Ryokan Ryokan Hakura
381-0401 Nagano, Yamanouchi, Hirao 4123-47, Japan – Great location - show map
Amazing Onsen. Staff waited for me as I was a late arrival. 5 minutes walk to train and bus station. Super quiet.
JapanShino, the owner is an incredible host. Really cares that you have a nice stay.
United States of AmericaThe room was spacious. The manager was very polite and exceptionally helpful. She took us on her car to the Snow Monkey park and suggested really good dining places in the area as well as the best outdoor baths they had in that town.
Japan女将をはじめ皆さん感じが良かったです。 食事は見ためもお味も最高でした。 温泉も入浴後肌がスベスベになりました✨😊
JapanHabitacion grande limpia comoda el personal excelente y amables
Spainバリアフリーで車椅子の息子も快適に過ごせました。 お食事の用意も晩御飯でお願いした事が翌日の朝食には盛り込まれていて感心しました。 スタッフのかたも笑顔を絶やさず居心地の良いお宿でした。
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Ryokan Hakura
- What guests loved the most:
“Amazing Onsen. Staff waited for me as I was a late arrival. 5 minutes walk to train and bus station. Super quiet. ”
Japan“Shino, the owner is an incredible host. Really cares that you have a nice stay. ”
United States of America“The room was spacious. The manager was very polite and exceptionally helpful. She took us on her car to the Snow Monkey park and suggested really good dining places in the area as well as the best outdoor baths they had in that town.”
Japan“女将をはじめ皆さん感じが良かったです。 食事は見ためもお味も最高でした。 温泉も入浴後肌がスベスベになりました✨😊”“0”
Japan“Habitacion grande limpia comoda el personal excelente y amables”“0”
Spain“バリアフリーで車椅子の息子も快適に過ごせました。 お食事の用意も晩御飯でお願いした事が翌日の朝食には盛り込まれていて感心しました。 スタッフのかたも笑顔を絶やさず居心地の良いお宿でした。”“0”
JapanJust a 5-minute walk away from Yudanaka Station, Japanese-style hotel Ryokan Hakura is well equipped for disabled guests. It offers spacious rooms, hot spring baths and a rooftop cafe.
Rooms in Hakura Ryokan are furnished with contemporary amenities, including a flat-screen TV, radio and a fridge. An electric kettle and slippers are provided, and some rooms have free Wi-Fi. Japanese-style rooms have shared bathrooms.
Guests at Hakura can enjoy a healing public bath, relax with a massage treatment, or nose about in the souvenir shop for a local specialty. Pets are welcome at an extra charge.
Ryokan Hakura is just a 30-minute drive from Jigokudani Monkey Park, and a 40-minute drive from ski resort Shiga Kogen. A free shuttle from Yudanaka Station is available on request.
The ryokan’s restaurant takes special pride in its fresh homegrown vegetables, and serves local as well as Western dishes. The rooftop Beer Garden is open during warm seasons.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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Located in the top-rated area in Yamanouchi, this property has an excellent location score of 8.1!
Breakfast Info
Vegetarian, Halal, American
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Bathhouse, Hot spring bath
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Japanese-Style Room - Main Building
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Superior Room with Tatami Area - Main Building
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Standard Room - Annex
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See what guests loved the most:
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Christopher
Japan
“Amazing Onsen. Staff waited for me as I was a late arrival. 5 minutes walk to train and bus station. Super quiet. ”
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Dawn
United States of America
“Shino, the owner is an incredible host. Really cares that you have a nice stay. ”
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Dmitry
Japan
“The room was spacious. The manager was very polite and exceptionally helpful. She took us on her car to the Snow Monkey park and suggested really good dining places in the area as well as the best outdoor baths they had in that town.”
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智美
Japan
“女将をはじめ皆さん感じが良かったです。 食事は見ためもお味も最高でした。 温泉も入浴後肌がスベスベになりました✨😊”“0” Read more
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Jaume
Spain
“Habitacion grande limpia comoda el personal excelente y amables”“0” Read more
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Akiko
Japan
“バリアフリーで車椅子の息子も快適に過ごせました。 お食事の用意も晩御飯でお願いした事が翌日の朝食には盛り込まれていて感心しました。 スタッフのかたも笑顔を絶やさず居心地の良いお宿でした。”“0” Read more
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Host Info
生まれ育った湯田中温泉が大好きで、家業を継いで15年。お客様とのコミュニケーションが何よりの元気の素！たどたどしくはありますが、英語も話せます！ 趣味はクロスカントリースキー。雪が降ったらウキウキします♪野山をスキーで走り回ると心も体もリフレッシュ！子供と楽しんでいます。
Languages spoken: English, Japanese
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Jigokudani Monkey Park2.9 miles
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Ryuoo Ski Park3.8 miles
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Hasuike Pond4.8 miles
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Iiyama City Takahashi Mayumi Dollhouse8.4 miles
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Suzaka Zoo8.8 miles
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Mt. Kusatsu Shirane10 miles
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Madarao Ski Resort10.3 miles
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Lake Hokuryuko11.3 miles
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Train Yudanaka Station0.1 miles
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Train Iiyama Station7.8 miles
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Matsumoto Airport48.1 miles
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Amenities of Ryokan Hakura
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Alarm clock
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Walking tours
- Bar crawls
- Bathhouse
- Hot spring bath
- Hiking
- Massage Additional charge
- Skiing
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- Telephone
Food & Drink
- Fruit
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne
- Kids' meals
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Shuttle service (free)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Shops (on site)
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Gift shop
- Elevator
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Air conditioning
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of JPY 3000 is required on arrival. That's about 28.54USD. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 4 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Ryokan Hakura accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Guests staying at the Annex can use the hot-spring baths in the Main Building.
Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.
Please inform Ryokan Hakura 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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A damage deposit of JPY 3000 is required on arrival. That's about 28.54USD. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about Ryokan Hakura
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Ryokan Hakura (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Accessible parking
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Check-in at Ryokan Hakura is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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The prices at Ryokan Hakura may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at Ryokan Hakura can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Vegetarian
- Halal
- American
- À la carte
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Yes, Ryokan Hakura is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Ryokan Hakura offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Bathhouse
- Hot spring bath
- Walking tours
- Bar crawls
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Room options at Ryokan Hakura include:
- Family
- Triple
- BBasic Room
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Ryokan Hakura is 5.6 miles from the center of Yamanouchi.
