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Ookawaso

Ryokan

Shimodaira 984

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
11 mentions

Staff was very helpful and friendly

We were greeted at the dinner table by English speaking staff, who guided us thr…

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

Staff were nice, rooms were spacious and great with a kotatsu as well

yukata at their sizes, arrival kits, high chairs and adapted cutlery), the room …

Great location
5 mentions

The hotel’s location on the side of the valley, and the view from our bedroom wi…

Helpful tip- you can pay for train tickets at Ashinomaki onsen station before or…

Breakfast available
5 mentions

Dinner and breakfast were both really good

Dinner and the breakfast buffet were great

Clean rooms
2 mentions

Exactly as advertised, the room where really spacious, clean and quiet

The room was spacious, spotless, and very comfortable

Good value
1 mentions

A highlight was the option to reserve a private onsen for 40 minutes at a very r…

Overview

Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Okawaso offers accommodation in Aizuwakamatsu, 13 km from Aizu Higashiyama Onsen. Each room at this ryokan is air conditioned and comes with a TV. The rooms include a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find slippers and a hairdryer. You will find free shuttle service at the property. Guests can enjoy seasonal Japanese and Western-style buffet spread breakfast and dinner. Mount Iimori is 16 km from Okawaso, while Aizuwakamatsu Castle is 14 km from the property.

Traveller reviews

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Gordon

couple

May 10, 2026

5

thank you for a pleasant stay

that authentic mountain onsen experience

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Monica

family_with_children

April 1, 2026

10

Relaxing

Exactly as advertised, the room where really spacious, clean and quiet. Dinner and breakfast were both really good. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Really enjoyed the private onsen and the music entertainment. Would definitely go again

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Tom

family_with_children

March 14, 2026

7

Dinner and the breakfast buffet were great. We were greeted at the dinner table by English speaking staff, who guided us through the menu. Non-alcoholic drinks were available for free. The open air onsen was great.

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Tanya

couple

March 11, 2026

10

Amazing customer service from the hotel staff!

The hotel’s location on the side of the valley, and the view from our bedroom window was beautiful. The food was absolutely incredible, every dish was perfectly presented and so flavoursome! The thing I loved the most though was the amazing and helpful staff, in all areas - the front reception desk team and the dining room staff and the shuttle bus drivers, and the staff member who brought us hot water to our room in the mornings - thank you!

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Raymond

solo_traveller

March 6, 2026

10

Amazing experience

Amazing traditional ryokan, very aesthetic. Staff were nice, rooms were spacious and great with a kotatsu as well. Slept on a futon with this bead like pillow which I didn’t think I would like as I get migraines a lot from hard surfaces but I didn’t have any issues after waking up.

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Iain

couple

February 3, 2026

10

Best hotel/short stay experience I have ever had

Possibly the best hotel/ short stay experience I have ever had. The service was exceptional with excellent facilities to spend your time relaxing in - with a large beautiful lounge with a fire pit, live shamisen performances daily from 4pm to 6pm. The public onsen had incredible outdoor views with the terraced pools giving you an option to sit under cover or out in the elements (it was snowing during our visit so it was idyllic). With the additional option to rent out a private onsen also, you are spoiled for choice. The staff were incredibly helpful in suggesting activities and also providing information on how to use the local train services on the Aizu line to support our day trip to Ouchi-juku as well as our journey to our next destination. Helpful tip- you can pay for train tickets at Ashinomaki onsen station before or after a trip on the train, to save any stress or doubt over carrying the correct change coins (but make sure you have cash to cover all of it!)

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Jon

family_with_children

January 23, 2026

9

Well worth a visit , fun experience

Traditional hotel in a beautiful setting, meals were excellent, staff attentive and welcoming.

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Erwin Rohman

family_with_children

December 16, 2025

10

Ambience.... the evening performances... great onsen!

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Karsten

couple

November 18, 2025

9

Excellent Ryokan experience

The hotel offers excellent facilities and impressive design that blends perfectly with its surroundings. The room was spacious, spotless, and very comfortable. The staff were exceptionally helpful throughout the stay, making everything smooth and welcoming. The food was delicious, and the setting—nestled in nature—made the experience even more relaxing. A highlight was the option to reserve a private onsen for 40 minutes at a very reasonable price, adding a touch of luxury and privacy to an already wonderful stay.

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Richard

family_with_children

July 13, 2025

10

Amazing onsen hotel however disappointed at being led to the wrong address by the booking app.

Everything

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Morgane

family_with_children

February 23, 2025

10

An amazing stay!

We had an incredible stay here: the ryokan is impressive (especially the arrival with the person playing the shamisen), very beautiful, the food excellent and adaptable (we took vegetarian meals), the establishment is child-friendly (e.g. yukata at their sizes, arrival kits, high chairs and adapted cutlery), the room is magnificent and very suitable for a family. A bookable shuttle service is in place and works very well, allowing us to leave and arrive from Aizu Wakamatsu station. We also reserved the outdoor bath for private use: incredible! The staff is adorable and helpful: thank you very much!

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Morgane

family_with_children

February 23, 2025

10

An amazing stay!

We had an incredible stay here: the ryokan is impressive (especially the arrival with the person playing the shamisen), very beautiful, the food excellent and adaptable (we took vegetarian meals), the establishment is child-friendly (e.g. yukata at their sizes, arrival kits, high chairs and adapted cutlery), the room is magnificent and very suitable for a family. A bookable shuttle service is in place and works very well, allowing us to leave and arrive from Aizu Wakamatsu station. We also reserved the outdoor bath for private use: incredible! The staff is adorable and helpful: thank you very much!

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Shufen

family_with_children

December 11, 2024

9

Beautiful Ryokan and great service

breakfast was good with quite a bit of choices. Was very surprised at how good the croissants were, as good as those I had before in Paris. Something different was the 'Egg fried rice' which was whipped egg whites on yummy rice and a raw yolk. Definitely should try the Outdoor bath, its beautiful.

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Chew Kiat

family_with_children

October 22, 2024

9

Superb

Nice hotel with nice onsen facing the forest. Dinner and breakfast were both good

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boonkla

couple

October 21, 2024

4

Not worth the money paid

In the dinner, you gave me a narrow, shaking, extra table in a small Conner, while the other got a bigger table even though the number of people was the same. The location is so so.

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Brandon

extended_group

October 20, 2024

10

Koto player during our stay. Was very traditional and super cool!

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Piyapon

family_with_children

May 10, 2024

9

Great Onsen Hotel. Great Dinner and Breakfast. Car Park is very convenient.

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Anna

couple

May 4, 2024

10

Absolutely amazing experience

Simpy WOW! It is really an amazing place. We stayed there for one night just to get the experience in staying in a ryokan with onsen. We like anime so we chose this one as it has some features of Demon Slayer anime :) Room was amazing, sleeping on futons was really comfortable. Room was spacious. We were wearing yukatas during our stay and it was just amazing! Onsen was wonderful! And the dinner - OMG - super tasty! we felt really welcomed there and taken care of. One staff member who spoke English very well was explaining us what we were eating, how to cook different parts of the meal etc. It was so lovely. We really appreciate that! If we ever come to Japan again we will go there for sure.

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Emily

couple

April 20, 2024

10

Relaxing stay in the Japanese mountains

Beautiful location by the river, lovely Japanese style room, wonderfully relaxing private outdoor onsen which you can book for 45 minutes, amazing kaiseki evening meal. The evening shamisen performance was a nice touch. The staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome, spoke English to us, and catered for my husband’s food allergy. Thanks so much for a delightful stay!

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Judit

family_with_children

April 15, 2024

7

The onsen part of the bathhouse were really pleasant. The outer bath could make you really relaxed.

Facilities

Activities

Sauna, Massage, Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath, Spa facilities, Massage chair

Food & Drink

Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Kid-friendly buffet, Restaurant

General

Non-smoking rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box, Heating, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Street parking, Private parking

Safety & security

Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers

Services

Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Meeting/banquet facilities, 24-hour front desk, Fax/photocopying, Shuttle service (free), Vending machine (drinks)

Standard Japanese-Style Room - Non-Smoking

The family room features air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The family room provides a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, yukata, a flat-screen TV, as well as mountain views. The unit has 5 futons.

Max 5 guests 17 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior Japanese-Style Room - Non-Smoking

The family room provides air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The unit offers 5 futons.

Max 5 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 18:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printNo special policies listed.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 11:12 AM

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Ookawaso - 3 Star Hotel in Aizuwakamatsu