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Hotel Hoshikawakan

3.0 star property
Ryokan with restaurant, near Shibu

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Nestled in the heart of Shiga Kogen Ski Area, Hotel Hoshikawakan offers an immersive experience with a rejuvenating indoor mineral hot spring and delicious buffet breakfast. Unwind at karaoke or soak up local flavors at the restaurant. With free self parking, luggage storage, and attentive staff available 24/7, this ryokan near Yudanaka Hot Spring is perfect for relaxing getaways.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Onsen
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
The current price is CNY624
CNY699 total
Jun 2 - Jun 3

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
2941-50 Hirao, Yamanouchi, Nagano, 381-0401

What's nearby

  • Takayakushi Wakoan - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nishimiya Shrine - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shibu - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Heiwakannon - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) - 93 min drive
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 112.2 miles/180.6 km
  • Narita Intl. Airport (NRT) - 128.6 miles/206.9 km
  • Yudanaka Station - 4 min walk
  • Zenkojishita Station - 26 min drive
  • Nagano (QNG) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪味処 みかさ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪道の駅の食堂 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪いさみ寿し - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪As it. - Craft Beer and Vintage Clothing - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪中華料理 栄楽 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Hoshikawakan

  • Hotel Hoshikawakan puts you within a 15-minute drive of Shibu and Shiga Kogen Ski Area. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 53 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • 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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Children

    • Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–8:30 AM
  • Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge (reservations required)
  • Restaurant
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Karaoke
  • Skiing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Electronic bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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.

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 2000 per person
  • Hosted evening meal costs JPY 6000

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the hot springs and access to the public bathing facility

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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Also known as

Hotel Hoshikawakan Yamanouchi

Hoshikawakan Yamanouchi

Hoshikawakan

Hotel Hoshikawakan Ryokan

Hotel Hoshikawakan Yamanouchi

Hotel Hoshikawakan Ryokan Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Hoshikawakan offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Hoshikawakan 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 Hoshikawakan?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Hoshikawakan?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Hoshikawakan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Hotel Hoshikawakan and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Hoshikawakan?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Hotel Hoshikawakan like?

Hotel Hoshikawakan is a short 4-minute walk from Yudanaka Station and 9 minutes' walk from Shibu.

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Reviews

Hotel Hoshikawakan Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a lavish buffet with a wide selection of options, including made-to-order seafood bowls and grilled delights. (5 reviews)
  • The spa offered high-quality amenities, including a hinoki bath, rock bath, and all-you-can-drink beverages, along with a free massage chair. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

clean large room, great buffet dinner, really nice private onsen
Peter, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Old traditional Japanese in central location nice onsen
Drake, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was wonderful, staff was accommodating and kind.
owen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This hotel is a gem! Spacious, clean rooms, breakfast included, private onsen baths, and even karaoke! I would give this 5 stars but it is to be noted that this hotel is not a 9 mins walk from Shiga Kogen Ski Area… its a 40 minute bus. Very easy to navigate though. Would stay again.
Louisa, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

The bed was very hard with only one pillow each the linen was very thin and hotel itself needs renovating if it wants to attract more international guests. The staff were freindly and helpful. The location was fine with parking provided. The breakfast was not the best with average facilites and options.
Simon, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Pros: The staff was very accomodating and friendly. There were plenty of staff around if we ever needed anything. The beds were comfortable and they refreshed all our bath linens without having to be asked. Cons: the place was quite outdated, which wouldn't matter in and of itself, but it wasn't very clean. The beds covers were dirty; one had obvious bloodstains and another had brown streaks, which I optimistically told myself was food.
Hannah, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Very dirty, moved rooms, still dirty, wallpaper peeling off the walls, covered in stains. En-suite was so old and dirty really gross. Staff were lovely, just a very neglected hotel. They do not even have the lights on in the foyer. Common spaces in the hotel are freezing. Good location just needs to have the whole thing refurbished.
Hair in shower, both rooms we had, had hair left in the shower.
James, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Staff was kind, helpful and efficient. Hotel is old and dirty and lots of mosquitoes. Housekeeping and maintenance are dismal.
Ronald, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent value. Nothing too fancy, but for the price we paid we were very happy with our stay.
Simon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Amenities
Elizabeth, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was a great size for three people, especially when compared to other rooms in big cities such as Tokyo. The provided ribs and yukata really enhanced the experience making the ryokans bath houses and semi private Ibsen feel truly Japanese and unique! Then the location was great. A 10 min walk down a hill from the Yudanaka station made it easy walking with luggage there and a bit challenging on the way back. If you’re planning on exploring this nonsense village the snow moneys or go skiing, you should really consider this location.
Esteban, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Super hotel just five mins walk from the train / bus station. Staff very friendly and helpful. Bathroom is probably the smallest I have ever been in but worked ok and even though the showerhead was a 50p temu plastic one, it was the best shower of our trip. Included food was more Japanese based than European but we managed. The Onsen was very nice too. We did message the hotel months in advance asking if the half board food had vegetarian options and did not get a response but presumed it would be ok as it is a heavily patronised tourist area. When we got to our designated table we were faced with two plates of raw meat. There were few veggie options and even the tofu looked like it had minced beef in it. But it is quite a Japanese style hotel rather so we rolled with it. As you do.
Gareth, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very well taken care of hotel, although an older property. Liked that we could use private bath on reserved time. Good breakfast and close to the train station
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff couldn't do enough for us

The hoyel was very quiet and the staff couldnt do enough for us. We used the private onsen which was lovely. A great Japanese restaurant next door. The breakfast was nice too. Mostly Japanese options but also croissants and fruit too.
Janet, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

very rude 50 year old female japanese staff manning the reception. even though i do not speak japanese, her body language says it all.
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2/10 Poor

this place is not suitable for international visitors. lack of english support. the aging female staff at the reception is too lazy even to use a translator to communicate despite me trying my best to use google translate to communicate. really backward customer service. her facial expressions tells us that she despise non-locals.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We loved absolutely everything in this hotel and we've even decided to stay longer. Service: quality of service was what surprised us the most. The staff is very polite and helpful, they care about each customer and do their job very well. Outstanding! Dinner and breakfast: As a vegan, I had plenty options to eat and during the dinner they have prepared hot pot meal without animal-derived products for me. Room: spacious, bath could be cleaned better, but acceptable. Since it was winter, it took some time to warm up the room of this size for 1 air conditioner. Hot spring: in addition to public bath, they have absolutely amazing 2 open-air private hot baths that you can use freely, very easy to reserve, just take a time plate in the lobby. This was the highlight of our trip. Amenities: high-quality, product ops did a great job choosing amenities. They have very delicious and wide selection of teas and we loved female amenities: hair treatment, cream and lotion. There are a lot of stuff to rent for free, starting from extra pillows and blankets, ending with playing cards. Extra services: we've got a free 1 hour in karaoke, in the lobby there is free drink bar and even free hot oden soup during the daytime, which was a surprise and nice to have after we've spent a cold day outdoors in winter. Location: just 3-4 minutes walk from station, and 2 min. to the convenience store and drugstore. We will be visiting this hotel again and again in the future.
Kseniia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

有免費關東煮可以吃
YAOJEN, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

掃除もきちんとされ、受け入れもよかった 特に、到着時のおでんの接待に感謝です。
??, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Estilo muy tradicional japonés, nos encantó sobre todo a mis hijos las camas tipo futon es una experiencia increíble ademas de su baño onsen delicioso, puedes entrar al público o reservar privado que dura 30 min. Aunque ese estilo tradicional nos fallo cuando del desayuno se trataba, pero no fue problema. Lo que si considero es inconveniente es que no den mantenimiento a las instalaciones, si bien todo funcionaba, el hecho de q las paredes estuvieran sucias, telarañas y la tina con cabellos no es parte de mantener lo tradicional. Se puede mantener el estilo y limpieza a la par.
Laura, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

部屋は古いですが広く、スタッフも感じが良くいい滞在でした。
Kimiyo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

スタッフが親切でした。
ヨシノリ, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

良かったです
HISAMI, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

外国人スタッフが一生懸命で良かったです。
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6/10 Good

Une seule personne parle anglais. C'est difficile de se faire comprendre. Les jeux comme ping pong et babyfoot sont abîmés. Le onsen côté homme manque d'entretien. Cela paraît sale. Le petit déj offert le matin est typiquement japonais mais cela n'est pas très appétissant pour des non japonais. La chambre style japonais était agréable. Nous avons bien dormi sur les futons à quatre.
Virgile, 1-night trip