Aburaya Tousen
381-0402 Nagano, Yamanouchi, Sano 2586-5 , Japan – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 49 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Everything! The room, the food, the facilities and the staff - all exceptional. They also tended to our special request for vegetarian food very well. We especially enjoyed soaking in the hot bath in our room balcony while it snowed in town. Also, the private dining experience.
JapanThe Lovely Lady Owner Sumiko Yumoto made sure PERSONALLY that we ALL taken care of. She is a VERY Nice and Kind Person.
United States of AmericaMy wife and I stayed for one night/one day. The Hotel was beautiful! Absolutely amazing experience and well worth the price. The staff, the owner were very accommodating and extremely friendly. We purchased a private room with its own onsen on the balcony. The food was amazing as it comes served with a 6+ course meal for Dinner AND Breakfast! Can't recommend this place enough!
United States of AmericaStaff were very friendly. Room is clean and comfort.
ThailandStaff was friendly, room was beautiful, food was all local. The bathroom was something else let me tell you. Hotel owner greeted us at dinner and was very kind and welcoming. Onsen in room could easily fit 2-4 people.
United States of AmericaExtrememly personable and accomodating Staff. The food was excellent and plentiful. We loved the experience and the personal touches. The Japanese style room was spacious and very comfortable.
United States of AmericaWe loved the private bath in our room and because we chose a room with tatami mats and futons we we able to experience a more authentic Japanese experience. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. The dinner was excellent but if you are not used to eating a HUGE meal get ready!
United States of AmericaThe service was excellent. Language was an issue as not many of the staff can speak English. But you can see that they tried their best. it was truly thoughtful service with always a smile.
SingaporeThe staffs were very friendly and helpful. The owner was so kind, talking to us at dinner and sending us in front of the hotel when leaving. The onsen in our room was exceptional with breathtaking views of the town.
ThailandLovely room, nice view, gorgeous reception area with shared lounges.
Australia
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Samkit
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Kevin
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Allan
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Sawanit
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Robert
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Pinn
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Kritrath
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Debbie
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Aburaya Tousen offers luxurious contemporary Japanese-style accommodations with an amazing 11 types of hot-spring baths and free WiFi. On just a 7-minute walk from Yudanaka Station, the hotel features outdoor hot spring baths with mountain views, a spa and a restaurant.
The Aburaya is a 10-minute drive via a free shuttle bus from Jigokudani Wild Monkey Park, where monkeys can be seen bathing in hot springs. The Zenkoji Temple is an hour’s drive away.
The spacious rooms feature a serene decor of sliding paper screens, tatami-mat flooring, and traditional futons. All rooms have a seating area, and some have an outdoor hot spring bath.
Guests at Tousen Aburaya can dream away in an outdoor public or private bath, and enjoy the sauna or a relaxing massage. The hotel offers karaoke facilities.
Restaurant Nanohanakoji offers private dining rooms, where culinary treats of seasonal local dishes can be enjoyed in a tranquil contemporary Japanese atmosphere.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What's a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
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- What's a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What's a yukata?
- A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
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- How should I wear a yukata?
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- What's standard bathing etiquette?
- At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
This is our guests' favorite part of Yamanouchi, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Property Highlights
Located in the top-rated area in Yamanouchi, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!
Breakfast Info
Buffet
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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See what guests loved the most:
- Samkit
Japan“Everything! The room, the food, the facilities and the staff - all exceptional. They also tended to our special request for vegetarian food very well. We especially enjoyed soaking in the hot bath in our room balcony while it snowed in town. Also,...” - KKevin
United States of America“The Lovely Lady Owner Sumiko Yumoto made sure PERSONALLY that we ALL taken care of. She is a VERY Nice and Kind Person.” 
AllanUnited States of America“My wife and I stayed for one night/one day. The Hotel was beautiful! Absolutely amazing experience and well worth the price. The staff, the owner were very accommodating and extremely friendly. We purchased a private room with its own onsen on the...”
Sawanit
Thailand“Staff were very friendly. Room is clean and comfort.”- AAnonymousUnited States of America“Staff was friendly, room was beautiful, food was all local. The bathroom was something else let me tell you. Hotel owner greeted us at dinner and was very kind and welcoming. Onsen in room could easily fit 2-4 people.”
- AAnonymousUnited States of America“Extrememly personable and accomodating Staff. The food was excellent and plentiful. We loved the experience and the personal touches. The Japanese style room was spacious and very comfortable.”
- RobertUnited States of America“We loved the private bath in our room and because we chose a room with tatami mats and futons we we able to experience a more authentic Japanese experience. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. The dinner was excellent but if you are...”
Pinn
Singapore“The service was excellent. Language was an issue as not many of the staff can speak English. But you can see that they tried their best. it was truly thoughtful service with always a smile.”
KritrathThailand“The staffs were very friendly and helpful. The owner was so kind, talking to us at dinner and sending us in front of the hotel when leaving. The onsen in our room was exceptional with breathtaking views of the town.”
Debbie
Australia“Lovely room, nice view, gorgeous reception area with shared lounges.”
- What time are the communal baths available?Available from 14:30Answered on 20 September 2019
- Why is extra charges and taxes showing as $600aud?We apologize for the inconvenience that we caused you. I would appreciate if you tell us the page that you saw that charge.Answered on 8 January 2020
- What time do I have to arrive for dinner?It is from 18:00 to 21:00, but the final start time for dinner is 19:30.Answered on 20 September 2019
- Do you accept guests with Tattoos?We accept the guests with tattoo but, we are very sorry to tell you that If you are with tattoo which is bigger than the 500 yen coin, You are not able to use the public open air bath. However, We have a private open air bath (Need reservation) and the room with open air bath. You are able to enjoy the onsen even you are with tattoo with those facilities.Answered on 7 January 2020
個室お食事処 菜の花小路
Food: Japanese
Open for: Breakfast, Dinner
ルーフトップジャパニーズバー雪月花
Food: European
Open for: Dinner
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Hiking
- KaraokeAdditional charge
- Skiing
- Sitting area
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/Puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle service
- Convenience store on site
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Car rental
- Elevator
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Public Bath
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Sauna
- English
- Japanese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Aburaya Tousen accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Guests with children must indicate the number of children and the age of each child in the Special Request box at time of booking.
Please inform the property at least 5 days prior to your arrival date if you have any food allergies or dietary needs. Some menus are difficult to prepare, so please inform the property in detail.
Please note that the property will not accept your request if it is unrelated to allergies or dietary needs, or if you have not informed them in advance.
Extra bedding is available for one child, consisting of a child-sized Japanese futon.
Guests must check in by 7:30 PM to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
FAQs about Aburaya Tousen
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Room options at Aburaya Tousen include:
- Quad
- Suite
- Twin
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Aburaya Tousen on this page.
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Guests staying at Aburaya Tousen can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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The prices at Aburaya Tousen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Aburaya Tousen has 2 restaurants:
- 個室お食事処 菜の花小路
- ルーフトップジャパニーズバー雪月花
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Check-in at Aburaya Tousen is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Aburaya Tousen offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Karaoke
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Hot spring bath
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Open-air bath
- Foot bath
- Public Bath
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Aburaya Tousen is 5 miles from the center of Yamanouchi.
