See all properties
Save

Hotel Housei

3.0 star property
Slopeside fun with full-service spa and restaurant

Photo gallery for Hotel Housei

Exterior
Children's activities
Children's activities
Reception
Hot springs

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Yudanaka onsen, Yamanouchi-cho, Yamanouchi, Nagano, 3810402
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Shibu
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Japanese-Style Economy Room with Private Toilet, Mountain View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese-Style Economy Room with Private Toilet, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Electric kettle
Living room
In-room safe
  • 15.47 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Futons

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Living room
  • 24.76 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 6 Single Futons

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese-Style Superior Room with Private Bathroom, Mountain View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Living room
  • 21.69 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 5 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese Room 10 Tatami mat (with bath tub and toilet)

Japanese Room 10 Tatami mat (with bath tub and toilet)

Japanese Room 10 Tatami mat (with bath tub and toilet)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Economy Room with Private Bathroom, Mountain View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese-Style Economy Room with Private Bathroom, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Futons

About the area

Yamanouchi

At Hotel Housei you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Yudanaka Hot Spring. Highlights at this ski hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. With ski-in ski-out access, there's more time for snowboarding, and you'll find ski storage and ski passes on site. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7 AM and 9 AM. There's also the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Yamanouchi hotel include Shibu and Jigokudani Monkey Park.

What's nearby

  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shibu - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Maruike Ski Area - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park - 15 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station - 2 min walk
  • Iiyama Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪道の駅北信州やまのうち‐情報物産館 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪道の駅の食堂 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪関英ドライブイン - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪HAKKO - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪串道楽 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Housei

Slopeside fun with full-service spa and restaurant
During the winter, enjoy on-site recreational activities like snowboarding and sledging. Hotel Housei helps provide the perfect ski holiday with ski storage and ski passes. When the sun goes down, sip après-ski drinks in the hotel's bar.

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. This ski hotel also offers karaoke and an outdoor tennis court. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Yamanouchi hotel.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • Karaoke
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel Housei offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary 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 complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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 spring (onsen) and yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's 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.

Languages

English, Japanese

Similar properties

View from property

Koishiya Ryokan

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 129 reviews
The price is AU$131
23 July - 24 July
Koishiya Ryokan

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

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: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 1500 for adults and from JPY 1500 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 1:00 PM to 5:30 AM.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Housei?

Hotel Housei offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Housei?

Yep, Hotel Housei has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Housei?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Hotel Housei. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Hotel Housei serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 7 AM and 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Housei?

No, Hotel Housei does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Housei?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Housei?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Hotel Housei Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 182 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Aik Leng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good customer attention and quick check in with bus transport pick up and send off
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thu

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

Lovely ryokan experience

Great hotel, really nice and accommodating staff. It's a great way to have a traditional ryokan experience. Great size room, and great location for the small town. Really good value for what you get, we would love to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SONYA

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

Great central location in Yamanouchi

This is a great family friendly hotel. We booked a room with a private onsen which was absolutely worth the extra cost. The hotel has a shuttle which will take you to/from the Yudanaka station and the snow monkey park. This was a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sadie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Friendly staff. They picked us up from train station and took us to monkey park. Its made our one night stay easy. The onsen was nice. Not much food around town, so go to dinner early.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing onsen and the friendliest staff you will ever meet. The traditional Japanese room was large and futons were comfier than expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the hotel was a unique Japanese experience. Outdoor onsen was magical. Freezing out of the water, but lovely and warm in the water. There was a Japanese garden around the bath. Staff were friendly and had a good sense of humour. There was a free shuttle to the station and the snow monkey park. The hotel was only 8 minutes walk from the station. Thank you Housei Hotel for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was standout at Hotel Housei, they went above and beyond to ensure enjoyable stay. The meals were beautifully presented with wide variety of different foods. The room was spacious with tatami mats. Loved the indoor and outdoor baths / springs. Close to everything. Unexpected top notch service and value, indeed a winner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Free pick from the train station. Free shuttle to the monkey park. Onsite onsen was nice.Went there every night. Service was very good. my only minor issue was that breakfast was the same everyday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

isaac

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We loved the size of the rooms. The views from the rooms were spectacular too. However, most staff cannot converse well in English hence do note. Loved the onsen. Only issue was that our request in getting extra towels was rejected.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Thu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kalpesh

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

Awesome place to stay

Nice, clean hotel. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierce

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

Hidden Gem: Hotel Housei in Yudanaka

We discovered a lovely gem in Yudanaka, Hotel Housei, a mere 7-minute walk from Yudanaka Station. For added convenience, the hotel offers complimentary pickup and drop-off services from the station with prior arrangement. The hotel's personalized touch impressed us: - Complimentary shuttle services to and from the famous Snow Monkey park at our desired times - Spacious rooms with beautiful tatami mats and stunning outdoor/indoor onsen facilities The dinner was exceptional – Sukiyaki beef. Breakfast was traditional Japanese-style, adding to the authentic experience. Hotel Housei exceeded our expectations, and we would love to return. Additional amenities include a spacious waiting lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hwee Chong

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

Wonderful base to explore the Yamanouchi area

Wonderful ryokan-style hotel. Stayed for 2 nights with half-board, and the meals (dinner and breakfast) were excellent. The staff were attentive and engaging, taking the time to introduce the dinner menu to us. Chose this place for my children's first ski experience. Just a 30-minute drive to Shiga Kogen where all the ski resorts are. The hotel offers both indoor and outdoor onsens. Simply superb for a hot, relaxing soak after a day on the ski slopes. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aislinn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really fantastic stay. Both for the experience, and easy location to the monkey park (which the staff provided a free shuttle to and from). Decided to go for half board - breakfast/dinner - and the food was SO good, especially the second night’s dinner. Staff were all wonderful and attentive and the Onsen (indoor and outdoor) was the perfect way to end the day. 10/10 recommend and will stay here again if I’m back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

10/10 Excellent

Reiko

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my 6-night stay here. It really is a traditional Japanese hotel and experience and loved the friendly and helpful staff, and the location is just a short 10 min scenic stroll across the river to the bus/train station. Didnt know what to expect but the Japanese style tatami rooms were cosy and comfy, and the outdoor onsen was just what was needed after a day on the ski slopes. The half-board option is a must if you love Japanese food and each night was like a little banquet with an array of different and fresh local dishes, and was great value. Not a 5-star hotel by any means if thats your thing, but all in all a great stay and good location and Yudanaka is quaint little village at the foot of the Alps, that is worth a wander around, as Shibuya Onsen and Snow Monkeys are closeby. Dōmo arigatōgozaimasu
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024