Ryokan Senjukaku
381-0401 Nagano, Yamanouchi, Hirao 1410, Japan –
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 100 reviews)
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Lita
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Jose
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Andreas
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One of our top picks in Yamanouchi – and a guest favorite.
Boasting open-air hot spring baths, a heated indoor pool and beautiful Japanese gardens, Senjukaku offers traditional Japanese-style accommodations that has a historic charm. Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park is a 15-minute drive away.
Offering mountain views, all rooms are fitted with traditional tatami (woven-straw) flooring and a low table with seating cushions. In-room amenities include a flat-screen TV and a fridge. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.
While staying at Senjukaku Ryokan, guests can unwind at the spacious public bathing area or reserve one of the cozy family baths for private use. There is an art gallery space at the lobby, showcasing Japanese drawings. A gift shop is also available on site.
The ryokan serves various seasonal Japanese dishes, prepared with organic vegetables and local beef.
The property offers free pick-up shuttles from Yudanaka Station, an 8-minute drive away.
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.
This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Yamanouchi! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 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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Breakfast Info
Asian, American
Very Good Coffee!
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Closest Landmarks
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Jigokudani Monkey Park1.1 miles
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Yudanaka Station1.8 miles
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Hasuike Pond2.9 miles
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Ryuoo Ski Park4.1 miles
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Shigakogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area4.9 miles
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Okushiga-kogen Ski Area5.8 miles
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Mt. Kusatsu Shirane8.3 miles
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Iiyama Station9.3 miles
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Mayumi Takahashi Doll Museum9.8 miles
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Kusatsu Kokusai Ski Resort10.6 miles
Closest Airports
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Matsumoto Airport48.4 miles
Most Popular Landmarks
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Pallcall Tsumagoi Ski Resort12 miles
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Lake Hokuryuko12.2 miles
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Lake Nojiri14.6 miles
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Zenkoji Temple14.9 miles
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Nagano Station15.3 miles
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Togakushi Shrine19.8 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“Exceptional hotel service, hands down the best hotel experience ever had. We had the half-board included so we had a daily kaiseki dinner - which was stunning. ...”
Hungary“Helpfull staff and great facilities. Comfortable beds. Strong wifi. Great food and great onsen options (shared and private). Close to snow monkey park. Shuttle ...”
Norway“Close to snow monkey park ”
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Facilities of Senjukaku Great facilities! Review score, 9.5
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Outdoors
- Garden
Pool and Spa
- Swimming pool
- Hot spring bath
- Indoor pool (year-round)
- Massage (additional charge)
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Shuttle service
- Daily housekeeping
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Shuttle service (free)
- Baggage storage
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Elevator
- Family rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
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Children & Beds
Children are welcome
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Can use an existing bed
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The maximum number of children allowed in existing beds depends on the room you pick. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
No cribs are available
No extra beds are available
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Senjukaku accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
If you want to include breakfast/dinner additionally to your plan, please make a reservation at least 7 days in advance.
Please inform the property in advance if guests have any food allergies or dietary needs.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
