โGreat option for your Nakasendo trail experience. Beautiful town. Be sure to walk around the temples and find the weeping cherry blossom (I think this was the name).โ
โOur 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...
"The location is a bit on the outskirts, but everything else about this place was simply perfect. The room was spacious with a beautiful view, and the highlight was definitely the outdoor onsen. Soaking in the hot spring while overlooking a picturesque village that felt like the Swiss countryside was truly a dream. I enjoyed the onsen both in the evening and in the morning, and still wished I had more time there. It was absolutely wonderful, and I would love to visit again."
