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title: "Hanamurasaki vs Kocho: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Hanamurasaki. It leads in 2 of 6 categories. Hanamurasaki or Kocho in Kaga? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hanamurasaki-kaga-vs-kocho-kaga/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-15
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# Hanamurasaki vs Kocho

Both are in Kaga, 490 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Ryokan · ★★★★ · 山代温泉桜町
## [Hanamurasaki](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hanamurasaki-kaga/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1490365/agoda/?lang=en)

Ryokan · ★★★ · Yamanakaonsen-Honmachi 2-chome
## [Kocho](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kocho-kaga/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.4

- **Score by category:** 0 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1731493/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hanamurasaki

It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 490 m apart.

### Choose Hanamurasaki if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to walk to the sights
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Kocho if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Hanamurasaki better than Kocho?

1.  480 m closer to the city centre (−480 m)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
3.  320 m closer to public transport (−320 m)

### Why is Kocho better than Hanamurasaki?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hanamurasaki | Kocho |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Location | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.0  (+1.0) | 4.0 |
| Public transport | 10.0  (+1.6) | 8.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.2) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.1) | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 24  (+18) | 6 |
| Google rating | 4.5/5  (+0.1) | 4.4/5 |
| Google reviews | 463  (+338) | 125 |
| Rank in Kaga | top 23%  (+20%) | top 43% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 9.0 km  (−480 m) | 9.5 km |
| To public transport | 120 m  (−320 m) | 440 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 31 | 37  (+6) |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 26 | 7 |
| Floors | 7 | 2 |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 14 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kocho-kaga-vs-hanamurasaki-kaga/)

## Location

490 m apart

## Hanamurasaki or Kocho: common questions

### Which is better, Hanamurasaki or Kocho?

Hanamurasaki leads in 2 of 6 categories, including spa & wellness, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Hanamurasaki or Kocho?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hanamurasaki is closer: 9.0 km from the centre, against 9.5 km for Kocho.

### How far apart are Hanamurasaki and Kocho?

The two hotels are 490 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hanamurasaki-kaga-vs-kocho-kaga/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/