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Hotel Housei

3.0 star property
Travelers soak in the indoor hot spring after a day on the slopes at Hotel Housei, where ski-in/ski-out access makes winter adventures effortless

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Hot springs - Hotel Housei (Yamanouchi)
Premium Suite, Accessible, Mountain View | Bathroom | Free toiletries, slippers, electronic bidet, towels - Hotel Housei (Yamanouchi)
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Hot springs - Hotel Housei (Yamanouchi)
Hot springs - Hotel Housei (Yamanouchi)
Hotel Housei near Shiga Kogen Ski Area offers a perfect winter retreat. Rejuvenate in the mineral-rich indoor onsen, relax on the garden patio, or warm up with drinks at the coffee shop. Enjoy ski-in/ski-out access, snowboarding, sledding, and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Japanese Room 10 Tatami mat (with bath tub and toilet) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Japanese Room 10 Tatami mat (with bath tub and toilet)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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

Japanese-Style Economy Room with Private Toilet

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Futons

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

Japanese-Style Economy Room with Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Futons

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

Japanese-Style Superior Room with Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 5 Twin Futons

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

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

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 6 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Located in Yamanouchi, Hotel Housei is in the suburbs and near a boardwalk/promenade. Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Yudanaka Hot Spring are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jigokudani Monkey Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Aqua Wing Arena or M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing. Visit our Yamanouchi travel guide
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Yudanaka onsen, Yamanouchi-cho, Yamanouchi, Nagano, 3810402

What's nearby

  • 0_214671247
    Shibu
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area featuring snow skiing, landscape views and snow
    Shiga Kogen Ski Area
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nishimiya Shrine
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shibuyu Bridge
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station
    6 min walk
  • Kaesa Station
    22 min drive
  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
    92 min drive

Restaurants

  • 味処 みかさ
    7 min walk
  • 道の駅の食堂
    14 min walk
  • ラーメン 徳味
    2 min drive
  • HAKKO BEER STAND
    7 min walk
  • やまブイブイ
    5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Housei

Hotel near Shiga Kogen Ski Area
Near Yudanaka Hot Spring and Shibu, Hotel Housei provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hotel offering ski-in/ski-out access, ski passes, and ski storage. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor hot springs. Enjoy onsite activities like snowboarding and sledding. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and hot springs on site
  • An outdoor tennis court, a vending machine, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Housei have perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,500 for adults and JPY 1,500 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor/outdoor hot spring
  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Sledding
  • Snowboarding

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Hot springs open from 1:00 PM - 5:30 AM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 42 ºF
  • Indoor hot spring
  • Indoor/outdoor hot spring
  • Massage
  • Outdoor hot spring
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1500 for adults and JPY 1500 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Hot springs access available from 1:00 PM to 5:30 AM
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 onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Housei pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Housei?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Housei?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Hotel Housei located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out hotel in Yamanouchi is within a 15-minute walk of Takayakushi Wakoan, Shiga Kogen Ski Area, and Yudanaka Hot Spring. Yumiya Shrine and Nishimiya Shrine are also within 10 minutes. Yudanaka Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hotel Housei Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 223 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice japanese style room, easy walk from station in nice location. Food very good. Lovely onsen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room with private bath is great! Great hospitality, too! We had dinner and breakfast, they’re delicious! Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sai Kit Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Their staff are friendly & helpful as always!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the indoor and outdoor onsen experience, the outdoor onsen being a huge highlight as it was snowing outside at the time. The room was really spacious and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sai Kit Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All employees in the hotel are nice & helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fantastic room! Great amenities. Great nearby restaurants. Staff was friendly, welcoming and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Coleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous location with lovely traditional rooms. Shuttle to and from station and to the Snow Monkey park with ample time to see the monkeys. Shops and restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was outstanding. Very helpful. Wonderful breakfast with lots of options
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a shuttle expecting us outside Yudanaka station, even though it's just a 6min walk to the hotel, but much appreciated when you're carrying bags. The place is beautiful and the private onsen: AMAZING (indoor and outdoor). Breakfast was a nice varied Buffet and loved the provided yukatas. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Song-sy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super hospitality! Partner & I appreciated the hotel free shuttle provided. Staff anf service standard commendable.👍 Wished we had stayed longer. So hope to come back to stay at this hotel the next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Naoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and nice. The van driver gave us rides to and from Snow Monkey Park and to the train station - very helpful! We enjoyed the dinner and breakfast came with the plan. We also enjoyed the inside/outside hot springs. Affordable hotel with excellent customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shuttle bus driver waiting at the station was very friendly and took care of our bags. Arriving at the hotel, the staff greeted us very warmly and quickly got us into our rooms. The superior room was very beautiful and had a fantastic view of the snowy mountains, and the outdoor onsen with the snow coming down and around it was gorgeous and extremely relaxing. We didnt do the meals, but it smelled so good that next time we're definitely including meals in our stay. In the morning, we took their provided shuttle to the snow monkey park and enjoyed ourselves there before we came back. The whole area was very walkable and we loved every minute being there. Only complaint I have is that there is no conditioner in the men's onsen showers. We fully intend on staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service here was amazing, best stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all pleasant and friendly. The two girls at reception were helpful and spoke enough English to be understood if not used google translate. The Thai man who looked after breakfast was great. The onsens were fabulous and the temperatures alternated between them on different days The room was a good size (one person) a little dated but that was ok The shuttle to the train station was available any time in the mornings and it was only a 4 minute walk back in the afternoon Lots of restaurants close by Breakfast buffet was plentiful with Japanese and western options available Definitely not a ski in/out hotel as advertised on the websites Would recommend if looking for off the mountain budget accommodation
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

SONYA

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

Great central location in Yamanouchi

This is a great family friendly hotel. We booked a room with a private onsen which was absolutely worth the extra cost. The hotel has a shuttle which will take you to/from the Yudanaka station and the snow monkey park. This was a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yee Kuen

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

A very good hotel

Good location, free shuttle service to the station, big and clean room, hot shower, delicious breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shiv

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Taking the price per night into account, the hotel was very good value. The furniture and such are quite dated, but they ae kept neat and clean. The breakfast buffet spread is quite extensive. Mostly Chinese items, given most of their guests, but I enjoyed it. The staff was courteous, though communication is a challenge, which is to be expected in this part of Japan. Improvement opportunities- I would like for them to run their shuttle to the train station later into the evening. And second, post a notice on onsen rules in English in the onsen. Not all western tourists are aware of them, as I found out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thu

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

Lovely ryokan experience

Great hotel, really nice and accommodating staff. It's a great way to have a traditional ryokan experience. Great size room, and great location for the small town. Really good value for what you get, we would love to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dominika

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

Amazing stay

Amazing stay. The gentleman at the front desk who spoke great English was lovely, he helped us with everything and was also attentive during our kaiseki dinner, helping explain everything. We had a tatami room, it was nice, the bathroom a little dated, but the onsen was fabulous. The outdoor onsen was beautiful. Loved our stay here and can recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager and staff were super friendly and helpful. Room was very spacious. Traditional sleeping mat was very comfortable and I probably got my best night's sleep while on this trip. Walls are a little thin, but all guests were quiet and respectful of others. Baths looked great but unfortunately didn't get to use them. With size 15 feet I wouldn't expect any of the hotel slippers to fit. We had excellent meals within a 5 minute walk. Really enjoyed Yamanouchi!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aislinn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really fantastic stay. Both for the experience, and easy location to the monkey park (which the staff provided a free shuttle to and from). Decided to go for half board - breakfast/dinner - and the food was SO good, especially the second night’s dinner. Staff were all wonderful and attentive and the Onsen (indoor and outdoor) was the perfect way to end the day. 10/10 recommend and will stay here again if I’m back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
awesome staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Relaxing trip to Yudanaka

Wonderful stay in Yudanaka Hotel Housei. Everything from check in to check out was superb. The staff were so friendly and helpful. They drove us to the Snow Monkey park and to the train station. The breakfast buffet was delicious with so many traditional foods. Onsen was relaxing after a cold day walking around. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aik Leng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good customer attention and quick check in with bus transport pick up and send off
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for the ryokan experience and to visit the snow monkeys which we perfectly achieved. The dinner was a masterpiece with so many small dishes I couldn’t count. The staff were lovely and helped get us to the snow monkeys for opening time and arranged to collect us to drop us back to the station which was so appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025