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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Hotarutei Villas in Nagano offers a 5-star villa experience with a hot spring bath, terrace, open-air bath, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a seamless arrival and departure. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy air-conditioning, a kitchenette, private bathroom, and mountain views. Additional facilities include a hot tub, laundry service, family rooms, culture classes, and luggage storage. Free on-site private parking is available. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves Asian cuisine for lunch and dinner, complemented by an American and Asian breakfast. Streaming services and a work desk enhance the stay. Local Attractions: Located 2.5 mi from Jigokudani Monkey Park and 66 mi from Matsumoto Airport, the villa is near skiing and hiking opportunities. Hot spring areas surround the property. Highly rated for staff and service support.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast Info

    • Asian, American

    • Villas with:

    • Terrace

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

    • Open-air bath, ​Hot spring bath

    • Activities:

    • Skiing

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

    • Hiking


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  • Ap0007
    United States United States
    Our stay at Hotarutei Villas was nothing short of amazing! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warm hospitality and impeccable service. The staff went above and beyond to make our experience comfortable and memorable—always friendly,...
  • Cynthia
    United States United States
    The whole experience from start to finish was perfect and seamless. Joyce was so fantastic and helpful and caring, the accommodation was beautiful and comfortable and well designed, the onsen was amazing, and the FOOD was truly exceptional.
  • Nicholas
    United States United States
    Staying here was a truly relaxing experience. The private onsen was a highlight, complemented by the beautiful space and friendly service. The living room and patio offered stunning views, creating the perfect setting to unwind. The location was...
  • Dylan
    United States United States
    Absolutely amazing. The place itself is wonderful. We had two couples total between the two units. So we had the whole place to ourselves. It was super clean, absolutely beautiful, and quiet. The food was spectacular! The lounge and restaurant...
  • Jon
    United States United States
    Absolutely amazing property and the food was Michelin quality and then some. I cannot recommend highly enough.
  • Jieh
    Singapore Singapore
    New and modern with warm excellent service . Food was exceptional too
  • Eva
    Finland Finland
    Serene, minimalistic style villas suitable for families. The in-house onsen on the villa’s terrace is a great bonus, be mindful that 43 degrees Celsius water can feel quite hot, luckily you can add ice cold water. Extremely kind and helpful...
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Warm welcome from our hosts, nothing was too much trouble. Great location within walking distance to snow monkey park and local town. Well appointed and spacious villa. Excellent breakfast and dinner, the latter was in the form of a tasting menu...
  • Tygh
    Australia Australia
    A fantastic location and amazing Villla! The private onset was amazing and the hosts were all brilliant! I would highly recommend!!
  • Terence
    Singapore Singapore
    Omakase dinners and breakfast were absolutely delicious and exceeded our expectations. Location was very close to snow monkey park. Private onsen was a luxurious experience for us in the property itself.

Managed by 穂垂亭

Company review score: 10Based on 19 reviews from 1 property
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Property info

The facility, which opened in November 2023, is a newly born luxury private villa available for exclusive rental. With a spacious area exceeding 100 square meters, the villa is equipped with luxurious amenities such as a comfortable living room, an open terrace, a natural hot spring outdoor bath, and two bedrooms, providing a luxurious moment in harmony with nature. Furthermore, the villa features a mini kitchen and a washing machine, ensuring a comfortable stay for long-term guests and families with children, who can enjoy their time without worries about meals or laundry. On the same premises, there is also the Japanese restaurant "Hotarutei," a renovated traditional farmhouse that is over 170 years old. Guests can savor a luxurious dinner course made with seasonal vegetables and local ingredients from Nagano. Additionally, for guests staying at the villa, there is an exclusive lounge in the restaurant where they can enjoy a welcome drink upon check-in and one complimentary beverage (local juice, wine, etc.) during their stay. Meals can be enjoyed at the traditional farmhouse restaurant, Hotarutei, located on the premises. The restaurant operates from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for breakfast and from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM for dinner. Please be aware that meal service at the restaurant outside of these hours is not possible, and if the dinner start time is scheduled for 7:30 PM or later, we are unable to provide course meals. ■Private Outdoor Onsen■ Open-air bath with the villa and natural spring water flowing directly Spring Source: Shin-tou Quality: Simple hot spring Effective for the following symptoms: Neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, motor paralysis, stiff joints, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive diseases, hemorrhoids, sensitivity to cold, post-illness recovery period, fatigue recovery, health promotion, chronic skin diseases, chronic gynecological diseases, cuts, burns

Neighborhood info

This facility is located at the base of the popular Shiga Kogen Ski Resort, renowned for its natural snow, and is within walking distance of the Jigokudani Monkey Park, famous for its snow monkeys. It also serves as an excellent hub for exploring the area, with attractions such as the historic Zenko-ji Temple, which houses Japan's oldest Buddhist statue, and the town of Obuse, known for its chestnut confections and the art museum dedicated to Katsushika Hokusai.

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • 穂垂亭 HOTARUTEI
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner

House rules

Hotarutei Villas takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hotarutei Villas of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

While this property offers stays longer than one month, Booking.com isn't offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who participate in this offering won't have any rights or interests as a tenant for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.

License number: 17-2-10152