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Hotel Housei

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

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Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast (JPY 1500 per person)
Hot springs
Children’s activities
Reception
Hotel Housei near Shiga Kogen Ski Area offers a perfect winter retreat. Rejuvenate in the mineral-rich indoor onsen, relax on the garden patio, or warm up with drinks at the coffee shop. Enjoy ski-in/ski-out access, snowboarding, sledding, and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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

Japanese-Style Economy Room with Private Toilet, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Living room
  • 15 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)

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Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Living room
  • 25 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
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Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Living room
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 5 Twin Futons

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

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Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
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 area

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

What's nearby

  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shibu - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Maruike Ski Area - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park - 15 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • â€ȘHAKKO BEER STAND - ‬4 min walk
  • â€ȘHAKKO YAMANOUCHI - ‬5 min walk
  • â€Șそば懩 やり汋 - ‬2 min drive
  • â€Șいさみ毿し - ‬4 min walk
  • â€ȘArchies - ‬3 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, which offers ski-in/ski-out access, ski passes and ski storage. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor hot springs. Enjoy on-site activities, such as snowboarding and sledging. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and hot springs on-site
  • An outdoor tennis court, concierge services and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Housei boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets and free toiletries
  • Fridges, electric kettles and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 9 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 - 6 ÂșC
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately JPY 1500 for adults and from 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 on-site 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?

Checkout 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 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 184 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

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

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Dominika

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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

8/10 Good

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was really nice, we had 2 rooms for our family and one of the room had a private hot spring (I think they only have it in the first floor). When you’re booking it’s better to book the rooms in one name if you’re planning on multiple rooms, so that way they can put you guys together but it was fine because we got one room with an Onsen. They also park your car for you because they have their own parking space and they give back your keys at check out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aik Leng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good customer attention and quick check in with bus transport pick up and send off
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sadie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Friendly staff. They picked us up from train station and took us to monkey park. Its made our one night stay easy. The onsen was nice. Not much food around town, so go to dinner early.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went with the half board and used the osen. Both completely exceeded my family's expectations. Loved everything!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aislinn

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service here was amazing, best stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We loved the size of the rooms. The views from the rooms were spectacular too. However, most staff cannot converse well in English hence do note. Loved the onsen. Only issue was that our request in getting extra towels was rejected.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

darren

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

10/10 Excellent

Hwee Chong

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

Wonderful base to explore the Yamanouchi area

Wonderful ryokan-style hotel. Stayed for 2 nights with half-board, and the meals (dinner and breakfast) were excellent. The staff were attentive and engaging, taking the time to introduce the dinner menu to us. Chose this place for my children's first ski experience. Just a 30-minute drive to Shiga Kogen where all the ski resorts are. The hotel offers both indoor and outdoor onsens. Simply superb for a hot, relaxing soak after a day on the ski slopes. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Pierce

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

Hidden Gem: Hotel Housei in Yudanaka

We discovered a lovely gem in Yudanaka, Hotel Housei, a mere 7-minute walk from Yudanaka Station. For added convenience, the hotel offers complimentary pickup and drop-off services from the station with prior arrangement. The hotel's personalized touch impressed us: - Complimentary shuttle services to and from the famous Snow Monkey park at our desired times - Spacious rooms with beautiful tatami mats and stunning outdoor/indoor onsen facilities The dinner was exceptional – Sukiyaki beef. Breakfast was traditional Japanese-style, adding to the authentic experience. Hotel Housei exceeded our expectations, and we would love to return. Additional amenities include a spacious waiting lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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