About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Nakaya Ryokan in Minakami offers family rooms with air-conditioning, tatami floors, and modern amenities such as refrigerators, TVs, and electric kettles. Each room includes a seating area, slippers, and a wardrobe. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can unwind in the on-site hot spring bath and stay connected with free WiFi. Additional facilities include a shared bathroom, housekeeping service, and luggage storage. Dining Experience: A daily Asian breakfast is served, highly praised by guests for its quality and variety. The property also offers menus for special diets and a seating area for meals. Convenient Location: Located 176 km from Niigata Airport, Nakaya Ryokan is near Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort (38 km), Naeba Ski Resort (41 km), and Tanigawadake (42 km). The surrounding area features a hot spring area.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Hot spring bath
- Family rooms
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lorenz
Germany
“Super clean and organized. Very good meals. Loved the tea supply. Onsen was nice. Well managed. Although I was there alone, they were clearly very kid and baby friendly and equipped accordingly. MST be great for young parents.” - Danielle
New Zealand
“We would highly recommend Nakaya Ryokan to anyone else we know travelling. We thought the hospitality was exceptional and we are very grateful for the experience we had. They helped us manage our luggage via storage. They were always so helpful...” - Valentin
Germany
“The staff, the breakfast, the dinner, the quietness, the two private onsen. Everything was so lovely! We both really really enjoyed it, and we will surely come back next time we're in Japan!” - Lillian
Australia
“Nakaya Ryokan was the best place we stayed on our trip to Japan. The hotel is beautiful, the rooftop onsens were a highlight and the staff were incredibly helpful, friendly, and welcoming. We will 100% come back one day.” - Gemma
United Kingdom
“We loved staying in this little ryokan. The staff are really friendly. The baths are great. We got 2 private bath times to use the wooden and stone baths. The place is so traditional and quiet. Parking is right next door. We loved making up our...” - Michael
United Kingdom
“Very nice room, amazing Onsen on the roof of the place, phenomenal food brought to the room.” - Estelle
Australia
“Staff were lovely and the dinner and breakfast were delicious. The onsen rooms were also good.” - Kevin
New Zealand
“Amazing stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Food delicious and was great to stay in a more traditional hotel.” - Akin
Japan
“Clean and spacious room, they provided vegetarian dinner for us on request, rich breakfast buffet, yummy water, friendly staff” - Marta
Italy
“Amazing gem in the mountains! We stayed here one night whilst driving back to Tokyo and wished we could stay longer! The room was very big and the futons were super comfortable. The staff was super welcoming and went definitely above and beyond...”
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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.







The fine print
Guests with a room-only or breakfast-inclusive rate must check in by 21:00 to eat dinner at this property.
Breakfast is only served from 8:30.
Please note, the front desk closes at 21:00.
Please inform Nakaya Ryokan 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.