About this property

A 5-minute walk from Yudanaka Train Station, Tawaraya offers Japanese-style accommodations with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Guests can relax in the indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths and wear colorful Japanese Yukata robes. Massages can be requested for an extra cost. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. A safety deposit box, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags are included in each. Rooms come with a private toilet but bathrooms are shared with all other guests. An outdoor hot-spring bath can be reserved for private-use and guests can enjoy looking out into the traditional garden. Dry cleaning and daily newspaper services are available at the front desk. Local products can be purchased at the souvenir shop. Traditional multi-course meals featuring local ingredients are served for dinner and a Japanese set-menu for breakfast. All meals are served at the dining room. Tawaraya Ryokan is a 10-minute drive from Snow Monkey Park and a 15-minute walk from Heiwa Kannon. Shiga Kogen Ski Resort is a 30-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Yamanouchi, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free private parking available on-site

    • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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2 futon beds
1 futon bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Francois
    France France
    everything was perfect; welcome, location, amazing breakfast, close from the station, very convenient to go to snow monkey park, and the onsen
  • Eunice
    Australia Australia
    We had a blast staying here! The staff can speak fluent English and the ryokan was amazing. We had breakfast and dinner and it was really good too! Property was relatively close to snow monkey. I hope I can be back for the winter season soon! The...
  • Iglesias
    Portugal Portugal
    The property was very cosy, it was a lovely experience to stay in an original ryokan, and have a quiet time in the onsen. The staff was extremely kind and friendly, and the location was just a short walk from the train station.
  • Rachael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were super friendly and kind. We really loved meeting them and they went above and beyond for us. We had the chance to book a private session in the outdoor onsen which is beautiful and a lovely experience. The bedroom had everything you...
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Although I only stayed for one night, I can highly recommend this Ryokan. The lady at reception was very friendly and spoke good English. The room was spotlessly clean and the outdoor onsen was fabulous. I will return, but next time with the rest...
  • Justine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were looking for something traditional and this place delivered. As close to authentic as you can get. There was no western furniture and mod cons (except modern toilet). Everything else including showers and onsen was! The onsen is beautiful,...
  • Eleni
    Spain Spain
    Very nice onsen with exclusive access per room for free. Also very hospitable people at the service.
  • Diane
    Australia Australia
    The staff are amazing and very helpful. The breakfast was so delicious and colourful.
  • Becky
    Australia Australia
    Having the ability to book in time for a private onsen!
  • Michal
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing place ,just like advertised. Room was beautiful, staff were lovely (family run place), breakfast was very tasty ( they accommodated my vegetarian diet). Two indoor onsens (male/female). Outdoor onsen has mix bathing time and also everyone...

Host Information

9.8
Host review score
Welcome to Japanese traditional style's Ryokan. Our ryokan is running a family,please make a relax time with us. Everything onsen are natural hot spring that we have,these make your body to warm ,to relax,to healthful. And you have private time with your special someone of outdoor onsen. Then we have special rocal food of ryokan's style ,if you need these,please request to us. Enjoy your special time and Japanese traditional with us.
Hello! I'm Sayaka. Our Ryokan is running with my family. So please make the relax which you feel at your home. We hoping to make your time would be special with our onsen and food and so on. And we hope that would be come true. Please enjoy your time with us ,and we are looking forward to see the many guest.
We have nice place to tourism. And good access point to there. Shiga-ski park,Nagano,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Togakushi,Matsumoto,nearby here! You can get to there by train and car. Zenko-ji is famous temple of JAPAN,welcome believers of all Buddhistsects. But welcome believers all of sect,It nonsectarian. Around this temple there are many shop and restraunt of Japanese,you can buy something to gift can eat traditional rocal food. Togakushi is famous of Ninja. Togakushi okusha there is Togakushi shrine and cedar tree you can see it. Chu-sha there is noodle soba restraunt,ninja-village nearby there. You can play ninjyutsu and can buy ninja goods. Obuse is famous of Sake,Wine,Chestnuts. You can sample the four excellent Sakes,and can eat Chestnutssweets and food. There are many restraunt and gift shop of chestnuts. Some museum are there,Hokusai-kan,and temple of Hokusai art. Matsumoto there is matsumoto-jo. This castle is also known as "Karasu-jo" Crow Castle because of its brooding black facade,and the oldest keep. Not replica.Keep the oldest for long long time... The most close point from us "MONKEY PARK". In winter,we say"SNOW MONKEY".
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Asagiri

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
¥8,950 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests who have booked without dinner can still reserve dinner at a charge, if reserved in advance. Either a sukiyaki set meal, or a local kaiseki course meal is served. Please contact the property directly for more details.

Please inform Yudanaka Tawaraya Ryokan in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests must check in by 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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