Ski-to-door

Kawahiro

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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.8

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Kawahiro in Nozawa Onsen offers family rooms with tatami floors and mountain views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a seating area, and a wardrobe. Shared bathrooms feature a bath and shower. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath and free WiFi. The ryokan provides a lounge, public bath, ski equipment hire, ski pass sales point, and luggage storage. Paid private parking is available. Convenient Location: Located 120 km from Matsumoto Airport, Kawahiro is near attractions such as Ryuoo Ski Park (22 km), Jigokudani Monkey Park (33 km), and Lake Nojiri (35 km). The property is highly rated for its ski-to-door access and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Nozawa Onsen, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Private parking available

  • Ski-to-door

  • Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

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Guests who stayed here loved

Polian
Australia Australia
“Comfortable accommodation with shared amenities. Plenty of shared toilets available and good onsite onsen. Japanese style rooms were spacious with plenty of space for luggage. New split system heating units in each room. Good drying room for snow...”
Paige
Australia Australia
“Second time staying here, you can’t get closer to the ski fields. Great brekkies & onsen!!”
Andrea
Australia Australia
“Great location, super comfortable Tatami room, delicious Japanese breakfasts, good drying room, and the onsen was perfect”
Josh
Australia Australia
“Very friendly hosts. Best location. Ski lift opposite to the stay. Great breakfast. Indoor bath is a natural onsen.”
Jamie
Australia Australia
“It was very traditional, the breakfast changed each morning and the staff were more than happy to help with anything. The staff also left hot water and tea out to take back to the rooms if required which was very convenient and made staying in at...”
David
Australia Australia
“Location is 15 metres from gondola building, 100 metres from free shuttle bus stop, Good drying room, spacious room, Japanese style breakfast and dinner also available ** Getting to Kawahiro** There is a free shuttle bus that from the Chou Bus...”
Ian
Australia Australia
“The location is PERFECT. Right at the Nagasaka gondola, and with ski rental and coffee shops just a couple of minutes walk in either direction. It's also possible to ski down the road to the front door if you finished your day at the hikage...”
Vivien
Australia Australia
“Very authentic ryokan, spacious room. The staff were very nice. It was so close to the main gondola which was a bonus and it was fantastic not have to walk up the hill from the town. The breakfast was Japanese style and delicious. We paid for one...”
Paige
Australia Australia
“Ski in ski out was absolutely invaluable - the equipment rentals are right on your door step! The breakfasts each morning were a definite highlight & the private onsen was luxe. We would easily stay here again.”
Julie
Australia Australia
“This is a ryokan style hotel. The room is spacious and the futon beds very comfortable. The property is right on the ski fields which is great if you want to take a break and warm up during the day. Best thing? They have their own private ( for...”

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House rules

Kawahiro takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

3 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
¥3,000 per child, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, only 1 vehicle can be parked free of charge and parking fee applies for additional vehicles.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.