Isawa Tokiwa Hotel

"I was able to stay at a reasonable price even though it was December 29th. I learned that this hotel has a history of nearly 100 years and is called "Kofu's Guest House" and is chosen as the venue for shogi title matches. The hospitality of all the staff was very impressive. The service of carrying luggage to the room is not seen very often these days, so I am impressed that this is a hotel that represents a long-established Isawa. The room is normal, but there is a coffee machine, which is a nice service. For dinner, I was able to enjoy Koshu beef nigiri, shabu-shabu, steamed, and lava-grilled Koshu beef. The seasoning was good and the portions were large. For breakfast, you can choose white rice or Koshu beef bowl. I chose white rice because I wanted to eat a hearty meal in the morning. Most of the people around me had beef bowls. I was looking forward to breakfast because dinner was good, but my expectations were completely betrayed. The hoto was good, but the other side dishes were so poor that I think people who chose white rice will be disappointed. I can't believe that the menu was created by the same chef. Did the beef bowl cost a lot and the cost of that was reflected in the side dishes? It's true that if you choose the beef bowl, the side dishes would be fine. Wouldn't it be better to at least offer the all-you-can-eat dried small sardines served at the dinner venue for breakfast? It was a shame because the rice was delicious. The hot spring water is of good quality and is available almost 24 hours a day. However, the open-air bath is small and can only accommodate 2-4 people, so if you take the time, you can take your time by yourself. There is no mention of circulation, so I'm not sure of the exact details, but I think the open-air bath is a free-flowing bath. The indoor bath also has hot water. The customer service is good, as other people have said in their reviews. I liked the pleasant greeting. It's in front of the illumination venue, so it's a great place to see the cherry blossoms in spring, so I'd like to return in a different season."

Hotel Route-Inn Court Kofu Isawa

"The staff were very friendly, and the instructions we received at check-in were clear and easy to understand. The building is not new, but the faucets and other amenities have been replaced and are well-maintained, making it comfortable. The parking lot was full, so I expected the breakfast area to be crowded, but it wasn't crowded at all, and I was able to eat at my own pace. The food is presented well, so perhaps it's because it's quick to get. The rice and miso soup are delicious, so be careful not to overeat."

Hotel Hana Isawa

"A nice Onsen hotel with hotspring facilities in the building. Book this room as it was the few that was vacant. Rooms are limited on the Saturday. My room is on the 3rd floor and it is right next to the dining hall. We share the corridor is rather noisy till roughly 9pm. Only after dinner and cleaning up is done the noise settle down. If you are one that sleeps early, do book other floors and not this. Onsen is good with indoor and outdoor. My room is spacious and has a toilet. Toilet do not have showers, only a sink. Facilities and amenities are a little old, but still overall a clean place."

Riraku

"A high voltage wire stands on the premises."

Kinugawa Onsen Hotel

Chateraise Hotel Isawa

"I stayed overnight without meals. The welcome service included a Chateraise cake, which I could choose from about 10 different types, and the familiar Chateraise ice cream was provided free of charge. It was truly a Chateraise experience, and I really enjoyed it. The room was spacious and relaxing."

Kikori

"We had a wonderful family trip! We went in April, so we had a really relaxing time together as a family. The ryokan's food, the staff's service – everything was perfect. Thank you very much!"

Ryokan Kisen

"Quite old hotel, but nice and clean, friendl helpful staff. Food is mediocre, but plenty. Free massage chairs are great!"

Hotel Sekifu

"The hotel was reserved for a travel agency that we used for a tour. The entrance was decorated with a large chandelier and carpets, and William Morris' paintings were used here and there. The rooms were arranged facing a large Japanese garden, giving it the feel of a large Showa-era retro inn. The inn is old, but the amenities, such as the natural hot spring hair dryers and showers, were well-thought-out. The meals were made with local ingredients and were quite filling. After the meal, there was a show and bingo tournament in the lobby, probably because it was reserved for us. We used it as a group, so I don't know how it is for individual guests. However, there was no shop, and there was a corner at the front desk that sold wine and some snacks to have with tea in the room, but there were no vending machines, so we couldn't buy bottled water, and there was no convenience store nearby, so it was inconvenient."

Hotel Hatta

"Hotel Yata (HOTEL YATA), Isawa Onsen, Yamanashi Prefecture - A two-day, one-night New Year's holiday! ~5-point rating~ Bad ⇒ Average ⇒ Good ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ 🔻 [First Appearance] ③ The hotel has a large entrance that reminds me of a hotel from the Showa era's bubble economy! 🔻 [Staff Response] ③ They came over as soon as I arrived by car, politely helped me unload my luggage from the car, and escorted me to the lobby. 🔻 [Lobby] ③ There was a small lobby directly in front of me upon entering, and it felt a little crowded. A friendly woman at reception kindly assisted me. An attendant guided me to my room while carrying my luggage. There was a pond with many beautiful Nishikigoi carp swimming around, and they sold food so I could feed them♪ 🔻 [Barrier-Free Access] ③ It was mostly accessible, but there were some small steps here and there. 🔻 [Room] ③ A very spacious and beautiful Japanese-style room with an outstanding sense of openness. 🔻 [View from the Room] ② Mountains in the distance, with only the peak of Mt. Fuji visible. The rest was the cityscape. 🔻 [Hot Springs] ④ There were two baths: a wine bath and a small private bath on a higher floor where you could soak while enjoying the view. The water was quite warm, and soaking in the fragrant reddish-purple tub was a very satisfying way to soothe my fatigue. The open-air bath was also very pleasant♪ 🔻 [Food (Dinner)] ④ We had dinner in a private room. This was the last meal of the year♪ Each dish was very stylish. There was a wide selection, including Koshu beef and crab, and they were all delicious. 🔻 [Hotel Shop] ③ The shop was small and mainly stocked local specialties and items related to Takeda Shingen. Being in Yamanashi Prefecture, there was a wide selection of Shine Muscat processed products. 🔻 [Cooking scene (breakfast)] ③ Since we visited during the New Year holidays, the breakfast scene was different from usual, with New Year's dishes that were a delight to the eyes♪ 🔻 [Seeing off on the way home] ③ We paid in the lobby, and the attendant carried our luggage to our car. Then, we had our photo taken at the entrance♪ Overall score: 3 🎉"

Marusa Marche