KAWAICHIYA RYOKAN

Surrounded by mountains and within an 8-minute walk from Kenmei-ji Temple, this relaxed hot spring inn next to the Yuzawa River is also a 14-minute walk from Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort.

Featuring tatami floors, the streamlined, nonsmoking rooms come with free Wi-Fi, TVs and minifridges, plus teamaking equipment, and shared bathrooms. Some include futons and/or traditional short-legged tables. Upgraded rooms provide sitting areas and en suite facilities.

Breakfast and parking are complimentary. Other amenities include a casual restaurant, as well as a gender-segregated, communal bathhouse with indoor and open-air hot spring pools.