convenient onsen was really good Owner super helpful

Cold Didn’t like the kerosene heater as there’s the fear of carbon monoxide so only used it while awake …better if it’s an electic heater even if it costs more

Very nice place ! People there were very nice and very helpfull , the onsen was great ! We enjoyed a lot the time spending there ! The dinners were very good , a lot of food ! Furthermore, it is very close to the bus station where you can easy take a bus to kamikochi ( 30 min ) .. or to others destinations.

Amazing guesthouse in a wonderful location. The rooms have a specific style reminiscent of old Japanese style. First time sleeping on a tatami, it feels like in a movie. There's also a little Onsen included for 300¥ extra. It's a great accommodation after returning from a day hiking in Kamikochi. The personnel are very kind and do their best to accommodate any request. Mind that it's a small mountain village at the gate of a national park, so plan your timetable wisely.

I'd have preferred to have at more than just one option for dinner.

Tomoshibi was one of our favourite places to stay in one month Japan. There is not much to do in Sawando onsen but it is a perfect place to stay after spending the day in Kamikochi. Run by an old couple, it is a traditional style guesthouse. Tatami rooms, shared bathrooms and an onsen. If you stay, definitely order dinner as well. She made us a very tasty sukiyaki, which we were served outside in front of the guesthouse.

Nice and simple place, I felt really comfortable. I enjoyed the Onsen. The food was really delicious (dinner and breakfast) and the owners are very kind! The bus station is two minutes walk and it was very comfortable .

The feeling of staying in a traditional mountain guesthouse and receiving a warm welcome by the owners. We had an amazing sumiyaki dinner after a long trekking day and was just delicious. The onsen is small and simple but very clean and cozy. We were delighted by the hosts kindness and smiles. Defenetly recommended

Hot spring was amazing, and the owner gave me a wonderful dinner of heated meat and vegetables. Property was right next to Sawando bus station but still had a rural feel and an excellent view of the mountains. I loved sitting at night time at the front, with a beer, watching the rain and mist move across the mountains.

We arrived late, but the hosts were really welcoming. We spent a fun evening hanging out with our hosts and other guests, and later we enjoyed a very hot onsen on the premises. It was a great night after spending a day hiking in Kamikochi. The location is perfect to visit Kamikochi, famous local onsens (Hirayu and Shirahone), and as a stopover on a trip from Takayama to Matsumoto.

The family running the guesthouse were lovely and super helpful! The installations atr those from a traditional ryokan, very well kept and really comfortable. The onsen felt amazing for a late night bath. Also, it's the cleanest room I've stayed in 1 month in Japan! I would go back there!

The property has a nice onsen and comfy rooms. They also offer parking for a fee. It's a five minute walk from the Sawando bus terminal so it's very convenient. The owners are also very kind and try to help you.

The wifi isn't the best but it's in a very rural location.