Ryokan Aburaya Tousen
This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in wildlife, nature walks and friendly locals – Check location 381-0402 Nagano, Yamanouchi, Sano 2586-5 , Japan – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in wildlife, nature walks and friendly locals – Check location
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One of our top picks in Yamanouchi.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.
Yudanaka Onsen is a great choice for travelers interested in wildlife, nature walks and friendly locals.
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 8.8 for a two-person trip.
This property is also rated for the best value in Yamanouchi! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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Located in the top-rated area in Yamanouchi, this property has an excellent location score of 8.7!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Open-air bath, Bathhouse, Hot spring bath
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Area Info
– This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in wildlife, nature walks and friendly locals – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!Closest Landmarks *
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Yudanaka Station0.3 miles
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Jigokudani Monkey Park2.6 miles
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Hasuike Pond4.5 miles
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Iiyama Station8.1 miles
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Iiyama City Takahashi Mayumi Dollhouse8.7 miles
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Mt. Kusatsu Shirane9.7 miles
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Madarao Acorn Village10.9 miles
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Lake Hokuryuko11.6 miles
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Nagano Olympic Memorial Arena M-Wave11.8 miles
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Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort12.1 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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松美食堂 Restaurant0.1 miles
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Kitchen&Bar D-LINE Cafe/Bar0.3 miles
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GOEN Restaurant0.4 miles
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CHAMISE Cafe/Bar0.4 miles
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HAKKO Cafe/Bar0.4 miles
Natural Beauty *
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竜王 Mountain10.6 miles
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横手山 Mountain16 miles
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夜間瀬川 River0 miles
Closest Airports *
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Matsumoto Airport48 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Kitano Museum of Art12.2 miles
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Lake Nojiri13 miles
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Kusatsu Nettaiken13.1 miles
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Joyama Zoo13.2 miles
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Zenkoji Temple13.7 miles
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Nagano Station14.2 miles
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Togakushi Shrine18.3 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“Staff very nice. Child-friendly. Good breakfast. Convenient location, close to Yudanaka station. Relaxing bath facilities.”
Denmark“Onsen with a view. We loved the roof top igloos. So fun to have a drink there after dinner. We loved watching it snow from our igloo while we sipped our hot dr...”
Australia“Fantastic ryokan. We had the full Japanese immersion, with excellent food, attentive staff, and even the owner introducing herself and checking every day that w...”
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One of our top picks in Yamanouchi
Facilities of Aburaya Tousen Great facilities! Review score, 9.2
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Outdoors
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Hiking
- Skiing
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Electric vehicle charging station
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Bathhouse
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa Additional charge
- Sauna
Front Desk Services
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
General
- Shuttle service
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Shuttle service (free)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Shops (on site)
- Car rental
- Gift shop
- Safe
- Elevator
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
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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
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.
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Can use a crib or extra bed
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The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
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.
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.
