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Koishiya Ryokan

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with a restaurant, steps from Shibu

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Nestled near Shibu and Yudanaka Hot Spring, Koishiya Ryokan offers a tranquil retreat. Guests can unwind with a cup of coffee at the cafe, savor meals at the restaurant, stay connected with in-room WiFi, explore nearby attractions with tour assistance and concierge services.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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In-room dining

Japanese Tatami Room, Mountain view

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Dormitory for men 1 bed in 3 beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Dormitory for men 1 bed in 3 beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Bed in Male Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Tatami Room, Mountain view

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Tatami Room, Mountain view

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Interior

Japanese Style Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Japanese-Style Room

  • Sleeps 3

Japanese-Style Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Dining | Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Japanese Style Room For 2-3 Persons

  • Sleeps 3

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Dining | Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Japanese Style Room For 3-4 Persons

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Map
2277, Hirao, Shiga-kogen/Yudanaka, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, 381-0401

What's nearby

  • Shibu - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Maruike Ski Area - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park - 13 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station - 5 min drive
  • Iiyama Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪味処 みかさ - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪猿座カフェ (ENZA Cafe) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪HAKKO BEER STAND - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Farmhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪ラーメン 徳味 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Koishiya Ryokan

Guesthouse near Shibu
Close to Yudanaka Hot Spring, Koishiya Ryokan provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Koishiya Ryokan feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, bidets, and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (JPY 800 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 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

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

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

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately JPY 500 to 1600 for adults, and JPY 500 to 1600 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 800 per night (492 ft away; open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM)

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

Property is also known as

Koishiya Ryokan Yamanouchi
Koishiya Ryokan
Koishiya Yamanouchi
Koishiya
Koishiya Ryokan Guesthouse
Koishiya Ryokan Yamanouchi
Koishiya Ryokan Guesthouse Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

Is Koishiya Ryokan pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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?

Situated in Yamanouchi, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Shibu and Yudanaka Hot Spring. Shiga Kogen Ski Area is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away. Yudanaka Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Koishiya Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 135 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Strath

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 9 public onsens (baths) were interesting, #9 was the best imo, but the town itself is captivating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomáš

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

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

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

10/10 Excellent

Heath

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

10/10 Excellent

marni

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

10/10 Excellent

martha

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Misa

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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.

8/10 Good

??

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mineo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
建物は古いですがよく改修されていて、シャワーやお手洗いはキレイで掃除が行き届いており快適でした。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
車で行くときは1900迄に公共駐車場が閉まってしまうので要注意。部屋はリノベーションしてもう少し清潔性がほしい。 外湯の温泉の泉質は9つあり、純粋に温泉を楽しむには隠れた名湯かもしれない。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Morgan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

???

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Gregorio Victor Manuel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

satomi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
申し込み段階の表示が不鮮明。 朝食在り、と表示されていたから朝食が含まれているかと思たらそうではなかった。 旅館とあるがホステルのようで驚いた。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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