Upon arriving at Kinnotake Tonosawa, we were immediately greeted by incredibly friendly and professional staff. They brought us to the room and we were immediately impressed by the size, cleanliness, and details of the room. The onsen was a treat, as was the comfort of the beds. The bathroom and closet size is incredibly generous as well.

The rest of the property was great -- particularly the included beverage area and dinner. I would highly recommend the restaurant for vegetarians. We had stayed at a different ryokan who prepared fairly bland and lackluster vegetarian food. However, Kinnotake Tonosawa's food was creative, full of flavor, and plentiful.

The gym is fairly small and a bit too warm for our personal taste, but that was our only flaw that we found.

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As soon as we entered the building, we were greeted by the pleasant scent of incense.
The room was spacious, still new and clean, and the open-air onsen was larger than it appeared in the photos, which was a nice surprise.

The public onsen has been replaced by a swimming pool, which was a bit disappointing, but soaking in our private onsen under the starry night sky made for a wonderful experience.

We appreciated the afternoon tea service, the thoughtful touches like tidying up the room and lighting the firepit during dinner, and even bringing cake to the room. The meals were plentiful and delightful.

Although a TV set was provided, we had such a peaceful stay that we never even turned it on.
Thank you very much.

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This time, I brought my elderly mother and chose Kinnotake mainly because the photos of the rooms on the website raised my expectations. I was looking for a spacious room with few steps and an easy-access bath for my mother, and the room did not disappoint. It was not only spacious but also had low sofas you could lie down on, two long sofas with a table, two beds, and a futon was also provided.

As three women were staying together, we appreciated the large mirrors, the makeup area, and the magnifying mirror for makeup. There were two types of yukata—one for wearing around the facility and one for sleeping—as well as tabi socks. All the drinks in the fridge were complimentary and included in the room rate. Since we don’t drink alcohol, everything was kindly replaced in advance with tea and water.

One disappointment was the low water pressure in the shower, which made washing hair a bit difficult. It also took a long time to fill the indoor onsen for the same reason. In the open-air onsen, insects would fall into the water, so it would have been helpful to have a small net for removing them.

The meals felt thoughtfully prepared with local ingredients—vegetables, fruits, and fish all came from the area. On the club floor, we had spiny lobster (ise-ebi) sashimi for dinner, and miso soup made from the head the next morning, which my mother particularly enjoyed.

Breakfast offered a choice between Japanese and Western styles, and even within Japanese, you could choose between rice or rice porridge, which my mother appreciated. The club floor allows checkout at noon, so we were able to relax until the end. Although it was a high-end stay, the experience was very satisfying.

I recommend it for those who want to spend their time entirely in the room from check-in to check-out. Thank you for everything. I hope to come back again in autumn to enjoy the autumn leaves.

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Absolutely amazing experience! From the very moment we stepped in to the moment we left it was an incredible. Very attentive staff, great ambience and friendliness. The room was spot clean and we felt like home. The only shortcoming was that we did not stay longer. We definitely plan to return again. Highly recommended.

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This hotel was beyond my expectations. From our first step to our last we felt pampered and welcomed. This ryokan was a fusion of modern and traditional Japanese design. The room was well designed and elegant. The food is a culinary masterpiece and should be ranked among the highest for hotels. We had order the waygu Kobe beef at the restaurant and it was the best I have ever had. The chef did amazing job of preparing and cooking the meal.

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We relaxed totally, even the stay was one night only

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