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Nakatsukeikoku Yunomori
中津渓谷 ゆの森
Kochi onsen ryokan — A Forest Hot-Spring Hideaway on the Niyodo Blue
★ 3.0|NiyodogawaFrom ₩748,825 / night (2 adults)
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💧A Forest Hot-Spring Hideaway on the Niyodo Blue
Kochi · Nakatsukeikoku Yunomori
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A Hot-Spring Retreat on the Upper Niyodo River
- 🏞️Set along the upper reaches of the Niyodo River, the 'river of life' famed for its clear, blue 'Niyodo Blue' waters
- 🌲Built of cedar and cypress grown in Niyodogawa Town, wooden architecture that blends into the forest setting
- 🛏️A cozy 10 rooms in total: 4 Japanese-style rooms in the main building, 3 cottages, and 3 rooms in the annex
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Open-Air Bath — Alkaline Simple Sulfur Cold Spring
- ♨️Soak in natural spring water welling up at the riverside open-air bath while taking in the ravine scenery
- 🧖An alkaline simple sulfur cold spring (source temperature 21.1°C, pH 9.0)
- 🔄The riverside and mountainside baths alternate weekly between men and women
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A Grand Bath Filled with Natural Light
- 🌞High ceilings and large windows fill the grand bath with natural light
- 📋Known to help with chronic skin conditions, neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, and frozen shoulder
- 🕔Available to guests from check-in until 23:00, and again from 6:00 to 8:30
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Local Cuisine at Restaurant 'Ponte'
- 🍱Restaurant 'Ponte' on the main building's first floor serves country-style set meals built on local ingredients
- 🐟Straw-seared bonito tataki, served with house-made ponzu and sea salt
- 🥩Paired with hot-plate grilled Tosa black beef or Yusuhara beef, raised on the Shikoku Karst
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A Refined Kaiseki Dinner
- 🍶A refined kaiseki course including the chef's signature 'Bimi Sachi Gozen'
- 🍚A Japanese-style course running from appetizer, clear soup, sashimi, and grilled dish through to fried course, small dishes, rice, and fruit
- 🌸The menu changes with the seasons, capturing the flavors of each
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Rooms Filled with the Scent of the Forest
- 🪵Cottages built generously with local cedar and cypress, filling the air with the scent of wood
- 🛁Annex rooms, renewed in March 2026, come with their own private bath (not hot spring)
- 🌬️In the main building's Japanese-style rooms, listen to the Nakatsu River and birdsong from your window
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Amenities and Comfort
- 🔥As winter approaches, a wood-burning stove warms the lobby
- 🅿️Free parking for 20 cars
- 🪂Arrangements available for paid activities such as massage and paragliding
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Getting There
- 🚗Midway along National Route 33 connecting Matsuyama and Kochi, about 1 hour 10 minutes from Ino IC
- 🚌Take a Kuroiwa Kanko bus from JR Sagawa Station to the Nanokawa stop, then walk 7 minutes
- ❄️In case of snow, cancellation fees are waived if you call by 10am on the day
Surrounded by forest and the crystal-clear ravine known for its 'Niyodo Blue,' this inn lets the warmth of sulfur springs and local country cooking wash away the fatigue of travel. A small hot-spring retreat perfect for anyone seeking the four seasons in a quiet mountain village.
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A hot springs hotel located upstream of the Niyodogawa River, well-known as a life river and "Niyodo Blue" for its clear blue water.
* This description is the property's own text, in English.
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Other information · Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property. · The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests …Read more ↓
Other information · Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property. · The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file. · Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities. Check-in Instructions · Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy · Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges · Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed · This property accepts credit cards and cash Special Check-in Instructions The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.
FAQ
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- What are the check-in and check-out times at Nakatsukeikoku Yunomori?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
- Where is Nakatsukeikoku Yunomori located?
- It is in Kochi Niyodogawa. Address: 258-1 Nanokawa.
- How much does one night cost?
- Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩748,825 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.
- What is the cancellation and refund policy?
- Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.