Located near Shiga Kogen Ski Area, Hotel Housei offers a serene retreat. Dip into the indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), unwind on the garden patio or at the coffee shop/cafe. Onsite activities include snowboarding and sledding with ski-in/ski-out access and helpful staff to assist.
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About this property
Hotel Housei
With ski-in/ski-out access, Hotel Housei allows you more time for snowboarding and sledding, plus you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Shibu. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, an outdoor tennis court, and a terrace. Ski passes and storage are also available. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
39 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Offsite
Free area shuttle
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Barbecue grills
Traveling with children
Free local shuttle
What to do
Sledding
Hot springs
Karaoke
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Ski storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Full-service spa
Outdoor tennis court
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Ski
Ski-in/ski-out access
Ski passes
Snowboarding
Ski storage
Ski runs nearby
Ski area nearby
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate living room
Freshen up
Bidet
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi and wired internet
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Housekeeping on request
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. There are indoor hot springs and outdoor hot springs open between 1:00 PM and 5:30 AM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 42°F.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1500 for adults and JPY 1500 for children
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Hot springs access available from 1:00 PM to 5:30 AM
Policies
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
Also known as
Hotel Housei Yamanouchi
Housei Yamanouchi
Hotel Housei Hotel
Hotel Housei Yamanouchi
Hotel Housei Hotel Yamanouchi
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Housei offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Housei does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Housei?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Housei?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Housei?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Hotel Housei and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy onsite recreation like snowboarding and sledding and return when the snow melts for some tennis lessons. Additional recreation onsite includes hot springs. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Housei?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Housei like?
Hotel Housei is a short 6-minute walk from Yudanaka Station and 13 minutes' walk from Shibu.
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Reviews
Hotel Housei Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.4
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was delicious with a wide variety of options, including traditional Japanese and Western dishes. (18 reviews)
The hotel offers a convenient and reliable free shuttle service to and from the station and nearby attractions. (15 reviews)
The onsen/spa offered a relaxing experience with both indoor and outdoor options. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2026
The breakfadt was traditional and very plentiful. The onsen hot springs were very enjoyable and relaxing although the outdoor pool was very hot.
Norma
Norma, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2026
Amazong food, friendly staff, spacious rooms, and wonderful onsen
Rosie
Rosie, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2026
The room with private bath is great! Great hospitality, too! We had dinner and breakfast, they’re delicious! Really enjoyed our stay!
Sara
Sara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2026
Their staff are friendly & helpful as always!
Sai Kit Cedric
Sai Kit Cedric, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2025
All employees in the hotel are nice & helpful.
Sai Kit Cedric
Sai Kit Cedric, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2025
Fantastic room! Great amenities. Great nearby restaurants. Staff was friendly, welcoming and kind.
Carlos
Carlos, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2026
Really enjoyed the indoor and outdoor onsen experience, the outdoor onsen being a huge highlight as it was snowing outside at the time. The room was really spacious and very comfortable
Alexey
Alexey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2025
Our family of six had a lovely stay! We loved the dinner/breakfast/free shuttle to the snow monkeys and train and the staff was so friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend !
Alie
Alie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2025
Fabulous location with lovely traditional rooms. Shuttle to and from station and to the Snow Monkey park with ample time to see the monkeys. Shops and restaurants within walking distance.
Coleen
Coleen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2026
Staff was outstanding. Very helpful. Wonderful breakfast with lots of options
Sue
Sue, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2026
There was a shuttle expecting us outside Yudanaka station, even though it's just a 6min walk to the hotel, but much appreciated when you're carrying bags. The place is beautiful and the private onsen: AMAZING (indoor and outdoor). Breakfast was a nice varied Buffet and loved the provided yukatas. Would definitely go back!
Gerardo
Gerardo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2026
Super hospitality! Partner & I appreciated the hotel free shuttle provided. Staff anf service standard commendable.👍
Wished we had stayed longer. So hope to come back to stay at this hotel the next time.
Song-sy
Song-sy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2025
The staff was friendly and nice. The van driver gave us rides to and from Snow Monkey Park and to the train station - very helpful! We enjoyed the dinner and breakfast came with the plan. We also enjoyed the inside/outside hot springs. Affordable hotel with excellent customer service!
Naoko
Naoko, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2024
The service here was amazing, best stay!!
Angel
Angel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2024
A very good hotel
Good location, free shuttle service to the station, big and clean room, hot shower, delicious breakfast.
Yee Kuen
Yee Kuen, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2025
Great central location in Yamanouchi
This is a great family friendly hotel. We booked a room with a private onsen which was absolutely worth the extra cost. The hotel has a shuttle which will take you to/from the Yudanaka station and the snow monkey park. This was a great place to stay.
SONYA
SONYA, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2025
Lovely ryokan experience
Great hotel, really nice and accommodating staff. It's a great way to have a traditional ryokan experience. Great size room, and great location for the small town. Really good value for what you get, we would love to come back.
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Thu, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 13, 2026
The shuttle bus driver waiting at the station was very friendly and took care of our bags. Arriving at the hotel, the staff greeted us very warmly and quickly got us into our rooms. The superior room was very beautiful and had a fantastic view of the snowy mountains, and the outdoor onsen with the snow coming down and around it was gorgeous and extremely relaxing. We didnt do the meals, but it smelled so good that next time we're definitely including meals in our stay. In the morning, we took their provided shuttle to the snow monkey park and enjoyed ourselves there before we came back. The whole area was very walkable and we loved every minute being there. Only complaint I have is that there is no conditioner in the men's onsen showers. We fully intend on staying here again!
Shane
Shane, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2025
Amazing stay
Amazing stay. The gentleman at the front desk who spoke great English was lovely, he helped us with everything and was also attentive during our kaiseki dinner, helping explain everything. We had a tatami room, it was nice, the bathroom a little dated, but the onsen was fabulous. The outdoor onsen was beautiful. Loved our stay here and can recommend it to anyone.
Dominika
Dominika, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2024
Really fantastic stay. Both for the experience, and easy location to the monkey park (which the staff provided a free shuttle to and from).
Decided to go for half board - breakfast/dinner - and the food was SO good, especially the second night’s dinner. Staff were all wonderful and attentive and the Onsen (indoor and outdoor) was the perfect way to end the day. 10/10 recommend and will stay here again if I’m back in the area.
Aislinn
Aislinn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2024
awesome staff!
darren
darren, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 16, 2025
Great hotel. Friendly staff. They picked us up from train station and took us to monkey park. Its made our one night stay easy. The onsen was nice. Not much food around town, so go to dinner early.
Sadie
Sadie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 28, 2026
The staff were all pleasant and friendly. The two girls at reception were helpful and spoke enough English to be understood if not used google translate. The Thai man who looked after breakfast was great.
The onsens were fabulous and the temperatures alternated between them on different days
The room was a good size (one person) a little dated but that was ok
The shuttle to the train station was available any time in the mornings and it was only a 4 minute walk back in the afternoon
Lots of restaurants close by
Breakfast buffet was plentiful with Japanese and western options available
Definitely not a ski in/out hotel as advertised on the websites
Would recommend if looking for off the mountain budget accommodation
Chris
Chris, 11-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 19, 2025
Manager and staff were super friendly and helpful. Room was very spacious. Traditional sleeping mat was very comfortable and I probably got my best night's sleep while on this trip. Walls are a little thin, but all guests were quiet and respectful of others. Baths looked great but unfortunately didn't get to use them. With size 15 feet I wouldn't expect any of the hotel slippers to fit. We had excellent meals within a 5 minute walk. Really enjoyed Yamanouchi!
John
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2025
Relaxing trip to Yudanaka
Wonderful stay in Yudanaka Hotel Housei. Everything from check in to check out was superb. The staff were so friendly and helpful. They drove us to the Snow Monkey park and to the train station. The breakfast buffet was delicious with so many traditional foods. Onsen was relaxing after a cold day walking around. Will be back!