Hotel Housei
381-0402 Nagano, Yamanouchi, Sano 2562, Japan – Great location - show map
Outdoor Onsen was excellent Staff very nice and helpful, provide shuttle bus to Snow Monkey Park (9.30 AM) Can work from train station to the hotel. Dinner was excellent
Thailandfriendly and helpful staff, great location and shuttle to the monkey park. ideal!
United Kingdomthe people were just amazing and very friendly and did everything to make the stay as pleasant as possible. great onsen and also very convenient shuttle to the snow monkey park!
AustriaLoved the ryokan experience for a very affordable price! Easy to locate the hotel from the JR Station (easy walking distance). Close to restaurants, shops and a nice hike. The meal plan is worth it as the dinners were quite elaborate and tasty and the breakfast is buffet. The onsens were lovely (especially the outdoor ones) and tattoos were allowed :). Free shuttle to the monkey park and back to JR Station. Staff were very nice! Also free green tea in room and pajamas made the experience much more comfortable.
Canadaan authentic Japanese hotel, traditional experience, futons, tatami matting. free shuttle service, friendly staff, private onsen.
AustraliaFriendly staff and shuttle service to both trainstation and snow monkeys Great indoor and outdoor onsen with 24h access
DenmarkExcellent location, within 10 minute walk of the train station in Yudanaka, from where you can also catch the bus to the snow monkey park. Nice breakfast buffet, well served. The onsen public baths in the hotel include a beautiful outside pool in both the male and female bathing suites, as well as an indoors one. The adjacent towns of Yamanouchi and Yudanaka are beautiful with a river between and surrounded by hills. We stayed in a beautiful tatami mat room with painted walls. The room complex included an ensuite - we had expected shared facilities so that was a wonderful bonus!
New ZealandLoved the staff and their willingness to help out with any issues we had. The free bus to the monkey park and the train station afterwards was a treat. The breakfast was very well prepared and organised. The breakfast attendants were courteous and efficient. The onsen was a blessing. Beautiful water and facilities. The beds were great, duvet were warm and cozy. The room itself is huge by Japanese standards.
United StatesThe staff was super sweet and kind! They were very caring and attentive to our needs. The room is quite big, and the onsen was great! (There is one outside also) There is a free shuttle bus to the snow monkey park. The breakfast buffet was also amazing! Would definitely recommend to stay there! Thank you so much for the stay !
Belgiumnice outdoor onsen, spacious room, good option for japanese breakfast, nice and helpful staff
Indonesia
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Sombat
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Gemma
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Maria
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Megslegs
Canada
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Andrew
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Simon
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Joanne
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C
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Marion
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Dinna
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Located a 7-minute walk from Yudanaka Train Station, Hotel Housei offers free WiFi access, indoor/outdoor hot spring baths and air-conditioned Japanese-style rooms.
Rooms feature a mountain view, tatami (woven-straw) flooring, traditional futon bedding and a low table with seating cushions. Each comes equipped with a TV, a refrigerator and an electric kettle. Rooms are fitted with a private toilet, but bathrooms are shared with other guests.
At Housei Hotel you will find a free shuttle service, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Other facilities offered at the property include ski storage, shops (on site) and a vending machine. The property also provides free parking.
A typical dinner menu features a plate of sashimi and a wide range of Japanese dishes prepared using seasonal seafood and veggies.
The bed and breakfast is a 14-minute drive from Jigokudani Monkey Park and a 28-minute drive from Floral Garden Obuse. Nishitateyama Ski Area can be accessed via a 30-minute drive.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
This is our guests' favourite part of Yamanouchi, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.
Property highlights
Situated in the best rated area in Yamanouchi, this property has an excellent location score of 8.0
Breakfast info
Continental, Buffet
Free private parking available on-site
Ski-to-door
Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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See what guests loved the most:
- Sombat
Thailand“Outdoor Onsen was excellent Staff very nice and helpful, provide shuttle bus to Snow Monkey Park (9.30 AM) Can work from train station to the hotel. Dinner was excellent” 
Gemma
United Kingdom“friendly and helpful staff, great location and shuttle to the monkey park. ideal!”- Maria
Austria“the people were just amazing and very friendly and did everything to make the stay as pleasant as possible. great onsen and also very convenient shuttle to the snow monkey park!” 
Megslegs
Canada“Loved the ryokan experience for a very affordable price! Easy to locate the hotel from the JR Station (easy walking distance). Close to restaurants, shops and a nice hike. The meal plan is worth it as the dinners were quite elaborate and tasty...”
Andrew
Australia“an authentic Japanese hotel, traditional experience, futons, tatami matting. free shuttle service, friendly staff, private onsen.”
Simon
Denmark“Friendly staff and shuttle service to both trainstation and snow monkeys Great indoor and outdoor onsen with 24h access”
Joanne
New Zealand“Excellent location, within 10 minute walk of the train station in Yudanaka, from where you can also catch the bus to the snow monkey park. Nice breakfast buffet, well served. The onsen public baths in the hotel include a beautiful outside pool in...”- C
United States“Loved the staff and their willingness to help out with any issues we had. The free bus to the monkey park and the train station afterwards was a treat. The breakfast was very well prepared and organised. The breakfast attendants were courteous...” - Marion
Belgium“The staff was super sweet and kind! They were very caring and attentive to our needs. The room is quite big, and the onsen was great! (There is one outside also) There is a free shuttle bus to the snow monkey park. The breakfast buffet was also...” - Dinna
Indonesia“nice outdoor onsen, spacious room, good option for japanese breakfast, nice and helpful staff”
- Is there a regular toilet in the room?Customer All rooms have washlet toilets. Please be assured. KanekoAnswered on 20 January 2020
- Is there a regular toilet in the room全てのお部屋にトイレがあります。ヲシュレット完備です。Answered on 21 October 2019
- how do we get to ski resorts/ lift area from your place? do you provided rides to get there?Customer I'll guide you. Big area Shiga Kogen is 40 minutes by local bus from the hotel. Kitashiga Kogen Ryuoo Ski Park has a free shuttle bus. It tak..Answered on 6 February 2022
- Will you pick up customers at the Yudanaka Station?Customer We will pick you up when you know the arrival time at Yudanaka Station. KanekoAnswered on 25 March 2021
- We visited Hotel Housei in January 2020 with our 2 children. Booked an economy japanese style room for a night for 21,600 yen. We were upgraded to a r..customer Thank you for visiting us again. The price depends on the date, but what day is it in January? KanekoAnswered on 7 July 2022
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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 6 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
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Hotel Housei accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
The fine print
Please inform Hotel Housei 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.
FAQs about Hotel Housei
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Room options at Hotel Housei include:
- Family
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Hotel Housei has 1 restaurant:
- osyokujitokoro
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The prices at Hotel Housei may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Hotel Housei offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Tennis court
- Karaoke
- Public Bath
- Spa facilities
- Hot spring bath
- Open-air bath
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Check-in at Hotel Housei is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Hotel Housei is 5.6 miles from the centre of Yamanouchi.
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Guests staying at Hotel Housei can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Buffet
- À la carte
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Yes, Hotel Housei is popular with guests booking family stays.
