Places to Stay in Yamanaka

Food was amazing, facilities really nice.

We loved our stay 2 night stay in the private Onsen suite. The kaiseki dinner and breakfasts were delicious and filling without making you uncomfortably full. The private Onsen and bath were fantastic and overlooked the gorge. It was so peaceful and so nice to get up in the morning and just sink in and soak while waiting for breakfast. The staff were amazingly friendly though be aware that English can be a bit difficult. It is Japan though so this isn’t a negative. The location was great, out of the way but a very easy, leas than 5 minute walk to the main town street and entrance to the gorge. 10 minutes walking you can get to the cozy and beautiful gorge cafe, we read books, ate cake, and drank tea there. Was fantastic for a relaxing visit.

I can not give enough praise to the facilities, the staff and the overall experience! What an extraordinary experience!!

We had a great time at the dinner and breakfast buffets, and the view from the outdoor onsen (had indoor and outdoor components) was lovely; great watching the gorge flow by on a rainy spring day. The host didn't speak English but had prepared a little sheet with all major information we needed on it, and was very willing to communicate with us through Google Translate to answer any questions we had!

The Yamanaka Onsen Kagari Kisshotei was the perfect place to unwind after traveling Japan for almost 2 weeks. The location was beautiful and so serene, alongside the river. The staff was very friendly and went out of their way to help us enjoy our stay. When I forgot to notify them that our daughter was a vegetarian prior to arriving, they made sure to accommodate with her breakfast and dinner meals were just as delicious as ours. The food was a work of art and the it was a pleasure to relax in their onsens prior to returning home. I highly recommend staying here!

I loved this place. It had everything to be entertained. Private onsens available, free snacks, game rooms, maga rooms, and free icecream. My family loved it.

A wonderful hotel located in the mountains and is a 5 mins drive from town center. The hotel lobby and my hotel room look out into the mountains, and the views are breathtaking. The hotel has several outdoor and indoor onsens, and because its water is directly drawn from the hot springs nearby, it is very popular with the local Japanese guests. The hotel is fairly large but retains a serene and cozy atmosphere. The breakfast and dinner is a perfect addition to my stay. Food is delicious and service is warm. Staying at this hotel and visiting the nearby town reminds me of my first visit to Kyoto 20+ years ago- a tranquil beautiful place not spoiled by over- tourism.

Stunning location along a river gorge! Beautiful property with very modern minimalist Japanese decor. The onsen tubs including the private tub in our room wonderfully relaxing and clean. Delicious kaiseki dinner and breakfast and excellent staff and service.

We loved the Kaga Onsen region, and Ken was a wonderful host. He picked us up from the train station and drove us to the property. Since we only speak English and Ken speaks Japanese, he used a smartphone translator to communicate with us, which was incredibly helpful. We really enjoyed hearing him explain the town, the amenities, the room, and the food. The property is older and definitely shows its age, but it is meticulously maintained and that actually adds to its charm. It feels authentic and full of history rather than overly polished. We also loved sleeping on the futons on the floor, which made the experience feel even more traditional. Make sure to spend some time walking along the river and exploring the town. We found the whole area peaceful and deeply relaxing. The food pushed me a little outside my comfort zone in the best way possible, and everything was excellent. Our only “complaint” was the sheer amount of food. Come hungry because both dinner and breakfast are huge.

Yamanaka Onsen Kajikaso spoiled us! Our stay was excellent as our fondest memory. The location, its building & facility, Onsen, rooms and the breakfast & dinner.... I was really pleased that we stayed there. Our friend couple in their very senior age and the first time in Japan thoroughly enjoyed their stay as well. We wanted to stay there longer than 2 nights.

Location is stunning. Views of rushing water.

Private dining room and service by a fabulous Japanese "grandmother." Beautiful yukatas for dining it. Beautiful onsen.

Sprawling property with great facilities. Great onsen. Staff was super helpful. Breakfast and dinner buffets were of exceptional quality and a reason to stay there.