Yudanaka Tawaraya Ryokan

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9.2

Outstanding(403 Reviews)

Ryokan in Shimotakai District

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this ryokan rental

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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Shimotakai District

Nearby attractions

Yubatake

13 mi

Hiroshi Senju Museum Karuizawa

Available Rooms

Japanese-Style Superior Room

2 Futon • 279 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Japanese-Style Standard Room

1 Futon • 226 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Yudanaka Tawaraya Ryokan

$$$$

9.2

Outstanding(403 Reviews)

Ryokan in Shimotakai District

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Shimotakai District

Nearby attractions

Yubatake

13 mi

Hiroshi Senju Museum Karuizawa

Available Rooms

Japanese-Style Superior Room

2 Futon • 279 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Japanese-Style Standard Room

1 Futon • 226 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

9.2

Outstanding(403 Reviews)

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8.0

Dec 2024

Lovely traditional Japanese experiences with great hospitality.

Traditional ryokan with tatami rooms, comfortable beds on the floor and indoor and outdoor onsen. Great hospitality, 5 minutes walk to the Yudanaka train station and 5 kms on the bus to the snow monkey stop.

10.0

Jul 2023

Great choice

Staff, facilities, food and location

Feels a bit like it’s in a very urban area

8.0

Jul 2023

Fantastic stay, great food and amazing service!

Onsen was lovely and you could book it privately in half hour slots. The food was amazing and service was great!

Nothing. Great place to stay in yamamouchi.

10.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

Both supper and breakfast were great! Highly enjoyed our stay and the private onsen. Staff very friendly, no complaints

10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff. Private onsen is great. The dinner was incredible. Really enjoyed the breakfast too. Truly a unique and worthwhile experience.

9.0

May 2023

Loved the atmosphere and the onsen bad !

Host were super friendly, Onsen (indoor/outdoor) and room was great , dinner was phenomenal (recommend to book ahead of time)

my only wishlist would be a reading lamp

10.0

Mar 2023

great place

Extremely welcoming and hospitable personnel. Great place to stay, you will enjoy the place. Design of this place is very unique. I will recommend to all my friends. We have enjoyed outside spring.

Inside spring pool was not so clean, recommended to install some pump to clean water from tiny impurities.

9.0

Mar 2023

Superb

I recommend booking the private outdoor onsen as soon as you get there. Easy to get to the Snow Monkey Park from here, bus 5 minutes away. The traditional Japanese breakfast was not something I am used to but tried everything and glad I did! The hosts do a very good job of explaining everything and were only too willing to help with whatever. Glad I stayed here.

10.0

Feb 2023

A true Japanese cultural experience. The owners are wonderful.

The mother/daughter owners were wonderful at making us feel at home, preparing fabulous breakfast and memorable dinners. The daughter, sayaka, speaks English well and she is very accommodating with all your needs. She is also very funny and easy to be around. She and her mother both cook exceptional Japanese food (nihonshoku), all ingredients procured from their local area in Nagano.

No dislikes, except rooms could use a light dimmer to make night lighting more comfortable than just one over-head bright light. Also, some warmer room sox to walk around outside the room because shoes are not allowed.

9.0

Jan 2023

Definitely recommend staying, great staff and awesome experience

It was great to experience staying at a traditional Japanese inn. The ryokan had the regular facilities that you would expect including a great onsen both indoors and out doors which was very clean. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly and also spoke English which helped a lot when I had questions. The morning that I had to leave they were thoughtful enough to prepare a packed lunch for me earlier than usual and also offered me a lift to the station. great stay!

7.0

Jan 2023

We enjoyed our stay and are glad that we went!

We LOVED the breakfast. It was such a great start to the morning! We also loved how peaceful the outside onsen was. We also loved the staff - they were so kind and happy and made it truly enjoyable to stay there!

The indoor onsens were so hot that we couldn’t get in them. That would be my biggest complaint, especially since we booked it for the baths available.

10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

Highly recommend! The staff was so helpful and kind. The onsen was great and it was easy to book the private outdoor onsen. The breakfast was delicious! Great location and easy to get to The Snow Monkey Park.

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10.0

Jan 2023

Cozy traditional style place, with indoor & outdoor bath

There's both indoor and outdoor bath, the building and the room is really nice inside, the Japanese breakfast was great, and of course the hosts were great. Short walk from the main station. Free socks :-)

It's not the owners fault, but we forgot to reserve dinner in advance, so didn't get a chance to try it. I recommend reserving dinner/breakfast when you book if you want to try it :)

10.0

Jan 2023

A wonderful ryokan and onsen experience

A real Japanese ryokan and onsen experience (and I’ve been to Japan many times). The staff could not be more welcoming and helpful (and spoke good English). The breakfast and dinner were traditional Japanese style (the kaiseki dinner had so much food!!) and were delicious and beautifully presented. There is a private ryokan where you can book a slot in the evening or it’s shared at other times and whilst the rooms don’t have shower (they have sink and toilet) it was fine to shower in the onsen facilities. The ryokan is located about 7 mins walking from Yudanaka station and they drive you to the snow monkey park which saved having to wait for a bus. I loved staying here and highly recommend to anyone wanting an onsen and ryokan experience while going to see snow monkeys.

9.0

Apr 2022

very tasty dinner and breakfast, super friendly staff, beautiful decorated and good spa

well decorated, very clean

10.0

Apr 2022

reposant - a complete rest

la gentillesse du personnel staff is very very friendly and handsome

10.0

Feb 2022

Wonderful host family with excellent service, Japanese breakfasts, and onsen.

Wonderful host family with excellent service.

10.0

Jan 2022

Wonderful traditional stay in a ryokan that gave us a memorable experience!

This ryokan was lovely. The staff were friendly and spoke English very well. The food was delicious! We loved the outdoor onsen, and it was very near the snow monkey park.

We are not used to the shared showers, but they were still very clean and nice. Also if you are not used to Japanese style futon it can be different than American beds, but still quite comfy.

10.0

Apr 2021

Exceptional

The outdoor onsen is very nice. The location is also very close to the station, which is nice. The staff was very helpful during check in and pre-check in via booking.com's messaging service.

9.0

Feb 2021

Superb

The outdoor onsen was really pretty, and was very nice to book for private use. Breakfast and dinner were simply delicious - worth the price. The staff were also very nice. I enjoyed my stay here.

9.0

Jan 2021

Superb

breakfast, onsen, staff, location

pillows were a bit small / hard

FAQs

How much does this ryokan cost compared to others in Shimotakai District?

The average price for a rental in Shimotakai District is $120 per night. This rental is $59 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this ryokan?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Yudanaka Tawaraya Ryokan. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this ryokan?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this ryokan. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Yudanaka Tawaraya Ryokan pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this ryokan is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Yudanaka Tawaraya Ryokan?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Yudanaka Tawaraya Ryokan

Ryokan in Shimotakai District

Reasons to book

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Map of Shimotakai District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Japanese-Style Superior Room

Japanese-Style Standard Room

Yudanaka Tawaraya Ryokan

Ryokan in Shimotakai District

Reasons to book

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Map of Shimotakai District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Japanese-Style Superior Room

Japanese-Style Standard Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this ryokan cost compared to others in Shimotakai District?

Is parking included with this ryokan?

Is there a pool at this ryokan?

Is Yudanaka Tawaraya Ryokan pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Yudanaka Tawaraya Ryokan?

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