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Founded in 1929, this hot spring retreat combines the hospitality of a traditional Japanese inn with the convenience of a hotel.
Yumura Onsen in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, is one of Japan’s leading hot spring districts, with a 1,200-year history as “Shingen’s Original Hot Spring.”
Located in the Yumura Onsen district, Tokiwa Hotel was founded in 1929. It combines the traditional hospitality of a Japanese inn with the convenience of a hotel. Its magnificent 2.5-acre Japanese garden offers seasonal scenery throughout the year and has even been featured in a Japanese garden ranking by a U.S. specialty magazine.
After unwinding in the spacious men’s open-air bath set within the Japanese garden or the women’s large communal bath filled with the rich fragrance of Japanese cypress, guests can savor the hotel’s signature cuisine. The head chef’s carefully prepared seasonal dishes feature premium local ingredients such as Yamanashi’s Koshu Beef and Fujinosuke, a high-end fish brand raised in the prefecture.
The hotel’s 50 guest rooms include Western-style rooms, Japanese-style rooms, rooms combining both Japanese and Western features, and detached villas ideal for a special stay. Guests can spend a memorable time in an extraordinary setting, surrounded by traditional Japanese architecture and views of a Japanese garden that changes with the seasons.
A Japanese-style room suited to a special stay
A Japanese-Western room combining traditional charm and modern comfort
A beautiful Japanese garden steeped in tradition
A soothing soak in a hot spring surrounded by nature
A bright, spacious communal bath with large windows
The spacious lobby entrance
Some reviews are AI-translated.
This is a really nice hotel.
I heard that members of the royal family have stayed here before, and the whole place has a classy, elegant vibe. It’s even been used as a venue for shogi tournaments.
For breakfast, they serve hoto, a local Yamanashi specialty, which really adds a regional touch to your trip.
The Japanese garden is beautiful, especially with the autumn leaves—it’s so charming.
When we checked in, there happened to be a concert in the lobby. Apparently, they hold this event every Saturday night.
The semi-open-air hot spring in the room lets couples enjoy a relaxing soak together.
The Japanese garden here is centered around pine trees, and it looks different and beautiful in every season. Taking a walk here in the evening or morning is just enchanting!
The hotel has a huge Japanese garden, and every view from the hotel is stunning. Just for that, it’s totally worth the price.
