- Dinner and breakfast are served either in a guest room or a dining room.
- Dinner is a full course Japanese kaiseki with seasonal ingredients.
- You can choose either a Japanese or Western-style breakfast upon request.
Kotohira Kadan [Kagawa Prefecture]
With the history of 400 years, Kotohira Kadan is a long-established ryokan located close to Kotohiragu Shrine, commonly known as Kompira-san in Kagawa Prefecture in Shikoku.
Enjoy a peaceful moment strolling around its beautiful Japanese landscape garden and relaxing in the public open-air hot spring bath overlooking Mt. Iino and the historical town of Kotohira. The beauty of this ryokan has attracted distinguished Japanese writers and poets of the past, such as Ogai Mori, Hakushu Kitahara, and Akiko Yosano.
Kotohira Kadan offers various types of guest rooms. If you are looking for purely traditional experiences, staying at the traditional sukiya-zukuri style villa is highly recommended. They also have contemporary Japanese bed rooms. All the rooms are equipped with a shower, a private bath, or a private open-air bath.
Japanese full-course dinner and breakfast utilizing local ingredients are also highlights of the stay in this ryokan. Local gourmet products including fresh seafood from Seto Inland Sea, Sanuki Cochin (chicken), Sanuki beef, olive pork, and famous Udon noodles can fully be enjoyed.
| Accommodation Type | Traditional Ryokan |
|---|---|
| Access | 2 hours from Tokyo by domestic flight and bus 2 hours from Osaka by bullet train and express train |
| Price Range * |
Approx. 60,000 yen / person or above |
| Environment | Conveniently located in the heart of Kotohira town, known as the shrine town of renowned Kotohiragu Shrine |
| Room | 37 guest rooms and 3 sukiya-zukuri style villas |
| Private Bath | All rooms are equipped with a shower, a private bath, or a private open-air bath 2 chartered family baths |
*Per person per night, for double occupancy on regular seasons for standard plan, including dinner and breakfast. Please check when booking.
Basic Information
Dining
Bath
- Main public hot spring bath with waters from Konpira Onsen
- 2 chartered open-air hot spring baths
- Traditional Thai Massage
Others
- Check in from 15:00
- Check out 10:00 (or 11:00 at some rooms)
- Internet: Wi-Fi available
- English: Yes
Room Type and Prices
There are many types of rooms available.
- Hanare - Traditional sukiya-zukuri style villas.
- Fujimidai - Rooms offering scenic views of the mountains and forests. Room types include Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-Western special rooms, and rooms with outdoor hot springs (e.g., Japanese-style, twin, and Japanese-Western special rooms).
- Shogetsu Terrace - Rooms with views of the Kanakura River and historic Saya Bridge, all with twin beds.
- Sansuikaku - Rooms with a view of a Japanese garden, available in either Japanese-style rooms or Japanese-Western rooms.
Within each room category, there are various room sizes and features. We will be happy to suggest the most suitable options when you inquire.
Prices differ depending on room type and seasonality, generally starting from 60,000 yen / person for double occupancy under the standard plan, including dinner and breakfast. Please check with us when booking.
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Access
Transportation
From Tokyo
- 2 hours from Tokyo by domestic flight and bus
From Osaka
- Osaka - Okayama 1 hour by bullet train
- Okayama - Kotohira 1 hour by express train
Recommended Activities
Seto Inland Sea, Kotohira-gu (Kompira-san)
