Properties with Onsen in Nakanojo

The room was cozy and comfortable! Loved the traditional rooms! The staff was very polite and friendly! Also helped us a lot when we had questions and showed us everything and what to wear etc. We just was unsure about the rules for tattoos bc we both had some (more anime/manga and animal tattoos) and we messaged the hotel before and they said to cover them or just use the private ones which we also reserved in advance (they was awesome!). But as we arrived there, the receptionist told us just some special Japanese tattoos are not allowed (forget the correct name for it but we guess the common yakuza ones). So we were able to use all public Onsens too what was really awesome! Bc we thought we just can use the private ones! It was also possible to order a veggie Menu!

Beautiful place facing the river Very attentive staffs that makes us feel welcome Place is small enough that you can enjoy the entire outdoor onsen to yourself The private onsen in the room is like icing on the cake

If you want to expeirence just one ryokan (traditional Japanese bathing inn) while in Japan, make this the one. The staff at Kashiwaya Ryokan make you feel so welcome from the get go, some of the staff also have fantastic English which is a bonus! The rooms were beautiful, traditional tatami mat rooms with a small balcony and tea room looking out towards the forested hills outseide. There are three first in first use private baths, two of which would fit two individuals comfortably. Even if all three baths are occupied, there are public baths but throughout the course of your stay there will be plenty of times when the baths are unoccupied. I personally used the private baths on three different occasions since they were that relaxing. My family and I used the four bikes available at the inn to bike up to the Shima Onsen town center and it's truly very beautiful and quaint. I ended up doing the bike ride up to town on two different occasions. For Studio Ghibli fans, you can see the famous bridge and bathhouse that served as inspiration for the bathhouse in Spirited Away as well while in town as well. In the evening, the multi-course traditional dinner we had was spectacular. There were so many different dishes, some of which we liked more than others but it gave us a rare glimpse into the uniquely delicious and varied cuisines Japan has to offer. I had previously asked the Ryokan over booking.com if they would be able to prepare anything for us because the stay coincided with my mother's 60th birthday. They responded promptly and prepared for us a personalized cake dessert platter - incredible! We spent time after in the beautiful library with coffee as the rain set in around Shima Onsen. Breakfast was fantastic again and we enjoyed bathing in the gentle rain and I took one of the most refreshing morning naps I've ever had with the sounds and smells of rain coming from outside. This ryokan stay made my mother's 60th truly unforgettable.

100 years old part of hotel is very characterful. The additions have made it quite a maze and it was fun finding the different 5 hot baths The outside rock garden hot spring nestled in the forest was the highlight and very enjoyable listening to the birds and watching the red leaves fall in the light breeze. I went to these baths in the evening and morning they were so relaxing. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Loved everything about it. It was an experience as soon as you entered the front door

Where do I even start — this was our favourite stay in Japan! We originally booked for two nights but ended up extending our stay after a typhoon warning was issued for our next destination. The staff were incredibly accommodating, helping us weigh our options and moving us into another available room for the extra nights, ensuring that breakfast and dinner were included. Our host, Hinata, was absolutely wonderful. She spoke clear English and went over every detail of our stay — from cleaning times to meal preferences — with such care and professionalism. She was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely made us feel at home. The rooms are incredibly spacious, with soft, cosy beds, including a TV with Netflix and Disney! Making it easy to spend the day inside doing nothing! The food was exceptional — comparable to a fine Australian degustation that would easily cost hundreds back home. One night, we were even treated to dinner at their sister restaurant down the road, where we enjoyed delicious Wagyu steak, complete with pick-up and drop-off service. There were also snacks and alcoholic drinks available for purchase, plus a daily happy hour from 2–5pm. The private onsens, both in-room and in the public facility, were perfect for unwinding — with free Yakult on hand as a thoughtful touch. They also offered complimentary pick-up and drop-off at the local bus stop for both arrival and departure, which made everything so seamless. It was the perfect escape from the bustle of Tokyo — relaxing, memorable, and truly special. I can’t wait to return!

The atmosphere is nice. the staff are very accommodating and friendly too. the amenities are also good as they have a complete kitchen along with nice relaxing spaces. the fiid was great!

the onsen. Oh my god, imagine enjoying outdoor onsen just beside the river!!!! With snow falling too… best onsen experience ive ever had.

The staff hardly speaks English, despite the language barrier they were very nice and definitely helped us a lot with any request. The hotel is not suitable for those who have difficulty with stairs, there is no elevator and we had to change rooms to a more expensive room so that we would have fewer stairs, apart from this problem the rooms are lovely the view is wonderful and the food is great, everything is very clean and very pleasant