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Uotoshi Ryokan

2.5 star property
Traditional Japanese ryokan offers 24-hour public baths and mineral hot springs for relaxation between ski adventures in the Japanese Alps

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Uotoshi Ryokan provides a peaceful base near Shiga Kogen Ski Area. Travelers can soak in the indoor mineral hot spring after a day on the slopes, connect with free WiFi, and handle practical needs at the on-site laundry facilities while surrounded by mountain scenery.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Twin room (Number of futons varies depending on the number of guests) | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin room (Number of futons varies depending on the number of guests)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Twin Room | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Yamanouchi is home to Uotoshi Ryokan. Jigokudani Monkey Park is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Yudanaka Hot Spring and Shibu are worth checking out. Takayakushi Wakoan and Biande Shinshu Nakano are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like skiing.
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2563 Sano, Yamanouchi, Shimotakai, Yamanouchi, Nagano, 381-0402

What's nearby

  • 0_214671247
    Shibu
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Heiwakannon
    Heiwakannon
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Takayakushi Wakoan
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nishimiya Shrine
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station
    7 min walk
  • Kaesa Station
    23 min drive
  • Matsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto)
    93 min drive

Restaurants

  • 味処 みかさ
    7 min walk
  • 道の駅の食堂
    13 min walk
  • いさみ寿し
    9 min walk
  • As it. - Craft Beer and Vintage Clothing
    8 min walk
  • 中華料理 栄楽
    8 min walk

About this property

Uotoshi Ryokan

  • Ryokan near Yudanaka Hot Spring
  • Close to Shibu, Uotoshi Ryokan provides amenities, such as an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 24-hour public bath. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this ryokan include:
    • Free self-parking
    • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Uotoshi Ryokan have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
  • Other amenities include:
  • Blackout curtains, restaurant dining guides and slippers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Archery

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Spa

  • 24-hour public bath
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking and access to the hot springs
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is Uotoshi Ryokan pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Uotoshi Ryokan?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Uotoshi Ryokan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Uotoshi Ryokan?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Uotoshi Ryokan located?

Situated in Yamanouchi, this ryokan is within a 15-minute walk of Takayakushi Wakoan, Yudanaka Hot Spring and Shibu. Nishimiya Shrine and Heiwakannon are also within 1 mile (2 km). Yudanaka Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Uotoshi Ryokan Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Clean rooms, good amenities, lovely host.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful affordable spot centrally located for mountain adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

John-Ross

Liked: Amenities
Uotoshi is remarkable value for money and is also unique. The owner is very welcoming with great English. The Ryokan is older and somewhat rundown but it is also a community hub that has sing along classes for local kids (Rudolph the red nose reindeer in Japanese is awesome) and have fun with English nights. There is a Kyudo (Japanese archery) range behind the Ryokan which has classes taught by the owner as well as area competitions. Breakfast was varied and very tasty. I thoroughly enjoyed my time relaxing here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Ryokan was quaint in the perfect way. It felt traditional without the modern flair. The owner was amazing and drove me to the snow monkey park at no cost. The onsen was perfect and tatami room was gorgeous. Amazing view around the town with the snow.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful place to stay and explore the surrounding areas. The host Miyasaka-san is exceptional and made us very welcome and comfortable. Daily rituals of traditional breakfast and bathing in the onsen, and the opportunity to watch a local archers traditional competition here in the dojo made for a truly magical stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly an amazing experience. It is a traditional ryokan run by lovely people — the owner made us breakfast, offered to drive us to the Snow Monkey Park, and gave us apples and candy for our train ride home. It was the highlight of our trip. It is definitely not for those who need luxury and comfort, but it is cozy, cool, and memorable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Korey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are no private showers at this property. This may not be an issue for most people, but I read a misleading review which made me book this property thinking there were private showers and that is NOT the case. The shower is a combined 4 person shower and tub you can soak in afterwards. The breakfast was amazing and I highly recommend it if you have the option. Host was knowledgeable about the area and snow monkey park and the property was very close to the train station which was convenient. Futon on the floor was very uncomfortable and felt like you were sleeping directly on the floor. I ended up checking out a day early because I couldn’t hack lol, but overall is probably worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Mahbubul

Liked: Cleanliness
Good, Room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Chelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, spacious rooms. Fresh hot water every morning for coffee and tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very traditional. Exactly what I expected from past reviews. Friendly owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Ho Tuck Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and friendly ryokan on the other side of the river from the station.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jingyuan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Why do I have to give 1 star as a minimum which is still overrated for this property? Long story short - DO NOT STAY HERE. Property is run down beyond repair, the owner doesn’t want your business, simply the worst property I ever tried in Japan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Clarissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place must have had its charm back in the day. It looked dusty and tired. The manager was grumpy. I understand he was an old school gentleman. However, he seemed to be bother by every comment or question. Not welcoming at all. Skip this one. Find a hotel near the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The host was extremely attentive and a pleasure to talk to. Hardworking and kind Japanese man. Onsen and shower facilities were perfect. Breakfast was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uotoshi Ryokan was amazing! The host was super nice, the meals were fantastic, the room was great. The area is perfect, it's a great place to get away from the city for a bit. It's a bit in the past, but in a really nice way! Our room didn't have a washroom in the room, we didn't mind.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend Uotoshi Ryokan to anyone visiting Yudanaka. It is a lovely traditional Japanese inn with comfortable rooms and a relaxing hot spring bath. It is very conveniently located near Snow Monkey park, many restaurants, and the Yudanaka train station. The owners are kind and helpful, and even offer to drive you to Snow Monkey Park! We will stay here again if we come back to Yudanaka.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Authentic host, cozy stay at a great value

Wonderful hospitality, with a historic, step back in time feel. The most kind host who runs the ryokan as the 3rd descendant of the family - it was begun by his grandfather. The property is dated with rough edges but it is a great option at a good price. The town is a sleepy but the few small restaurants we found were so good and cozy. The public hot baths by the train station were very nice and the neighboring town has a public onsen that can be accessed for a fee (it is one of the 9 the ryokans in that area have as part of their network).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

GLEN BOISAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Authentic Japanese Experience

The Owner was so accommodating he even offered for a free ride to the monkey park but we decided to be driven back to our hotel in Yamanouchi. Our one night experience for a Japanese culture was genuine and fantastic. The Japanese dinner and breakfast was so good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uotoshi Ryokan was amazing! The host was super nice, the meals were fantastic, the room was great. The area is perfect, it's a great place to get away from the city for a bit. It's a bit in the past, but in a really nice way! Our room didn't have a washroom in the room, but it was just outside the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Was OK. Consider other Newer places

This property was about a 20 min walk from the station. Place is very traditional but kind of rundown. For the same price you can stay in modern hotels with an onsen by the yudanaka station. The host was kind l even gave me a free ride to the monkey park and station but I think he needs to retire and relax. I cut my stay to one day as there was nothing to do in the general area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Linda

If you are on a budget, this was a good place to stay with shared bathrooms and sink areas. Shared bathroom has 2 stalls, very small and sink areas have 2 with upstairs and downstairs. I think this place's capacity is 8 parties total. We stayed for 3 nights and chose breakfast. Breakfast was delicious and owners were hospitable. We felt bad that they had to work on New Year's. Most of the surrounding area was closed from New Year's Eve through 01/04/23, but surprisingly Snow Monkey Park was open on New Year's. If you're wanting 3 star hotel amenities, this is not the place for you, but for the price we paid we felt it was reasonable and truly did experience the traditional ryokan experience and the onsen onsite was a plus.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Falsk markedsføring og uacceptabel pris

Intet svarer til oplysninger, eksempelvis ikke privat bad. Beskidt alle steder, beskidt sengetøj, værelset ikke rengjort og der lå brugte stofservietter (indtørret og gulnet) fra tidligere gæster på værelset. Bygningen i forfald, eksempelvis var gelænder løst til trappen op til første sal, som er vigtig at støtte sig til når man skal bære bagagen op på værelset. Bygningen har absolut ikke i den stand, som det fremgår af billederne. Værten var sød, men bar præg af, at parret ikke havde ressourcer til at opretholde stedet. Tjekkede ud en dag før, grundet stedets forfatning. Prisen er på ingen måde acceptabel i forhold til hvad man som gæst bliver mødt med. Stedet har absolut engang været fantastisk.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Keiichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
　昔ながらの日本旅館で、自分にとってはとっても落ち着きました。温泉はどうやら源泉を持っているようで、温度が絶妙で、とても心地よかったです。もちろん、一晩中入れます。朝ごはんもとてもおいしかったです。 　駅から下に向かって、歩いて7分ほど。駅前にはローソンがあります。昼は適当なお店がありますが、夜になると若干の呑み屋と寿司屋、スナックくらいしか開いていないので、食事をしようとしている人は要注意です。 　唯一の問題はWiFi。ご主人のスマホでは電波が受信できるようなのですが、こちらのスマホでもパソコンでも電波が入りませんでした。相性が悪いのでしょう。 　でも、値段も安いし、居心地がよいので、また利用します。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Akiyoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
食事処はそんなにたくさんあるわけではないようです。 素泊りならば市街地で惣菜の調達をすると良いかも？
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

JINGYI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
外国人に勧めの旅館です。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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