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Bothe the dinner and breakfast was great and the onsen was exceptional.

Stayed in May 2024

My stay at Asan Kotonami was nothing short of extraordinary! Spending one night in this traditional ryokan was an unforgettable experience. Everything about the stay was perfect, from the serene ambiance to the impeccable service. The highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the food. The traditional 10-course meals provided a cultural experience unlike any other. Each dish was not only delicious but also beautifully presented, making it a feast for both the palate and the eyes. It was a culinary journey that left me wishing I had booked at least two nights so I could indulge in these amazing meals again and again. What impressed me even more was the accommodation's accommodation of our gluten-intolerant guest. It's rare to find such thoughtfulness and flexibility in Japan, and it made our stay even more enjoyable knowing that everyone's dietary needs were taken care of. Next time I visit, I'll definitely plan for a longer stay at Asan Kotonami. This place is a gem that offers an authentic and immersive experience into Japanese culture and hospitality. Highly recommended for anyone looking to create lasting memories during their stay in Japan.

Stayed in April 2024

Our stay at Asan Kotonami was nothing short of extraordinary! Spending one night in this traditional ryokan was an unforgettable experience. Everything about the stay was perfect, from the serene ambiance to the impeccable service. The highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the food. The traditional 10-course meals provided a cultural experience unlike any other. Each dish was not only delicious but also beautifully presented, making it a feast for both the palate and the eyes. It was a culinary journey that left me wishing I had booked at least two nights so I could indulge in these amazing meals again and again. What impressed me even more was the accommodation's accommodation of our gluten-intolerant guest. Next time I visit, I'll definitely plan for a longer stay at Asan Kotonami. This place is a gem that offers an authentic and immersive experience into Japanese culture and hospitality. Highly recommended for anyone looking to create lasting memories during their stay in Japan.

Stayed in April 2024

breakfast and dinner is so awesome , serverice is so great !

Stayed in February 2024

We stayed two nights and would've liked some choice for breakfast but only Japanese style breakfast was offered. This was beautifully presented and fresh but just not what we felt like for breakfast as it had a lot of sardine type fish, sour fruits and raw meats. We asked if we could have a fruit plate for our second breakfast but they declined.

Beautiful surroundings and room. Wonderful view and gardens. Really lovely staff. Fabulous dinner included. Public bath was great.

Stayed in January 2024

The rooms were exceptional. The private spa bath was exquisite. I could sit there for hours. The food was very good and typical japanese.

Stayed in October 2023

A bit dark at outdoor Onsen, prefer brighter lighting especially the front is a forest with branches. The dinner taste quite good but not with big surprises. Some starters & main dishes got very similar look & tastes. Drinks need extra charge 😕

The Japanese breakfast is well prepared, only missing some western options. The taste of the breakfast will be a bit similar to the dinner in my opinion. I also don’t like to eat in the room, though it’s private. For vacation, we prefer to seat next to window with more outdoor view, to feel more relaxing !

Stayed in September 2023

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Everything but specially the service and the private onsen

Stayed in July 2023

A menu with a basic English translation would have been helpful for us, as we weren’t quite sure what we were eating some of the time (although we understand that English speaking guests would be a tiny minority). Also, there was so much food we struggled to do it justice. However, the restaurant staff were extremely attentive.

Asan Kotomani is beautiful complex and we loved our room, outdoor spa area and the facilities in general. We also enjoyed dressing up in the traditional clothing provided! The staff were all lovely and offered very good and friendly service.

Stayed in June 2023

We wished we stayed longer and we wished the karaoke room is up and running again, but maybe it was for the better that it's closed due to COVID.

Our family loved our stay at Asan Kotonami. Everything about this place was wonderful. From picking us up from the station, the comfort of the room, the private bath we had in our room, the incredible view all around, and especially the attention to detail of the staff. The door that separate the private bath to the second outdoor seating area was jammed but the staff fixed it before we had a chance to let them know that it was jammed while we were out exploring the area. We appreciate this level of service. They also let us use the shuttle bus to and from the Kotohira for pick up and exploring the town since there's not many guests while we're there. The hotel was located in a valley surrounded by beautiful mountains, clean river, singing birds, and amazing garden all around. The hotel is a modern Ryokan with beautiful setting and modern design architecture. We appreciate the interior design of the style, it's very comfortable and beautiful at the same time without loosing the Japanese touch at all. The staffs made the place even more special. They worked hard to provide above and beyond service. The overall stay was very relaxing and comfortable. Arigatou gozaimashita, Asan Kotonami! We'll be back!

Stayed in June 2023

Everything was perfect - the food, the terrace with onsen, the room and the staff

Stayed in June 2023

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Asan Kotonami surprises us with the beautiful location, the wonderful staff running the resort, the delicious and meticulously planned dinner and breakfast courses, the excellent onsen facilities, the SPA, the design, appointment and comfort of the rooms. Superlatives.

Stayed in April 2023

The set menu for each meal is great value and gives you a real flavour of the local food and it’s beautifully put together. For breakfast though, it can feel a bit too formal and it would be nice to choose your own menu for breakfast as not everyone wants a big meal at that time of day.

Beautiful hotel in a great location, fantastic food, staff and onsen.

Stayed in April 2023

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Outstanding and great value. The twin room was quiet, spacious and very comfortable. The meals are gourmet. The hot springs, especially the one with the waterfall view were excellent for relaxation.

Stayed in March 2023

Wifi speed can be improved.

Service was excellent. Sushil and Horiguchi san was really caring and thoughtful.

Stayed in January 2022

Food was ok. Some items were pretty interesting, but the rest was pretty average... and you do pay a lot for this property, so I expected a bit more. And for the countrysides of Shikoku, I do have to say that it is a bit overpriced (probably because it's close to Kotohira & it's part of a chain belonging to an Awaji Island hotel group). If you had a car and didn't already stay in Iya Valley, I would look towards those options if you want the same experience for less in price point. Also the rooms could use more plugs in more corners of the room. I travelled solo so I didn't need so many plugs, but there were only two outlets (one had multiple USB ports for charging) in the room so I can see how that might be a struggle if more people stayed in my room.

The staff were all super friendly. I did not put in my gender when I booked, so they mistakenly prepared men's amenities and yukata for me - however, the staff were extremely quick to rectify the mistake & really went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable. I used Japanese with the staff, but there are lots of foreign staff & it seems even some Japanese staff can also speak English - so language should not be an issue! Great coffee & tea selection in room and the onsen was very comfortable. If you're here in December like I was, I highly recommend driving over to Sanuki Manno Park for illuminations before or after dinner. Let your staff/servers know you plan on doing this and they'll recommend a good time for your included dinner meal.

Stayed in January 2022

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Stayed in April 2024

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Stayed in May 2024

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Stayed in February 2024

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Stayed in December 2023

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Stayed in July 2023

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Stayed in July 2023