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Hotel Housei

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Hot springs
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Premium Suite, Accessible, Mountain View | Bathroom
Japanese Room 10 Tatami mat (with bath tub and toilet)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Yudanaka onsen, Yamanouchi-cho, Yamanouchi, Nagano, 3810402
  • Place, Takayakushi Wakoan
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Yudanaka Hot Spring
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Shibu
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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

Japanese-Style Economy Room with Private Toilet

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Japanese-Style Economy Room with Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Japanese-Style Superior Room with Private Bathroom

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

Japanese-Style Superior Room with Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

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

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 6 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Yamanouchi

When you stay at Hotel Housei in Yamanouchi, you'll be near ski runs, within a 15-minute walk of Yudanaka Hot Spring and Shibu. .This ski hotel is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Shiga Kogen Ski Area and 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort.

What's nearby

  • Takayakushi Wakoan - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shibu - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Baio-ji Temple - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Heiwakannon - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station - 6 min walk
  • Kaesa Station - 22 min drive
  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪味処 みかさ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪道の駅の食堂 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪いさみ寿し - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪As it. - Craft Beer and Vintage Clothing - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪中華料理 栄楽 - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Housei

Hotel Housei offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Hot springs and an outdoor tennis court are featured at the hotel. Other recreational amenities include ski-in/ski-out access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. There are indoor hot springs and outdoor hot springs open between 1:00 PM and 5:30 AM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 42°F.

Make yourself at home in one of the 39 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You're sure to appreciate the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this hotel, which also features hot springs and an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.
Hotel Housei has a restaurant on site.

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
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 ºC
  • 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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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.
  • 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: approximately JPY 1500 for adults and 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

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

Hotel Housei Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 232 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shuttle bus driver waiting at the station was very friendly and took care of our bags. Arriving at the hotel, the staff greeted us very warmly and quickly got us into our rooms. The superior room was very beautiful and had a fantastic view of the snowy mountains, and the outdoor onsen with the snow coming down and around it was gorgeous and extremely relaxing. We didnt do the meals, but it smelled so good that next time we're definitely including meals in our stay. In the morning, we took their provided shuttle to the snow monkey park and enjoyed ourselves there before we came back. The whole area was very walkable and we loved every minute being there. Only complaint I have is that there is no conditioner in the men's onsen showers. We fully intend on staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all pleasant and friendly. The two girls at reception were helpful and spoke enough English to be understood if not used google translate. The Thai man who looked after breakfast was great. The onsens were fabulous and the temperatures alternated between them on different days The room was a good size (one person) a little dated but that was ok The shuttle to the train station was available any time in the mornings and it was only a 4 minute walk back in the afternoon Lots of restaurants close by Breakfast buffet was plentiful with Japanese and western options available Definitely not a ski in/out hotel as advertised on the websites Would recommend if looking for off the mountain budget accommodation
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the indoor and outdoor onsen experience, the outdoor onsen being a huge highlight as it was snowing outside at the time. The room was really spacious and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Angel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shiv, Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Taking the price per night into account, the hotel was very good value. The furniture and such are quite dated, but they ae kept neat and clean. The breakfast buffet spread is quite extensive. Mostly Chinese items, given most of their guests, but I enjoyed it. The staff was courteous, though communication is a challenge, which is to be expected in this part of Japan. Improvement opportunities- I would like for them to run their shuttle to the train station later into the evening. And second, post a notice on onsen rules in English in the onsen. Not all western tourists are aware of them, as I found out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a shuttle expecting us outside Yudanaka station, even though it's just a 6min walk to the hotel, but much appreciated when you're carrying bags. The place is beautiful and the private onsen: AMAZING (indoor and outdoor). Breakfast was a nice varied Buffet and loved the provided yukatas. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was outstanding. Very helpful. Wonderful breakfast with lots of options
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room with private bath is great! Great hospitality, too! We had dinner and breakfast, they’re delicious! Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Song-sy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super hospitality! Partner & I appreciated the hotel free shuttle provided. Staff anf service standard commendable.👍 Wished we had stayed longer. So hope to come back to stay at this hotel the next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maryelle

Cleanliness was lacking . The rooms were dated , and not well well maintained . Toilet smells of dried pee.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, London

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fantastic room! Great amenities. Great nearby restaurants. Staff was friendly, welcoming and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous location with lovely traditional rooms. Shuttle to and from station and to the Snow Monkey park with ample time to see the monkeys. Shops and restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our family of six had a lovely stay! We loved the dinner/breakfast/free shuttle to the snow monkeys and train and the staff was so friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naoko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and nice. The van driver gave us rides to and from Snow Monkey Park and to the train station - very helpful! We enjoyed the dinner and breakfast came with the plan. We also enjoyed the inside/outside hot springs. Affordable hotel with excellent customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager and staff were super friendly and helpful. Room was very spacious. Traditional sleeping mat was very comfortable and I probably got my best night's sleep while on this trip. Walls are a little thin, but all guests were quiet and respectful of others. Baths looked great but unfortunately didn't get to use them. With size 15 feet I wouldn't expect any of the hotel slippers to fit. We had excellent meals within a 5 minute walk. Really enjoyed Yamanouchi!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was really nice, we had 2 rooms for our family and one of the room had a private hot spring (I think they only have it in the first floor). When you’re booking it’s better to book the rooms in one name if you’re planning on multiple rooms, so that way they can put you guys together but it was fine because we got one room with an Onsen. They also park your car for you because they have their own parking space and they give back your keys at check out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominika

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

Amazing stay

Amazing stay. The gentleman at the front desk who spoke great English was lovely, he helped us with everything and was also attentive during our kaiseki dinner, helping explain everything. We had a tatami room, it was nice, the bathroom a little dated, but the onsen was fabulous. The outdoor onsen was beautiful. Loved our stay here and can recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for the ryokan experience and to visit the snow monkeys which we perfectly achieved. The dinner was a masterpiece with so many small dishes I couldn’t count. The staff were lovely and helped get us to the snow monkeys for opening time and arranged to collect us to drop us back to the station which was so appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing trip to Yudanaka

Wonderful stay in Yudanaka Hotel Housei. Everything from check in to check out was superb. The staff were so friendly and helpful. They drove us to the Snow Monkey park and to the train station. The breakfast buffet was delicious with so many traditional foods. Onsen was relaxing after a cold day walking around. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good atay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went with the half board and used the osen. Both completely exceeded my family's expectations. Loved everything!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025