Name: Wafu no Yado Masuya
Address: 381-0401 Nagano, Yamanouchi, Hirao 2296, Japan, Hirao 2296, Nagano, 381-0401, Japan
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $223 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.1

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Ryokan Wafu no Yado Masuya

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The half board meal was superb. The onsens were both very nice and complety empty when I was there.

Garren

United States of America

The ryokan was awesome! The room had a great view of the river. One of our hotel attendants poured us tea when we got to our rooms. The dinner and breakfast were unbelievable. Some of the tastiest and most beautiful meals I ever had! The hot spring baths were very nice. I would recommend the open air bath. The neighborhood in Shibu Onsen was super picturesque especially at night when the ryokans and bathhouses were lit up.

Jonathan

United States of America

Everything else was amazing! The authentic Japanese exerience- the onsens are amazing (we also splurged on the private onsen), and that breakfast! What a treat!! Wonderul, professional, friendly and helpful staff! Great location in this onsen town!

Gil

Israel

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.

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

9.7

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What guests loved the most:
“The half board meal was superb. The onsens were both very nice and complety empty when I was there.”

Garren United States of America
“The ryokan was awesome! The room had a great view of the river. One of our hotel attendants poured us tea when we got to our rooms. The dinner and breakfast were unbelievable.”

Jonathan United States of America
“Everything else was amazing! The authentic Japanese exerience- the onsens are amazing (we also splurged on the private onsen), and that breakfast! What a treat!!”

Gil Israel
“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

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.

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Area Info

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Closest Landmarks *

Yudanaka Station
0.9 miles
Jigokudani Monkey Park
2 miles
Hasuike Pond
3.8 miles
Iiyama Station
8.6 miles
Iiyama City Takahashi Mayumi Dollhouse
9.1 miles
Mt. Kusatsu Shirane
9.1 miles
Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort
11.5 miles
Madarao Acorn Village
11.5 miles
Lake Hokuryuko
11.7 miles
Nagano Olympic Memorial Arena M-Wave
12.3 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

“Amazing experience of Japanese culture. The location is perfect for the Monkey Park and the Bath houses and local culture. The staff are exceptional, as is the ...”

Robert

United Kingdom

“Staff Services Onsen Position Room”

Andrea

Italy

9.5

“The dinner and breakfast we had there were a highlight of our trip. I also enjoyed the in house Onsen. The staff were so lovely and helpful and the location was...”

Cassandra

Australia

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Children of all ages are welcome.

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“The ryokan was awesome! The room had a great view of the river. One of our hotel attendants poured us tea when we got to our rooms. The dinner and breakfast were unbelievable. Some of the tastiest and most beautiful meals I ever had! The hot spring baths were very nice. I would recommend the open air bath. The neighborhood in Shibu Onsen was super picturesque especially at night when the ryokans and bathhouses were lit up.”

“Everything else was amazing! The authentic Japanese exerience- the onsens are amazing (we also splurged on the private onsen), and that breakfast! What a treat!! Wonderul, professional, friendly and helpful staff! Great location in this onsen town!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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. ”

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Newest Reviews for Wafu no Yado Masuya

Reviewed: September 25, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very friendly staff, even though they spoke little English they went trough great lengths to be able to communicate. My partner has a nut allergy and they were very kind to check with the chef and make sure the menu was adapted for him. We were servered Japanese small dishes for dinner and breafast - there were a lot of dishes so make sure to come hungry! The room itself was lovely with traditional Japanese interior with a view over the river. We slept very comfortable on the floor and got to wear yakutas indoors and while walking around the pretty town of Shibu Onsen. There was also free shuttle to/from the station and to the monkey park which was appreciated. Highly recommend this stay!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: August 19, 2019

Robert
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Exceeded our expectations and gave us an insight into Japanese culture - so friendly too!”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing
Amazing experience of Japanese culture. The location is perfect for the Monkey Park and the Bath houses and local culture. The staff are exceptional, as is the food.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: July 28, 2019

Garren
United States of America

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing, this ryokan met all my expectations.
The half board meal was superb. The onsens were both very nice and complety empty when I was there.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 25, 2019

Julie
United Kingdom

9 helpful votes
9.6

“Excellent location very friendly staff and amazing effort on the meals. They offer lifts to and from both train station ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Friendly staffs Clean throughout Great food experience Lovely location

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 16, 2019

Tanyanan
Thailand
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The Staff's english skill is lacking.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: June 11, 2019

Luca
Australia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very friendly staff and excellent Onsen

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 5, 2019

Michael
United Kingdom
10

“Incredibly enjoyable experience that i would recommend to ANYONE”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
NOTHING
The place was incredibly accommodating from the moment we arrived at Yudanaka Station. I really have no complaints. The staff were super friendly and the public baths were gorgeous - Much better than the neighbouring Shibu Onsen which all share 9 onsens which are like small boxes compared to the expansive ones that we had.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 23, 2019

Radim
Czech Republic

4 helpful votes
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
toilet is crazy small
Great place, great people always trying to help. Hotel provides shuttles to Monkey park and train station. Japanese style room was comfortable. There are private and also public onsens available. Japanese breakfast and dinner.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: April 30, 2019

Andrea
Italy

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Wonderful experience”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff Services Onsen Position Room

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 24, 2019

Robertus
Singapore

4 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- Private bath is great but need to pay extra (2200 yen). - Limited number of bath, 2public and 1 private, compare to Kanaguya Ryokan, they have 3 public and 5 private, all free no extra charge.
- The dinner and breakfast are excellent. - The staff is friendly and polite (most Japanese are polite people), can speak English is a plus. - My wife like the press dry flower decorate the whole facility. - Shuttle bus from and to yudanaka station

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 17, 2019

Cassandra
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The dinner and breakfast we had there were a highlight of our trip. I also enjoyed the in house Onsen. The staff were so lovely and helpful and the location was fabulous.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 12, 2019

Roberta
Ireland

3 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
NOTHING!
EVERYTHING! Room, private onsen, public onsen: everything was fantastic. And the food was just delicious and beautifully served in a private dining room. Thanks to all the super accommodating and lovely staff our staying was an amazing experience.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 12, 2019

Jonathan
United States of America

2 helpful votes
10

“Great views, amazing food, and relaxing onsen.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
The ryokan was awesome! The room had a great view of the river. One of our hotel attendants poured us tea when we got to our rooms. The dinner and breakfast were unbelievable. Some of the tastiest and most beautiful meals I ever had! The hot spring baths were very nice. I would recommend the open air bath. The neighborhood in Shibu Onsen was super picturesque especially at night when the ryokans and bathhouses were lit up.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 2, 2019

Anonymous
Netherlands
4.2

“Very disappointing, far too expensive for what you get”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The toilet smelled, the beds were rock hard (we slept better on the ground at the monks), the shower didn't function; no control over temperature and direction of water flow. Price for quality really isn't fair. We paid 35000 yen which is more than double from any other hotel we've stayed in, all more enjoyable than this stay. Harsh but the truth.
The private onsen (which we paid extra for) and staff friendliness were amazing. The food was good traditional Japanese.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: March 30, 2019

Gil
Israel

2 helpful votes
10

“Wonderful authentic stay! Great onsens!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The fluorescent lighting in the room was a bit harsh, but I guess it's the traditional vibe(?)
Everything else was amazing! The authentic Japanese exerience- the onsens are amazing (we also splurged on the private onsen), and that breakfast! What a treat!! Wonderul, professional, friendly and helpful staff! Great location in this onsen town!

Stayed in March 2019

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