Hotel Housei

3.0 star property
Ski-in/ski-out hotel with a full-service spa

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Exterior
Hot springs
Children's activities
Daily buffet breakfast (JPY 1000.00 per person)
Reception
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available

Explore the area

Map
Yudanaka onsen, Yamanouchi-cho, Yamanouchi, Nagano, 3810402
  • Popular LocationYudanaka Hot Spring9 min walk
  • Popular LocationShibu14 min walk
  • Popular LocationJigokudani Monkey Park7 min drive
  • AirportMatsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto)85 min drive

Room options

Japanese-Style Economy Room with Private Toilet, Mountain View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 15.47 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Futons

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

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

Japanese-Style Superior Room with Private Bathroom, Mountain View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

Japanese-Style Economy Room with Private Bathroom, Mountain View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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About the area

Yamanouchi

Hotel Housei places you steps from Yumiya Shrine and within a short 5-minute stroll of Shiga Kogen Ski Area. 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. Along with ski-in ski-out access, this hotel offers on-site ski storage and ski passes. 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. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Yamanouchi hotel, attractions include Jigokudani Monkey Park and Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort.

What's nearby

  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 3 min walk
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 9 min walk
  • Shibu - 14 min walk
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park - 7 min drive
  • Ryuoo Ski Park - 11 min drive

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
  • スポーツハイム奥志賀 - 6 min walk
  • 関英ドライブイン - 6 min walk
  • HAKKO - 5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Housei

Ski-in/ski-out hotel with a full-service spa
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 a daily basis.

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 hot springs on site.

Languages

English, Japanese

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
  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee: JPY 1,000 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Hot springs
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Massage
  • 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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Towels

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
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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 1000.00 per person

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

  • 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.

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.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Housei?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Housei Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 126 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Jayvee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay at Hotel Housei. Yamanouchi is one of my favourite places in Japan and this is a great place to stay as it is within walking distance of Yudanaka and Shibu Onsen. Hotel Housei provides shuttle service to Snow Monkey Park and Ski areas nearby. Dining and breakfast options were great. I must also mention the staff is very English-friendly which made things very easy for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service here was amazing, best stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

c

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked two nights here, and it was amazing. The staff was very attentive and helpful, they even shuttle you to and from monkey park, and the train station! Which I had no idea, so it was a lovely surprise. The outdoor and indoor baths were a fun experience. Our rooms were also clean and comfortable to be in. We’re not used to the traditional Japanese beds, but we managed! Overall experience was lovely. I will definitely be going back next time

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yamanouchi’s Best Small Hotel
This place is simply a gem, everything about the hotel, staff, food was too class and a major benefit was the free on site onsen facilities. It is close to the train station and plenty of great dinning options within easy walking distance from the hotel. The hotel also offers free shuttle bus services for you to the station, the snow monkeys and a few other places, they even took me to the chemist to get medicine for one of our family group members. Cannot rate this hotel highly enough👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great onsen experience at bargain price
I picked this hotel for visiting snow monkey hot spring park and its shuttle service to the park and train station. The staff are very friendly. They don’t speak English but using google translate between them and guests solves any barrier. The hotel is dated and it shows but I found everything clean enough and had a very comfortable stay. Highly booking with the meal included. A very good idea all and all and they have both indoor and outdoor onsen areas. Rooms are fairly large and shuttle service is convenient. The owner is friendly and outgoing. I wouldn’t come here only for onsen experience and it was a great stay to combine it with other destinations in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
awesome staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff provided such a warm welcome and really helped create an enjoyable visit for our family. We very much appreciated the complimentary shuttle service and while we only speak English, the staff were so patient with us and we were able to communicate fine. We appreciated being able to store our luggage there after check out. The Japanese-style room with tatami mats and futons really completed our memorable experience of traditional Japanese hospitality. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Bryan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful. The room was spacious. It was amazing to have our own private in-room onsen! We really enjoyed that. It was wonderful to have close access to the Jigakudani Monkey Park and the amazing mountain peaks. My complaint might be directed toward the property or it might be directed toward Expedia. Expedia explicitly stated that there was laundry, but there was no laundry available in the hotel. I specifically looked to book a hotel with laundry in the midst of our mountain trekking trip. I had to schlep my family's bags of dirty clothes 15 minutes across town and sit in a laundromat since there was none in the hotel. Expedia and Hotel Housei need to sit down together and get all the facts straight!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at Hotel Housei. The staff was so nice. They went out of their way to help. As you are out of the city, English is more challenging but they really try to help communicate with you and ensure your needs are met. I would recommend staying here to really immerse yourself with the Japanese culture. Stay in the Ryokans to sleep on the futon. Rooms are spacious. They provide Kimonos for the Onsen (super relaxing) and a shuttle to see the snow monkeys (really convenient). The hotel is walking distance from the train station. Note that it is about 30 mins to the ski area of Shiga Kogen but they have a bus/shuttle readily available to get to the slopes. I cant speak highly enough of the staff and how friendly and nice they are. I would recommend staying here and would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023