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Uotoshi Ryokan

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Twin Room
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$133
14 Apr - 15 Apr

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2563 Sano, Yamanouchi, Shimotakai, Yamanouchi, Nagano, 381-0402
  • Place, Shiga Kogen Ski Area
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Yudanaka Hot Spring
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Shibu
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

About the area

Yamanouchi

At Uotoshi Ryokan you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Yudanaka Hot Spring. Highlights at this ryokan include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly ryokan offers free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Other amenities include laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Yamanouchi ryokan include Shibu and Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort.

What's nearby

  • Nishimiya Shrine - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shibu - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shibuyu Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station - 7 min walk
  • Kaesa Station - 23 min drive
  • Matsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto) - 93 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
  • ‪やまブイブイ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪HAKKO BEER STAND - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Uotoshi Ryokan

Uotoshi Ryokan offers its guests laundry facilities, a front desk safe, and a fridge in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Yamanouchi ryokan is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
Uotoshi Ryokan offers 8 accommodations with complimentary slippers and blackout curtains. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Yamanouchi ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen). The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours a day.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Archery

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Spa

  • 24-hour public bath
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking and access to the hot springs
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking and access to the hot springs. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and Union Pay. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Uotoshi Ryokan Yamanouchi
Uotoshi Yamanouchi
Uotoshi
Uotoshi Ryokan Ryokan
Uotoshi Ryokan Yamanouchi
Uotoshi Ryokan Ryokan Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Uotoshi Ryokan?

Uotoshi Ryokan offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Uotoshi Ryokan?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Uotoshi Ryokan on 14 Apr 2026 start from NZ$133, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Uotoshi Ryokan?

Yep, Uotoshi Ryokan has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Uotoshi Ryokan?

No, there is no spa at this property. Shibu is a short 14-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Uotoshi Ryokan?

No, Uotoshi Ryokan does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Uotoshi Ryokan?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Uotoshi Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 56 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Clarissa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Mahbubul, Ota

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Good, Room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Clean rooms, good amenities, lovely host.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, spacious rooms. Fresh hot water every morning for coffee and tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very traditional. Exactly what I expected from past reviews. Friendly owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John-Ross

Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bricin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Korey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful affordable spot centrally located for mountain adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service

Could not get in touch with the Ryokan

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with family
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.