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 8.8 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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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Yamanouchi
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  • Aj
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was very comfortable and being able to relax in the onsen was heavenly.
  • Geoffrey
    Australia Australia
    Authentic and very friendly. The couples onsen was delightful.
  • Bryan
    Ireland Ireland
    The staff at the location were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Very accommodating in terms of private onsen, made numerous recommendations in terms of food, and took very good care of us.

Host Information

9.9
9.9
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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

    No additional info available

Facilities of Yudanaka Tawaraya Ryokan
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot spring bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules

Yudanaka Tawaraya Ryokan takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 18:00

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 room.

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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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.

FAQs about Yudanaka Tawaraya Ryokan

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

  • Yudanaka Tawaraya Ryokan has 1 restaurant:

    • Asagiri

  • Yudanaka Tawaraya Ryokan is 5.6 miles from the centre of Yamanouchi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Yudanaka Tawaraya Ryokan include:

    • Twin

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Yudanaka Tawaraya Ryokan on this page.

  • Yes, Yudanaka Tawaraya Ryokan is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

  • Yudanaka Tawaraya Ryokan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Open-air bath
    • Spa facilities
    • Hot spring bath
    • Full body massage
    • Public Bath