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Hotel Housei

3.0 star property
Ski-in/ski-out hotel with spa, near Shiga Kogen Ski Area

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Located near Shiga Kogen Ski Area, Hotel Housei offers a serene retreat. Dip into the indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), unwind on the garden patio or at the coffee shop/cafe. Onsite activities include snowboarding and sledding with ski-in/ski-out access and helpful staff to assist.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Onsen
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Breakfast available
  • Free area shuttle
  • Ski storage
  • Ski passes
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Living room
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

View all photos for Japanese Room 10 Tatami mat (with bath tub and toilet)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Toilet with electronic bidet
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Economy Room with Private Toilet

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Living room
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Economy Room with Private Bathroom

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

Japanese-Style Economy Room with Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Superior Room with Private Bathroom

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

Japanese-Style Superior Room with Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 5 Single Futons

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Living room
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 6 Single Futons

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Nishimiya Shrine - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shibu - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shibuyu Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Matsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto) - 92 min drive
  • Yudanaka Station - 6 min walk
  • Zenkojishita Station - 26 min drive
  • Nagano (QNG) - 29 min drive
  • Free local area shuttle

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

With ski-in/ski-out access, Hotel Housei allows you more time for snowboarding and sledging, plus you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Shiga Kogen Ski Area. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, an outdoor tennis court and a terrace. Ski passes and storage are also available. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 39 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Off-site

    • Free area shuttle
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Free local shuttle

What to do

  • Sledging
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Ski passes
  • Snowboarding
  • Ski storage
  • Ski runs nearby
  • Ski area nearby

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. There are indoor hot springs and outdoor hot springs open between 1:00 PM and 5:30 AM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 42°F.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1500 for adults and JPY 1500 for children

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Hot springs access available from 1:00 PM to 5:30 AM

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Housei offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Housei does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Housei?

Yes, pets stay free.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Housei?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Housei?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Hotel Housei and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy on-site recreation such as snowboarding and sledging, and return when the snow melts for some tennis lessons. Additional recreation on-site includes hot springs. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Housei?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Hotel Housei like?

Hotel Housei is a short 6-minute walk from Yudanaka Station and 10 minutes' walk from Shiga Kogen Ski Area.

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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

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious with a wide variety of traditional and western options available. (14 reviews)
  • The property offers both indoor and outdoor hot tubs, providing a superb and relaxing soak after a day on the ski slopes. (3 reviews)
  • Meals were excellent, with a wide variety of foods and beautifully presented. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Room
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Food
Breakfast
Onsen
Location
Bus station
Shuttle services

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Coleen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Naoko, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place to stay

Nice, clean hotel. Great location
Kalpesh, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great food and good location
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The service here was amazing, best stay!!
Angel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
SONYA, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very good hotel

Good location, free shuttle service to the station, big and clean room, hot shower, delicious breakfast.
Yee Kuen, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Thu, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Dominika, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing onsen and the friendliest staff you will ever meet. The traditional Japanese room was large and futons were comfier than expected.
Tina, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good atay
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Aislinn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

awesome staff!
darren, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very helpful & friendly, and the room was beautiful! Maybe bring your own pillow, though, if you’re a side-sleeper.
Haley, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Derwin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good customer attention and quick check in with bus transport pick up and send off
Aik Leng, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Emma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Alex, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jayvee, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
2-night trip