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Uotoshi Ryokan

2.5 star property
Ryokan convenient to Shibu

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Escape to the Japanese Alps at Uotoshi Ryokan, where you can unwind in the 24-hour public bath and rejuvenate in an indoor mineral hot spring. With free WiFi and laundry facilities, this ryokan offers a tranquil retreat near Shiga Kogen Ski Area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Onsen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (6)

  • Front-desk safe
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Archery

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free self parking
The current price is CNY490
CNY552 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1

Room options

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Twin room (Number of futons varies depending on the number of guests) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin room (Number of futons varies depending on the number of guests)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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2563 Sano, Yamanouchi, Shimotakai, Yamanouchi, Nagano, 381-0402

What's nearby

  • Takayakushi Wakoan - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nishimiya Shrine - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shibu - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Heiwakannon - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) - 93 min drive
  • Narita Intl. Airport (NRT) - 128.6 miles/207 km
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 112.2 miles/180.6 km
  • Yudanaka Station - 7 min walk
  • Zenkojishita Station - 27 min drive
  • Nagano (QNG) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪味処 みかさ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪道の駅の食堂 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪いさみ寿し - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪As it. - Craft Beer and Vintage Clothing - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪中華料理 栄楽 - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Uotoshi Ryokan

When you stay at Uotoshi Ryokan, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Shibu and Shiga Kogen Ski Area. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.
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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 (4 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 stay free
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

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

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared refrigerator

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Archery
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Skiing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Tatami (woven mat floors)
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen). The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours.

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.

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the hot springs

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.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay

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

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.

Also known as

Uotoshi Ryokan Yamanouchi

Uotoshi Yamanouchi

Uotoshi

Uotoshi Ryokan Ryokan

Uotoshi Ryokan Yamanouchi

Uotoshi Ryokan Ryokan Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

Does Uotoshi Ryokan offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Uotoshi Ryokan 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 Uotoshi Ryokan?

Yes, pets stay free.

Is parking offered on site at Uotoshi Ryokan?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Uotoshi Ryokan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Uotoshi Ryokan and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as archery.

What's the area around Uotoshi Ryokan like?

Uotoshi Ryokan is a short 7-minute walk from Yudanaka Station and 14 minutes' walk from Shibu.

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Reviews

Uotoshi Ryokan Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious and varied, with many guests highly recommending it. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, good amenities, lovely host.
Marissa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful affordable spot centrally located for mountain adventures.
Ace, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Uotoshi is remarkable value for money and is also unique. The owner is very welcoming with great English. The Ryokan is older and somewhat rundown but it is also a community hub that has sing along classes for local kids (Rudolph the red nose reindeer in Japanese is awesome) and have fun with English nights. There is a Kyudo (Japanese archery) range behind the Ryokan which has classes taught by the owner as well as area competitions. Breakfast was varied and very tasty. I thoroughly enjoyed my time relaxing here.
John-Ross, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This Ryokan was quaint in the perfect way. It felt traditional without the modern flair. The owner was amazing and drove me to the snow monkey park at no cost. The onsen was perfect and tatami room was gorgeous. Amazing view around the town with the snow.
Alexander, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a wonderful place to stay and explore the surrounding areas. The host Miyasaka-san is exceptional and made us very welcome and comfortable. Daily rituals of traditional breakfast and bathing in the onsen, and the opportunity to watch a local archers traditional competition here in the dojo made for a truly magical stay. Highly recommended.
Paul, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Truly an amazing experience. It is a traditional ryokan run by lovely people — the owner made us breakfast, offered to drive us to the Snow Monkey Park, and gave us apples and candy for our train ride home. It was the highlight of our trip. It is definitely not for those who need luxury and comfort, but it is cozy, cool, and memorable
Jacob, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

There are no private showers at this property. This may not be an issue for most people, but I read a misleading review which made me book this property thinking there were private showers and that is NOT the case. The shower is a combined 4 person shower and tub you can soak in afterwards. The breakfast was amazing and I highly recommend it if you have the option. Host was knowledgeable about the area and snow monkey park and the property was very close to the train station which was convenient. Futon on the floor was very uncomfortable and felt like you were sleeping directly on the floor. I ended up checking out a day early because I couldn’t hack lol, but overall is probably worth the price.
Korey, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Good, Room
Mahbubul, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean, spacious rooms. Fresh hot water every morning for coffee and tea.
Chelsey, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very traditional. Exactly what I expected from past reviews. Friendly owner.
Clive, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Quiet and friendly ryokan on the other side of the river from the station.
Verified

2/10 Poor

Why do I have to give 1 star as a minimum which is still overrated for this property? Long story short - DO NOT STAY HERE. Property is run down beyond repair, the owner doesn’t want your business, simply the worst property I ever tried in Japan.
Jingyuan, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

This place must have had its charm back in the day. It looked dusty and tired. The manager was grumpy. I understand he was an old school gentleman. However, he seemed to be bother by every comment or question. Not welcoming at all. Skip this one. Find a hotel near the train station.
Clarissa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The host was extremely attentive and a pleasure to talk to. Hardworking and kind Japanese man. Onsen and shower facilities were perfect. Breakfast was fine.
Bas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Uotoshi Ryokan was amazing! The host was super nice, the meals were fantastic, the room was great. The area is perfect, it's a great place to get away from the city for a bit. It's a bit in the past, but in a really nice way! Our room didn't have a washroom in the room, we didn't mind.
Jacob, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I would recommend Uotoshi Ryokan to anyone visiting Yudanaka. It is a lovely traditional Japanese inn with comfortable rooms and a relaxing hot spring bath. It is very conveniently located near Snow Monkey park, many restaurants, and the Yudanaka train station. The owners are kind and helpful, and even offer to drive you to Snow Monkey Park! We will stay here again if we come back to Yudanaka.
Kelsey, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Authentic host, cozy stay at a great value

Wonderful hospitality, with a historic, step back in time feel. The most kind host who runs the ryokan as the 3rd descendant of the family - it was begun by his grandfather. The property is dated with rough edges but it is a great option at a good price. The town is a sleepy but the few small restaurants we found were so good and cozy. The public hot baths by the train station were very nice and the neighboring town has a public onsen that can be accessed for a fee (it is one of the 9 the ryokans in that area have as part of their network).
Allen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Authentic Japanese Experience

The Owner was so accommodating he even offered for a free ride to the monkey park but we decided to be driven back to our hotel in Yamanouchi. Our one night experience for a Japanese culture was genuine and fantastic. The Japanese dinner and breakfast was so good.
GLEN BOISAN, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Uotoshi Ryokan was amazing! The host was super nice, the meals were fantastic, the room was great. The area is perfect, it's a great place to get away from the city for a bit. It's a bit in the past, but in a really nice way! Our room didn't have a washroom in the room, but it was just outside the room.
Jacob, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Was OK. Consider other Newer places

This property was about a 20 min walk from the station. Place is very traditional but kind of rundown. For the same price you can stay in modern hotels with an onsen by the yudanaka station. The host was kind l even gave me a free ride to the monkey park and station but I think he needs to retire and relax. I cut my stay to one day as there was nothing to do in the general area.
2-night trip
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6/10 Good

If you are on a budget, this was a good place to stay with shared bathrooms and sink areas. Shared bathroom has 2 stalls, very small and sink areas have 2 with upstairs and downstairs. I think this place's capacity is 8 parties total. We stayed for 3 nights and chose breakfast. Breakfast was delicious and owners were hospitable. We felt bad that they had to work on New Year's. Most of the surrounding area was closed from New Year's Eve through 01/04/23, but surprisingly Snow Monkey Park was open on New Year's. If you're wanting 3 star hotel amenities, this is not the place for you, but for the price we paid we felt it was reasonable and truly did experience the traditional ryokan experience and the onsen onsite was a plus.
Verified

2/10 Poor

Falsk markedsføring og uacceptabel pris

Intet svarer til oplysninger, eksempelvis ikke privat bad. Beskidt alle steder, beskidt sengetøj, værelset ikke rengjort og der lå brugte stofservietter (indtørret og gulnet) fra tidligere gæster på værelset. Bygningen i forfald, eksempelvis var gelænder løst til trappen op til første sal, som er vigtig at støtte sig til når man skal bære bagagen op på værelset. Bygningen har absolut ikke i den stand, som det fremgår af billederne. Værten var sød, men bar præg af, at parret ikke havde ressourcer til at opretholde stedet. Tjekkede ud en dag før, grundet stedets forfatning. Prisen er på ingen måde acceptabel i forhold til hvad man som gæst bliver mødt med. Stedet har absolut engang været fantastisk.
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

　昔ながらの日本旅館で、自分にとってはとっても落ち着きました。温泉はどうやら源泉を持っているようで、温度が絶妙で、とても心地よかったです。もちろん、一晩中入れます。朝ごはんもとてもおいしかったです。 　駅から下に向かって、歩いて7分ほど。駅前にはローソンがあります。昼は適当なお店がありますが、夜になると若干の呑み屋と寿司屋、スナックくらいしか開いていないので、食事をしようとしている人は要注意です。 　唯一の問題はWiFi。ご主人のスマホでは電波が受信できるようなのですが、こちらのスマホでもパソコンでも電波が入りませんでした。相性が悪いのでしょう。 　でも、値段も安いし、居心地がよいので、また利用します。
Keiichi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

食事処はそんなにたくさんあるわけではないようです。 素泊りならば市街地で惣菜の調達をすると良いかも？
Akiyoshi, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

外国人に勧めの旅館です。
JINGYI, 1-night trip