Jinpyokaku Honten

The service was fantastic All staff were lovely and the main hostess spoke excellent english The food was an experience like none other Small tastes of multiple dishes all presented with grace and elegance Outstanding location to see the snow monkeys so you can get there before the crowds

We enjoyed every relaxing and tranquil minute of our time at the onsen. A private bath was a definite highlight . The meals were made all the more delicious not only by their careful preparation but by the time our host took to explain the food to us. Each meal was beautiful to look at and eat. Sadly no snow monkeys but the comfort and pleasure of the onsen more than made up for their absence and the walk up to the park was stunning and the path easy. The lady looking after us made each aspect of staying at these wonderful places more enjoyable by explaining to us so carefully how to make the most of our time there. I would happily go back!

Jinpyokaku Honten is beautiful in every way and I can’t recommend it more highly. If you stay here, you will be very fortunate. From the warmth of Michiko’s welcome to the exquisite, peaceful and very comfortable interiors, to the delicious and beautiful food (presentation and taste something else, even by Japan standards) to the onsen (Heaven). The quiet forest surrounds make for lovely walks. We met the lady owner at the end and she was beautiful, elegant and full of love. I can’t help feeling the whole of Jinpyokaku Honten has been blessed by her touch.

Heavenly place with amazing food for breakfast and dinner. Service is exceptional and so friendly. This is the most relaxing place I have ever stayed. If you are going to see the snow monkeys you cannot stay in a better place. Take the opportunity to walk to the old Onsen district to view lovely old buildings, shrines and public foot baths.

Had such a great stay here at this little gem. The service was excellent, the food was amazing, and the location can't be beat for the snow monkey park. And the onsen, it was marvellous. Don't get many mixed onsen nowadays and it was nice to finally be able to soak with my partner and friends (a robe is provided to enter the water for decency so dun worry). Highly recommended and worth the detour from Hakuba/tokyo.

I would give our experience 6 out of 5 if I could. Difficult to express how much we loved the full experience of our stay. Firstly, if you are planning to see the snow monkeys this place is the only one in the area to consider - a short stroll to the park entry and then when you have seen enough of the monkeys you can quickly get back to this heavenly, quiet, getaway. The public onsen is beautiful. We also had a private onsen in our room that gave us options. The rooms are traditionally appointed with a lot of additional comforts; immaculate. Breakfast and dinner are provided - we stayed three days and could not get enough of the amazing and varied food. Soooo delicious! The service was magnificent - Ayaka and her team provided over the top service. We are hard pressed to recall such a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Thank you Ayaka.

We had the biggest family room with a private onsen, which is good for 2pax. Food served for dinner and breakfast is excellent. Service is impeccable. There is a lady on the management who speaks excellent english. For the price charged, it presents excellent value. Its a short walk to monkey park too.

We booked for 3 nights & it’s been absolutely AMAZING!!! It really was a home away from home. We were taken care almost single-handedly by Ayaka-san. She was so warm , friendly, efficient , great sense of humour. She took fantastic care of us . We met the owner upon arrival. A really lovely lady. She cooked all the meals and every dish, dip, sauce was Super delicious . Every dish was an amazing piece of art with the colours & details in arrangement. Rooms were comfortable, cozy, clean. Onsen was superb. Ladies were provided with a ‘dressing gown’ to enter the onsen as the outdoor public one had a mixed area. All bath amenities were provided. Location is very close to the entrance to the snow monkey park. Just a short walk away. Really love love love our holiday here. Thank you Ayaka-san and the rest of the wonderful staff.

This stay was one of the highlights of our recent trip to Japan. The staff were all so helpful and so thoughtful - they really went over and beyond for us. For example - they tried to find us a bar to watch a rugby match on TV and when the plan fell through (NOT their fault) they happily enabled us to watch it in one of their communal rooms and helped us to get food and generally did everything they could for us. Ayaka and her team were so charming and made us feel so welcome. The experience will live with us forever. Food was really lovely, the baths were fantastic, our rooms were really beautiful - cannot fault the place - we loved it. Thank you again for our great stay

I was in February of this year and it was an incredible experience. The food was fantastic, all the staff very attentive and friendly, especially Ayaka, and the space is simply magical. I would go back a thousand times.