Okujozankei Onsen Kasho Gyoen

The hotel was beautiful with contemporary features. We had a gorgeous room with a huge window facing the woods. There was a hot spring bath within the room which was wonderful. The room was very clean, quiet ( save for the pleasant gurgling sound of water from the bath), well furnished and the bed comfortable. The staff was very hospitable, always with a ready smile and made one feel very welcome, in particular Mr Pun who was very helpful and eager to help with sightseeing suggestions. Breakfast was good but the Italian dinner was even better.

Beautiful location in the mountains! The rooms were amazing - private hot spring bath in the room and very comfortable. Also the meals were delicious! The dinners were on par with really fancy Italian restaurants in the US. The service was also exceptional! Perfect for staying for 1 or 2 nights. We went there for the first two days of our honeymoon and it was exactly what we wanted. We went into the town of Jozankei and did some hiking, but otherwise just relaxed and felt like 2 nights was enough time.

This was my first time staying at a hotel in a Japanese hot spring area, and let me tell you, it was amazing! The room was spacious and very Japanese-style, and the large windows offered stunning views of the surrounding area. I was lucky enough to visit during a snowfall, and the scenery was absolutely breathtaking. I highly recommend coming here during winter to soak in the hot spring while enjoying the snowy landscape. It's truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

We had the best stay at Okujozankei. From the moment we pulled up to the property, we were spoiled. The staff were attentive and thoughtful. The building and garden were beautiful. The room itself was clean and so cost. Meals were absolutely delectable and served in generous portions as well.

great breakfast, very helpful staff, very good wine selection