Pet friendly Hotels Yamanouchi

A really unique and affordable place, with a genuinely wonderful host. I found this by chance and we were all so amazed by our stay. The place is older and homely, but the rooms and facilities are all fine. We started our stay by taking up the owner, Miyasaka San, offer of dinner, and it was a very generous and wide ranging meal (sashimi, tempura etc), of around 9 dishes set out for each of us. Then Miyasaka San gave us a history lesson on Kyudo (Japanese archery). A few days later we were lucky enough to have a lesson with him, and he also performed the Kyudo ceremony which was an amazing experience. He also kindly drove us up to the entrance of the monkey park walk. We were here in May, late spring and still saw some blossoms of the vast apple tree farms around. The area is a quiet charming chain of smaller ‘towns’ and the real treat here are the 9 public onsens you can visit. Read up on them. This would be a great place to visit in winter for skiing, to get away from the real overrun popular places. You get to Yamanochi-Machi by taking a train to Nagano, and then switch to a local train to Yudanaka which is at the end of the line. This is genuinely a rural place, and staying at this ryokan will only add to the experience. We hope to return one day, with our archery homework done :)

We travelled as a group of three families (5,5,4) and enjoyed our stay at Hotel Housei very much. While my family are frequent travellers to Japan, it was the first time for the other two families and they were keen to try Japanese accommodation - tatami, futons, and onsens. We were able to book three tatami rooms all with private onsen and they were fantastic - especially as the majority of our travelling group were a little shy to go nude in the public bath 😬 The futons were comfortable, the rooms were cosy and warm, and we enjoyed the complimentary tea and traditional sweets, and the yukatas to wear. The instructions for using the private bath were very clear and the bath itself was lovely to soak in and enjoy. The staff were very friendly and could communicate well in English. They made excellent restaurant suggestions for our group of 14, and also assisted with sightseeing and snowboarding suggestions in the area (less snow this year so usual spots not open). They always welcomed us warmly when we returned each day from our adventures and we enjoyed their personal touch. The hotel offers a free shuttle bus to the snow monkeys, local ski field and the train station, but we had hired cars so did not need to use it. They had a valet parking service which was very handy! We thoroughly enjoyed our time in this hotel and will stay again!

We came as a family with our three children aged 7, 5 and 2, and we had a great week at Okushiga Kogen Hotel at the end of February 2023. Here are some comments that will help future travelers. We were in the Deluxe Triple room, which was perfect for our family because we had installed a cot loaned by the hotel near the bathroom, which is separated from the rest of the room by a very practical door. The room is large and very pleasant with a nice view of the mountains. We were delighted by the quality of the restaurants (we had opted for the half-board option with breakfast and dinner). The breakfast is perfect with a choice for all tastes (there are even good French pastries and fresh orange juice). The restaurants in the evening are very varied (French, Japanese, French raclette and tepanyaki), and the menus change every evening, so even if you go to the same restaurant in the same week, the menu will be different. At lunchtime, the hotel restaurant is top notch (western or Japanese menu), and there are also options on the slopes. Seeing the photos on social networks, I had doubts about the quality of the restaurants, but I was wrong, it was really VERY good. The hotel bar is also top notch, whether it's the day for a tea, or in the evening for a drink around the fireplace accompanied by a live pianist. We also used the daycare service for our 2-year-old daughter, which was a great help for us to be able to ski during the day. The girls who take care of the children are super nice, sweet and professional. The children are kept in a large room with various games. It's not a club med daycare, but our daughter had a great time there. For older children, there is the international ski club with ski instructors of all nationalities who speak English. The school is right next to the hotel (5 minutes max on foot or on skis), I will put another detailed comment on the ski school page, but we LOVED IT!!! There is nothing to do around the hotel, but you can easily take shuttles to nearby villages. From our side, it did not bother us, because after a day of skiing, it suited us very well to go sledding and enjoy the calm of the hotel. The station is top, it is part of a large ski area (the largest in Japan or Nagano if I'm not mistaken). There is almost never anyone on the slopes, it's a real pleasure. For good skiers, you can also take the opportunity to go off-piste in the Japanese powder. To conclude, we really loved our stay and we highly recommend this hotel for travelers looking for the calm and authenticity of a ski trip to Japan. Thanks also to the staff who were

Very friendly family hotel

Shiga no yu is all about attentive, good hearted, genuine good service. We loved the 70s vibe of the place. It is charming 70s style all the way. The meals provided were wonderful! Great portions, taste and variety! Each meal was different! The onsen was perfect at the end of each muscle weary day from skiing. Dont expect top of the range ski rentals so if that’s important to you, bring your own. But if not, just enjoy the intimate style of the place and the many ski hills to explore starting with the chair lift right outside the hotel’s door!

There is a steep slope in front of the hotel, and you may need a four-wheel drive vehicle when it snows. Facilities are old but clean. The room has space for skis and backpacks. There was a bouquet on the bathroom door and a frame of pressed flowers on the wall. I appreciate your attention to detail. I am also happy that Wi-Fi can be used in the room. The natural hot spring ♨️ open-air bath has a splendid Yunohana. I thoroughly enjoyed the hot spring. The proprietress applied the place where it is not applicable to national travel support. What a 40% discount! I was very happy.

We had a lovely experience at biwaike Hotel. It's a ski in and out and very conveniently located near the sun valley bus stop which helps if you are travelling with luggages. Check in was straight forward. Mr Tokutake who runs the small hotel was very gracious allowing us to get our ski equipment quickly. Passes were easy to get depending on the number of days you plan to ski and the area you want to ski in. Dinner and breakfast were delicious and after a long day skiing, it was wonderful to soak in the onsen that apparently is filled with natural spring water. The room itself is adequate, very big, the futons were comfortable enough. The room was well heated and there are vending machines downstairs to get drinks as well as a small convenience store to get instant noodles, ice cream and snacks. So happy with my experience there :) the team was gracious, hospitable and we couldn't have asked for anything more.

OYO Ryokan Sachinoyu Shiga Kogen is located in Yamanochi and about 70 minutes by bus from Nagano Station, near Shiga Highland. Free WiFi is available in each guest room. Yukata are available for guests to wear during their stay. Guests may borrow conveniences like hair dryers and irons at no additional charge (please inquire at the front desk for details). Facilities include a communal bath, a karaoke room and a BBQ area. The hotel possesses 18 guest rooms.

It was close to Yutanaka Onsen Station, so I didn't have to worry about checking in with my luggage. I was happy. I like the appearance that makes me feel the Showa era. Since it is accompanied by pets, it should be pleased by those who like animals. I wonder if the amount of food is large. I couldn't eat it. I think I could have finished eating without having a snack before dinner. Because it is an old inn, the room and hot spring cannot be said to be clean. I think that area is suitable for the price.

What a lovely spot! 2 minutes walk from the train station, we stayed in a traditional Japanese room which was great fun. The room was huge, 2 comfortable futons, low table with floor seats, kettle in the room (bring your own tea or coffee) and a good shower. The owners were extremely helpful despite the language barrier (Google translate was successfully used). They advised us on onward train timetables, gave us a ride to the Snow Monkeys Park saving us having to wait for the bus, picked us up again, gave my husband and I a private onsen session and delivered a huge cooked Chinese breakfast to our room in the morning. When we left they gave us an ornamental chopsticks set as a gift. Can highly recommend this ryokan.