Ryokan Hotel Futaba

949-6101 Niigata, Yuzawa, Oaza, Yuzawa 419, Japan – Great location - show map

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8.8
Fabulous
160 reviews

The service was top notch. The food was amazing and the hot springs were the best I’ve ever had. Thank you!

Sarah Japan

The view from the room was decently good, staff was wonderful and provided us great service.

Ian Malaysia

The view from the room the culture and the amazing assistance we received

Suzanne Australia

I opted for room with indoor open air bath, the experience was great!!

Linda Singapore

Good to have regular shuttle service to and from the train station even though the station is not far away. We like the variety in onsen baths (2). The dinners were excellent, with different variety each evening. The room was huge and we booked the one with private bath. It was really comfortable. The hotel kindly arranged for the three couples to have rooms next to each other! The hotel also arranged for us to dine togther, even though we booked separately.

Hipp350 Singapore

What. A beautiful hotel. The Onsen baths were so lovely and relaxing, I can’t think of anywhere better to soak! And the food, well, we were stuffed after every meal, such good food. Our room was excellent, and the staff can’t do enough to help, just wonderful. I’ll be going back for sure!

Genevieve Australia

We had big luggages, so I requested for pick-up at the JR station which the hotel promptly reply that they will be waiting to pick us up at the given time. So nice :) Pleasantly surprised that our huge and beautiful room came with a private bath too! Dinner is fantastic and Buffet Breakfast had a wide range to choose. Free shuttle bus back to the station for our onward journey too.

Loh Singapore

The location was excellent - we opted for the outdoor seating area right in front of the waterfall. So serene and the exact thing that we needed to get away from the busy city. Staff members were excellent

Tania Australia

Loved the 6th floor variety of baths - 5 outdoor different hot pools & 1 big indoor pool. And 2 more on 7th floor . The wide breakfast buffet spread was also very good .

Linda Singapore

Japanese culture, in particular the Japanese food and onsens.

Craig Australia
8.8
Fabulous
160 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The service was top notch. The food was amazing and the hot springs were the best I’ve ever had. Thank you!”
    Sarah Sarah Japan Japan
  • “The view from the room was decently good, staff was wonderful and provided us great service.”
    Ian Ian Malaysia Malaysia
  • “The view from the room the culture and the amazing assistance we received”
    Suzanne Suzanne Australia Australia
  • “I opted for room with indoor open air bath, the experience was great!!”
    Linda Linda Singapore Singapore
  • “Good to have regular shuttle service to and from the train station even though the station is not far away. We like the variety in onsen baths (2).”
    Hipp350 Hipp350 Singapore Singapore
  • “What. A beautiful hotel. The Onsen baths were so lovely and relaxing, I can’t think of anywhere better to soak! And the food, well, we were stuffed after every meal, such good food.”
    Genevieve Genevieve Australia Australia
  • “We had big luggages, so I requested for pick-up at the JR station which the hotel promptly reply that they will be waiting to pick us up at the given time.”
    Loh Loh Singapore Singapore
  • “The location was excellent - we opted for the outdoor seating area right in front of the waterfall. So serene and the exact thing that we needed to get away from the busy city.”
    Tania Tania Australia Australia
  • “Loved the 6th floor variety of baths - 5 outdoor different hot pools & 1 big indoor pool. And 2 more on 7th floor . The wide breakfast buffet spread was also very good .”
    Linda Linda Singapore Singapore
  • “Japanese culture, in particular the Japanese food and onsens.”
    Craig Craig Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities 9.0
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location8.7
  • Free WiFi8.8
High score for Yuzawa

Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Mount Tanigawa, Hotel Futaba lies on the high plains of the historical Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen hot spring area. It offers comfortable Japanese rooms with private bathing facilities, as well as indoor and outdoor baths with splendid mountain views.

All rooms are fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional Japanese futon bedding. They are also equipped with an LCD TV, electric kettle and private bathroom with bath and shower.

Guests can indulge in a Korean massage or reserve a private bath (kashikiri) at an additional fee to unwind in. There is also a women's-only spa.

A daily breakfast can be enjoyed at Futaba's dining room, where it serves either a daily buffet breakfast with a variety of Japanese and Western dishes, or a Japanese breakfast.

Hotel Futaba is a 7-minute walk from JR Echigoyuzawa Station, and a 5-minute walk from both Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort and the Yuzawa Highland Ropeway.

This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more

  • What is a ryokan?
    A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature public baths, multi-course 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 travellers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation in therapeutic mineral springs.
  • What are the major differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
    Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is simply a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just an accommodation place to sleep. In Japan, many travellers journey long distances solely for the purpose of relaxing in a hot spring bath and feasting on a traditional multi-course dinner – thus making staying at a ryokan an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon beds, instead of Western beds and carpeting. In addition, you remove your shoes at the entrance of the accommodation, or before you enter the room. Modern ryokan may serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while a more traditional ryokan serves in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms may come with a private bathroom, while others will only have a shared public bathroom.
  • What is a kaiseki meal?
    Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodied in beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Each of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multi-course Japanese dinner is prepared in such a way that highlights the unique textures, colours, and flavours of the featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Served most commonly at special restaurants and ryokan, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-sized appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
  • What is a yukata?
    Yukata is a casual summer kimono typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans offer guests yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it is common to see guests strolling through the neighbourhood in their yukata. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for relaxing and sleeping in.
  • How to wear a yukata
    First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a shirt. 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 levelled at your ankle. 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.
  • What is 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.
  • Bathing procedures and etiquette
    At a public bath – onsen or not – guests are expected to shed all their clothes 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 must not put towels in the water.
  • Why are tattoos not allowed?
    While tattoos have become more popular among the youth of Japan, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you may still be refused admission to public baths and swimming pools. Small tattoos may be covered up using waterproof plasters, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

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Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

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Most popular facilities

Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Free WiFi
Bar
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Guest reviews

8.8
Fabulous
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  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities 9.0
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location8.7
  • Free WiFi8.8
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  • Sarah Japan

    “The service was top notch. The food was amazing and the hot springs were the best I’ve ever had. Thank you!”

  • Ian Malaysia

    “The view from the room was decently good, staff was wonderful and provided us great service.”

  • Suzanne Australia

    “The view from the room the culture and the amazing assistance we received ”

  • Linda Singapore

    “I opted for room with indoor open air bath, the experience was great!! ”

  • Hipp350 Singapore

    “Good to have regular shuttle service to and from the train station even though the station is not far away. We like the variety in onsen baths (2). The dinners were excellent, with different variety each evening. The room was huge and we booked the one with private bath. It was really comfortable. The hotel kindly arranged for the three couples to have rooms next to each other! The hotel also arranged for us to dine togther, even though we booked separately.”

  • Genevieve Australia

    “What. A beautiful hotel. The Onsen baths were so lovely and relaxing, I can’t think of anywhere better to soak! And the food, well, we were stuffed after every meal, such good food. Our room was excellent, and the staff can’t do enough to help, just wonderful. I’ll be going back for sure!”

  • Loh Singapore

    “We had big luggages, so I requested for pick-up at the JR station which the hotel promptly reply that they will be waiting to pick us up at the given time. So nice :) Pleasantly surprised that our huge and beautiful room came with a private bath too! Dinner is fantastic and Buffet Breakfast had a wide range to choose. Free shuttle bus back to the station for our onward journey too.”

  • Tania Australia

    “The location was excellent - we opted for the outdoor seating area right in front of the waterfall. So serene and the exact thing that we needed to get away from the busy city. Staff members were excellent”

  • Linda Singapore

    “Loved the 6th floor variety of baths - 5 outdoor different hot pools & 1 big indoor pool. And 2 more on 7th floor . The wide breakfast buffet spread was also very good .”

  • Craig Australia

    “Japanese culture, in particular the Japanese food and onsens.”

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About Hotel Futaba

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  • Hi, i have read online review the staff told the guest the open air bath in the room is only normal water not onsen water. Is it not onsen water bath in the room? Thanks.

    当館のお部屋の露天風呂は、温泉ではありません。 ６階と７階の大浴場は温泉でございます。

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  • Do you cater for any allergy or food preferences?

    アレルギーや食べられない物がある場合、事前に当館にご連絡いただきますようお願い致します。 当日のお申し出ですと、対応が難しい場合もございますので、ご了承下さいませ。

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  • What time are the communal baths available?

    大浴場は６階と７階にあり、清掃と男女入替えの時間以外は、いつでもご入浴いただけます。

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  • Are tattoos allowed in the hot spring? Just a small one at the rib cage

    当館では入れ墨のあるお客様のご入浴に関して、制限はしておりませんが、以下の配慮をお願い致します。 ＊入れ墨のある部分を、入浴可能なシールで覆い隠す ＊人数が少ない時間帯に利用する ＊貸切風呂のご利用（有料） ・・・等、入れ墨がほかのお客様の目に触れないようご配慮下さい。 ほかのお客様とのトラブル回避の為、ご理解ご協力を賜りますようお願い申し上げます

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Host Information

Host review score 9.2

女将の小林でございます。皆様がごゆっくりとおくつろぎいただけますよう、誠心誠意努めております。館内には花をいけ、そこからも日本の四季の移り変わりを感じていただければと思っております。当館の自慢はなんといっても温泉(浴槽)の種類でございます。山々を望む露天風呂や展望風呂、洞窟風呂や寝湯、座湯、打たせ湯、サウナはもちろん、ミストなど色々なお風呂を楽しんでいただけます。どうぞ館内での湯めぐりをお楽しみくださいませ。また、季節により内容が変わります「旬の和風会席料理」は当館人気ナンバーワン料理でございます。 身も心もじっくりと越後湯沢を味わっていただければ幸いでございます。

まだまだ、若く経験も少ないスタッフもおりますが、全てのスタッフの心の中心には「全てはお客様のお寛ぎのひとときのため」という思いがございます。新潟県は日本の中でも「サービス精神(ホスピタリティ）」意識はどこよりも高いと自負しております。そして当館も同じく自負しております。

当館より徒歩で5分程にございます『雪国館』は民俗資料館になっております。古くからの当地での生活文化などを感じていただける施設でございます。お隣には足湯もございます。散策でお疲れの際は、無料となりますので、どうぞご自由にご利用いただけます。

Languages spoken: English, Japanese

Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
Great location - show map
What's nearby
  • Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort
    1 miles
  • Iwappara Ski Resort
    2 miles
  • Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort
    2.9 miles
  • Maiko Snow Resort
    3.3 miles
  • Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort
    6.6 miles
  • Kagura Ski Resort
    6.9 miles
  • Tanigawadake
    8.9 miles
  • Naeba Ski Resort
    10.1 miles
Ski lifts
  • 湯沢高原スキー場
    0.5 miles
Public transport
  • Train Echigo-Yuzawa Station
    0.3 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Facilities of Hotel Futaba

Most popular facilities

Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Free WiFi
Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Full body massage Additional charge
  • Foot massage Additional charge
  • Neck massage Additional charge
  • Back massage Additional charge
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot spring bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Karaoke
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Games room
  • Sauna
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Street parking
  • Secured parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Shuttle service (free)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
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Sustainable initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules Hotel Futaba takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 hours

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 3 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa UC JCB Hotel Futaba accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please note that dinner will need to be reserved 3 days in advance.

Please inform Hotel Futaba in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Hotel Futaba

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hotel Futaba on this page.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Futaba can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Hotel Futaba is 0.7 miles from the centre of Yuzawa.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Hotel Futaba (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private parking
    • Parking
    • Secured parking
    • Street parking
    • Electric vehicle charging station
    • Free parking

  • The prices at Hotel Futaba may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Hotel Futaba include:

    • Family

  • Check-in at Hotel Futaba is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Hotel Futaba offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Games room
    • Karaoke
    • Back massage
    • Open-air bath
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Full body massage
    • Public Bath
    • Hot spring bath

  • Yes, Hotel Futaba is popular with guests booking family stays.