Nakatsukeikoku Yunomori

💧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

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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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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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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

* Translated from information supplied by the property; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

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 ₩369,375 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.