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Hotel Housei

3.0 star property
Slopeside fun with full-service spa and restaurant

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Children's activities
Reception
Hot springs
Children's activities

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Living room
  • 15.47 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Living room
  • 24.76 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 6 Twin 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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Living room
  • 21.69 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 5 Twin Futons

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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)

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Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin 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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Shibu - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park - 15 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Madarao Kogen Ski Resort - 26 min drive - 15.8 miles

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station - 2 min walk
  • Iiyama Station - 25 min drive

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

Hotel near Shiga Kogen Ski Area
Located close to Yudanaka Hot Spring, 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, 1 meeting room, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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

Languages

English, Japanese

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

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

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 at Hotel Housei?

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 10-minute walk of Yumiya Shrine, Shiga Kogen Ski Area, and Yudanaka Hot Spring. Nishimiya Shrine and Takayakushi Wakoan are also within 10 minutes. Yudanaka Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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Hotel Housei Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 181 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kalpesh

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

Awesome place to stay

Nice, clean hotel. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing onsen and the friendliest staff you will ever meet. The traditional Japanese room was large and futons were comfier than expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Great food and good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was standout at Hotel Housei, they went above and beyond to ensure enjoyable stay. The meals were beautifully presented with wide variety of different foods. The room was spacious with tatami mats. Loved the indoor and outdoor baths / springs. Close to everything. Unexpected top notch service and value, indeed a winner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Free pick from the train station. Free shuttle to the monkey park. Onsite onsen was nice.Went there every night. Service was very good. my only minor issue was that breakfast was the same everyday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Friendly staff

Very friendly staff at the hotel, they helped a lot and were very welcoming in English! They had a nice dinner and solid breakfast (with some western dishes). At the end I was positively surprised with a free transfer to the station. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the hotel was a unique Japanese experience. Outdoor onsen was magical. Freezing out of the water, but lovely and warm in the water. There was a Japanese garden around the bath. Staff were friendly and had a good sense of humour. There was a free shuttle to the station and the snow monkey park. The hotel was only 8 minutes walk from the station. Thank you Housei Hotel for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sai Kit Cedric

Expedia said this hotel has laundry service. However, when we ask the hotel staff about where we can use the laundry, they recommend us go to coin laundry shop which need 9-11 mins walk. I think the hotel info provided in Expedia is not accurate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

darren

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Jayvee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful & friendly, and the room was beautiful! Maybe bring your own pillow, though, if you’re a side-sleeper.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Derwin

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good service!

Good service, Indeed!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

c

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024