Overview
A beautiful traditional Ryokan dating back over 370 years, located in the centre of Nozawa Onsen next to the famous O-Yu Onsen and just a short walk from the Yu Road moving walkway to the lift.
Tokiwaya offers traditional Japanese hospitality and superb Japanese cuisine in the Ryokan’s restaurant with beautiful stone garden. Enjoy private dining in your own Japanese dining room.
In addition, there is an Izakaya bar and Ramen restaurant on the lower ground floor underneath the Ryokan.
Tokiwaya has four types of Onsen water within the Ryokan’s onsen baths. Tokiwaya also has the only license for drinking Onsen water. This is unusual but has a lot of healthy minerals. In addition the famous public O-Yu Onsen is next door.
If you are looking for a particular level of service and an unforgettable experience then the Tokiwaya Ryokan can offer this to you, as well as the intimate pleasures the property provides, the village which houses this ryokan and the ski resort provide an idyllic location for a great ski holiday.
Location: Nozawa Onsen
- Ski Lifts – 4 mins walk via Yu Road
- Restaurants & Bars – 0 mins walk
- Chuo Bus Terminal – 3 mins walk
- Togari Nozawa Onsen Train Station - 12 mins drive
A hot springs (Onsen) destination dating back over 150 years, Nozawa Onsen has retained its traditional charm; picturesque winding streets, lined with small restaurants, shops and bars and tradional Ryokans.
Highlights
- Spectacular annual Dosojin Fire Festival on 15th January
- 30 Onsen (hot springs), including 13 free public So-Yu Onsen
- Piste runs for all abilities, Tree Skiing, Off-Piste Zones & backcountry terrain
- Locally owned and run Japanese restaurants with a handful of fun bars opening late into the night
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"Empress Komyo's 1000-Person Hot Spring" Onsen
Said to be one of the largest onsens in the region, Tokiwaya’s gorgeous indoor onsens are naturally heated and mineralised, meaning they’re not only good for relaxing but also for soothing aching muscles and might even help with skin issues!
The onsens are situated indoors, surrounded by designs featuring natural materials such as rocks and timber and, of course, some traditional décor.
There’s also more than enough baths to go around, each with its own specific purpose, temperature and décor.
The onsens are open throughout the day and night, and only close for a short time in the morning for cleaning.
Note, however, that the baths are separated for men and women, but private baths can be booked in advance.
Features
- Traditional Japanese restaurant, private dining and lounge areas
- Izakaya pub and Ramen restaurant under the Ryokan
- Free Wifi in the lounge area
- Complimentary coffee in the lounge
- Indoor natural Onsen (Hot Springs)
- Laundry facilities
- Banquet Room
- International phone access
