Shower facility was a bit basic

Close to everywhere , nice onsen next door . Great staff.

Stayed in January 2025

I guess a common-use kitchenette with a fridge and microwave would have been helpful but in the end not essential with the amount of good eateries in the vicinity. The stairs to the room are quite narrow, but this is typical of older Japanese buildings.

Excellent location- perfect blend of being close to slopes and village life. For this alone it is worth every cent. The accommodation is typical traditional budget ryokan with just the basics that you need. The staff were so sweet and kind. The futon were so warm and cosy and the curtains dark enough for a sleep-in. The staff brought us a hot water container and tray each morning for hot drinks. The drying rooms for gear and equipment were great. We enjoyed a few of the free onsen in the area. The wifi speed was excellent. It's a few minutes stroll to make yourself some onsen eggs for breakfast. Note: The official map of Nozawa Onsen didn't show the full path that leads to the entrance of Hanaya (not the accommodation's fault!). You can enter from the path left of Furusato Yu or via the stairs to the right of Kawazen. It's a five minute walk from the Chuo Terminal.

Stayed in January 2025

Very traditional, there is a local onsen right next door! Owner stayed up late for us

Stayed in February 2024

The host was super nice and even with a language barrier because my Japanese is not the best we were able to receive all the information we needed. The place was in a great location close to the slopes and close to food and drinks. Rooms were clean and facility was great and it’s a great find for the price in Nozawa. Plus it’s a stones throw away from a very nice onsen. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed in January 2024

Usage of amenities was initially confusing. The walls were quite thin so we could hear fellow guests.

Great location, 5 min walk to Yu Road (access to Hikage Base Station ski slopes). Near plenty of places to eat. Short walk to bus terminal. Close to Furusato no Yu.

Stayed in December 2023

Breakfast was amazing. Traditional setting. Relaxed atmosphere

Stayed in February 2023

Only one bath

Very hospitable and kind host gave us apples as we left and helped us rent skis. Right next to an onsen

Stayed in February 2023

Amazing location for skiing and onsen!

Stayed in February 2025

They didn’t have heated the common areas, also turned off the heating in the room, when we left the ryokan for the day - coming back the room was freezing. It was freezing during winter time, we could understand the reason the common areas are not heated, but the room with ski equipment it was like a sauna, super hot. We decided to cancel one day earlier, which they agreed, because it was very unpleasant to have to go to the bathroom with your ski jacket.

The location is amazing.

Stayed in January 2025

The whole house smelt of old cigarette smoke. The common spaces were cluttered and not super clean. But the biggest issue with the shower. It was down in a cold dark basement and you need to ask the host to turn on the hot water for it to work. The issue is, I had no way of contacting the host to request this and I didn’t see her the entire time I was there. The check in sheet did say the shower should be hot automatically but the one shower I did take was ice cold.

The traditional tatami room was spacious and seemed clean. The beds were fine. The host was very friendly when I checked in. It’s right next to a great onesen which is what I used to shower (closed Thursday’s tho)

Stayed in January 2025

Shared bathroom and shower in the basement could turn some travelers off but we did not mind at all.

Absolutely amazing accommodation! The host is very sweet and friendly. The location is unbeatable about 5 minutes from Yu road access to the slopes!

Stayed in December 2024

Host didnt speak english, but she is granndma

The cozyness

Stayed in March 2024

The traditional breakfast is really amazing and good. And 花宿民泊’s location is near Furusato-no-yu 麻釜温泉公園ふるさとの湯 and Yu road. For hot spring lovers, it’s very convenient. For skier to go to gondola station. Yu road will be very useful, and there is a locker can store Ski and Boots over night near gondola station which is very convenient, too.

Stayed in March 2024

Cozy ryokan on the edges of town, next door to an onsen

Stayed in December 2023

The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The property was located in a great spot - close to the Furusato-no-yu onsen, and only a short walk away from the centre of town and both Gondolas.

Stayed in February 2023

the owner turned off the dry room every night so our ski gear was wet in the mornings, had tell her to turn on hot water and wait 30 mins for it to warm up to have a very low pressure shower

close to food and ski field

Stayed in February 2023

This is the best little place to stay in Nozawa. We felt right at home. The room was comfortable, clean, and warm. The Japanese breakfast was amazing!! The hosts were lovely. We will 100% come back and would highly recommend for anyone looking for an authentic Japanese stay.

Stayed in January 2023

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