Efficiently run establishment with a great staff and good meals. We had the meal plan which included breakfast and dinner. Breakfast was typical Japanese and nothing fancy but very tasty. The use of local vegetables in the meals was a real plus and we enjoyed the variety. There were different main dishes to select for dinner and we were never disappointed with the four dinners we had there. The house specialty chicken was exceptional. This establishment is homey, welcoming and comfortable to stay in. We walked to the train station, 16 minutes tops, and the town is easily explored on foot. Great little place to use as a base for day trips.

The property was perfect for our needs-meals included, onsen, walkable to the train station for day trips and helpful staff.

We hiked the Nakasendo trail. Good location with regard to that, plus close to city centre and Kozenji Temple. Comfy futon, big room. Yukattas and onsen.

Room was not soundproofed.

The location is nice, we had a room that overlooked the river and it was really nice. The town of Kiso is beautiful as well.

The food was really good and yummy. The room was very spacious for its price

It was quite a long walk from the station.

Kiso Mikawaya is a beautiful hotel, though slightly dated, looks about built in the 80-90s. It is well maintained and the staff are incredibly helpful. I checked in at around 5pm and ordered set dinner for 6pm. The dinner set was amazing. The breakfast was a buffet and it had a good selection. There was a 24 hour drinks bar in the hall and it was convenient to use. The staff was super helpful. I asked a lot of things, regarding bus times, planning the next day itinerary to tsumago/magome/narai, with suggestions on what is better, and with enquiry about luggage transport service (which they provide). There was a female staff who really went out of her way to answer my many questions. Thanks again to her, i managed to plan the next day safely. The onsen supplies were in the main hall and i found that very convenient. there were spare pillows of different designs available in the main hall too which i thought was incredibly nice. On top of those facilities, there was a few massage chairs on the 3/f, coin-operated washing machines, and a all-you-can read manga reading room. The rooms were so spacious, and looked out directly onto the river. the bathroom and toilet on-suite was very clean and comfortable. Overall I had a lovely evening inside the hotel, and I would like to come again for the comfort of the facilities, but would probably come by car, and with companions, and not alone.

Kiso Mikawaya is situated in a small run-down town called Kiso Fukushima - the town itself is not as well kept as the other nearby nakasendo towns, and on my evening tour of the town after check-in (around 6-8pm), I unfortunately ran into a male predator/molester by the footbath, after which i joined some hotel guests on their way back to the hotel, and hurried back to the hotel and managed not to be followed. It was a scary experience so i would recommend either staying inside the hotel or not travelling alone. Also, at around 2am, i woke up to find a cockroach (4cm in length) next to my futon. thankfully there was bug spray and a plastic container in the room, and i managed to trap it inside the container and go back to sleep. I don't think it's a cleanliness issue, i guess this is inevitable in a dated hotel. The hotel itself is quite far (20 minutes walk with luggage) from the train station. If coming by train, I recommend taking the bus both ways - 200 yen each way. the bus station is 2 minutes walk from the hotel, really convenient and safer too.

I particularly liked the river-side views and the onsen in the basement. While the staff didn’t speak much English, they did their best to provide a nice experience. Dinner and breakfast were also satisfying.

The room was nice with a balcony opening to the river. One could sleep with the river as white noise. The onsen, laundry and ironing facilities, 24hr free drink station, free breakfast, and choice of pillows made me want to stay longer. It is a calming place.

The hotel is a bit outdated but no big deal.

View of river, comfortable Japanese futon and tatami mats, onsen, breakfast

Room smell, bathroom sink area not cleaned