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Koishiya Ryokan

2.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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2277, Hirao, Shiga-kogen/Yudanaka, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, 381-0401
  • Place, Shibu
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yudanaka Hot Spring
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Shiga Kogen Ski Area
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room dining

Japanese Tatami Room, Mountain view

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Dormitory for men 1 bed in 3 beds

Dormitory for men 1 bed in 3 beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Futon

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Male Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Tatami Room, Mountain view

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Tatami Room, Mountain view

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bathroom amenities

Japanese Style Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels

Japanese-Style Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels

Japanese-Style Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Dining

Japanese Style Room For 2-3 Persons

  • Sleeps 3

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Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels

Japanese Style Room For 3-4 Persons

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Yamanouchi

With a stay at Koishiya Ryokan in Yamanouchi, you'll be just steps from Shibu and 14 minutes by foot from Yudanaka Hot Spring. .This guesthouse is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Shiga Kogen Ski Area and 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort.
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What's nearby

  • Shibu - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Shibuyu Bridge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station - 5 min drive
  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪味処 みかさ - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Farmhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪猿座カフェ (ENZA Cafe) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪穂垂亭 HOTARU TEI - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪ラーメン 徳味 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Koishiya Ryokan

Koishiya Ryokan offers 10 accommodations with hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and bidets.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, bidets, and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the guesthouse's coffee shop/cafe. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Koishiya Ryokan has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (JPY 800 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: JPY 500 to 1,600 for adults and JPY 500 to 1,600 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • 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.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Geta (wooden sandals)
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately JPY 500 to 1600 for adults, and JPY 500 to 1600 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 800 per night (492 ft away; open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM)

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Koishiya Ryokan Yamanouchi
Koishiya Ryokan
Koishiya Yamanouchi
Koishiya
Koishiya Ryokan Guesthouse
Koishiya Ryokan Yamanouchi
Koishiya Ryokan Guesthouse Yamanouchi

Koishiya Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 143 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jordin

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The ryokan is in the perfect location for wandering around Shibu Onsen and is right next to all the public baths. They provide a shuttle service to and from the local train station in Yudanaka and a free shuttle to the Monkey Park. They have a breakfast menu and serve dinner on some nights but not all, so be prepared to find your own food in the town. Note that the food options can be limited as many places have varying opening hours. The Ryokan is traditional, the rooms are big and clean and you make your own beds. They provide yukata and everything you need to enjoy the public onsens. There are shared bathrooms and limited shower facilities. Gendered bathrooms are on different floors, you may not have a bathroom on your floor. The ryokan has many rooms and gets quite busy so book your shuttles early. The staff were wonderful and speak excellent English. The Ryokan was excellent value for money. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to experience this delightful town without spending a fortune on accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Helpful staff. Clean and comfortable. A perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Strath

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and everything was easy for us. Shuttle service to & from station was excellent as well as to the monkey park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

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

A dream stay

Fantastic! If you are looking for the plushest hotel with facilities everywhere … then not for you. If you want a beautiful traditional ryokan with access to the baths, clean showers and great service where the staff go extra without even asking then stay here. As a father and two sons staying in a traditional room we had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

Delightful Inn

We loved our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomáš

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly. Upon arrival the guest gets a yukata and a key to 9 public thermal springs around the town, where he may bath freely. Note that they are extremely hot. The staff also offers a free ride to the Snow Monkey Park or Yudanaka Station in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 9 public onsens (baths) were interesting, #9 was the best imo, but the town itself is captivating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Morgan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

marni, ottawa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing and very accommodating with bags. They actually have a pick up service depending on your arrival and departure times. This was a bonus since it worked out when we were leaving. Our room was very spacious and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

Would recommend!

Would highly recommend this inn for a stay in the Japanese Alps. The staff are absolutely amazing - nothing is too much trouble for them and they're always around to offer you help and support. There is a free shuttle service both to and from the train station and up to the Monkey park. The rooms are spacious and we were very comfortable on our futons ☺️ The onsen hopping is also a great attraction...worth the trip out of the city to see!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional staff and hospitality willing to accommodate any requests. Very informative and great exposure to traditional ryokan/ onsens. Highly recommended - thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful making this a relaxed and comfortable stay. It is an old building but well kept. Not as fancy as some places down the road but extra charming. The public onsens were fun to try. Their shuttles are well organized and we had no trouble booking the times to private onsen and monkey park that we wanted. Excellent service and stay and would return and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

martha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel and this city was the best part of my Japan trip. I loved staying in a traditional old Japanese ryokan, and I absolutely loved hoping around to all the onsens! Note, they are extremely hot! The staff was wonderful and very accomodating. They offer free shuttle rides to the monkey park or to the train station, so that is wonderful. Ate once there for breakfast, and it was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassius

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Authentic yet casual ryokan experience. Staff are so accommodating - picked us up at Yudanaka Station outside of normal pickup hours, advised us to stay in the waiting room (freezing cold in February). Following day, drove us to Snow Monkey Park, first stop to drop our luggage, then to the entrance. I accidentally left my Snow Monkey Pass in my luggage, and she drove me back to the first spot to retrieve it!! Thank you for your generous heart ;)))
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sungho

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jannai

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a great place to get to relax and enjoy nature.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Doug

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The staff was really nice and the food (dinner and breakfast) was pretty good, but the room was a bit disappointing, I spent about US$160 for one night there for two and found 21 stinkbugs (kamemushi) in the bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

really old ryokan but exceptional services

First of all, it’s an old ryokan and not much has been done to upgrade. Reviews are high in some travel services but do know that rooms do not come with a private bath; the place does not have its own onsen; and you may see some beetles in your room. If you want to experience what people used to travel to a hot spring resort 50 years ago, then this is your place. Staff are extremely helpful and nice and I wish I can give them more stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ksenia

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

Perfect

Great dinner, big room and perfect service. Also we had the chance to use a private onsen close to the hotel. We recommend this place very much
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019