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Hotel Tsubakino

3.5 star property
Ryokan with free parking, a quick walk to Yudanaka Hot Spring

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Spa
Interior entrance
Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 80 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 36.4 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
  • 21.8 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Room, Non Smoking, No View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Japanese Room, Non Smoking, No View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Comfort Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Comfort Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Futons

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 38.88 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Western Style Twin Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Japanese Western Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Hirao, Yamanouchi-machi, Yudanaka Onsen, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, 381-0401

What's nearby

  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Shibu - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Dragon King Mountain Park - 13 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park - 16 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station - 2 min walk
  • Iiyama Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪道の駅北信州やまのうち‐情報物産館 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪道の駅の食堂 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪関英ドライブイン - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪HAKKO - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪串道楽 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Tsubakino

Ryokan near Yudanaka Hot Spring
Located close to Shibu and Jigokudani Monkey Park, Hotel Tsubakino provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a coffee shop/cafe, and a fireplace in the lobby. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, HanaTsubaki, offers breakfast, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up, and hot springs on site
  • An elevator, 1 meeting room, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Tsubakino have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 for adults and JPY 1,650 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • HanaTsubaki
  • Sake bar

Things to do

  • Hot springs

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Massage
  • 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.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1998
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner.
Meals are not served for infants and children age 1-5 in the Breakfast Included or Half Board rate plans.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 1650 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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 Tsubakino
Hotel Tsubakino Yamanouchi
Hotel Tsubakino Ryokan
Tsubakino Yamanouchi
Hotel Tsubakino Japan/Yamanouchi-Machi, Nagano Prefecture
Hotel Tsubakino Yamanouchi
Hotel Tsubakino Ryokan Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Tsubakino pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Tsubakino?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Tsubakino?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Tsubakino?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Tsubakino located?

Situated in Yamanouchi, this ryokan is within a 15-minute walk of Yudanaka Hot Spring and Shibu. Jigokudani Monkey Park and Dragon King Mountain Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). Yudanaka Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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Hotel Tsubakino Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 111 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Ryokan. Breakfast and late night sake tasting included free. Very short walk to excellent local restaurants and train station. Very easy to access for tourists
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Top notch food and service. Dinner was excellent. I would go back just for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

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

Great stay

The service was fantastic. Nice bathrooms and comfortable bedding. The private onsen was spectacular. Very convenient location only a 2-minute walk from Yudanaka Station.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

We enjoyed our stay

The ryokan is lovely and the meals were excellent. The private outdoor onsen was particularly appreciated. The staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were exceptionally attentive and helpful, and the meals were outstanding. The onsen was delightful and felt private and was never crowded. Proximity to the station and location in a quaint neighborhood made it feel special yet convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are super attentive and very helpful. Love the onsen and the traditional room. The top floor outdoor onsen is lovely. Breakfasts are great. Hotel is about 10 min walk from the train station, We had a lovely stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay, the staff were absolutely lovely and made it so warm and welcoming. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are exceptional, they are very kind and professional.. the breakfast and dining options are amazing!! The onsen was so beautiful, this has been my favourite hotel here in Japan, can’t recommend it any more highly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay. Great private bath. Had lots of fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is hidden up in the hills of Yubanka and is a welcome surprise from the tourist epicenter of Nagano. The hotel has an amazing breakfast and couples can use the onsen on the roof for a price. The monkey bus leaves daily for exploration of the local hills. Great price and quiet. Staff was polite and friendly. Great experience and loud visitors need not apply.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tooba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hospitality. Amazing meal services. Very kind staff. Our stay was amazing and we quite enjoyed the onsens! Looking forward to coming back

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did the half board option and the food and service was excellent. It was great for experiencing Japanese cuisine and culture. Staff very friendly and helpful. Close to the station and the bus to see the snow monkey park.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

A great Ryokan in Yudanaka

A friendly warm welcome and drink were received on arrival. This was our 2nd visit to Yudanaka. Very comfortable traditional rooms, and the outside onsen on the 5th floor was great. The nightly wine bar was a pleasant surprise and the Japanese breakfast was high level. Would definitely stay again !!
Japanese Breakfast
Outside onsen on the 5th floor
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredible, the service was incredible, the food was amazing, the onsen was fantastic. Great value for the level of care that the staff give. I really want to come back and stay at this hotel for a week. 10/10 recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An unforgettable experience with my son who is 9 we enjoyed the private onsen with 2 separate baths we bathed under the stars which was perfect. The staff was incredibly accommodating attentive and so SWEET , the Japanese chocolate covered pecans are dreamy definitely grab a box or 2!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed two nights at Hotel Tsubakino during our honeymoon. The hotel was clean and inviting, the staff were immediately welcoming, taking us into the lounge to welcome us and get us checked in, offering us complimentary drinks. The room was large, clean, well appointed and included is own hot spring fed bath. Each breakfast and dinner was served in a private dining room with multiple courses of incredible food. Hotel Tsubakino was easily the best stay of our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Maryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed overall stay. The room is great. Hot springs are awesome. Vegan options for the food could be better. Make sure to check that kids are included when receiving confirmation. We didn’t and have to pay 1/4 more and it was already expensive. I checked the price online for four of us and it was exactly as we paid while booking but the confirmation letter didn’t include kids so we have to pay anyways. Otherwise happy with stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family enjoyed our stay at Hotel Tsubakino. We had a traditional Japanese room with a mountain view. The sunset views from our room were very nice. We also enjoyed the private onsen both nights of our stay. The temperature of the water fluctuated so the second night it was really hot and we were unable to stay in the water long. We had both the Japanese breakfast and the western breakfast. The Japanese breakfast was very impressive and it was tasty - although a bit much for the morning for our kids. So we tried the western breakfast on our second morning. It was good too. Beds were comfortable and the service was attentive and helpful. We came for the snow monkey park and while the snow monkeys didn't show up on the day we were there, I'm still happy we visited this beautiful mountain town. Would also recommend Sushiya for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was so incredibly amazing in every regard. We arrived and were provided a wonderful welcome drink. We booked a western king bed with an outer room for tatami mat as there were 3 of us. The rooms were very spacious - and had large sitting area and a massage chair. The Nespresso coffee machine in room was fantastic- but the coffee machine in lobby that opened at 6 AM became my best friend. The baths in this hotel on the roof were absolutely beautiful with incredible views of the mountains. We booked the private bath too- and this would be fantastic for a celebration as had beer and champagne. The food in this hotel was 5 star and so artfully presented. It was delicious and we had a choice of Japanese or western breakfast. The Japanese breakfast was amazing. They make their own apple juice which was so yummy. The staff at this hotel were so polite, accommodating, helpful, kind, and the absolute best. This was truly a special find- and I would recommend this hotel to one and all. It was very special. Very close to train station, very quiet, and close to the Heiwa no Oka Park (largest brass Buddha) and snow monkey park. We actually walked down from Snow Monkey park to hotel thru Shiba Onsen. I loved Yudanaka, Yamanouchi, and Hôtel Tsubakino!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a beautiful ryokan and onsen. We stayed 2 nights and really enjoyed it. We ate breakfast and dinner at the ryokan and really enjoyed the food - meals are 7 courses and food quality is top notch. We would highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in Yudanaka. They have a private onsen which we also booked so my husband and I could use the onsen together.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a fantastic hotel with high quality of any services they provided. I definitely will come back if possible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025