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Hotel Housei

3.0 star property
Ski-in/ski-out hotel with spa, near Shiga Kogen Ski Area

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Exterior
Children’s activities
Hot springs
Children’s activities
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Ski facilities
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Onsen
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Breakfast available
  • Free area shuttle
  • Ski storage
  • Ski passes
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Living room
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Japanese-Style Economy Room with Private Toilet, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Electric kettle
Living room
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 15.47 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Futons

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Japanese-Style Premier Room with Private Onsen, Garden View (Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Living room
In-room safe
  • 24.76 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 6 Single Futons

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Japanese-Style Superior Room with Private Bathroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Living room
In-room safe
  • 21.69 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 5 Single Futons

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Japanese-Style Economy Room with Private Bathroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Living room
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Futons

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About the area

Map
Yudanaka onsen, Yamanouchi-cho, Yamanouchi, Nagano, 3810402

What's nearby

  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 3 min walk
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 9 min walk
  • Shibu - 14 min walk
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park - 7 min drive
  • Ryuoo Ski Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Iiyama Station - 25 min drive
  • Zenkojishita Station - 27 min drive
  • Nagano (QNG) - 29 min drive
  • Yudanaka Station - 2 min walk
  • Free local area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪道の駅北信州やまのうち‐情報物産館 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪道の駅の食堂 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪関英ドライブイン - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪HAKKO - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪串道楽 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Housei

With ski-in/ski-out access, Hotel Housei allows you more time for snowboarding and sledging, plus you'll be within a five-minute walk of Shiga Kogen Ski Area. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, an outdoor tennis court and a terrace. Ski passes and storage are also available. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk from public transportation: Yudanaka Station is only steps away.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 39 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets stay for free
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Off-site

  • Free area shuttle

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Free local shuttle

What to do

  • Sledging
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Ski passes
  • Snowboarding
  • Ski storage
  • Ski runs nearby
  • Ski area nearby

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. There are hot springs on site.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1500 for adults and JPY 1500 for children

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
This property accepts credit cards.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Also known as

Hotel Housei Yamanouchi
Hotel Housei Hotel
Hotel Housei Yamanouchi
Hotel Housei Hotel Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Housei offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Housei does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Housei?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Housei?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Housei?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Hotel Housei and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy on-site recreation such as snowboarding and sledging, and return when the snow melts for some tennis lessons. Additional recreation on-site includes hot springs. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Housei?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Housei like?
Hotel Housei is a short 2-minute walk from Yudanaka Station and 3 minutes' walk from Shiga Kogen Ski Area.

Hotel Housei Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful base to explore the Yamanouchi area
Wonderful ryokan-style hotel. Stayed for 2 nights with half-board, and the meals (dinner and breakfast) were excellent. The staff were attentive and engaging, taking the time to introduce the dinner menu to us. Chose this place for my children's first ski experience. Just a 30-minute drive to Shiga Kogen where all the ski resorts are. The hotel offers both indoor and outdoor onsens. Simply superb for a hot, relaxing soak after a day on the ski slopes. Highly recommended!
Hwee Chong, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Edward, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Reiko, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed my 6-night stay here. It really is a traditional Japanese hotel and experience and loved the friendly and helpful staff, and the location is just a short 10 min scenic stroll across the river to the bus/train station. Didnt know what to expect but the Japanese style tatami rooms were cosy and comfy, and the outdoor onsen was just what was needed after a day on the ski slopes. The half-board option is a must if you love Japanese food and each night was like a little banquet with an array of different and fresh local dishes, and was great value. Not a 5-star hotel by any means if thats your thing, but all in all a great stay and good location and Yudanaka is quaint little village at the foot of the Alps, that is worth a wander around, as Shibuya Onsen and Snow Monkeys are closeby. Dōmo arigatōgozaimasu
Michael, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved my stay at Hotel Housei. Yamanouchi is one of my favourite places in Japan and this is a great place to stay as it is within walking distance of Yudanaka and Shibu Onsen. Hotel Housei provides shuttle service to Snow Monkey Park and Ski areas nearby. Dining and breakfast options were great. I must also mention the staff is very English-friendly which made things very easy for me.
Jayvee, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The service here was amazing, best stay!!
Angel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We booked two nights here, and it was amazing. The staff was very attentive and helpful, they even shuttle you to and from monkey park, and the train station! Which I had no idea, so it was a lovely surprise. The outdoor and indoor baths were a fun experience. Our rooms were also clean and comfortable to be in. We’re not used to the traditional Japanese beds, but we managed! Overall experience was lovely. I will definitely be going back next time
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Yamanouchi’s Best Small Hotel
This place is simply a gem, everything about the hotel, staff, food was too class and a major benefit was the free on site onsen facilities. It is close to the train station and plenty of great dinning options within easy walking distance from the hotel. The hotel also offers free shuttle bus services for you to the station, the snow monkeys and a few other places, they even took me to the chemist to get medicine for one of our family group members. Cannot rate this hotel highly enough👍
Jason, 7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great onsen experience at bargain price
I picked this hotel for visiting snow monkey hot spring park and its shuttle service to the park and train station. The staff are very friendly. They don’t speak English but using google translate between them and guests solves any barrier. The hotel is dated and it shows but I found everything clean enough and had a very comfortable stay. Highly booking with the meal included. A very good idea all and all and they have both indoor and outdoor onsen areas. Rooms are fairly large and shuttle service is convenient. The owner is friendly and outgoing. I wouldn’t come here only for onsen experience and it was a great stay to combine it with other destinations in the area.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

awesome staff!
darren, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff provided such a warm welcome and really helped create an enjoyable visit for our family. We very much appreciated the complimentary shuttle service and while we only speak English, the staff were so patient with us and we were able to communicate fine. We appreciated being able to store our luggage there after check out. The Japanese-style room with tatami mats and futons really completed our memorable experience of traditional Japanese hospitality. Thank you.
Chris, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

The staff were very helpful. The room was spacious. It was amazing to have our own private in-room onsen! We really enjoyed that. It was wonderful to have close access to the Jigakudani Monkey Park and the amazing mountain peaks. My complaint might be directed toward the property or it might be directed toward Expedia. Expedia explicitly stated that there was laundry, but there was no laundry available in the hotel. I specifically looked to book a hotel with laundry in the midst of our mountain trekking trip. I had to schlep my family's bags of dirty clothes 15 minutes across town and sit in a laundromat since there was none in the hotel. Expedia and Hotel Housei need to sit down together and get all the facts straight!
Bryan, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved staying at Hotel Housei. The staff was so nice. They went out of their way to help. As you are out of the city, English is more challenging but they really try to help communicate with you and ensure your needs are met. I would recommend staying here to really immerse yourself with the Japanese culture. Stay in the Ryokans to sleep on the futon. Rooms are spacious. They provide Kimonos for the Onsen (super relaxing) and a shuttle to see the snow monkeys (really convenient). The hotel is walking distance from the train station. Note that it is about 30 mins to the ski area of Shiga Kogen but they have a bus/shuttle readily available to get to the slopes. I cant speak highly enough of the staff and how friendly and nice they are. I would recommend staying here and would come back.
David, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

CARLOS, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great onsen...short local bus ride from monkey park. Get the half board option, great dinner and breakfast. Hot springs was great..traditional..no bathing suit.
Rebecca, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Great food and good location
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Experienced Japan in traditional way.
My stay here is definitely one of the highlights of my Japan trip. All the staffs are welcoming. The hospitality they gave to me is superb. The room is so spacious specially for solo traveller like me. And felt the traditional room/atmosphere. I enjoyed the whole afternoon staying inside the hotel with tatami floors. They brought me to snow monkey park entrance and to Yudanaka train station the next day. If you are booking with them, make sure include the halfboard (dinner and buffet breakfast). I enjoyed the food a lot while wearing the traditional dress yukata which they provides.
Julie Ann, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff so hospitable. Picked me up the bus station and the meals pre -arranged is a must to enjoy local cuisine. It's hard to get food nearby on winter time. My private Onsen at is amazing.
sheila, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very helpful & friendly, and the room was beautiful! Maybe bring your own pillow, though, if you’re a side-sleeper.
Haley, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the hospitality of the hotel staff. Enjoyed the stay there and the staff made it easy for us to get around with the free shuttle service to snow monkey park and the train station. We loved the outdoor natural onsen. The breakfast was good as well, good variety of cooked and fresh Japanese food.
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8/10 Very good

Great place to stay to see the snow monkeys
Comfortable, clean, and close to the bus station. Shuttle to see the snow monkeys was great. Onsen was awesome. Traditional Japanese meals.
Derwin, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderfully welcoming staff! We were impressed by the service at check in! They also helped us store luggage on the check out date and offered a ride to the station. We were able to take the free shuttle to see the Snow monkey park (ride at 9:30am and pickup at 12pm). They were very helpful overall, providing recommendation and help with finding restaurant and also providing help with taking the bus to ski resort. Nice Japanese buffet style breakfast and all day onsen. Very cute local speciality stands in the front desk for purchase as gifts. Overall, highly recommend it! Really enjoyed interacting with the staff here.
Zheyun, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

The service was excellent throughout my stay. They provided me transport to Monkey Park, and there after to Liyama station for my onward trip. Service was really attentive and always with a smile!
Alex, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

First-class service and and good pricing.
This is my favorite hotel. Although the price is reasonable they are always generous and kind, feeding me delicious meals, parking my car and providing an outdoor onsen which is a special experience in the snow.
Nathaniel, 2-night trip
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