About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Uotoshi Ryokan in Yamanouchi offers a 2-star ryokan experience with a hot spring bath. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, shared bathrooms, and TVs. Convenient Facilities: The ryokan provides laundry service, luggage storage, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include air-conditioning and a TV. Local Attractions: Located 4 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park and 10 km from Ryuoo Ski Park, the property is also close to Suzaka City Zoo (22 km) and Zenkoji Temple (28 km). Matsumoto Airport is 103 km away. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its friendly host, delicious breakfast, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Yamanouchi, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Free private parking available on-site

  • Hot spring bath


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    If you are looking for traditional Japanese accommodation in an incredible location this is the one. The owner is so kind and helpful and did everything they could to make our stay as enjoyable as possible.
  • Alfred
    Norway Norway
    Very authentic and very nice man who collected us from the station, showed us to our room and prepared an excellent traditional meal for us as well as breakfast and then drove us to the snow money park in the money
  • Aureliane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Super cozy, traditional Japanese ryokan. Lovely host, extremely friendly and helpful with suggestions and spoke very good English. Spacious room. Mats on the floor to sleep actually quite comfortable. My partner has the dinner one night which was...
  • Calvin
    Singapore Singapore
    Exceptional experience at a traditional ryokan. The hotel was brimming with character and charm! While the toilets are shared and it is not
  • Russell
    Australia Australia
    The owner was amazing, we had a great chat about the local monkeys and he gave us a ride to the snow monkey park entrance. He made an amazing traditional Japanese breakfast too. We loved our complimentary red bean treats and Yukata. The internals...
  • Ania
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Authentic traditional Japanese household experience. Exactly what we were looking for during our trip. Recommended to take the option with the food included as it will make your experience really full. Also it was great to have a private onsen
  • Connor
    Australia Australia
    Staying here felt like staying with your Grandparents, the nice comforting room to stay in and in the morning and at night he would come grab you and feed you a wonderful filling meal The host was incredibly polite and would greet us and ask us...
  • Fox
    Australia Australia
    Hosts were incredibly helpful and kind. They even helped us forward our luggage to our next destination. I loved having an onsen on site, was such a great way to end a busy day in the cold. The Ryokan is old, yet charming. It's very traditional -...
  • Vera
    Singapore Singapore
    Super sweet host! He offered to help with my laundry, left a whole jug of hot water outside the room every morning, and got a smaller sized yukata for me. They also gave me a traditional handkerchief for a souvenir. Futon beds were super...
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owner was incredibly kind. Despite my late check-in, he patiently waited for me, which I truly appreciated. I absolutely adored my room. Though the ryokan is old, it has a warm, homey atmosphere. A welcoming snack was thoughtfully provided,...

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House rules

Uotoshi Ryokan takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:30 and 07:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The Twin Room cannot accommodate extra guests.

You must inform the property in advance what time you plan to check in. If your check-in time changes, please update the property.

Guests who wish to have breakfast at the property can request in advance.

Please inform Uotoshi 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.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.