Hotel Hatta
7,8/10 Very good - Based on 7 reviews
Hotel Hatta sits in the Isawa Onsen district of Fuefuki, Yamanashi, presenting a measured blend of modern comfort and traditional ryokan service under the property’s guiding concept of beauty, health and healing. The property offers Japanese- and Western-style room configurations with standard in-room amenities such as air conditioning, free Wi‑Fi and washlet toilets; some room types include private hot-spring baths fed from the hotel’s source. For visitors seeking a ryokan with private onsen Isawa, this hotel provides room-linked bathing options alongside communal facilities.
The bathing facilities are a defining feature: a spacious garden open-air bath, gender-separated large indoor baths and a distinctive observatory wine bath on the seventh floor that overlooks the Kōfu Basin. The hot spring is an alkaline simple thermal water (reported pH about 9.2) and the property promotes an FFC ceramic treatment in certain baths to complement the mineral spring; open-air baths and many guest-room baths are supplied directly from the source. Bathing options therefore cover public onsen experiences as well as room-based private soaking for more secluded relaxation, positioning the hotel as a ryokan with private onsen Yamanashi.
Dining follows a regional-forward approach with multi-course meals drawing on local produce, and communal spaces include a sunlit lobby, a restaurant and a shop carrying local fruit and wine products. Practical details that support a stay: a shuttle service to the nearby train station (reservation advised), on-site parking and bilingual front-desk assistance; family-friendly room formats and accessible facilities are available, and the hotel schedules services such as massage and optional excursions to nearby wineries and fruit-picking sites. Overall the property targets travelers who want straightforward access to varied onsen settings while remaining within reach of Yamanashi’s vineyards and mountain views.
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Review summary for: Hotel Hatta
Positive Reviews
High-quality onsen facilities
Guests praised the onsen offerings, noting multiple baths including indoor and outdoor options and that many baths were enjoyable and relaxing.
24-hour bath access (where available)
Several reviewers appreciated that baths could be used around the clock, enhancing convenience and relaxation.
Delicious and generous meals
Dinner and breakfast were repeatedly described as very tasty and abundant, with varied courses (e.g., local dishes, fish, steak) and fresh items at the buffet.
Polite, attentive staff and comfortable rooms
Staff were noted as courteous and helpful; rooms felt comfortable and showed thoughtful touches that made stays pleasant.
Good location and value for money
Reviewers mentioned a convenient location and felt the overall offering (meals, baths, service) provided good cost performance.
Negative Reviews
Restricted access to the 7th-floor wine bath
Some guests were unable to use the 7th-floor wine bath due to time scheduling and gender-specific time slots, and requested the hotel review the timing.
Poor visibility from the wine bath at night
One reviewer reported that at night they could not see anything from the wine bath, reducing enjoyment of that facility.
Occasional unmet service requests
At least one guest said a requested service did not meet expectations, indicating some inconsistency in fulfilling guest requests.
Dinner portion concerns for some guests
A small number of guests mentioned they would have preferred slightly larger evening meal portions.
Minor cleanliness/detail issues
One guest noticed dust on a refrigerator cord when moving it to find a switch, highlighting a small housekeeping detail to improve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rooms are primarily Japanese-style tatami rooms and family/quad rooms; some rooms sleep up to four adults on futons. The property does not accept children, so bookings are for adults only.
Yes — the property has multiple hot-spring baths including indoor public baths, an outdoor garden bath, and wine‑infused baths using 100% natural spring water.
Private wine baths and other private bathing options are available by reservation; some room types include a private hot‑spring bath. Book private-use baths in advance to secure a time.
Tattooed guests may be restricted from communal baths; private baths (including the private wine bath) are recommended and generally permitted for tattooed guests.
The hotel offers scheduled shuttle service from the hotel to JR Isawa‑Onsen station in the morning and can arrange pick‑ups from the station by reservation — contact the property with your arrival time.
From Tokyo, take a limited‑express train to JR Isawa‑Onsen (about 90 minutes), then it’s roughly a 15‑minute walk or 5‑minute taxi; the closest listed airport (Shinshu‑Matsumoto) is about 100 km away.
Standard check‑in begins at 15:00 and the property requests arrival details in advance; check‑out is by 10:00 (some listings show early‑morning check‑out windows between 07:00–10:00). Notify the hotel if you expect to arrive late, as dinner service may be affected.
The staff are highly rated for service; primary language is Japanese but the hotel provides basic English assistance and will try to help international guests — contact the hotel ahead for specific language needs.
Pets are not permitted on the premises. There is on‑site shopping and convenience options at or near the property, with additional shops in the Isawa‑Onsen town area.
The ryokan serves seasonal kaiseki dinners and an Asian breakfast, often featuring local Yamanashi ingredients and original Koshu wines. The hotel asks guests to inform them in advance about dietary restrictions or special requests.