within walking distance of the onsen ryokan including Café & Teppan Restaurant Fujikawa (0.5 mi), Sobadokoro Kadohisa (0.2 mi), and Chinese Restaurant Shorin (0.6 mi). If you are interested in exploring Minobu-cho, check out a historic site, such as Grave of Nichirenshoto Gosoan. Enjoy your stay in Minobu-cho!
