Houshi Onsen Chojukan vs Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku

Same City · Minakami Distance: 22.5km
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Houshi Onsen Chojukan

★★★★ 4-Star
8.7 108
Minakami
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Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku

★★★★ 4-Star
8.9 2,061
Minakami
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.8 (528)
8.8 (4,608)
Booking.com
9.0 (225)
8.9 (1,979)
Trip.com
8.7 (28)
8.7 (119)
Overall Average
8.7 (781)
8.9 (6,706)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Houshi Onsen Chojukan Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku
Strengths Strengths
+ Historic wooden building's charm and well-maintained cleanliness repeatedly mentioned + Outdoor onsen views surrounded by river and forest are impressive in many reviews
+ Onsen softness and unique open-air/mixed baths highly praised + Kaiseki meals and breakfasts are tasty and abundant repeatedly praised
+ Kaiseki meal taste and staff kindness frequently noted + Friendly staff service and free shuttle convenience commonly noted
+ Relaxing in serene mountain nature commonly stated + River-view rooms relaxing with water sounds frequently mentioned
+ Tatami rooms with fluffy futons provide traditional rest per couples' reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Rooms cold in winter noted in several reviews - Facilities and building feel dated and worn in reviews
- WiFi doesn't reach rooms or limited to front desk complaints repeat - Winter outdoor onsen temperatures low or water not hot enough complaints repeat
- Aging shared facilities and low shower water temperature mentioned by some - Insufficient room heating and slow toilet water flow noted

Recommended For

Onsen lovers Couples Solo travelers

Recommended For

Families

Guest Reviews

Houshi Onsen Chojukan

Agoda 9.2 Solo

Great building clean, enjoyed onsen, satisfied meal

Lukewarm temp

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Fantastic traditional onsen, preserved architecture, delicious food

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Fantastic two days, great mixed bath, enjoyed kaiseki

Food not mind-blowing

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Best cultural asset stay, satisfied cuisine, comfortable onsen

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Beautiful architecture and onsen, top level

Room cold in winter

Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Breathtaking views outdoor onsen surrounded by snow and forest like a movie

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Honeymoon corner river room stunning views delicious food kind staff

Outdoor onsen changing room needs tidying

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

24/7 onsen access large traditional ryokan excellent kaiseki meals

Booking.com 3.6 Solo

Convenient shuttle peaceful outdoor onsen well-maintained traditional style

Noisy family in mixed bath

Trip.com 9.5 Family

Amazing parents loved it want 2+ nights next time

Location Comparison

Distance: 22.5km

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