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Hotel Tsubakino

3.5 star property
3.5-star ryokan near Yudanaka Hot Spring

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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Hirao, Yamanouchi-machi, Yudanaka Onsen, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, 381-0401
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Shibu
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 80 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 36.4 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • 21.8 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Room, Non Smoking, No View

Japanese Room, Non Smoking, No View

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Comfort Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Comfort Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • 38.88 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Western Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

Japanese Western Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the area

Yamanouchi

In Yamanouchi .Within a 15-minute walk of the ryokan, you'll find Yudanaka Hot Spring and Shibu. Jigokudani Monkey Park and Dragon King Mountain Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shibu - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Ryuoo Ski Park - 11 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station - 2 min walk
  • Iiyama Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪道の駅北信州やまのうち‐情報物産館 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪道の駅の食堂 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪関英ドライブイン - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪HAKKO - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪串道楽 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Tsubakino

3.5-star ryokan near Yudanaka Hot Spring
Hotel Tsubakino offers its guests hot springs. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Hotel Tsubakino. Self parking is free.

  • 1 building
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1998
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel Tsubakino offers 24 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include toilets with an electronic bidet, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This Yamanouchi ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 hot springs on site.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 1650 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Hot springs

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Electronic bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat floors)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner.
Meals are not served for infants and children age 1-5 in the Breakfast Included or Half Board rate plans.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 1650 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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 onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Hotel Tsubakino
Hotel Tsubakino Yamanouchi
Hotel Tsubakino Ryokan
Tsubakino Yamanouchi
Hotel Tsubakino Japan/Yamanouchi-Machi, Nagano Prefecture
Hotel Tsubakino Yamanouchi
Hotel Tsubakino Ryokan Yamanouchi

Hotel Tsubakino Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 100 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

shelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are exceptional, they are very kind and professional.. the breakfast and dining options are amazing!! The onsen was so beautiful, this has been my favourite hotel here in Japan, can’t recommend it any more highly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and a fantastic onsen
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is hidden up in the hills of Yubanka and is a welcome surprise from the tourist epicenter of Nagano. The hotel has an amazing breakfast and couples can use the onsen on the roof for a price. The monkey bus leaves daily for exploration of the local hills. Great price and quiet. Staff was polite and friendly. Great experience and loud visitors need not apply.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family enjoyed our stay at Hotel Tsubakino. We had a traditional Japanese room with a mountain view. The sunset views from our room were very nice. We also enjoyed the private onsen both nights of our stay. The temperature of the water fluctuated so the second night it was really hot and we were unable to stay in the water long. We had both the Japanese breakfast and the western breakfast. The Japanese breakfast was very impressive and it was tasty - although a bit much for the morning for our kids. So we tried the western breakfast on our second morning. It was good too. Beds were comfortable and the service was attentive and helpful. We came for the snow monkey park and while the snow monkeys didn't show up on the day we were there, I'm still happy we visited this beautiful mountain town. Would also recommend Sushiya for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Maryna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed overall stay. The room is great. Hot springs are awesome. Vegan options for the food could be better. Make sure to check that kids are included when receiving confirmation. We didn’t and have to pay 1/4 more and it was already expensive. I checked the price online for four of us and it was exactly as we paid while booking but the confirmation letter didn’t include kids so we have to pay anyways. Otherwise happy with stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did the half board option and the food and service was excellent. It was great for experiencing Japanese cuisine and culture. Staff very friendly and helpful. Close to the station and the bus to see the snow monkey park.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Justin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay. Great private bath. Had lots of fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed two nights at Hotel Tsubakino during our honeymoon. The hotel was clean and inviting, the staff were immediately welcoming, taking us into the lounge to welcome us and get us checked in, offering us complimentary drinks. The room was large, clean, well appointed and included is own hot spring fed bath. Each breakfast and dinner was served in a private dining room with multiple courses of incredible food. Hotel Tsubakino was easily the best stay of our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An unforgettable experience with my son who is 9 we enjoyed the private onsen with 2 separate baths we bathed under the stars which was perfect. The staff was incredibly accommodating attentive and so SWEET , the Japanese chocolate covered pecans are dreamy definitely grab a box or 2!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great spot
really enjoyable would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

kieren kai kai

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tooba

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hospitality. Amazing meal services. Very kind staff. Our stay was amazing and we quite enjoyed the onsens! Looking forward to coming back

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great Ryokan in Yudanaka
A friendly warm welcome and drink were received on arrival. This was our 2nd visit to Yudanaka. Very comfortable traditional rooms, and the outside onsen on the 5th floor was great. The nightly wine bar was a pleasant surprise and the Japanese breakfast was high level. Would definitely stay again !!
Japanese Breakfast
Outside onsen on the 5th floor
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaimee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredible, the service was incredible, the food was amazing, the onsen was fantastic. Great value for the level of care that the staff give. I really want to come back and stay at this hotel for a week. 10/10 recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maricris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Bo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi, Ketchum

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was so incredibly amazing in every regard. We arrived and were provided a wonderful welcome drink. We booked a western king bed with an outer room for tatami mat as there were 3 of us. The rooms were very spacious - and had large sitting area and a massage chair. The Nespresso coffee machine in room was fantastic- but the coffee machine in lobby that opened at 6 AM became my best friend. The baths in this hotel on the roof were absolutely beautiful with incredible views of the mountains. We booked the private bath too- and this would be fantastic for a celebration as had beer and champagne. The food in this hotel was 5 star and so artfully presented. It was delicious and we had a choice of Japanese or western breakfast. The Japanese breakfast was amazing. They make their own apple juice which was so yummy. The staff at this hotel were so polite, accommodating, helpful, kind, and the absolute best. This was truly a special find- and I would recommend this hotel to one and all. It was very special. Very close to train station, very quiet, and close to the Heiwa no Oka Park (largest brass Buddha) and snow monkey park. We actually walked down from Snow Monkey park to hotel thru Shiba Onsen. I loved Yudanaka, Yamanouchi, and Hôtel Tsubakino!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MajesticTurkey, California

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely excellent. Great onsen with views of the mountains. Staff is very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020