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Offering a barbecue and ski storage space, AIBIYA is located in Yamanouchi in the Nagano Region, 4.1 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park. Each room at this property features air-conditioning and heating, and low beds with individual lights. All rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor where guests can unwind and relax. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire property. Ryuoo Ski Park is 6 km from AIBIYA, while Hasuike Pond is 7 km away. A complimentary breakfast is served, consisting of bread, yogurt, seasonal fruits and coffee. Guests will also find a shop featuring local artworks on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Yamanouchi, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

FREE private parking!


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Yamanouchi
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The overwhelmingly positive reviews are no exaggeration. Seongmi and Yoshi were incredibly helpful with everything including recommendations for food and activities, arranging private onsen visits and luggage transfers. The room was spacious and...
  • Nicole
    Australia Australia
    The hosts are very hospitable, with excellent knowledge of the local area. Lovely, fresh breakfast. Location is a great base for the Snow Monkeys/ local ski resorts. Large room with a comfortable bed. Traditional style rooms with tatami mats and...
  • Jiri
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    We had a perfect stay at this hotel—10/10! The owners, a friendly couple with impeccable English, made us feel completely at home. The hotel is spotless, with spacious rooms and beds, offering a beautiful blend of traditional Japanese tatami style...
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely comfy quiet place, near the station. We had a beautiful room and the whole place was lovely. The couple who run it were extremely kind and helpful.
  • Mark
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Yoshi and his wife were Extremely helpful and amazing people, anything you need you get help with and they suggested more than enough things to go while we were there for our short stay.
  • Larissa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about Aibiya was amazing, it was beautifully done, clean, cozy and in a great location - it felt like a home! I would 100% recommend staying here if you want to go to Yudanaka or Shibu Onsen, it was perfect.
  • Dieter
    Belgium Belgium
    We stayed 4 nights and it was delightful! The hosts are amazing and day trips to Obuse, Nagano and off course the Snow Monkeys were easy by train or foot. The village is small but charming and in a blink you are in Shibu Onsen. Would totally...
  • Westlake
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really clean and spacious hotel with really comfortable beds. Hotel owners were awesome. Friendly and helpful.
  • Jutta
    Germany Germany
    very personal and helpful owners, who would recommend onsen or hikes and restaurants. there is s lounge and kitchen to meet other guests abd have tea or coffee inbetween. plus it is very near to the station and cozy.
  • Urszula
    Spain Spain
    Highly recommended! I loved the place, the owners give a lot of useful advices on what to see. I enjoyed a lot :)

Managed by Yoshiki & Seongmi

Company review score: 9.9Based on 272 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are Japanese and Korean couple met in Sydney, Australia. Both of us love traveling and meeting people from different cultures. We can't wait to meet you here at Yudanaka and show you what this beautiful town can offer.

Property information

Historical ryokan renovated into cozy, warm atmosphere lodge in the charming rural onsen town located in the northern part of NAGANO prefecture Got tired from traveling around the world? Want to take a rest and prepare for your next journey? If you are looking for a place where you can feel as comfortable as your actual home, AIBIYA is the best choice ! Japanese and western style mixed lodge AIBIYA has a wide range of rooms from 4 beds private rooms, private double bed rooms to deluxe private ensuite rooms to accommodate various types of guest. Traditional tatami room with low beds will give you a best night sleep and comfort. Every room features air-conditioning, heating, low beds with individual bed lights and socket. Free wi-fi is accessible throughout the building. Free continental breakfast is simple yet fresh that are consist of locally-produced ingredients served daily. There is onsite craft store where you can find beautiful craft items proudly made by local artisans.

Neighbourhood information

Aibiya located 6 minutes away from Yudanaka station by foot. Bars and restaurant, cafe are within walkable distance. Jikokudani snow monkey park is 10 minutes away by bus.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese,Korean

Property surroundings

Facilities of AIBIYA
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Ski

  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed).

    Services

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Japanese
    • Korean

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

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 20:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    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 option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of ¥10,000 is required on arrival. That's about £52. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 3 years are welcome.

    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

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 19 and 70
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that children 3 years and under cannot be accommodated at this property.

    Please note, reservations for guests who do not check-in by 21:00 may be treated as a no show.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform AIBIYA 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.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    A damage deposit of ¥10,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    License number: 指令30北保第101-31号, 長野県北信保健所指令北保第101-31号

    FAQs about AIBIYA

    • AIBIYA is 5 miles from the centre of Yamanouchi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing

    • Check-in at AIBIYA is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at AIBIYA include:

      • Single
      • Twin/Double
      • Quadruple