ホテル綿ぼうし

8.8
Excellent
(58 reviews)

1200-49 Miyanoshita, Minamiuonuma, Niigata 949-6365, Japan

+81 25-783-2633

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Hotel Description

Hotel Wataboshi

Hotel Wataboshi, located at 1200-49 Miyanoshita, Minamiuonuma, Niigata 949-6365, Japan, is an inviting and relaxing destination for travelers seeking both winter sports and local cultural experiences. The hotel is nestled in a serene and picturesque setting, offering a convenient location just 12 minutes' drive from the popular Ishiuchimaruyama Ski Area. The hotel's design combines traditional charm with modern amenities, creating a cozy atmosphere ideal for unwinding after a day of skiing or exploring the local sights. Its welcoming environment is complemented by a family-friendly atmosphere and a range of leisure facilities designed for all ages.
The rooms at Hotel Wataboshi offer guests spacious and comfortable accommodations. Designed to promote relaxation, each room is thoughtfully furnished with cozy bedding, warm lighting, and scenic views of the surrounding mountains. The rooms come with essential amenities to ensure a pleasant stay, including high-speed Wi-Fi, ensuring that guests can easily stay connected during their visit.
Among the hotel's standout amenities are its public bath and artificial onsen, perfect for a rejuvenating soak after a long day. The hotel also offers fun and entertainment options such as table tennis and karaoke, making it an excellent choice for families or groups of friends. Additionally, the hotel features a restaurant serving local cuisine, a rarity in the area, providing a perfect way to sample the region's flavors without having to venture far.
The hotel's proximity to major transportation hubs makes it easy for guests to explore the surrounding areas. With convenient access to Niigata Airport and Ōsawa Station, visitors can easily travel to nearby attractions like GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort, Kiyotsu Gorge, and Maiko Snow Resort. Health and safety measures are taken seriously at Hotel Wataboshi, ensuring that guests can enjoy their stay with peace of mind.
Whether you're visiting for the winter sports or to explore the natural beauty of the region, Hotel Wataboshi provides an inviting base for your adventures. With its combination of comfort, convenience, and family-friendly features, it's a wonderful place to experience the best of Niigata Prefecture.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. 12 min drive to the Ishiuchimaruyama Ski Area

2. One of the few hotels in the area with a restaurant

3. Public bath and artificial onsen for ultimate relaxation

4. Family-friendly with table tennis and karaoke facilities

5. Convenient access to local ski resorts and natural attractions

6. Nearby top sights include GALA Yuzawa and Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resorts

7. Close proximity to transportation options such as Niigata Airport and Ōsawa Station

8. High-speed Wi-Fi available in all rooms

9. Cozy and spacious rooms with mountain views

10. Unique local dining experience offered at the hotel restaurant


6.4 Good

Location rating

Top sights

GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort
15 min
Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort
12 min
Kiyotsu Gorge
23 min
Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort
15 min
Maiko Snow Resort
13 min
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Good to know

Check-in15:00
Location rating6.4
Nearest airportNiigata Airport
Travel time to airport1 hr 55 min

Location

1200-49 Miyanoshita, Minamiuonuma, Niigata 949-6365, Japan

Airports:

Niigata Airport

Taxi: 1 hr 55 min

Transit: 2 hr 24 min

Transit:

Ōsawa Station

Taxi: 10 min

Walking: 1 hr

Jōetsu International Skiing Ground Station

Taxi: 11 min

Walking: 1 hr 14 min

Ishiuchi Station

Taxi: 7 min

Walking: 35 min


Nearby locations

6.4

Good Location

Top Attractions


Amenities and Facilities

Activities

Table tennis

Karaoke

Parking & transportation

Transfer

Public bath

Public bath

Artificial onsen

Food & drink

Restaurant

Wellness

No fitness center

No spa

Aesthetic salon

Children

Kid-friendly

Internet

Wi-Fi

Pools

No pools

No hot tub


Reviews

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榎本高明

3/5
Check in, relax in your room, have dinner around 7pm, and move to the venue.I'll get it right away.・DinnerContents include terrine and pork, mugwort soba and tempura platter, and 6 small dishes.The pork is tender, the mugwort soba goes down easily, and the tempura is delicious with wild vegetables.The local Noppei soup is made with a good dashi and is extremely delicious when added to mugwort soba!The 6 small dishes included pickled bracken, bamboo shoots, etc. It was a good small bowl to rest your chopsticks on.As we proceeded to eat, the main Saga beef steak was served and was tender and delicious!The dessert after the meal was an Earl Gray roll cake, which had just the right amount of sweetness and was delicious.We had unlimited alcohol, so we enjoyed beer, wine, sake, and more!・Breakfast mealIt's packed with salt-grilled salmon, fried Tochio fish, simmered dishes, raw eggs, pickles, and more.The main course, the salt-grilled salmon, is a thick fillet with plenty of fat, making it soft and delicious!Niigata's specialty, Tochio-age, is crispy and aromatic, and this one is also delicious.I had rice with salt-grilled salmon and fried Tochio, etc., and from the second bowl onwards, I had raw eggs, etc.!Thank you for the meal.Dinner was filled with mugwort soba, local Noppei soup, and Saga beef!Breakfast was also delicious and satisfying with local dishes and thick salt-grilled salmon.Since the hotel is located on the top of the mountain, it was a great view to enjoy the stars and night view of the clear night sky!

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坂井真美

4/5
The landlady was very kind and friendly, and I enjoyed talking with her❣️The food was so delicious that I couldn't finish it both in the morning and in the evening❣️

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柳雅典

5/5
[To Lucky Person] Definitely a repeat!!As expected, the former owner will wholesale it to me.Murakami beef [Steak] is the best ✨If you eat this, you'll be convinced that you'll ascend to heaven.Even if the weather is bad and you can't ski, you'll be very satisfied with the steak.For healing, there are plenty of hot springs in Echigo Yuzawa, which is very helpful.By all means, everyone should try [Repeater] as well.

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天野翔哲

5/5
I stayed here while visiting a nearby ski resort.The hotel itself was located in front of a closed ski resort.The building itself is not new, but the room was clean and spacious as if it had been renovated.The food is very delicious and the portions are so large that you'll be full. I was happy that the drinks were all-you-can-drink from what was in the fridge.It seemed like it was run by a family, so it had a nice family feel.The location is on top of a mountain, so you can't go there by car in the winter.An amazing vehicle will pick you up at the parking lot below.It was a fun trip.

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坂元聡

5/5
I used it for a ski stay.This hotel is located in a minor (rude) ski resort called Mt Grandview near Shiozawa Ishiuchi IC.This year (2024) seems to be a year with very little snowfall, so there are many ski resorts that will not be open, and this was one of them, so I went skiing by car and used other ski resorts.In years when there is a lot of snow, the hotel is located inside a ski resort, so you park your car in the parking lot at the base and take a snowmobile or lift to the hotel, but this year there was no snow and we were able to drive straight up to the hotel. When there's snow, you'll have to go uphill on a fairly steep slope, so I don't think it would be possible without a 4WD vehicle.It seems like a hotel run by a family, and when I first visited, I thought I had made a mistake as there was not much information on arrival, but as other reviews have said, the landlady was very nice, and the hotel was a bit old. Although there were some spider webs, we had a great time and it was very reasonably priced.Since I hadn't finished preparing the room, I was told that I could get the missing amenities from the closet in the hallway. (Toothbrushes, yukatas, towels, bath towels, sheets, pillowcases, tissues, etc. can be found here.) There are many patterns for yukatas (there are also yukata from regular hot spring hotels), so we were told to feel free to choose one. (If you ask, they will tell you. If you don't ask, you might think they don't have it... If it's not in the closet, they'll take it out.)Dinner was very plentiful and delicious. (When we stayed there, our menu had a lot of Japanese steak and tuna paste. Other tables also had sukiyaki with lots of meat.) Also, although I hadn't heard that it was an all-you-can-drink option, they also had alcoholic drinks. Even though we were told to take whatever we wanted from the fridge, the hostess brought recommended wines to the table and we were very satisfied. (Not everything in the refrigerator is OK. Please ask the landlady.) There are also plenty of tea, coffee, and black tea. (Basically it's selfie)Breakfast is also a common menu item, but the portions are large. (The salmon fillet is about the size of a salmon steak.) Eggs are also said to be delicious.The ski resort in front of the hotel was closed, but the drying room was open, so I was able to dry my boots, which I was grateful for.The bath is large enough to accommodate about 10 people at the same time.Men's razors are available in the changing room. There is also a sauna in the bathroom, but I couldn't use it.When I checked out, I was told that I was sorry that I couldn't get a discount because I applied through a travel agency, and even received a souvenir of candy, which made me very satisfied.The view from the restaurant is also very good. (At night, the night skiing at Maiko Kogen Ski Resort was right in front of us, and it was beautiful.)I still want to use it.

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ぱて。。

5/5
I stayed here for one night on a snowboarding trip.Above all, the hostess' service was so warm that you could almost believe it was her parents' home.There was no formal check-in or anything like that, and I was touched by the fact that I was immediately asked, "Mr. ○○, why don't you put your luggage down and have some coffee first?" My heart was at rest. It was comfortable.The food was so delicious that it brought tears to my eyes, and although I was being very presumptuous, they laughed at all my selfishness and accepted it, and I was completely satisfied.We definitely recommend this inn to those who can tolerate a homely stay that you can't get at a formal, star-rated hotel.Next time I will definitely bring her with me.

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Hello

5/5
I stayed for one night. In conclusion, this is the best accommodation. You should be able to receive service that surpasses the resort hotels around here. First of all, the food is overwhelmingly delicious. And the quantity is wrong. When I was there, I was served sukiyaki, and there was a mountain of incredibly delicious meat on offer. In addition to sukiyaki, we also had sashimi, tempura, and various types of alcoholic drinks. I don't drink alcohol, but a friend of mine who drinks a lot had the misconception that he was in heaven. Second, all the staff, including the proprietress, serve customers very politely. In particular, the landlady treated us like a holy mother, and as soon as we arrived, she had coffee and tea sweets ready for us, and we enjoyed them in a perfect location. After all, the most extraordinary and wonderful thing is that these services are established for just under 10,000 yen. Honestly, if I were to come back to this area for sightseeing or snowboarding, I don't think I'd be satisfied anywhere else.I will definitely come again. thank you very much.

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Eg velt

5/5
As other people have said, it was a very homely place and the meal was friendly and enjoyable.Each room was spacious and well-maintained, and even though we were staying with two people, we were very satisfied with the room and were able to relax.Also, each room is spaced wide apart, so you won't hear any noise from neighboring rooms.I was tired from snowboarding and wanted to take a rest, so I took care of myself well! We highly recommend it if you want to relieve your fatigue by skiing or snowboarding.You will need to take a lift, snowmobile, or snowmobile to get to the hotel, but if you think of this as part of the attraction, you can have a lot of fun.Other than that, the food was really delicious.Does the menu change daily? However, when I was there, steak and giblets were on the menu, and they were really delicious.There was also an all-you-can-drink plan, but I went ahead with the meal and only drank one beer.Then, perhaps because I didn't drink much, I was asked to bring my favorite alcohol with me on my way home, and I was given a souvenir as a reward for not drinking alcohol.Thank you, madam, for taking such good care of me.I called at the doorbell and was shown to my room, and I was relieved by the luxury, quietness, and cleanliness of the room.During the meal, it was lively and made me feel at home, so I had a really enjoyable meal. It may not be suitable for individuals who want to eat quietly and alone. The bath was also nice.If you come to Kagura, Kandatsu, Ishiuchi or other areas to ski, please let us stay again.

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仲野光枝

5/5
The food is luxuriousFor dinner, the sashimi is fresh and thickly sliced.Steak is also tenderDesserts are also seasonal and delicious.There was a large selection of Japanese and Western food, as well as a variety of alcoholic beverages.Breakfast also has plenty of side dishes.The story of the landlady is interesting.If he has time, he will guide you to nearby attractions.

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和田純一

4/5
I stayed here for work.The room was clean and both dinner and breakfast were better than I expected.It was a family inn.It's located in the mountains, so it's best to buy what you need at a convenience store before coming.