Kawahiro

My partner and I stayed here for 6 nights in February and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was very traditional accomodation so if you are wanting something more western this isn’t for you however we really enjoyed the experience. The beds were traditional, on the floor, and there was shared toilets and a shared onsen for bathing. The beds were very comfortable, rooms had good heating and very big cupboards for storing suitcases etc which was convenient. The toilet was shared but only between the level so only 3 rooms sharing. The onsen was the only option for bathing so if you are not comfortable with using the shared onsen (female and male separated) probably book something with a private shower. My partner and I were originally unsure about the onsen but it ended up being one of our favourite parts of the trip. So refreshing and most of the time no one else was in there or people were leaving when you were arriving anyways. The location was fantastic, right next to the ski centre (30m) and the cafe next door was great for a morning cappuccino. The ryokan breakfast was included and it was really good, it allowed us to try foods we probably wouldn’t have otherwise and the cooking was really good. The staff were also all very lovely and helpful. The accommodation was very close to town, less than 10min stroll to the Main Street. I would absolutely stay here again if I wanted to ski in Nozawa. Loved it!!