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Uotoshi Ryokan

2.5 star property

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A steam room with a wet floor and visible steam.
A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a large bed with patterned bedding, a wardrobe with sliding doors, a television, and a small table with a cushion.
A traditional Japanese building with a snow-covered entrance and signage.
A traditional Japanese inn with wooden interiors, tatami mats, and a central tatami seating area.
A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, a wooden staircase, and various cultural artifacts including a clock, posters, and a shoji screen.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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2563 Sano, Yamanouchi, Shimotakai, Yamanouchi, Nagano, 381-0402
  • Place, Yumiya Shrine
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Yudanaka Hot Spring
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Shibu
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin room (Number of futons varies depending on the number of guests)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami mats, a futon bed, a heater, a television, and a window with curtains.

Twin room (Number of futons varies depending on the number of guests)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, two beds with floral bedding, a television, and a wooden cabinet.

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Yamanouchi

Uotoshi Ryokan places you within a 15-minute stroll of popular sights such as Yudanaka Hot Spring and Shibu. This 8-room ryokan welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and laundry facilities.

What's nearby

  • Takayakushi Wakoan - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nishimiya Shrine - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Yumiya Shrine - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Shibu - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station - 7 min walk
  • Kaesa Station - 23 min drive
  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪味処 みかさ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪道の駅の食堂 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪As it. - Craft Beer and Vintage Clothing - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪いさみ寿し - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪中華料理 栄楽 - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Uotoshi Ryokan

At Uotoshi Ryokan, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and securing valuables.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer toothbrushes and toothpaste and slippers. Housekeeping is not available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen). The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Archery

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Spa

  • 24-hour public bath
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking and access to the hot springs
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-11:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking and access to the hot springs.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Uotoshi Ryokan Yamanouchi
Uotoshi Yamanouchi
Uotoshi
Uotoshi Ryokan Ryokan
Uotoshi Ryokan Yamanouchi
Uotoshi Ryokan Ryokan Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Uotoshi Ryokan?

Uotoshi Ryokan provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Uotoshi Ryokan?

As of Jun 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Uotoshi Ryokan on Jun 28, 2026 start from $71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around Uotoshi Ryokan?

This ryokan is located in Yamanouchi, a short 11-minute walk from Yudanaka Hot Spring and also 14 minutes on foot from Shibu. You'll also find Heiwakannon and Takayakushi Wakoan less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Uotoshi Ryokan?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the ryokan.

Does Uotoshi Ryokan include a casino?

No, Uotoshi Ryokan doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Uotoshi Ryokan?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

Is Uotoshi Ryokan a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities at this ryokan that appeal to couples include slippers in each guestroom with free WiFi in some.

Does Uotoshi Ryokan have a hot tub?

No, this ryokan doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Uotoshi Ryokan have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Uotoshi Ryokan doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Uotoshi Ryokan allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Uotoshi Ryokan.

Does Uotoshi Ryokan have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this ryokan.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Uotoshi Ryokan?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Uotoshi Ryokan that offer a balcony.

Uotoshi Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 56 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Clean rooms, good amenities, lovely host.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful affordable spot centrally located for mountain adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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6/10 Okay

Mahbubul

Liked: Cleanliness
Good, Room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Chelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, spacious rooms. Fresh hot water every morning for coffee and tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very traditional. Exactly what I expected from past reviews. Friendly owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Ho Tuck Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and friendly ryokan on the other side of the river from the station.
Verified

8/10 Good

John-Ross

Liked: Amenities
Uotoshi is remarkable value for money and is also unique. The owner is very welcoming with great English. The Ryokan is older and somewhat rundown but it is also a community hub that has sing along classes for local kids (Rudolph the red nose reindeer in Japanese is awesome) and have fun with English nights. There is a Kyudo (Japanese archery) range behind the Ryokan which has classes taught by the owner as well as area competitions. Breakfast was varied and very tasty. I thoroughly enjoyed my time relaxing here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jingyuan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Why do I have to give 1 star as a minimum which is still overrated for this property? Long story short - DO NOT STAY HERE. Property is run down beyond repair, the owner doesn’t want your business, simply the worst property I ever tried in Japan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Ryokan was quaint in the perfect way. It felt traditional without the modern flair. The owner was amazing and drove me to the snow monkey park at no cost. The onsen was perfect and tatami room was gorgeous. Amazing view around the town with the snow.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The host was extremely attentive and a pleasure to talk to. Hardworking and kind Japanese man. Onsen and shower facilities were perfect. Breakfast was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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4/10 Poor

Clarissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place must have had its charm back in the day. It looked dusty and tired. The manager was grumpy. I understand he was an old school gentleman. However, he seemed to be bother by every comment or question. Not welcoming at all. Skip this one. Find a hotel near the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful place to stay and explore the surrounding areas. The host Miyasaka-san is exceptional and made us very welcome and comfortable. Daily rituals of traditional breakfast and bathing in the onsen, and the opportunity to watch a local archers traditional competition here in the dojo made for a truly magical stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uotoshi Ryokan was amazing! The host was super nice, the meals were fantastic, the room was great. The area is perfect, it's a great place to get away from the city for a bit. It's a bit in the past, but in a really nice way! Our room didn't have a washroom in the room, we didn't mind.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend Uotoshi Ryokan to anyone visiting Yudanaka. It is a lovely traditional Japanese inn with comfortable rooms and a relaxing hot spring bath. It is very conveniently located near Snow Monkey park, many restaurants, and the Yudanaka train station. The owners are kind and helpful, and even offer to drive you to Snow Monkey Park! We will stay here again if we come back to Yudanaka.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GLEN BOISAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Authentic Japanese Experience

The Owner was so accommodating he even offered for a free ride to the monkey park but we decided to be driven back to our hotel in Yamanouchi. Our one night experience for a Japanese culture was genuine and fantastic. The Japanese dinner and breakfast was so good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Authentic host, cozy stay at a great value

Wonderful hospitality, with a historic, step back in time feel. The most kind host who runs the ryokan as the 3rd descendant of the family - it was begun by his grandfather. The property is dated with rough edges but it is a great option at a good price. The town is a sleepy but the few small restaurants we found were so good and cozy. The public hot baths by the train station were very nice and the neighboring town has a public onsen that can be accessed for a fee (it is one of the 9 the ryokans in that area have as part of their network).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uotoshi Ryokan was amazing! The host was super nice, the meals were fantastic, the room was great. The area is perfect, it's a great place to get away from the city for a bit. It's a bit in the past, but in a really nice way! Our room didn't have a washroom in the room, but it was just outside the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly an amazing experience. It is a traditional ryokan run by lovely people — the owner made us breakfast, offered to drive us to the Snow Monkey Park, and gave us apples and candy for our train ride home. It was the highlight of our trip. It is definitely not for those who need luxury and comfort, but it is cozy, cool, and memorable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Was OK. Consider other Newer places

This property was about a 20 min walk from the station. Place is very traditional but kind of rundown. For the same price you can stay in modern hotels with an onsen by the yudanaka station. The host was kind l even gave me a free ride to the monkey park and station but I think he needs to retire and relax. I cut my stay to one day as there was nothing to do in the general area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Linda

If you are on a budget, this was a good place to stay with shared bathrooms and sink areas. Shared bathroom has 2 stalls, very small and sink areas have 2 with upstairs and downstairs. I think this place's capacity is 8 parties total. We stayed for 3 nights and chose breakfast. Breakfast was delicious and owners were hospitable. We felt bad that they had to work on New Year's. Most of the surrounding area was closed from New Year's Eve through 01/04/23, but surprisingly Snow Monkey Park was open on New Year's. If you're wanting 3 star hotel amenities, this is not the place for you, but for the price we paid we felt it was reasonable and truly did experience the traditional ryokan experience and the onsen onsite was a plus.
Verified

8/10 Good

Korey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are no private showers at this property. This may not be an issue for most people, but I read a misleading review which made me book this property thinking there were private showers and that is NOT the case. The shower is a combined 4 person shower and tub you can soak in afterwards. The breakfast was amazing and I highly recommend it if you have the option. Host was knowledgeable about the area and snow monkey park and the property was very close to the train station which was convenient. Futon on the floor was very uncomfortable and felt like you were sleeping directly on the floor. I ended up checking out a day early because I couldn’t hack lol, but overall is probably worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Falsk markedsføring og uacceptabel pris

Intet svarer til oplysninger, eksempelvis ikke privat bad. Beskidt alle steder, beskidt sengetøj, værelset ikke rengjort og der lå brugte stofservietter (indtørret og gulnet) fra tidligere gæster på værelset. Bygningen i forfald, eksempelvis var gelænder løst til trappen op til første sal, som er vigtig at støtte sig til når man skal bære bagagen op på værelset. Bygningen har absolut ikke i den stand, som det fremgår af billederne. Værten var sød, men bar præg af, at parret ikke havde ressourcer til at opretholde stedet. Tjekkede ud en dag før, grundet stedets forfatning. Prisen er på ingen måde acceptabel i forhold til hvad man som gæst bliver mødt med. Stedet har absolut engang været fantastisk.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Keiichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
　昔ながらの日本旅館で、自分にとってはとっても落ち着きました。温泉はどうやら源泉を持っているようで、温度が絶妙で、とても心地よかったです。もちろん、一晩中入れます。朝ごはんもとてもおいしかったです。 　駅から下に向かって、歩いて7分ほど。駅前にはローソンがあります。昼は適当なお店がありますが、夜になると若干の呑み屋と寿司屋、スナックくらいしか開いていないので、食事をしようとしている人は要注意です。 　唯一の問題はWiFi。ご主人のスマホでは電波が受信できるようなのですが、こちらのスマホでもパソコンでも電波が入りませんでした。相性が悪いのでしょう。 　でも、値段も安いし、居心地がよいので、また利用します。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Akiyoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
食事処はそんなにたくさんあるわけではないようです。 素泊りならば市街地で惣菜の調達をすると良いかも？
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

JINGYI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
外国人に勧めの旅館です。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024