Kamanuma Onsen Daikisen

The spa was highly special, unique, and magical. Our room was spectacular and the staff could not have been more kind and helpful. We feel very lucky to have found this place. The food is not just dinner and breakfast, but a culinary experience. Everything tasted amazing, we tried so many new things. Highly highly recommend.

Our experience was wonderful. We had almost no idea what to expect at Kamanuma - we just wanted to experience a traditional style Japanese Onsen and visit the beautiful Kiso valley. From the moment the chef/co-owner (brothers) picked us up at the train station, and all through the stay, the staff were very kind and helpful. Their focus is on a relaxing stay, with quiet tatami matt rooms, a peaceful tea-stocked central lobby, and separate hot/cold baths for men and women. Baths open all day to onsen guests. What really blew us away was the veritable feast they presented for both dinner (at 6) and breakfast (at 8). A dozen items were served at each meal, comprised of local fish, prepared produce, and sake, as well as soup, miso, pickles, rice, natto, seaweed salad, pork, red deer, omelette, and more (these were summertime selections). We were the only non-Japanese there (they said they have primarily Japanese clientele, and learned and enjoyed it so much. Highly recommend!

Futon style. I paid extra for room facing the river. Waking up to river flowing sound is pretty therapeutic. The room has a toilet bowl room attached with hand washer. But for face and teeth brushing, you will need to go to common bathroom area. Onsen is said to have medicinal properties. There's nothing much around that area. Basically u r there juz to chill and relax. I like their free flow of spring water very much. There is a basic deck for stair viewing as well. Do note that there is a daily free car pick up 3.30pm from kiso fukushima station and departure of 10 am. I like they put in efforts in presenting their meals. Food is excellent, worth the extra 5500 yen paid 4 brekky & dinner. I stayed for 2 nites and they make it a point to change or vary my food menu which is greatly appreciated. Overall service is fantastic!

Superb hospitality from the owner and his team. Breakfast on both days were delicious. If you arrive by train, private transport to the property may be arranged. We shared a room for 4pax with a private toilet. Wash basins with a water dispenser was communal. It was a very special experience for us. Loved the natural setting of the onsen.

Es uno de los llamados onsen secretos japoneses. Está en la montaña junto a un río de aguas termales. Para una perderse en una escapada romántica es perfecto, Hay que reservar la comida, cena y/o desayuno con antelación, porque si no lo haces te quedas sin comer. El chico de recepción es muy amable, pero no nos dió la posibilidad de cenar, solo nos dijo que teníamos que ir al pueblo de Kiso, que está a unos 20kms y el único transporte que hay es taxi,a 4000¥ (25€)por trayecto. Es la única queja del lugar. El Onsen es auténtico, con terraza al río que corre libre, las aguas son son excelentes para la piel y los dolores de articulaciones. Es un onsen secreto al que si volvería, pero reservando la comida y con vehículo propio , para no depender de transporte en taxi.

Amazing place.

This Onsen is very well operated, beautifully appointed and in a natural setting that provides exceptional tranquility because of its natural beauty. The onsen itself, is the best of the five that we experienced during our two weeks in Japan. The meals were exceptional as were the staff. We could not have been happier and very much hope that we can return some day.

Yuta, der Gastgeber, hat mich sehr freundlich empfangen und ein hervorragendes Nachtessen und auch ein leckeres japanisches Frühstück zubereitet. Das Zimmer war sehr sauber und geräumig. Auch der Onsen war ein Pluspunkt sowie die ruhige Lage des Hotels in den Bergen.

温泉目的ではなく宿泊したのに、温泉すごく良かったです。 窓から見える景色も素敵すぎるし、過酷な旅でしたが、疲れが残っていないのが不思議です。 オーナー様もとても親切でした。 心残りなのは、お食事付きにしなかった事。 朝チェックアウトが早かったので、諦めましたが、食べてみたかった！ 夜だけでもお願いできなかったかと思うと心残りです。また行きたいお宿です。

日本秘湯を守る会の温泉宿です。とても雰囲気のある宿で、家族一同、落ち着いて過ごせました。飲泉も貴重な体験でした。今度は食事付きで訪れたいです。