Name: Wafu no Yado Masuya
Address: 381-0401 Nagano, Yamanouchi, Hirao 2296, Japan, Hirao 2296, Nagano, 381-0401, Japan
Rating: 9.2

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Ryokan Wafu no Yado Masuya

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The hospitality of the staffs were excellent, it is boutique like and service was immaculate. The meals were ultra delicious and well presented. The location was great for access to other public onsens in the area.

Benjamin, Australia

Everything, it was absolutely perfect: from the truly kind staff to the wonderful food we experienced at the establishment, a spotless place, warm and elegant, with its own onsens. I would love to stay there again, and most definitely recommend Wafu no Yado Masuya.

Tina, Italy

We loved this hotel! The staff were very welcoming and took a lot of effort to explain a lot of things to us as well as making small talks in English. They also gave us lots of brochures with information regarding the town. They provide pick up/drop off service to Yudanaka Station, and they had a one way drop off service to the Snow Monkey Park. Our room was spacious and very very clean, and we also booked their private onsen and enjoyed a relaxing bath in the evening. Breakfast and dinner were delicious, very Japanese, and fulfilling.

Christasia, Indonesia

The food, the service, and price we're fantastic. This was a great deal and we stay here again if up in Nagano.

C, United States of America

Very accommodating staff. The area is beautiful and the rooms are very spacious and clean.

Jessica, Japan

Everything beyond my expectations. Me and my wife rent the private onsen at the property, because we need some privacy, and it turns out it was a very relaxing experience.

Arkka, Indonesia

Very good staff. They are all nice and helpful. I sent message to the hotel many times and they reply quickly. Clean room, Nice view and food is delicious.

Anukan, Thailand

The service was excellent.the hotel is very cute and the hotel team cared so much to make our stay as pleasant as possible. They are the nicest people and the food was excellent.definitelly recommend it! They even send someone to pick us up from the train station and someone also dropped us at the snowmonkey park last minute :) we really loved it and the onsens are literally amazing.

Laura, Israel

Very attentive English speaking staff, beautiful area. Everything in the village, including the park, were within walking distance.

Lora, United States of America

Great location, closed to Shibu Onsen Downtown (at the back of hotel). Staffs are so kind and welcome.

Nutchapol, Thailand

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What guests loved the most:
“The hospitality of the staffs were excellent, it is boutique like and service was immaculate. The meals were ultra delicious and well presented. ”

Benjamin Australia
“Everything, it was absolutely perfect: from the truly kind staff to the wonderful food we experienced at the establishment, a spotless place, warm and elegant, with its own onsens. ”

Tina Italy
“We loved this hotel! The staff were very welcoming and took a lot of effort to explain a lot of things to us as well as making small talks in English. ”

Christasia Indonesia
“The food, the service, and price we're fantastic. This was a great deal and we stay here again if up in Nagano.”

C United States of America
“Very accommodating staff. The area is beautiful and the rooms are very spacious and clean.”

Jessica Japan
“Everything beyond my expectations. Me and my wife rent the private onsen at the property, because we need some privacy, and it turns out it was a very relaxing experience.”

Arkka Indonesia
“Very good staff. They are all nice and helpful. I sent message to the hotel many times and they reply quickly. Clean room, Nice view and food is delicious.”

Anukan Thailand
“The service was excellent.the hotel is very cute and the hotel team cared so much to make our stay as pleasant as possible. ”

Laura Israel
“Very attentive English speaking staff, beautiful area. Everything in the village, including the park, were within walking distance.”

Lora United States of America
“Great location, closed to Shibu Onsen Downtown (at the back of hotel). Staffs are so kind and welcome.”

Nutchapol Thailand

One of our top picks in Yamanouchi.On just a 5-minute drive from Yudanaka Station, Wafu no Yado Masuya features beautiful Japanese-style rooms, hot spring baths and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms boast a private outdoor hot spring bath.

Masuya Wafu no Yado is a 15-minute drive from the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, as well as from the Heiwa Kannon (Peace Statue). Zenko-ji Temple is an hour’s drive away.

The spacious, bright rooms at Masuya are comfortably furnished with tatami-mat flooring and traditional futon bedding. They come with a seating area, satellite TV and a fridge.

Guests at the Wafu no Yado can soak in spacious indoor and outdoor hot spring baths, or take a flower pressing class. Ladies can choose from 50 colorful gowns to use.

The Japanese hot spring experience is complete with award-winning multi-course dinners, served in private dining rooms. Delicious local specialties can also be ordered separately.

Shibu is a great choice for travelers interested in food, clean air and tranquillity.

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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Featuring a private hot spring bath, this spacious and bright room is comfortably furnished with tatami-mat flooring and traditional futon bedding. It comes with a seating area, satellite TV and a fridge. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This bright room is comfortably furnished with tatami-mat flooring and traditional futon bedding. It comes with a seating area, satellite TV and a fridge. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • River view Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This triple room has a satellite TV, air conditioning and electric kettle. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Refrigerator • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, clean air and tranquillity – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Yudanaka Station
0.9 miles
Jigokudani Monkey Park
2 miles
Hasuike Pond
3.8 miles
Ryuoo Ski Park
3.8 miles
Shigakogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area
5.6 miles
Okushiga-kogen Ski Area
6.3 miles
Iiyama Station
8.6 miles
Mayumi Takahashi Doll Museum
9.1 miles
Mt. Kusatsu Shirane
9.1 miles
Madarao Ski Resort
11.3 miles

Restaurants & Markets

e store Supermarket
0.6 miles
LAWSON Supermarket
0.9 miles

Natural Beauty

Snow Monkey Park Mountain
1.2 miles

Closest Airports

Matsumoto Airport
48.2 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The onsen/private onsen was amazing. The food was delicous. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Location was good. Great service to the monkey park and dr...”

Aidan

Australia

“The hotel staff went above and beyond to make us happy and comfortable. We stayed in a traditional tatami room which was fun, but those futons take some getting...”

Julianne

Canada

9.1

“Everything was really nice, the room was clean and big, food was fantastic and served in a private room all to us. :) Staff spoke good English and helped us lea...”

Taiwan

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All children are welcome.

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Pets are not allowed.

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“The hospitality of the staffs were excellent, it is boutique like and service was immaculate. The meals were ultra delicious and well presented. The location was great for access to other public onsens in the area.”

Benjamin

“Everything, it was absolutely perfect: from the truly kind staff to the wonderful food we experienced at the establishment, a spotless place, warm and elegant, with its own onsens. I would love to stay there again, and most definitely recommend Wafu no Yado Masuya.”

Tina

Italy

“We loved this hotel! The staff were very welcoming and took a lot of effort to explain a lot of things to us as well as making small talks in English. They also gave us lots of brochures with information regarding the town. They provide pick up/drop off service to Yudanaka Station, and they had a one way drop off service to the Snow Monkey Park. Our room was spacious and very very clean, and we also booked their private onsen and enjoyed a relaxing bath in the evening. Breakfast and dinner were delicious, very Japanese, and fulfilling. ”

Christasia

Indonesia

“The service was excellent.the hotel is very cute and the hotel team cared so much to make our stay as pleasant as possible. They are the nicest people and the food was excellent.definitelly recommend it! They even send someone to pick us up from the train station and someone also dropped us at the snowmonkey park last minute :) we really loved it and the onsens are literally amazing. ”

Laura

Israel

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