Stuck in time warp. Needs refurbishment. Everything old and worn but clean. Had basin in the room and toilet. But had to go into the onsen for shower. Make sure to bring food with you if you arrive late. The restaurant closes at 18.30. We ended up eating pot noodles!

We drove to this hotel, used google maps and took us on a very narrow road. Don’t take 733, take 371 slightly longer but much better route. Nice onsen. No one in there. Breakfast was included but only Japanese. Had it the first morning but asked to have only coffee in the following morning. Nice river view out of our room.

Stayed in May 2024

Common walkways around rooms and to public baths are quite cold. The lift is the coldest; better to use the staircase.

Great location. You can walk around the area but driving is needed if you want to go to the mountains or nearby attractions. Highly recommended, route to hotel is lovely drive with surrounding forests. Note narrow roads & curves, it gets dark early. Lobby & room are cozy, clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Our room facing stream of crystal clear water & small waterfall.

Stayed in November 2023

This is in the middle of nowhere, and we were entirely dependent on the hotel staff, for everything. They were terrific, always doing their best to take care of us. The onsen is nice, the view from our windows was great, and the food was very good.

Stayed in October 2023

The building is a little tired looking but in this remote location it is definitely the best and most well equipped hotel. Definitely recommended for travellers passing by. Would visit again.

Very friendly and welcoming staff. A personal taxi Service from the Kumano Kodo trailhead to the hotel which is 3km from the trail (Kohechi route). They will pick you up and then drop you off the next day free of charge. A very pleasant Onsen and useful laundry facilities plus a small shop inside the hotel to buy essentials. The dinner and breakfast included with the half-board package was very special and extensive. Overall a very pleasant overnight stay.

Stayed in October 2023

The room was a bit musty, could do with airing before arrival.

Hard working staff, nice room

Stayed in September 2023

House slippers were a bit uncomfortable and the music for the dining room could improve (the same one music was played over and over for dinner and breakfast)

Very friendly staff and great hot spring bath

Stayed in May 2023

The location is quite difficult to get to with no amenities nearby. It was Ok for us as we used this onsen as an enroute accommodation.

Place was very clean with a river-facing room and onsen. Service provided throughout our stay, including check-in/out, meals, were superb with a personal touch. Both dinner and breakfast were traditional Japanese which was perfect and was a great experience, and quality of food was great. Excellent stay and perfect start to our holiday in Wakayama.

Stayed in May 2023

The restaurant wasn't that great.

This was a gem of a place. Beautiful location, huge rooms. I shared a room with my two teens and we actually had two rooms that were joined together so it was massive. The communal bath overlooks the river. The staff were extremely friendly.

Stayed in May 2023

I would welcome a bigger second towel in my room.

I stayed in the old bulding and had the pleasure to listen to waterfall and frog sounds from the nearby river all night. Very soothing. The place has a great retro atmosphere, clean and nice onsen and great food. On top of that, when I inquired about public buses to Koyasan from near villages, I was told by the receptionist he will take me there the next morning via car. Free of charge. What a service!

Stayed in May 2024

Difficult to find

Perfect and authentic

Stayed in April 2024

The staff at Hotel Nosegawa was amazing. I casually asked if there was anywhere I could get oatmeal and soy milk and the next day when I came down, they had gone all the way into Koyasan and got me oatmeal and soy milk. Wow, I was shocked, that was above and beyond and totally unexpected. Such a generous group. The public bath was clean and enjoyable. In addition, the free shuttle to Koyasan was super convenient. We really loved our stay and would highly recommend it.

Stayed in March 2024

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Staff is very very nice, have Chinese speaker staff

Stayed in November 2023

Unfortunately my experience was bad, the owner wasn't that nice and kind as I read in previous reviews, we didn't get shuttle from the cable car station to the hotel, so I have to pay a taxi to take us to the property, where we got other more unpleasant surprises. Even if they expected us to arrive, nothing to eat was available. Staff didn't speak English we asked or requested they were nodding "yes," but they didn't understand. We pre-ordered dinner for the next day, we asked for grilled version, they gave us boiled one, we opted for 2 types of meat, they charged us more than the initial menu (3 types of meat). The check out moment was most disappointing when we found out that they charged us for second person occupancy in triple room more then half of the price of room (the other hotels charged us extra ¥1000). When we asked for an explanation, the owner became upset and refused to talk to us, to mention he was the only English speaker in the hotel. So if you want a nice experience of ryokan, onsen and traditional Japanese food, don't bother to book Nosegawa, you get high quality services in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto.

Onsen, traditional Japanese meal

Stayed in April 2023

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Stayed in November 2022

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Stayed in April 2024

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Stayed in October 2023

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Stayed in November 2022