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Hotel Housei

3.0 star property
Slopeside fun with full-service spa and restaurant

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Reception
Children’s activities
Children’s activities
Hot springs

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Japanese-Style Economy Room with Private Toilet, Mountain View

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Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Living room
  • 15.47 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Futons

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Japanese-Style Premier Room with Private Onsen, Garden View (Accessible)

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Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Living room
  • 24.76 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 6 Single Futons

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Japanese-Style Superior Room with Private Bathroom, Mountain View

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Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Living room
  • 21.69 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 5 Single Futons

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Japanese-Style Economy Room with Private Bathroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Futons
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About the area

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Yudanaka onsen, Yamanouchi-cho, Yamanouchi, Nagano, 3810402

What's nearby

  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shibu - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Ryuoo Ski Park - 11 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station - 2 min walk
  • Iiyama Station - 25 min drive

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About this property

Hotel Housei

Hotel near Shiga Kogen Ski Area
Located close to Yudanaka Hot Spring, Hotel Housei provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hotel, which offers ski-in/ski-out access, ski passes and ski storage. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor hot springs. Enjoy on-site activities, such as snowboarding and sledging. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and hot springs on-site
  • An outdoor tennis court, newspapers in the reception and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Housei boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets and free toiletries
  • Fridges, electric kettles and housekeeping

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee: JPY 1,500 for adults and JPY 1,500 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor/outdoor hot spring
  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Sledding
  • Snowboarding

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Hot springs open from 1:00 PM - 5:30 AM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 6 ÂșC
  • Indoor hot spring
  • Indoor/outdoor hot spring
  • Massage
  • Outdoor hot spring
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Living room
  • Safe
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 1500 for adults and from JPY 1500 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

Hot springs access available from 1:00 PM to 5:30 AM
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Hotel Housei Yamanouchi
Housei Yamanouchi
Hotel Housei Hotel
Hotel Housei Yamanouchi
Hotel Housei Hotel Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Housei pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Housei?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Housei?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Housei?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Hotel Housei located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out hotel in Yamanouchi is within a 10-minute walk of Yumiya Shrine, Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Yudanaka Hot Spring. Nishimiya Shrine and Takayakushi Wakoan are also within 10 minutes. Yudanaka Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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Hotel Housei Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 168 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Amazing onsen and the friendliest staff you will ever meet. The traditional Japanese room was large and futons were comfier than expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey

Went with the half board and used the osen. Both completely exceeded my family's expectations. Loved everything!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aislinn

Really fantastic stay. Both for the experience, and easy location to the monkey park (which the staff provided a free shuttle to and from). Decided to go for half board - breakfast/dinner - and the food was SO good, especially the second night’s dinner. Staff were all wonderful and attentive and the Onsen (indoor and outdoor) was the perfect way to end the day. 10/10 recommend and will stay here again if I’m back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade

The staff was standout at Hotel Housei, they went above and beyond to ensure enjoyable stay. The meals were beautifully presented with wide variety of different foods. The room was spacious with tatami mats. Loved the indoor and outdoor baths / springs. Close to everything. Unexpected top notch service and value, indeed a winner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Staying at the hotel was a unique Japanese experience. Outdoor onsen was magical. Freezing out of the water, but lovely and warm in the water. There was a Japanese garden around the bath. Staff were friendly and had a good sense of humour. There was a free shuttle to the station and the snow monkey park. The hotel was only 8 minutes walk from the station. Thank you Housei Hotel for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

isaac

We loved the size of the rooms. The views from the rooms were spectacular too. However, most staff cannot converse well in English hence do note. Loved the onsen. Only issue was that our request in getting extra towels was rejected.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Friendly staff
Very friendly staff at the hotel, they helped a lot and were very welcoming in English! They had a nice dinner and solid breakfast (with some western dishes). At the end I was positively surprised with a free transfer to the station. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

The service here was amazing, best stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Great food and good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hwee Chong

Wonderful base to explore the Yamanouchi area
Wonderful ryokan-style hotel. Stayed for 2 nights with half-board, and the meals (dinner and breakfast) were excellent. The staff were attentive and engaging, taking the time to introduce the dinner menu to us. Chose this place for my children's first ski experience. Just a 30-minute drive to Shiga Kogen where all the ski resorts are. The hotel offers both indoor and outdoor onsens. Simply superb for a hot, relaxing soak after a day on the ski slopes. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sai Kit Cedric

Expedia said this hotel has laundry service. However, when we ask the hotel staff about where we can use the laundry, they recommend us go to coin laundry shop which need 9-11 mins walk. I think the hotel info provided in Expedia is not accurate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yee Kuen

A very good hotel
Good location, free shuttle service to the station, big and clean room, hot shower, delicious breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

darren

awesome staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Great onsen...short local bus ride from monkey park. Get the half board option, great dinner and breakfast. Hot springs was great..traditional..no bathing suit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayvee

Loved my stay at Hotel Housei. Yamanouchi is one of my favourite places in Japan and this is a great place to stay as it is within walking distance of Yudanaka and Shibu Onsen. Hotel Housei provides shuttle service to Snow Monkey Park and Ski areas nearby. Dining and breakfast options were great. I must also mention the staff is very English-friendly which made things very easy for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yu

Loved the hospitality of the hotel staff. Enjoyed the stay there and the staff made it easy for us to get around with the free shuttle service to snow monkey park and the train station. We loved the outdoor natural onsen. The breakfast was good as well, good variety of cooked and fresh Japanese food.

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Staff was very helpful & friendly, and the room was beautiful! Maybe bring your own pillow, though, if you’re a side-sleeper.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Derwin

Great place to stay to see the snow monkeys
Comfortable, clean, and close to the bus station. Shuttle to see the snow monkeys was great. Onsen was awesome. Traditional Japanese meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Yamanouchi’s Best Small Hotel
This place is simply a gem, everything about the hotel, staff, food was too class and a major benefit was the free on site onsen facilities. It is close to the train station and plenty of great dinning options within easy walking distance from the hotel. The hotel also offers free shuttle bus services for you to the station, the snow monkeys and a few other places, they even took me to the chemist to get medicine for one of our family group members. Cannot rate this hotel highly enough👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

The service was excellent throughout my stay. They provided me transport to Monkey Park, and there after to Liyama station for my onward trip. Service was really attentive and always with a smile!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Good service!
Good service, Indeed!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheila

Staff so hospitable. Picked me up the bus station and the meals pre -arranged is a must to enjoy local cuisine. It's hard to get food nearby on winter time. My private Onsen at is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

c

We booked two nights here, and it was amazing. The staff was very attentive and helpful, they even shuttle you to and from monkey park, and the train station! Which I had no idea, so it was a lovely surprise. The outdoor and indoor baths were a fun experience. Our rooms were also clean and comfortable to be in. We’re not used to the traditional Japanese beds, but we managed! Overall experience was lovely. I will definitely be going back next time

10/10 Excellent

Chris

The staff provided such a warm welcome and really helped create an enjoyable visit for our family. We very much appreciated the complimentary shuttle service and while we only speak English, the staff were so patient with us and we were able to communicate fine. We appreciated being able to store our luggage there after check out. The Japanese-style room with tatami mats and futons really completed our memorable experience of traditional Japanese hospitality. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Really enjoyed my 6-night stay here. It really is a traditional Japanese hotel and experience and loved the friendly and helpful staff, and the location is just a short 10 min scenic stroll across the river to the bus/train station. Didnt know what to expect but the Japanese style tatami rooms were cosy and comfy, and the outdoor onsen was just what was needed after a day on the ski slopes. The half-board option is a must if you love Japanese food and each night was like a little banquet with an array of different and fresh local dishes, and was great value. Not a 5-star hotel by any means if thats your thing, but all in all a great stay and good location and Yudanaka is quaint little village at the foot of the Alps, that is worth a wander around, as Shibuya Onsen and Snow Monkeys are closeby. Dƍmo arigatƍgozaimasu
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024