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Koishiya Ryokan

2.5 star property

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A coffee bar with various coffee-making equipment, a sign reading "COFFEE", and a wooden counter.
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden facade, a signboard, and a bicycle parked outside.
A wooden wall with a world map design, a wooden bench, and a table.
Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$116
13 July - 14 July

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2277, Hirao, Shiga-kogen/Yudanaka, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, 381-0401
  • Place, Shibu
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shibuyu Bridge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Yudanaka Hot Spring
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a sliding door.

Japanese-style Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a cushioned bench.

Japanese Tatami Room, Mountain view

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

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed room with a window, wooden walls, and a ceiling light.

Bed in Male Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Tatami Room, Mountain view

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Tatami Room, Mountain view

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A wooden box containing folded towels with Japanese characters and a logo.

Japanese Style Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Yamanouchi

Koishiya Ryokan places you steps from Shibu and within a 15-minute stroll of Yudanaka Hot Spring. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and luggage storage. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Yamanouchi guest house include Jigokudani Monkey Park and Shiga Kogen Ski Area.
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What's nearby

  • Shibu - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Shibuyu Bridge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sake Storehouse and Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Koishiya Ryokan

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Public spaces have free WiFi. Koishiya Ryokan also features tour/ticket assistance and concierge services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Yamanouchi guest house.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Koishiya Ryokan offers 10 accommodations with a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets.
Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).

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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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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.

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 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)

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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 and JCB International. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. 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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Koishiya Ryokan?

Koishiya Ryokan offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Koishiya Ryokan?

As of 12 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Koishiya Ryokan on 13 July 2026 start from AU$116, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Koishiya Ryokan serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Koishiya Ryokan?

No, Koishiya Ryokan does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Koishiya Ryokan?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Koishiya Ryokan's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Koishiya Ryokan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Koishiya Ryokan?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Koishiya Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 147 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff were wonderful and kind, area was beautiful as well
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff! Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matilda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such an amazing experience here. Great place in this charming village of Japan. We’ll definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

Delightful Inn

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

10/10 Excellent

Strath

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raphaël

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming Ryokan, with stylish old style room. Just take care not to make noise. But the village is really cute in the middle of the mountain with the 9 public hot springs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay at this great little inn. It may be a bit different than what most western guest expect to find, but I went for the Ryokan experience and was not disappointed. Staff were really great, helpful in scheduling transport to the monkey park and to the train station. Room was clean, good size, and had everything I needed. The town itself is a cute little village and it was a great experience going to all 9 baths in the town. The baths themselves could use a bit more attention... some were in need of a good cleaning. But regardless it was a unique and fun experience to walk around town in a Yakuta and hop from bath to bath. Make sure to get your souvenir towel stamped at each one!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pat

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heath

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful Ryokan in a typical Japanese village. A unique experience in a lovely room. Enjoy the little onsens, each one with different water sources.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

marni

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassius

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Jordin

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
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10/10 Excellent

martha

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
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

Perfect Winter Getaway

Staying here was a dream. The staff was absolutely amazing and were one of the reasons we would like to come back. They were extremely hospitable and very pleasant to talk to. They were hardworking and answered all of our inquiries about the facilities and surrounding town. They really went out of their way to make us comfortable. We were picked up from the train station, they suggested things to see and places to eat, helped book things, and shuttled us to the monkey park. The cafe downstairs was great, and the rooms and location were the traditional and quiet getaway we were looking for. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking in this area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misa

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Stay here forever !!!

When we came out of Yudanaka Station travelling by train from Nagano (~1300 Yen p.p.) we got stopped by an older gentleman who insisted on helping us to find our hotel. I showed him our Expedia reservation and he mumbled: "Hmmm, yes..yes...Koishiya." He had a hard time finding it on his free map and I was waiting for him to offer us an expensive shuttle or for him to hold up his hand for a tip. No such thing! He was a student from the local English school and even ran after us when I decided to take the adventurous road up the hill. "No, no. This road very hard, take the one by the river. Much better." Such kindness and care set the tone of the best day ever at Koishiya. Google Map had a hard time finding the Ryokan (search "Koishiya Yamanouchi") and the address pointed to this shady street next to a fancy looking hotel entrance. Pleasantly surprised we were to find out the fancy hotel was our resting place for the night. Shoes are OK when you enter the lobby, just not in the room. The two boys running the place were more than accommodating and showed us kindly around the building. The room was a traditional Tatami room with low table, mats, and soft mattresses you can lay on the floor. What? No TV? No, and that's better. WiFi, a heater, and the romantic atmosphere was enough. We were offered to go to a super fancy Onsen (natural hot spring) in an amazing hotel nearby...for free?! First time in an Onsen, little bit awkward, but there was barely anyone there.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adonis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
War gut
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tetsuya

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

店主さん

店主の方が良い方で色々会話も出来て素晴らしいです。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mineo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
建物は古いですがよく改修されていて、シャワーやお手洗いはキレイで掃除が行き届いており快適でした。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025