Hodakaso Yamano Hotel

The public baths were excellent. Restaurant staff was very attentive

The food choices were prblematic

The views from bedroom we went Japanese style - breakfast and dinner staff were exceptionally nice. The onsen is fab - the food is exquisite. Near the cable car. The fish outside

Parts of hotel look dated and bit grubby but it’s also part of its appeal

Beautiful setting and facilities. Rustic and authentic but very comfortable. Wonderful onsen s and variety of indoor/outdoor options.

Part of the authenticity is that few staff understand English. That is part of the fun for some travelers.

We appreciated the authentic atmosphere of the hotel. The rooms were spacious and the onsite onsens were excellent. The complimentary shuttle service to the ropeway was also very convenient.

We were surprised by the additional onsen tax and room tax that had to be paid on departure. The location can also be inconvenient without a car, as buses to supermarkets and restaurants are expensive. The biggest letdown was the food which comes at a premium price. The quality was poor, particularly for longer stays. The vegetarian dinner menu became repetitive very quickly and consisted mainly of multiple tofu dishes with very little flavour. I’d expect more given there isn’t any other options within walking distance. Breakfast was also underwhelming and lacked flavour. In addition, the beds were quite uncomfortable, however I think this is common for Japan.