Kotohira Kadan
1241-5 Kotohira-cho
+81 0877-75-3232
Rooms from ¥17,800 for two people, meals included
Established in 1627, this inn was re-opened in 2008 and features a mix of Japanese-style rooms and Western-style suites, views over the river, pubic and private hot springs, and meals ranging from gourmet seafood to the obligatory Sanuki udon.
Most people choose to day-trip from Takamatsu or Okayama, but there are plenty of options in town. If you don't have any other arrangements and you're not on a tight budget, head for the cluster of hotels around the Konpira Onsen.
Kotobuki Ryokan
245-5 Shinmachi, Kotohira-cho
+81 0877-73-3872
Rooms from ¥5000 single, ¥8500 double
A traditional inn with excellent service, a premium kaiseki dinner ¥2500, and natural hot springs drawn from the Konpira Onsen.
Sunwell Kotohira
162-1 Kotohira-cho
+81 0877-75-3730
Rooms from ¥3500-4000 single, ¥6000-6500 double
Decent business hotel with apartment-style rooms. Bike rentals, Internet access available.