Guests rate it highest for location, service and cleanliness.
9.4366ReviewsNatural Hot Spring Baths and River Views
Ashita-no-Mori offers a serene escape with its natural hot spring baths and rooms boasting picturesque river views. Guests can unwind in the 70-degree hot spring waters while enjoying the tranquil surroundings.
Historic Architecture and Traditional Charm
Built from 100-year-old wood sourced from cedar, cypress, cherry, and pine trees, Ashita-no-Mori exudes a unique blend of historic charm and modern comfort. The traditional Japanese inn provides a cozy atmosphere for guests to relax and rejuvenate.
9.4
Rated 9.4 out of 10 by 366 guests who stayed here.
A charming family-run guest house with the warmest hospitality we found in Japan - it's the only place where the family waved us off as we left. Perfectly placed for the Kumano Kodo: we walked the final stretch into…
Bushaltestelle 1min vom Haus
Private onsen
Der Fluss vor der Haustür
Beautiful property steps from the river
Great remote location, super kind host. Veggie breakfast.
ご飯、温泉が良い。
特になし
Absolutely everything. The family are the most wonderful hosts. They are truly what Japan is about.
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.
Hongu-cho Kawayu 1440-2, Hongu, Japan
Guests rate the location 9.7 out of 10 — exceptional.
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Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 07:00 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Children welcome
No pets
Free parking on site
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
Guests arriving after 19:00 must inform the property at the time of booking. Please note that seasonal rates apply to children of 3 years and above, for existing as well as extra beds. Check directly with the hotel for the rates.Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests. A deposit may be required at the property.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
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Hongu-cho Kawayu 1440-2, Hongu.
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