Ryokan Senjukaku
381-0401 Nagano, Yamanouchi, Hirao 1410, Japan – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 272 reviews)
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Great location. Staff were amazing, very attentive. Rooms were excellent. Food was excellent as well.
AustraliaThe onsen here is amazing, I particularly liked the outdoor one. The garden is just beautiful and I only wish we had more time to just sit and look out the window at it and the koi fish in the ponds. The ryokan went out of their way to make vegetarian food for me and my child. I really enjoyed it, I particularly liked the first course and the breakfast porridge. The ryokan is super convenient to start the walk to the monkey park and is a short walk to the bus to Shiga Kogen or Nagano. The ryokan offers a free shuttle to Yudanaka Station, but we didn't use it and they instead shuttled us to the bus stop to catch the bus to Nagano. I have no idea why Booking keeps displaying my pictures from the room upside down.
United States of AmericaBeautiful property. Excellent food. Friendly and very helpful staff!
CanadaThe service was exceptional. We felt very taken care of. And the overall experience felt authentically Japanese (the room, the food, kimonos, etc.). The spa/hot spring bath facilities were great as well. The place is literally right outside of the monkey park entrance, very convenient if you are visiting the area for that like we were.
United States of AmericaThe staff were very friendly, helpful and polite. They were delightful. The garden outlook was very relaxing. We enjoyed our stay immensely.
AustraliaGreat dinner, walking distance from Snow Monkey Park Private onsen was really nice, combination of one outside and one inside was perfect Very integrated with nature, good views and well maintained traditional garden Private restroom a big plus for a traditional Ryokan
BrazilSerene and relaxing. Perfect location for a weekend getaway.
JapanThe design brings nature inside. The private onsen was so relaxing. Super close to the snow monkeys 🐒
United States of AmericaThe hotel is beautiful. The view from my 3rd floor room is fantastic. The interior decoration and landscape is quintessential, giving you the feeling of Japanese. The staff are kind and service minded. They greeted us very well upon arriving at the hotel, took care of our luggage’s from the car. The restaurant staff was very pleasant and attentive. We are really impressed with his service.
ThailandImpeccable service and wonderful breakfast and dinner. The snow money park was just a 5 mins walk from our hotel. There were a couple of nice restaurants nearby as well. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable for our family of 4. The indoor and outdoor onsen were wonderful and equipped with all the amenities we need. The hotel is definitely a highlight of our trip to Yamanouchi.
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Adam
Australia
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Rachel
United States of America
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Larisa
Canada
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Allison
United States of America
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Lynn
Australia
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Paulo
Brazil
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Michael
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Lorna
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Kuna
Thailand
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Sakura
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One of our top picks in Yamanouchi. 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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.8 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)
Breakfast Info
Asian, American
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Hot spring bath
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See what guests loved the most:
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Adam
Australia“Great location. Staff were amazing, very attentive. Rooms were excellent. Food was excellent as well. ”
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Rachel
United States of America“The onsen here is amazing, I particularly liked the outdoor one. The garden is just beautiful and I only wish we had more time to just sit and look out the window at it and the koi fish in the ponds. The ryokan went out of their way to make vegetarian food for me and my child. I really enjoyed it, I particularly liked the first course and the breakfast porridge. The ryokan is super convenient to start the walk to the monkey park and is a short walk to the bus to Shiga Kogen or Nagano. The ryokan offers a free shuttle to Yudanaka Station, but we didn't use it and they instead shuttled us to the bus stop to catch the bus to Nagano. I have no idea why Booking keeps displaying my pictures from the room upside down.” Read more
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Larisa
Canada“Beautiful property. Excellent food. Friendly and very helpful staff!”
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Allison
United States of America
“The service was exceptional. We felt very taken care of. And the overall experience felt authentically Japanese (the room, the food, kimonos, etc.). The spa/hot spring bath facilities were great as well. The place is literally right outside of the monkey park entrance, very convenient if you are visiting the area for that like we were.” Read more
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Lynn
Australia
“The staff were very friendly, helpful and polite. They were delightful. The garden outlook was very relaxing. We enjoyed our stay immensely.”
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Paulo
Brazil“Great dinner, walking distance from Snow Monkey Park Private onsen was really nice, combination of one outside and one inside was perfect Very integrated with nature, good views and well maintained traditional garden Private restroom a big plus for a traditional Ryokan” Read more
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Michael
Japan“Serene and relaxing. Perfect location for a weekend getaway.”
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Lorna
United States of America
“The design brings nature inside. The private onsen was so relaxing. Super close to the snow monkeys 🐒 ”
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Kuna
Thailand“The hotel is beautiful. The view from my 3rd floor room is fantastic. The interior decoration and landscape is quintessential, giving you the feeling of Japanese. The staff are kind and service minded. They greeted us very well upon arriving at the hotel, took care of our luggage’s from the car. The restaurant staff was very pleasant and attentive. We are really impressed with his service.” Read more
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Sakura
Singapore“Impeccable service and wonderful breakfast and dinner. The snow money park was just a 5 mins walk from our hotel. There were a couple of nice restaurants nearby as well. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable for our family of 4. The indoor and outdoor onsen were wonderful and equipped with all the amenities we need. The hotel is definitely a highlight of our trip to Yamanouchi.” Read more
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Jigokudani Monkey Park1.1 miles
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Hasuike Pond2.9 miles
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Ryuoo Ski Park4.1 miles
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Mt. Kusatsu Shirane8.3 miles
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Suzaka Zoo9.4 miles
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Iiyama City Takahashi Mayumi Dollhouse9.8 miles
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Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort10.6 miles
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Yubatake11.2 miles
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Lake Hokuryuko12.1 miles
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Train Yudanaka Station1.8 miles
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Train Iiyama Station9.3 miles
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Matsumoto Airport48.4 miles
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Amenities of Senjukaku
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Walk-in closet
Outdoors
- Balcony
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Hot spring bath
- Massage Additional charge
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
Food & Drink
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Shuttle service
- Daily housekeeping
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Shuttle service (free)
- Baggage storage
- Wake-up service
General
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Elevator
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
- Safe
Indoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Open all year
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
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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
Senjukaku accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
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.
Please inform Senjukaku 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.
FAQs about Senjukaku
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Senjukaku (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
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Yes, Senjukaku is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Guests staying at Senjukaku can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
- American
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Check-in at Senjukaku is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Senjukaku is 3.7 miles from the center of Yamanouchi.
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The prices at Senjukaku may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Senjukaku include:
- Quad
- Twin
- Suite
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Senjukaku offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Hot spring bath
- Indoor pool (year-round)
