Kadowakikan
8.8
Excellent(56 reviews)
6481 Toyosato, Nozawaonsen, Shimotakai District, Nagano 389-2502, Japan
+81 269-85-2400
+5
Hotel Description
Kadowakikan is a charming hotel located in the heart of Nozawaonsen, Nagano, Japan, at 6481 Toyosato, Nozawaonsen, Shimotakai District, Nagano 389-2502. This hotel offers a serene atmosphere, nestled in a region famous for its hot springs and ski resorts, making it an ideal getaway for those seeking a blend of relaxation and adventure. The hotel features a traditional yet modern design that complements its tranquil surroundings, with a focus on comfort and guest satisfaction. Only a 3-minute drive away from the Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort, it offers easy access to skiing and snowboarding activities, ensuring guests enjoy a perfect winter retreat.
Rooms at Kadowakikan are designed for maximum comfort and relaxation. Guests can expect cozy and spacious accommodations, each featuring essential amenities such as air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a natural onsen to unwind after a long day. The rooms are thoughtfully designed to provide a restful environment, with a blend of traditional and contemporary touches.
Among the hotel’s standout amenities are a banquet hall, a convenient parking area, transfer services, and a restaurant that serves delicious meals, offering a unique dining experience. While the hotel does not feature a fitness center or spa, it prides itself on its kid-friendly atmosphere, making it an excellent choice for family stays. Guests can also enjoy the soothing onsen, a perfect way to relax and rejuvenate.
Kadowakikan is easily accessible by public transport. Kamisakai Station is just 9 minutes away by taxi, while Togari-Nozawaonsen Station can be reached within 10 minutes. For those arriving by air, Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport is a 1-hour 44-minute taxi ride away.
The area surrounding the hotel is rich with attractions, such as the Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort, Madarao Mountain Resort, and Ryuoo Ski Park. Guests can explore the nearby OGAMA point of interest, or enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and zip-lining at Madarao Kogen. For dining, several excellent restaurants are within close proximity, including TRATTORIA BIVACCO, Food village Kongou, and Billiken Shokudo.
Kadowakikan invites you to experience its welcoming hospitality, ideal location, and outstanding amenities, making it the perfect choice for your stay in Nozawaonsen.
Rooms at Kadowakikan are designed for maximum comfort and relaxation. Guests can expect cozy and spacious accommodations, each featuring essential amenities such as air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a natural onsen to unwind after a long day. The rooms are thoughtfully designed to provide a restful environment, with a blend of traditional and contemporary touches.
Among the hotel’s standout amenities are a banquet hall, a convenient parking area, transfer services, and a restaurant that serves delicious meals, offering a unique dining experience. While the hotel does not feature a fitness center or spa, it prides itself on its kid-friendly atmosphere, making it an excellent choice for family stays. Guests can also enjoy the soothing onsen, a perfect way to relax and rejuvenate.
Kadowakikan is easily accessible by public transport. Kamisakai Station is just 9 minutes away by taxi, while Togari-Nozawaonsen Station can be reached within 10 minutes. For those arriving by air, Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport is a 1-hour 44-minute taxi ride away.
The area surrounding the hotel is rich with attractions, such as the Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort, Madarao Mountain Resort, and Ryuoo Ski Park. Guests can explore the nearby OGAMA point of interest, or enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and zip-lining at Madarao Kogen. For dining, several excellent restaurants are within close proximity, including TRATTORIA BIVACCO, Food village Kongou, and Billiken Shokudo.
Kadowakikan invites you to experience its welcoming hospitality, ideal location, and outstanding amenities, making it the perfect choice for your stay in Nozawaonsen.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. 3-minute drive to the Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort
2. Guests praised the service
3. One of the few hotels in the area with a restaurant
4. Guests mentioned 'onsens' 17 times
5. Banquet hall and parking available
6. Kid-friendly atmosphere suitable for families
7. Wi-Fi and air conditioning in rooms
8. Natural onsen to relax and unwind
9. Close to public transport options like Kamisakai Station
10. Various nearby skiing, hiking, and outdoor activities
7.4 Very Good
Location rating
Top sights
Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort
3 min
Madarao Mountain Resort32 min
OGAMA18 min
Ryuoo Ski Park34 min
Madarao Kogen30 min
Nearest locations
TRATTORIA BIVACCO トラットリア ビバッコ
1 min
Food village Kongou2 min
Restaurant2 min
Billiken Shokudo3 min
Restaurant & Bar JON NOBI3 min
狸 tanuki cafe & dining3 min
Kaze no le3 min
Wakagiri3 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Location rating | 7.4 |
| Nearest airport | Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 1 hr 44 min |
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Location
6481 Toyosato, Nozawaonsen, Shimotakai District, Nagano 389-2502, Japan
Airports:
Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 44 min
Transit: 3 hr 42 min
Transit:
Kamisakai Station
Taxi: 9 min
Walking: 56 min
Nakao
Walking: 1 min
Walking: 6 min
Togari-Nozawaonsen Station
Taxi: 10 min
Walking: 1 hr 22 min
Nearby locations
7.4
Very Good Location
Top Attractions
Top Restaurants
Amenities and Facilities
Activities
Banquet hall
Parking & transportation
Parking
Transfer
Public bath
Natural onsen
Food & drink
Restaurant
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
Rooms
Air conditioning
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
9.3
35 reviews
Wonderful
26
Excellent
6
Good
2
Below Average
1
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閔熙
5/5
The host is an old man who is very kind and enthusiastic. He will arrive at the bus station in advance to wait for transfer to the accommodation. If time permits, you can also ask the host to take you to Nakao Station for a ride back to Iiyama. Breakfast and dinner must be reserved 24 hours in advance. If you have a hot spring bath, you can You can stay in the hot spring until 10 pm. It is only a 4-minute walk from the entrance of the ski resort Karazawa. The burger restaurant nearby is delicious. There is a souvenir shop next to it that is good value for money. It is a 6-minute walk from Nakao Station. The disadvantage is that the room is relatively soundproof. Poor, will stay again next time
松宮成介
5/5
There are many kinds of food and it is delicious.Nakao-no-Yu, an outdoor bath, is nearby, and Nakao-no-Yu is nice because it's not so crowded.The facilities in the building were well-equipped, and we were able to use the large hall on the first floor for an evening social gathering, which was nice because it had tatami mats and chairs.
Felix Haywood
5/5
Our stay at Kadowakikan was a great start to our trip in Japan. Our host, Kadowaki San, was extremely gracious and helpful. He always went above and beyond to help us, assisting with ski hiring and lift passes, to avoiding the tourist trap restaurants.The pre-booked dinner was a delicious and very welcomed after the long journey from Tokyo.The hotel, although having strong 70's vibes, keeps to its Japanese authenticity. As well as, features an amazing onsen, perfect after along day of skiing.Would stay again.
Nina c
5/5
A really wonderful place to stay!! Our hosts are so helpful and considerate. Kadowaki went out of his way to pick us up at the bus stop and helped us as much as possible every day. We stayed for 6 nights and it was ideal for along stay. There is an in-house onsen we made use of everyday, a real asset in the snow! The in-house dinner was amazing, a wide range delicious traditional food!Our rooms had amazing views of the mountains and were very comfortable and warm. I highly recommend staying here when you visit Nazawa-onsen.
andre hinch
5/5
Our host was extremely kind and helpful. Despite the language barrier, he always went out of his way to assist us in finding whatever we needed.We pre-booked dinner there on our first night, and it was beyond our expectations. Varied, plentiful and delicious, highly recommend doing at least once.Turnover service in our room was also swift and efficient.Only a short walk to the nearest chairlift.Would book again.
Vincent Wang (Vins)
5/5
The room is spacious, the view is great, and the comfortable hot springs are great for healing your body and mind after skiing. The location is a 2-minute walk from the free ski resort shuttle bus, and if you are going to the ski resort, the stop sign is considered to be the first few stops on the entire route, and you will have a seat on the bus. The boss is very kind. He provides a connection from the bus stop to the hotel, and also introduces delicious restaurants nearby. It's great. I will want to go there again.
ayong
5/5
Was travelling solo for a ski trip in Nozawa Onsen and found this excellent place to stay. Traditional Japanese hospitality at its best and happy to assist with any request. Thank you and would return definitely.
Room 4
Service 5
Location5
Sherri Tremblay
4/5
Close to the shuttle bus stop. Great food. Rooms were nice and warm!
Room 4
Service 4
Location4
Elisabetta Ferrara
5/5
This was by far one of my best stays in Japan. The hosts were incredibly sweet and helpful, definitely the highlight of the place. Breakfast was filling and delicious. The rooms were cosy, with a comfy bed and well heated. Although the hotel is not in the town centre, it is easy to reach with just a 10 minute walk; there are plenty of restaurants around the area, a big convenience store and a public onsen. The view from the rooms is also beautiful. I cannot recommend this hotel more, the hosts went the extra mile to make us feel comfortable and I would definitely want to go back.
Deia Housen
5/5
The best ryokan we stayed at in Japan. The owner was the kindest man, helping us book a taxi to our next destination, accommodating with breakfast and being super helpful with any questions we had. The rooms were spacious and had a beautiful view on the mountains. The hotel is a 10min walk to the centre, which is nice since you get to explore less touristy restaurants. And the hotel is a 5min walk to the slopes. Would 100% recommend staying here, and we regretted not having stayed longer.
Anna Faehndrich
5/5
Very pleasant, clean, friendly, authentic and helpful!We were greeted very friendly and the owner offered to organize cheaper ski tickets. The breakfast is very extensive and at a good price. The rooms are spacious, in Japanese style and the onsen bath is small but absolutely sufficient as we were almost always alone there. In the end the owner drove us to the bus stop. It was a great stay in a charming village with many onsen.The ryokan is a 3' walk from the Nagasaka Gondola-Link ski lift.
Leonard Ting
5/5
The owner is the best. Does his best to help you out anywhere from renting equipment to giving food recommendations.
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
Terrence
5/5
Me and my Fiancé loved our stay at this quaint and homely inn, during our snowboarding trip. Here are 5 reasons why you should stay here:1. Exceptional host. Kadowaki-san was an amazing host, he arranged for us snowboarding equipment when we arrived (without prior booking) and all we had to do was pay him below market rate price, compared to the rentals directly at nozawaonsen snow resort. He also offered discounted ski passes and advised us on our snowboarding activities. He even ferried us to the bus stop on our last day to wait for the bus liner to iiyama station.2. Cosy facilities. While the place seems old-fashioned and unassuming, it is well maintained. The tatami rooms were clean and the place is well ventilated. It even has a lift to bring up your heavy luggages. A cozy onsen is also located at the basement. The staff cleans the room daily and provides fresh tea bags with snacks in your room. Do note that the toilets are shared but I found it really clean. The room was also very spacious for 2 pax to leave our large luggages open throughout our stay.3. Location. It is a 10mins walk to the village centre and 20 mins to the ski resort. I personally liked the quiet location and found it easily walkable. If you are heading to the ski resort, you can take the shuttle bus directly outside of the inn to the city centre which saves you 10mins.4. Price. Compared to other accommodations nearer to the ski resort, the inn is reasonably price. Breakfast was good too. For 900 Yen, you get a wholesome meal with fruits, veggie, soup, ham/bacon, drinks, and buns/croissant. Great way to start the day.5. Hospitality and heart. The owner and staff will put in a lot of effort to ensure that your stay is comfortable.
南ミナミ
5/5
As a hotel, its facilities may be a little old, but they already have all the necessary functions. There is an elevator so you don't have to worry even if you have a lot of luggage. It is also equipped with a special drying room. After skiing, you can put your equipment in it to dry for the next day's trip. The underground hot springs are also very nice. And you can experience traditional Japanese style. The hotel owner is an uncle who is very enthusiastic and responsible. He helped us solve a series of problems such as renting ski equipment, purchasing lift tickets, and even picking up and dropping off. It is a hotel with a human touch and makes people feel at home. And the ski bus stop is less than a minute's walk from the door of the hotel, which is very convenient. There are various restaurants around, the nearest ones are a burger shop and a pizza shop, both of which taste good. It is highly recommended for those who want to go skiing.
shinji namiki
4/5
Thank you for picking me up and dropping me off again and again.The food was also delicious. I fell in love with Nozawa Onsen.
oz kengen
5/5
Although the facilities are a little old, they provide courteous customer service and delicious food. I also appreciate that Nakao-no-Yu (outdoor bath) and the slopes are within walking distance.Softbank wifi spot is gone, sorry
Yichen HE
5/5
The host is super nice, he gave us a very detailed introduction to Nozawaonsen and helped us with many questions that we didn't understand. We had some good chats.The location is nice, close to the Nozawa shuttle bus station, and a public onsen (soto-yu). ~5-10 minutes walk to the village centre.The room we stayed in is Japanese style. The tatami and futon are very clean and comfortable. Great view of the mountains.To summarise, we had a great time staying here. And I think it is worth the price. Will definitely stay again if I am visiting Nozawa.
AAA A
5/5
This is our second time to Nozawa. Compared with the first time, we love kadowakikan more❤️. Boss couple are very kind and enthusiastic. Hotel’s onsen is clearly and convenient（we can use in 6:00-22:30).beside the hotel have shuttle bus stop. And if boss have time, will take us to bus station on final day. Next time we must be live here again! We love kadowakikan so much 🥰
Luke Hogan
5/5
Great hotel, simple but has everything you need. The owner was lovely, he provided us with all onsen equipment, great local recommendations for restaurants and without us asking he picked us up and dropped us to the bus stop. Would recommend
Laura Donnelly
5/5
Beautiful owner who is so kind and helpful! Great location close to snowfields and lovely onsen with good showers