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Koishiya Ryokan

Property class: 2.5

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A coffee bar with various coffee-making equipment, a sign reading "COFFEE", and a wooden counter. - Koishiya Ryokan (Yamanouchi)
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a cushioned chair, and a sliding door. - Koishiya Ryokan (Yamanouchi)
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden facade, a signboard, and a bicycle parked outside. - Koishiya Ryokan (Yamanouchi)
A wooden wall with a world map design, a wooden bench, and a table. - Koishiya Ryokan (Yamanouchi)
A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a chair. - Koishiya Ryokan (Yamanouchi)
Located close to Shibu, Koishiya Ryokan provides a coffee shop/cafe, an arcade/game room, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

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Room options

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a sliding door.

Japanese-style Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Double Futons

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A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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A bunk bed room with a chair and a small table.

Dormitory For Men Only

  • Sleeps 1

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a cushioned bench.

Japanese Tatami Room, Mountain view

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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A bunk bed room with a window, curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

Dormitory for men 1 bed in 3 beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a wooden chair, and sliding shoji doors.

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Japanese Tatami Room, Mountain view

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a cushioned chair, and a sliding door.

Japanese Tatami Room, Mountain view

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a cushioned chair, and a sliding door.

Japanese Tatami Room, Mountain view

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a small table, a shelf with folded towels, and a framed picture on the wall.

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with white bedding, a door, and a small seating area with stools.

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Hirao, a neighborhood in Yamanouchi, is home to Koishiya Ryokan. Shibu and Shiga Kogen Ski Area 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. Biande Shinshu Nakano and Taikan Bonsai Museum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing and hot springs. Visit our Yamanouchi travel guide
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Map
2277, Hirao, Shiga-kogen/Yudanaka, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, 381-0401

What's nearby

  • A snow-covered landscape with a flowing waterfall, a bridge, and traditional buildings.
    Shibu
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A snowy outdoor scene with a pond and rocks.
    Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Shibuyu Bridge
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sake Storehouse and Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station
    5 min drive
  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
    86 min drive

Restaurants

  • 味処 みかさ
    19 min walk
  • 羅臼庵
    2 min drive
  • HAKKO BEER STAND
    19 min walk
  • 福十拉
    18 min walk
  • YUDANAKA BREWERY COMPLEX “U”
    19 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (JPY 1,000 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 500 to 1,600 for adults and JPY 500 to 1,600 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 小石屋レストラン
  • 小石屋レストラン

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • 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.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Geta (wooden sandals)
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately JPY 500 to 1600 for adults, and JPY 500 to 1600 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: JPY 1000 per night (in/out privileges)

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Koishiya Ryokan pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for JPY 1000 per night.

What time is check-in at Koishiya Ryokan?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Koishiya Ryokan?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Koishiya Ryokan located?

Located in Hirao, this guesthouse is steps from Shibu and Shibuyu Bridge. Onsen-ji Temple and Sake Storehouse and Museum are also within 10 minutes. Yudanaka Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Koishiya Ryokan Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 149 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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staff were wonderful and kind, area was beautiful as well
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff! Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect spot. Large room. Sort of patio area. Friendly staff. This is shared bathroom. I would.come back with my family again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Helpful staff. Clean and comfortable. A perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff and everything was easy for us. Shuttle service to & from station was excellent as well as to the monkey park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very welcoming Ryokan, with stylish old style room. Just take care not to make noise. But the village is really cute in the middle of the mountain with the 9 public hot springs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptional staff and hospitality willing to accommodate any requests. Very informative and great exposure to traditional ryokan/ onsens. Highly recommended - thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Was a great stay at this great little inn. It may be a bit different than what most western guest expect to find, but I went for the Ryokan experience and was not disappointed. Staff were really great, helpful in scheduling transport to the monkey park and to the train station. Room was clean, good size, and had everything I needed. The town itself is a cute little village and it was a great experience going to all 9 baths in the town. The baths themselves could use a bit more attention... some were in need of a good cleaning. But regardless it was a unique and fun experience to walk around town in a Yakuta and hop from bath to bath. Make sure to get your souvenir towel stamped at each one!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was friendly. Upon arrival the guest gets a yukata and a key to 9 public thermal springs around the town, where he may bath freely. Note that they are extremely hot. The staff also offers a free ride to the Snow Monkey Park or Yudanaka Station in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A beautiful Ryokan in a typical Japanese village. A unique experience in a lovely room. Enjoy the little onsens, each one with different water sources.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were amazing and very accommodating with bags. They actually have a pick up service depending on your arrival and departure times. This was a bonus since it worked out when we were leaving. Our room was very spacious and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were very friendly and helpful making this a relaxed and comfortable stay. It is an old building but well kept. Not as fancy as some places down the road but extra charming. The public onsens were fun to try. Their shuttles are well organized and we had no trouble booking the times to private onsen and monkey park that we wanted. Excellent service and stay and would return and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Would recommend!

Would highly recommend this inn for a stay in the Japanese Alps. The staff are absolutely amazing - nothing is too much trouble for them and they're always around to offer you help and support. There is a free shuttle service both to and from the train station and up to the Monkey park. The rooms are spacious and we were very comfortable on our futons ☺️ The onsen hopping is also a great attraction...worth the trip out of the city to see!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The ryokan is in the perfect location for wandering around Shibu Onsen and is right next to all the public baths. They provide a shuttle service to and from the local train station in Yudanaka and a free shuttle to the Monkey Park. They have a breakfast menu and serve dinner on some nights but not all, so be prepared to find your own food in the town. Note that the food options can be limited as many places have varying opening hours. The Ryokan is traditional, the rooms are big and clean and you make your own beds. They provide yukata and everything you need to enjoy the public onsens. There are shared bathrooms and limited shower facilities. Gendered bathrooms are on different floors, you may not have a bathroom on your floor. The ryokan has many rooms and gets quite busy so book your shuttles early. The staff were wonderful and speak excellent English. The Ryokan was excellent value for money. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to experience this delightful town without spending a fortune on accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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I want to send a huge thanks to the staff who drove me to the train station. The food there was amazing too! Great bed and room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Delightful Inn

We loved our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We had such an amazing experience here. Great place in this charming village of Japan. We’ll definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The 9 public onsens (baths) were interesting, #9 was the best imo, but the town itself is captivating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A dream stay

Fantastic! If you are looking for the plushest hotel with facilities everywhere … then not for you. If you want a beautiful traditional ryokan with access to the baths, clean showers and great service where the staff go extra without even asking then stay here. As a father and two sons staying in a traditional room we had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Just amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel and this city was the best part of my Japan trip. I loved staying in a traditional old Japanese ryokan, and I absolutely loved hoping around to all the onsens! Note, they are extremely hot! The staff was wonderful and very accomodating. They offer free shuttle rides to the monkey park or to the train station, so that is wonderful. Ate once there for breakfast, and it was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect Winter Getaway

Staying here was a dream. The staff was absolutely amazing and were one of the reasons we would like to come back. They were extremely hospitable and very pleasant to talk to. They were hardworking and answered all of our inquiries about the facilities and surrounding town. They really went out of their way to make us comfortable. We were picked up from the train station, they suggested things to see and places to eat, helped book things, and shuttled us to the monkey park. The cafe downstairs was great, and the rooms and location were the traditional and quiet getaway we were looking for. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking in this area.
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10/10 Excellent

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Authentic yet casual ryokan experience. Staff are so accommodating - picked us up at Yudanaka Station outside of normal pickup hours, advised us to stay in the waiting room (freezing cold in February). Following day, drove us to Snow Monkey Park, first stop to drop our luggage, then to the entrance. I accidentally left my Snow Monkey Pass in my luggage, and she drove me back to the first spot to retrieve it!! Thank you for your generous heart ;)))
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Stay here forever !!!

When we came out of Yudanaka Station travelling by train from Nagano (~1300 Yen p.p.) we got stopped by an older gentleman who insisted on helping us to find our hotel. I showed him our Expedia reservation and he mumbled: "Hmmm, yes..yes...Koishiya." He had a hard time finding it on his free map and I was waiting for him to offer us an expensive shuttle or for him to hold up his hand for a tip. No such thing! He was a student from the local English school and even ran after us when I decided to take the adventurous road up the hill. "No, no. This road very hard, take the one by the river. Much better." Such kindness and care set the tone of the best day ever at Koishiya. Google Map had a hard time finding the Ryokan (search "Koishiya Yamanouchi") and the address pointed to this shady street next to a fancy looking hotel entrance. Pleasantly surprised we were to find out the fancy hotel was our resting place for the night. Shoes are OK when you enter the lobby, just not in the room. The two boys running the place were more than accommodating and showed us kindly around the building. The room was a traditional Tatami room with low table, mats, and soft mattresses you can lay on the floor. What? No TV? No, and that's better. WiFi, a heater, and the romantic atmosphere was enough. We were offered to go to a super fancy Onsen (natural hot spring) in an amazing hotel nearby...for free?! First time in an Onsen, little bit awkward, but there was barely anyone there.
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8/10 Good

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総じて満足のいくものでした。建物は時代を感じるが、綺麗に清掃されており快適に過ごすことができました。スタッフの方々はとても親切で良かったです。一点改善点を挙げるとすれば、事前に駐車所の場所がわかるようにした頂ければ助かります。旅館の説明で駐車料金１日800円となっておりますが、現在1000円でした。
Stayed 1 night in May 2026