Kotohira hotels

Pros: Asan Kotonami is the complete experience.

Cons: It was actually perfect.

Pros: The staff were incredible, so friendly and welcoming. The room was gorgeous and very comfortable. Best onsen I have been to in Japan, with soft water, outdoor baths with a view of wild Sakura.

Cons: Food could be better. I’m just comparing to other luxury onsen hotels that I’ve stayed before. Everything else is good.

Pros: 2nd stay in 12 months. Once again I was well taken care of by the excellent Staff and Management. I love the beautiful springs set into a sensational river canyon. The fine Chef produces very tasty dishes and managed my dietary restrictions creatively. Our room was the best I've had in Japan... Well designed, spacious and comfortable. Thanks Asan Kotonami for another wonderful experience! paul and yoshi

Pros: Private onsen, olive beef (wish we had more of this!), the foot bath by the river, the star gazing terrace, lovely staff with good English which is always a bonus in Japan, good location for hiking and beaches, close proximity to Shodoshima, Naoshima, Teshima

Cons: The blanc de blancs was quite sweet for me and I wish there was a more dry sparkling alternative like cremant. Really liked the food but the European in me would have loved a big dish of the olive beef with a side salad and some nice red wine. Kaiseki dinners unfortunately don't go with wine and the bar didn't have any cocktails/gin and tonic

Pros: Atmosphere. Open-air bath

Cons: Nothing special

Pros: - Great dinner (Kaiseki) and breakfast - Large Onsen with Rotemburo - There are also private Onsen available - Villa units have good privacy

Cons: - The hotel is a little steep, if you book a room further from lobby you have to climb a bit, not suitable for elderly.

Pros: Good choice at a special place.

Pros: Excellent hospitality and wonderful food both in the evening and for breakfast. Enjoyed the environment and spa area which was superb and rooms where magnificent.

Pros: Our two night stay at Asan Kotonami was excellent. The staff are very kind and helpful. We traveled by train and used the hotel’s free transfer service from Kotohira station which picks up once a day in the afternoon and drops off once a day in the mornings. We were picked up by Mr. Sakamoto who took us for a quick detour to view the cherry blossoms on the way to the hotel. The next day he arranged for a quick day trip to Mikado valley where we strolled by the stream and picked up some fruits at the farmers market. Our departure to Naoshima went very smoothly thanks to Mr. Sakamoto’s carefully printed itinerary for the train and ferry in both English and Japanese. They even helped with dinner reservations in Kyoto! The hotel and onsen (spa) are beautifully designed and incredibly clean. We stayed in the main hotel and were encouraged to wear the hotel supplied outfits around the hotel. We wore them directly to the dining room and onsen. The men and women spas are separated. Since one side faces the waterfall and the other doesn’t, they alternate men and women on each side. During our stay the men had the waterfall side in the morning and women at night. Dinner and breakfast were excellent. And the udonya nearby for lunch was unbelievable. If you need an excuse to stretch your legs I also recommend walking to Maenokawa shrine nearby. About a 30 minute walk past fields to a lovely serene spot.

Pros: The hotel is in a very comfortable, relax and quiet setting. Every detail is taken care of. The room is well designed and cosy, with panaromic view. The pick up service is punctual.

Cons: Nothing.

Pros: Our meals were exceptional - both dinner and breakfast. We paid for a traditional Kaiseki evening meal which was absolutely wonderful and the staff very kindly gave us complimentary cocktails as we were celebrating our silver wedding year. I had a very relaxing onsen before dinner and we were offered traditional Japanese clothing to wear for dinner. Breakfast was just as stunning. Exquisitely prepared dishes that were so delicately flavoured.

Cons: The futons were a little on the hard side for us but I realise that is normal for Japan.

Pros: Very good room size with good facilities, which are well-maintained. Comfortable bed. Public onsen with excellent facilities, though not big. Staff all very helpful and friendly. We chose half board, food quality quite good, but the quantity far existed one needed! Good location with pleasant view of the city.

Cons: Size of the toilet inside room way too small!

Pros: The garden is beautiful. The staff makes sure you feel most welcomed.

Pros: Facility & design are in details. Hotel views are beautiful & location is convenience.

Cons: Breakfast are full when I try to confirm at night.

Pros: Very good room condition and kindness people

Cons: No

Pros: A beautiful property. Room was stunning. Views were amazing.

Cons: The staff were not helpful, or flexible and spoke practically no English. I had an issue with my mobile phone and urgently needed access to a pc to send an email. The staff would not allow me to do this, just claiming they did not understand me!

Pros: Extremely helpful staff; marvelous room with terrace and views; fantastic Japanese or western breakfast. ...plus availability of private onSen use.

Pros: Excellent service from staff (liaising with staff via email even before the check-in date was a breeze and they were able to help us book activities within the area), well-located with transport provided to and from the train station upon request. Great food and amenities within 10-15min walk from the accommodations. The onsen was great, with an indoor and outdoor pool and full facilities. Kaiseki dinner included in the room package was excellent! Everything was prepared and ready for us the moment we arrived and the service staff were always on standby to assist us with whatever we needed, really going above and beyond and doing their best to accommodate our requests.

Cons: Slightly far via walking from the train station, althougj still walkable. There was very little to dislike about this place.

Pros: The heritage of premium villa.

Cons: The service of staff at the restaurant. It is not the Ryokan hospitality as expected. Dinner and breakfast are served at the hotel dining room same as some ryokans did but the serving order is like a ordinary hotel.

Pros: location is close to train stations. they have free pickup service, which is very helfful if you have big luggages. staffs are very kindly and helpful. they could speak English well, it's very important.

Cons: the only thing i don't feel well is i don't know if the something about cleaness. i got some problem on hands, only in this hotel. before coming and after reaching another hotel, no problem. and i checked with doctoer friend, she said it may be caused by acarid? i belive this hotel is cleaned well, but i have concerns on this. maybe you could check it.

Pros: Room is spacious strong contradiction with bathroom.

Cons: The bathroom is very small and the warm/cool mode of the room air-conditioner is Central control that cannot be changed by room controller. It was so hot at night but AC can't be set to cool mode result sleeping not well.

Pros: Friendly helpful staff

Cons: Bit rundown and grubby

Pros: The location is convenient. And it's value for money.

Cons: Actually, nothing I did not like, except the lightening which was not bright enough.

Pros: The public bath facilities are nice (hot spring, open-air and indoor public baths, sauna). There are also a resting area next to the public bath.

Pros: Very good onsen hotel with typical Japanese dinner served.

Pros: -staff of kindness and help -nice big onsen but also many foreign tourists talking loud in the public bath

Cons: -big tourist hotel with two buildings taking a long walk between them -it can't help aging, which cleaning has limitations -10 min walk to JR station under hot weather was not easy -smoking room stinks by accumulation of years, pain in breathing -check in from 3 pm; no flexibility -quality of breakfast in a big hall(maybe to accommodate many quests) was so so.

Pros: We enjoyed the public bath facilities with both hot and cold water tubs, and outdoor bath as well, one even with fragrant roses floating on the surface.

Cons: Very thin futons; we had to add one in the mide of the night. Massively big hotel. Crowds in the huge breakfast hall, with long queues of guests waiting.

Pros: The hotel is huge and very comfortable. I also liked the private dining room.

Cons: Nothing!

Pros: Fantastic service; tasteful and elegant design; wonderful Onsen

Pros: Staff , food , good

Cons: No need to have in room onsen because is too small . Also the onsen is hot enough

Pros: Big rooms with different type of bathes at the 3rd floor

Cons: Hot water in the room was not working properly! Carpet a little bit dirty

Pros: Location is good. Room is comfort. Staff is nice. Family hot-spring (onsen) is very nice.

Cons: A bit pricy.

Pros: Right by entrance to temple, nice private baths

Cons: Tired, worn room, dire need for face-lift, limited toiletries, smallish room

Pros: I likes the atmosphere

Cons: We arrived at 14.30 a rainy Day, the door was looked( You are right, check in is at 15) but it would have been Nice to have had a cup of te, an a quiert place to sit. The nigbours were very noise late and early

Pros: Onsen,yummy breakfast

Cons: Nothing

Pros: There s onset here, but you can also buy the ticket for going to the onset in other hotels. room is quite clean, not so far from the station and free bicycle

Pros: Hot spring bath, spacious room, beddings, furniture, breakfast

Cons: The capsuled bathroom floor was at least one foot higher than the floor of the room, making it difficult to step down from the bathroom.

Pros: Good location, very close to the train station and KB view, tiny but clean. Waiter is very nice and helpful, breakfast also above my expectation

Cons: Pillow could be better

Pros: This hotel rated 2-star but it is like a 3-star hotel. It has exceeded my expectation.

Cons: We used the telephone number provided by the booking to use in the car GPS to drive there. However, the phone number was actually its sister hotel. Their staff was so nice that they took us there instead. For booking.com, please update the phone number.

Pros: Very clean and quiet. Good location, just near 琴平station. Hot spring is clean and quiet too.

Cons: No

Pros: Location was the best, between station and center, and japanese breakfast was very good if you like it

Cons: To go to the onsen you had to cross the lobby and reception...And the village was completely dark and empty at night (maybe better another place to stay?), and staff didnt speak english, so I went to a recommended place by TripAdvisor for dinner (chicken)

Pros: Public bath Lawson nearby Supermarket nearby but closes at 8pm Udon next to the supermarket is good

Cons: Can see the mirror from the bed Better move it to somewhere else or provide something for the guests to cover it Around 10-15min walking from Enai station (with luggage) So guests with bulky luggage may want to reconsider

Pros: Right across from a supermarket. Bus direct from airport.

Cons: A little far from the train station and main temples. Although the quiet neighborhood around it is nice to take in. Nearby restaurants close early.

Pros: taste good - breakfast Choice of value for money

Cons: nothing

Pros: The baths were great, staff was friendly and helpful

Cons: Tough to review as there was some construction going on which made it impossible to stay in the hotel from around 10 to 17 due to the noise. Otherwise no issues

Pros: The location is good, near JR station 10mins walk. The hotel is opposite to supermarket and convenience store. The breakfast is reasonable and Japan special style. All staff are friendly and helpful, they sent my luggage after checking in. It has luggage left service. The spa is good and clean. It has washing machine and microwave. The room is large and clean. All are v good. It has free coffee and tea on the first floor.

Cons: None

Pros: Great onsen at the top floor with an amazing view, nice breakfast, small authentic ramen place across the street and supermarket in front of the hotel. I will definitely stay here again!

Cons: The smoker rooms were pretty smelly.

Pros: There is a supermarket across the street that sells ready to go meals and Lawson convenience store is next door. The shops and restaurants in this town close early so this is very important for travlers to know

Pros: big room. Tourists can buy meal opposite hotel, and heat by microwave at lobby for using conveniently.

Cons: It's dark at night to walk about 10-15mins fm Kotohira JR station. Felt danger when carried luggage even Japanese drivers are polite and safe driving.

Pros: There is a Japanese style bath on top floor which we loved and there is option to rent bicycles for the day. There is both a microwave and washing machine on the premises and great supermarket next door

Pros: Great value for money

Cons: Stairs to room

Pros: Cost performance was very good. But you must have a car.

Cons: Explanation for the checkin needed be improve.

Pros: The older lady tried very hard to communicate with us despite the English barrier. There is some basic English translation instructions she gave us, though there were some errors.

Cons: The locking system is a bit tricky. Checking in is confusing since there isn't a front desk.

Pros: The room is really spacious and the staff is very accommodating. Security is also good.

Cons: We had to look where the reception area was. Lighting and signs may still improve for foreign tourists.

Pros: Old

Cons: I Booked at booking.com with creditcard But hotel owner said to me no creditcard use only cash so i was upset. And going out and in was prohibited it is so inconvenience. You enter you pay with cash at machine and you can go out.

Pros: The hotel is close to the place we were visiting.

Cons: The parking space is further then what the hotel said.

Pros: -

Cons: It definitely needs some major renovation.

Pros: This business hotel has an excellent Japanese restaurant.

Cons: The location is a bit far from JRStation

Pros: Though old-fashioned compared to other places, it had all I needed, breakfast waa excellent and most of all, the staff were welcoming. Restaurant next door also super. Short walk to Zentsuji Temple

Cons: I didnt notice til too late that I'd booked a smoking room. Also that people smoked in the restaurant, but that's a broader problem. Walk to station - no shade!

Pros: The staff, incredibly friendly and warm.

Pros: Beside lovely restaurant. I was on a walking tour and I arrived at 1pm but was allowed to check in then which allowed me an afternoon nap!

Cons: Decor a bit tired