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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Otowaya Ryokan in Yuzawa offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a refrigerator, TV, and soundproofing for a relaxing stay. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath, open-air bath, and garden. Additional amenities include a lounge, public bath, and ski equipment hire. Free on-site private parking is available. Prime Location: Located 2 km from Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort and an 8-minute walk to Echigo-Yuzawa Station. Nearby attractions include Naeba Ski Resort (22 km) and Maiko Snow Resort (9 km). The area is known for its hot spring baths. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its quietness, room cleanliness, and comfort. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a seamless arrival and departure.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Skiing
- Family rooms
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lawrence
Australia
“This place was such a nice stay we definitely recommend it the facilities were very clean the staff were very friendly and hospitable, they even let us keep our luggage there while we attended Fuji rock festival. We would definitely stay here again!” - Marcel
Netherlands
“It's a beautiful ryokan with very friendly owners and staff and near wonderfull waterfalls. Very good Japanese breakfast and lovely onsen.” - Molly
United Kingdom
“Convenient location for train station, lovely onsen at the bottom of the hotel. Large, traditional rooms. Staff were welcoming and friendly” - Bruce
Thailand
“When you arrive the Ryokan is dedicated to getting you on the slopes as fast as possible. Have arrangement that they call a minibus which takes you to the ski hire rental and then another minibus will take you on to one of the two ski start points” - Birkmose
Japan
“A nice little hotel in japanese style, with friendly staff that also could speak english. The outdoor onsen was lovely and surrounded by a little japanese garden.” - Nikechild
Taiwan
“Lovely old style hotel with hot spring. Clean room and good service. Next is a excellent Japanese bar (one-minute walk). It is wonderful for family with elevator and kid's playroom.” - Wai
Singapore
“Great place to stay - well run and organised, clean, restful and peaceful environment. Enjoyed the onsen facilities very much and the amenities are good. Daily Japanese breakfast with plenty to eat, tasty food but after 4 days we were hoping for...” - Cortney
Australia
“Staff were wonderful. Helped us book a taxi to our next accommodation and assisted us in saving a great deal of money by helping.” - Gloriamarie
Australia
“Spacious, very clean rooms. Great staff, fantastic breakfast. Great locality.” - Georgia
Australia
“Traditional Japanese room. 24hr access to hot spa/Onsen. Owners were very friendly and happy to help. Close to station, restaurants and convenient store.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.








The fine print
Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.