Houshi Onsen Chojukan
Nagai 650
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Why people book this hotel
“In many ways the perfect Japanese onsen: idyllic location, historic wooden bath-…”
“The location of the ryokan and its history are truly exceptional”
““Historic building with both pros and cons: beautiful rooms, a lovely onsen, and…”
“We had a lovely room overlooking the river”
“Meals were very good, the staff incredibly welcoming and attentive”
“The staff was so kind”
“The apartments themselves super clean and cozy, we felt at home”
“The place was dreamlike, and everything in the ryokan was clean and neat”
“We love onsen, and the atmosphere of the different onsen alone was worth the vis…”
“It is worth the 2 buses rides to get here :)”
“The breakfast could be a little too rich for a European citisens but also good”
Overview
Located along Houshi River, Houshi Onsen Chojukan features a public hot spring bath, Japanese-style accommodations with free Wi-Fi and Japanese cuisine. A wooden building stemming from 100 years ago, the property breathes a historical atmosphere. Rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor and a low table with seating cushions. A seating area at floor-to-ceiling windows offers nature views, and guests sleep in traditional futon bedding. Yukata robes are provided, while toilets and bathing facilities are shared. A Japanese breakfast and dinner are served at the dining room. The Houshi Chojukan Onsen hotel is a 20-minute drive from arts and crafts village Takumi-no-Sato. Mount Tanigawa-dake can be visited a 1-hour drive away.
Traveller reviews
Marco
solo_traveller
May 28, 2026
“An unforgettable stay in a beautiful historic ryokan, made special by the atmosphere”
“Historic building with both pros and cons: beautiful rooms, a lovely onsen, and a quiet atmosphere, though the ceilings are very low (be careful if you're height is above average!). Overall, the experience was amazing. Bathing in the old onsen was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Livia
couple
May 3, 2026
“We had a magical stay at Houshi Onsen Chojukan. Thank you.”
Everything.
John
couple
April 19, 2026
“The perfect onsen ryokan.”
In many ways the perfect Japanese onsen: idyllic location, historic wooden bath-houses, tatami rooms, traditional meals etc etc. Two buses from the shinkansen station adds to the feeling of remoteness and specialness.
Daria
solo_traveller
April 7, 2026
“Cozy, beautiful, relaxing”
Very beautiful, relaxing, surrounded by nature. Baths are glorious.
simon
couple
April 5, 2026
Amazing…incredibly onsen. Felt like travelling back in time.
Jones
couple
March 2, 2026
“Excellent opportunity to experience a beautiful onsen”
This place offers a look into the past with its beautiful architecture and onsens including the mixed one shown in all the advertising. We’ve been to a lot of different places and this one rates very close to the top.
Silke
couple
February 24, 2026
“Worth the drive but no need to stay the night.”
The location of the ryokan and its history are truly exceptional. We love onsen, and the atmosphere of the different onsen alone was worth the visit. We had a lovely room overlooking the river.
LEONG
couple
February 13, 2026
Staff's attitude is bad
Leonie
couple
January 19, 2026
absolutely lovely owners and best location in my opinion in tokyo. Beautiful calm neighborhood with lots of cute little shops and cafes. The apartments themselves super clean and cozy, we felt at home!
Yvonne
extended_group
January 12, 2026
“Magical”
History
Elizaveta
couple
January 2, 2026
Bugs everywhere even in Winter :(
Lucien
solo_traveller
November 29, 2025
“Magical inn in the mountains where you can forget about the world.”
The most relaxing place I've ever been to. Idyllic and dramatic location in the mountains, by a river. The baths are exceptional. Meals were very good, the staff incredibly welcoming and attentive.
Dorianne
solo_traveller
November 7, 2025
The staff was so kind. Thank you for welcoming us. The place was dreamlike, and everything in the ryokan was clean and neat. Japan is truly a beautiful place, and people like you make it even more beautiful. I hope strangers will learn how to respect that.
Nicolas
couple
July 5, 2025
Exceptional stay with a magical onsen experience.
micaela
couple
May 20, 2025
The onsen areas with warm water are wonderfull, so relaxing and the atmosfere is beautiful. Enjoy the warm water while looking at the sorrounding nature and mountain is a unforgetable experience. the dinner was very well organised and with lots of japanese deliciuos food. The breakfast could be a little too rich for a European citisens but also good. The employees are welcoming and they are really caring about the guests. It is worth the 2 buses rides to get here :)
Jones
family_with_children
April 29, 2025
“Amazing tradition onsen experience”
Absolutely beautiful property and wonderful staff, the three Onsen’s are all very different, personally the outdoor one was our favourite with the mixed one a close second. Very very traditional stay including the bedding and food, loved it, it’s expensive and way out the way.
Lilan
extended_group
April 26, 2025
“Amazing highly recommend”
Such a beautiful place and authentic experience it was the highlight of our trip
Michael
family_with_children
April 25, 2025
Probably the best Onsen in Japan
TAN
couple
April 20, 2025
“Do not feel comfortable and will not come back to this place.”
Onsen water is hot enough.
Matthieu
extended_group
February 22, 2025
Incredibly beautiful location and facilities.
Facilities
Activities
Hot spring bath
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Heating
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Services
Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Daily housekeeping
Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
The triple room provides tatami and a seating area, as well as a shared bathroom featuring slippers. This triple room features an electric kettle, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 futons.
Economy Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
This twin room has a seating area and electric kettle。 Please note that this room type is cosier than other rooms. Rooms are not soundproofed and guests may experience some noise.
Deluxe Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
Rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor and a low table with seating cushions. A seating area at floor-to-ceiling windows offers nature views, and guests sleep in traditional futon bedding. Yukata robes are provided, while toilets and bathing facilities are shared.
Standard Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom - Annex
The quadruple room features tatami and a seating area, as well as a shared bathroom boasting slippers. This quadruple room has an electric kettle, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 4 futons.
Single Room with Toilet
The unit has 1 bed.
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