Fodor's Expert Review Taisho-ike Hotel
Azumi-kamikochi, Matsumoto, Nagano-ken, 390-1516, Japan
This small mountain resort is perched on the rim of the brilliant-blue Taisho Pond. The lobby, restaurant, and bath have large windows with excellent views of the breathtaking landscape. Opt for the spacious Western-style rooms, with their comfortable beds and soft, puffy quilts. The Japanese rooms are not as nice as those found in a ryokan. All rooms have a private bath, but there is a shared Japanese bath as well. Rooms at the back, without a view of the water, are about 10% cheaper.
PROS
- lovely views
- comfortable Western-style rooms
- onsen baths
CONS
- Japanese-style rooms are on the small side
- bit of a walk from the center of Kamikochi
- plain decor throughout
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