Located in the centre of Shibu hot-spring area and a 5-minute drive from Yudanaka Train Station, Sakaeya offers Japanese-style accommodations. Guests can enjoy the on-site indoor/outdoor public hot-spring bath and wear the provided colourful Japanese Yukata robes. You can watch monkeys bathing in hot-spring water at the Snow Monkey Park, a 10-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Each comes with a satellite TV, a safety deposit box and a fridge. They include a private toilet, while bathrooms are shared. Guests are welcomed with a complimentary sweet snack and green tea upon arrival. Guests can relax at the shared lounge or shop for traditional gifts at the souvenir shop. Photocopying and luggage storage services are offered at the front desk. Free Wi-Fi is available at the public areas. A traditional multi-course is served for dinner and a Japanese set-menu for breakfast. Sakaeya Ryokan is a 10-minute walk from Heiwa Kannon and a 20-minute drive from Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Resort. Zenko-ji Temple and JR Nagano Train Station are a 1-hour drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site

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


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
2 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Yamanouchi
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  • Sue
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable and luxurious Japanese rooms, exceptional breakfasts in private rooms, lovely onsen
  • Sivani
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had the room with the private bath. This was the highlight for us. Comfortable beds. Delicious in room drinks were provided. The included dinner and breakfast were incredible! We were very full. Lovely toiletries in the bathroom. Overall was a...
  • Martin
    Australia Australia
    What a beautiful location in the hills. Fresh air, hot springs, brewers and sake makers nearby. Monkeys were fabulous!

Property surroundings

Facilities of Sakaeya
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Strollers
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Luggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    Wellness
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules

    Sakaeya takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 18:00

    Check-out

    From 07:30 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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 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.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa UC NICOS JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Sakaeya accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

    Guests without a meal plan who want to eat breakfast and dinner at the property must make a reservation at least 7 days in advance.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Sakaeya

    • Sakaeya offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

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

    • Guests staying at Sakaeya can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • À la carte

    • Check-in at Sakaeya is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at Sakaeya include:

      • Twin
      • Family
      • Quadruple
      • Suite

    • The prices at Sakaeya may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Sakaeya is 4.3 miles from the centre of Yamanouchi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Sakaeya is popular with guests booking family stays.