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Reviews of HOTEL R9 The Yard Ena This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

509-7205 Gifu, Ena, Osashimacho, Nakano 2-7-14, Japan

#8 of 14 hotels in Ena

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 47 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    7.8

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free Wifi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: May 6, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Easy parking, amazing meat restaurant just next door.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2025

    9.0
    Great place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great accommodation. Staff very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2024

    8.0
    Unique stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Pricing could be better.

    Unique stay in a container.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2024

    9.0
    Exceeded expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I'd say the location is the only problem. Luckily enough we were driving and they have plenty of parking spaces available. With lighting, it might be nice to have a smaller light or lamp other than the main ones to get around at night but not really a problem.

    The room was slightly bigger than expected which was a nice surprise. Much nicer than most of the other hotels I've stayed in. Bathroom had plenty of space too and I could stand up with no problem in the shower. Everything was also very clean and the receptionist was kind and helpful.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2024

    9.0
    Love this place, super cute idea!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No ice

    We each got our own container so no shared walls. The staff were great and we each got a free frozen meal per night we stayed

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Well situated. Next to family mart and less than 30 minutes to reach Magome and Nakasendo.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2024

    8.0
    Unique style of accommodation
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The wifi was a bit unstable, a problem if you have to do some work.

    "It's a very unique style of accommodation. It's good enough for a single traveler. The location is also quite convenient, as it's only a few minutes away from Ena Train station. There is a supermarket and a couple of food options nearby."

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    9.0
    Definitely will come back again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nil

    Everything..location, cleanliness, amenities, fuss free check-in

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    8.0
    Great stay in the container room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We love the simplicity and cleanliness of each container. They also give us free frozen food and free coffee. The container has everything that we need during our quick one night stay.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    8.0
    Good if the Nakasendo trail isn’t your main goal
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is not very good if you’re doing the Nakasendo trail. There’re trains to Ena but you need to transfer at Nakatsugawa. Also, there’s a parking lot right in the middle between the containers so you can hear cars arriving/leaving.

    Cool concept of having a container of your own. Staff were very friendly and they give you a voucher for an instant meal (pasta or rice) from the fridge.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very cozy and comfortable room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    8.0
    Good hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Didn’t respond to messages on booking.com, resulting in the loss of 1 nights accommodation cost.

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2023

    9.0
    Great experience. Comfortable and convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A seat on the front porch would have been nice. Otherwise nothing to really complain about

    The kids loved the gimmick of staying in a portacabin. It was well insulated and quiet. Room is obviously compact, but clean. Surprised to receive free beverages and frozen ready meal available for pick up at reception.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    9.0
    A unique experience in a container :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing we didn't like. Although we wish that it's a 20 foot container, instead of a 10.

    The amenities are great. Loved the bed and the shower. And even though the space was tight, it has everything you need, including a microwave oven and a fridge. And they gave us vouchers in exchange for frozen spaghetti or rice packs! Also free Flow of coffee and tea.The staff are very polite and nice.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean, comfortable bed, and quiet at night.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2023

    8.0
    Good place for its price
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not too far from the highway exit. Nice for people having a car. No noise from the outside. There was breakfast which we did not expect.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2023

    9.0
    Container room!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff... Impossible to communicate in English and they never answered via booking messages!

    Enough space for Japanese standards! You get all you need! Perfect for 1-2 nights stays, you have a free parking in front of yout container room as well. One luch and dinner coupons for free fron their fridge to choose!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the outlet + this tiny annoying light switch LED above the bed it feels like i bought a bit expensive hotel and they soent the money on not that important things: why custom made Fleshlight, no one probably ever uses it anyways. i actually didnt liked the chair, there was only one chair in the room, and it wasnt comfortable. i didnt liked his massage too

    nice wifi, bed, high ceiling

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Cute container rooms, bed was comfy and area was quiet. Plenty of supermarkets nearby, a reasonable walk from the railway station, about 20 minutes, really catering for road travellers. A light meal was supplied but no plates or cutlery in the room but overall, a pleasant experience.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2024

    6.0
    Living among the car parks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - the rooms are very small, and it shakes a little when walking around. - it’s literally a car park next to a busy road and other businesses with parking. The road noise was very noticeable in the enclosed room. - compare to the other tourist towns around, Ena is very industrial and it can be smelt at times. However, Ena is a budget alternative to the overpriced, dirty Nakatsugawa and its rude locals.

    - 15mins walk from the JR station but it’s a motel with car spots right in front of the rooms. - short walk to restaurants and shops. - staff was friendly and made effort to resolve the issues guests may have. They don’t speak much English but certainly know how to communicate with modern technology. - fridge (with freezer) and microwave in the room

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2024

    6.0
    Too expensive for what it offers and the address is wrong.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The direction is wrong, it takes you few streets away. When we called the receptionist just hanged up the phone. Had to go and knock on people's door. The furniture (Chair )looked like it had much better days. Expensive for a night in an OK container.

    The bed was OK and the shower although small was good.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2024

    3.0
    Overpriced, strong deodorizing odeur.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Paid twice as much as I should have. Extremely strong deodorizing and faint tobacco smell. Had to keep door open for a long time to fight the odor. Room much too small for a couple.

    Interesting

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2024

    6.0
    Good for a night stay .
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately there was no non smoking and the room is not for non smokers to sleep..

    Location and breakfast

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2024

    10
    Great accomodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    great accomodation idea

    Stayed in October 2024

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