“Amazing ryokan stay! I regret booking only one night!”

I am extremely happy with my stay at Minakamisansou. I loved every minute I spend there, and I regret booking only one night. The place was very relaxing, and the private bath inside the room was all I needed! The window of the bath opens, so you can see the nature and enjoy fresh air while soaking in the hot water. I booked a Japanese-style room, as I wanted to have a more traditional stay. It did not disappoint, and we were able to enjoy the tatami floors, the kotatsu and the futon. The amenities included were all you would need! Both dinner and breakfast are full courses with small plates. Some were too experimental for us, but overall we enjoyed most of it. The service was outstanding despite the language barrier, and they were absolutely trying (either google, or repeating the information and gesturing). Thank you!

Exceptional location and staff, great food and genuine hospitality

It must be made known to everyone who sees this comment that this hotel is the filming location for Episode 5 of the classic 1990s Japanese drama "Tokyo Love Story." The room where the male and female leads stayed has been nearly 100% preserved to retain its original appearance. The hotel provides a shuttle service to the station, and the staff are warm and hospitable, sharing many details related to the drama (such as which specific room was used). The view outside the room's window remains exactly the same as it was back then. Due to time constraints, I only stayed for one night, but if I have the opportunity in the future, I will definitely choose to stay here again for a longer period. By the way, the breakfast and dinner included with the stay are also classic and delicious!

An excellent and relaxing experience, felt so much healthier and healing mind, body. Beautiful view. Will be great if hotel can also provide a suggested walking trail map in english next time (or mahbe i miss any existing)..

“Nice View for onsen”

Private Onsen

“Excellent, highly recommend”

The staff were excellent, there were limited English speakers but they did their best to make the stay as warm and welcoming as possible which was truly appreciated. Would highly recommend. They also have a shuttle bus that can take you from the nearby station in Minakami town directly to the onsen.

Amazing onsen in the room, you can just put on your yukata and just go down for dinner and breakfast. Meals are incredible. I thought it will be one big dining room for everyone, but it turned out that everyone has a private dining room assigned. It's so cool. Staff is great, they do everything for you to feel welcome. I would definitely do that again

“Great escape from busy city.”

The view, the food, the staff, the service💕

“A great experience and highly recommended.”

We wanted to experience a traditional Ryokan and MinakamiSanSou was a perfect choice. Everything was truly amazing, from the warm greeting on arrival, the escort to our fantastic room, with stunning views, and our private Onsen. The introduction to traditional Japanese cuisine for dinner and breakfast, was a gourmet's delight. The staff were very friendly and eager to please. Our travel details were Shinkansen to Jomokogen station, taxi to Minakami Station then meeting the shuttle bus to the Ryokan. Everything fell into place so well. Highly recommended.

Utterly beautiful stay!!! The view when we walked in took our breath away! The staff were so brilliant nas personal and the room very spacious and comfy. The food. THE FOOD - I CANT EXPRESS HOW GREAT THE FOOD IS. Totally exceeded our expectations. We can't wait to return one day!

“Special stay, stunning traditional stay”

The people were amazing! the food was michelin star standard! our room had a private onsen which was amazing!

“Beautiful and relaxing stay off the beaten path”

Absolutely beautiful ryokan with stunning views of the river. The staff was friendly and helpful, the room was clean, simple, and comfortable, and our private onsen was a highlight! The multi-course dinner and breakfast service were absolutely fantastic as well. We took advantage of the free shuttle service to and from Minakami Station, which was also easy to navigate. This was the perfect quiet and relaxing escape during our honeymoon!

“Breathtaking !”

This is truly a gem ! Slightly old but the size of the room and the very attentive service made our stay so comfy and rewarding. The dinner and breakfast were excellent ! We were there in late February and the snow was unbelievable. The snow Mountain View from the Room was breathtaking. We managed to catch the early sun rays on the snowcapped mountains, turning them into “golden” mountains! The onsen was also spectacular with all the snow around us. Feels so romantic and charming! Would love to return in spring to breathe in all the fresh air !

“Amazing experience with excellent hosts.”

Stunning location, amazing food, wonderful hosts! We had two night here for our honeymoon and we loved everything about it. The staff were so kind, helpful, and patient. We had a massage and a facial organised by the hotel and they were both great. Would definitely recommend staying here!

“Beautiful location with lovely staff, excellent food and a charming waiter”

The onsen was spectacular

“We loved the service and facilities they provided here in Minakamisansou!”

We stayed here for 2 nights for our honeymoon and it was absolutely perfect! The food was so delicious and the in room Onsen was so luxurious! We highly recommend staying here

Rooms were very spacious, clean and comfortable. In room onsen and the shared onsen were great, particularly the outdoor onsen which faced a serene mountain. Staff were really friendly and food was amazing

“Five star stay”

Travel: easy commute from Tokyo taking an hour's ride on the shinkasen then a 20minute bus ride to Minakami station where a mini van brought us to the Ryokan. Communication was prompt and excellent. The bus ride comes infrequently so some planning is required. Room: we gotten a western style room and the second floor facing the mountains. View was excellent in winter. The private bath was spacious and windows can be opened fully to appreciate the winter views. Public bath: actually spent more time in the outdoor public bath Vs the private bath. Water temperature not as hot as the room bath but the cooling surrounding makes it very enjoyable to stay soaked for the long time. Only minor point is that the public bath is western facing and we were not able to catch the sun rise. Food: enjoyed every single dish. Showcased fresh local produce. The beef shabu was excellent. Great stay in winter. Thanks to all the attentive staff who made this a truly memorable stay

Everything was exceptional

Super good stay. Very attentive personel and extremly friendly. Very good japanese food. Good communicatipn and flexibility