Yudanaka Seifuso is located in the Yudanaka hot springs area, surrounded by scenic mountains. It features 3 hot spring baths and traditional Japanese-style rooms with tatami-mat (woven-straw) flooring. This hotel was selected as one of the Best Inns in Japan by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2015.2016.2018.2020. Yudanaka Seifuso has an ideal location for visiting Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen), just 5 km away. It is only a 2-minute walk from Yudanaka Train Station. All rooms offer traditional Japanese-style futon bedding and have free Wi-Fi. Toilets are shared. Guests use the hot spring baths and attached shower facilities for bathing. The hotel’s hot spring baths are open 24 hours, and 1 of them can be reserved for private use without charge. A souvenir shop and table tennis are also on site. Breakfast is Japanese-style. Dinner is also available and features Japanese specialities made with Shinshu beef and other fresh local products. Meals require an additional fee and advance notice.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Yamanouchi, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 71 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved the <b>convenient location</b> near the train station and the welcoming staff. The spacious, traditional rooms were comfortable, and the hosts were praised for their hospitality. <b>Breakfast</b> was a highlight, with many enjoying the delicious Japanese offerings. The property was also noted for its <b>cleanliness</b>.
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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rory
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Family owned , relaxed , and discreet very close to station.
  • Dmytro
    Estonia Estonia
    Excellent hotel with onsen. The open air onsen is the best one. Nice welcoming hosts. Quite neighborhood. Super close to train station and bus station, and convenience store. When checking out, I noticed that there a lot of souvenirs from guests...
  • Jiasi
    Australia Australia
    The Japanese room is beautifully decorated with nice treats. The owner is very friendly and helpful as he offered a free ride to drive to snow monkeys attraction after we checked out!! The room is clean, the bathroom has auto light, toliet and...
  • Dana
    Canada Canada
    delicious food, lovely onsen, comfy sleeping mats, very clean, super lovely hosts.
  • Vidya
    Singapore Singapore
    The Onsen experience was great and all in all, a very comfortable experience for our family.
  • Miklós
    Germany Germany
    The authentic traditional Japanese room and onsen were great. We even got a lift to the monkey park. Awesome experience.
  • Molly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy 5 minutes walk from the station. Private onsen was lovely and is tattoo friendly. We didn't use the public onsens but these are predominantly male only with a few hours in the evening for females. Accomodated us with vegetarian meals and have...
  • Zsofia
    Spain Spain
    Very welcoming hosts. Various onsen options, a private one that can be used alone or for couples, an outdoor one swapped between genders depending on the hour and another one indoor. The water is very warm and authentic. It’s worth trying the...
  • Gábor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really good open onsen. Nice dinner and opportunity to play go. Nice view from the room window. High tech toilet. 2 minutes from the station.
  • Emily
    Australia Australia
    The place itself is really lovely, freshly renovated but still feels very traditional. The family who runs it are super lovely, and did all they could to make us feel comfortable. The dinner, while a little pricy, was amazing. They made sure to...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Yudanaka Seifuso
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer

Outdoors

  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Clothes rack

Ski

  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Table tennis
  • Skiing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Kid meals
    Additional charge

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Luggage storage
    • Room service

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Wellness

    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath

    Languages spoken

    • Japanese

    House rules
    Yudanaka Seifuso takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 22:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests wishing to eat dinner at the hotel should inform the hotel at the time of booking.

    The luggage storage service is available to guests even after check out.

    Please note, guests planning to drive to the property are advised to use snow tires during winter.

    Please inform Yudanaka Seifuso in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    FAQs about Yudanaka Seifuso

    • Yes, Yudanaka Seifuso is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yudanaka Seifuso offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Table tennis
      • Open-air bath
      • Hot spring bath
      • Public Bath

    • Check-in at Yudanaka Seifuso is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at Yudanaka Seifuso may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yudanaka Seifuso is 5.6 miles from the centre of Yamanouchi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Yudanaka Seifuso include:

      • Quadruple