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Uotoshi Ryokan

Yamanouchi, Nagano

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4.0/5

GoodFrom 20 reviews

5.0/523 Dec 2025

Marissa

Clean rooms, good amenities, lovely host.

5.0/515 Nov 2025

Clive • Solo Trip

Very traditional. Exactly what I expected from past reviews. Friendly owner.

5.0/56 Mar 2025

Alexander • Solo Trip

This Ryokan was quaint in the perfect way. It felt traditional without the modern flair. The owner was amazing and drove me to the snow monkey park at no cost. The onsen was perfect and tatami room was gorgeous. Amazing view around the town with the snow.

5.0/524 Feb 2025

Allen • Family Trip

Wonderful hospitality, with a historic, step back in time feel. The most kind host who runs the ryokan as the 3rd descendant of the family - it was begun by his grandfather. The property is dated with rough edges but it is a great option at a good price. The town is a sleepy but the few small restaurants we found were so good and cozy. The public hot baths by the train station were very nice and the neighboring town has a public onsen that can be accessed for a fee (it is one of the 9 the ryokans in that area have as part of their network).

5.0/57 Feb 2025

Bas • Couple Trip

The host was extremely attentive and a pleasure to talk to. Hardworking and kind Japanese man. Onsen and shower facilities were perfect. Breakfast was fine.

5.0/516 May 2024

Akiyoshi • Solo Trip

食事処はそんなにたくさんあるわけではないようです。素泊りならば市街地で惣菜の調達をすると良いかも？

5.0/527 Apr 2024

Jacob • Trip with Friends

Uotoshi Ryokan was amazing! The host was super nice, the meals were fantastic, the room was great. The area is perfect, it's a great place to get away from the city for a bit. It's a bit in the past, but in a really nice way! Our room didn't have a washroom in the room, but it was just outside the room.

5.0/526 Apr 2024

Jacob • Trip with Friends

5.0/513 Mar 2024

Paul • Family Trip

Such a wonderful place to stay and explore the surrounding areas. The host Miyasaka-san is exceptional and made us very welcome and comfortable. Daily rituals of traditional breakfast and bathing in the onsen, and the opportunity to watch a local archers traditional competition here in the dojo made for a truly magical stay. Highly recommended.

5.0/530 Dec 2023

Jacob • Trip with Friends

Truly an amazing experience. It is a traditional ryokan run by lovely people — the owner made us breakfast, offered to drive us to the Snow Monkey Park, and gave us apples and candy for our train ride home. It was the highlight of our trip. It is definitely not for those who need luxury and comfort, but it is cozy, cool, and memorable

4.0/518 Nov 2025

Chelsey • Couple Trip

Clean, spacious rooms. Fresh hot water every morning for coffee and tea.

4.0/514 Nov 2025

John-Ross • Solo Trip

Uotoshi is remarkable value for money and is also unique. The owner is very welcoming with great English. The Ryokan is older and somewhat rundown but it is also a community hub that has sing along classes for local kids (Rudolph the red nose reindeer in Japanese is awesome) and have fun with English nights. There is a Kyudo (Japanese archery) range behind the Ryokan which has classes taught by the owner as well as area competitions. Breakfast was varied and very tasty. I thoroughly enjoyed my time relaxing here.

4.0/515 Sep 2024

Keiichi • Solo Trip

　昔ながらの日本旅館で、自分にとってはとっても落ち着きました。温泉はどうやら源泉を持っているようで、温度が絶妙で、とても心地よかったです。もちろん、一晩中入れます。朝ごはんもとてもおいしかったです。　駅から下に向かって、歩いて7分ほど。駅前にはローソンがあります。昼は適当なお店がありますが、夜になると若干の呑み屋と寿司屋、スナックくらいしか開いていないので、食事をしようとしている人は要注意です。　唯一の問題はWiFi。ご主人のスマホでは電波が受信できるようなのですが、こちらのスマホでもパソコンでも電波が入りませんでした。相性が悪いのでしょう。　でも、値段も安いし、居心地がよいので、また利用します。

4.0/525 Apr 2024

Korey • Solo Trip

There are no private showers at this property. This may not be an issue for most people, but I read a misleading review which made me book this property thinking there were private showers and that is NOT the case. The shower is a combined 4 person shower and tub you can soak in afterwards. The breakfast was amazing and I highly recommend it if you have the option. Host was knowledgeable about the area and snow monkey park and the property was very close to the train station which was convenient. Futon on the floor was very uncomfortable and felt like you were sleeping directly on the floor. I ended up checking out a day early because I couldn’t hack lol, but overall is probably worth the price.

4.0/523 Feb 2024

JINGYI • Solo Trip

外国人に勧めの旅館です。

3.0/51 Jan 2026

Mahbubul • Family Trip

Good, Room

2.0/52 Jan 2026

Clarissa • Couple Trip

This place must have had its charm back in the day. It looked dusty and tired. The manager was grumpy. I understand he was an old school gentleman. However, he seemed to be bother by every comment or question. Not welcoming at all. Skip this one. Find a hotel near the train station.

2.0/511 Apr 2025

Verified traveler • Solo Trip

This property was about a 20 min walk from the station. Place is very traditional but kind of rundown. For the same price you can stay in modern hotels with an onsen by the yudanaka station. The host was kind l even gave me a free ride to the monkey park and station but I think he needs to retire and relax. I cut my stay to one day as there was nothing to do in the general area.

1.0/523 Jan 2026

Jingyuan • Family Trip

Why do I have to give 1 star as a minimum which is still overrated for this property? Long story short - DO NOT STAY HERE. Property is run down beyond repair, the owner doesn’t want your business, simply the worst property I ever tried in Japan.

1.0/519 Apr 2025

Verified traveler • Family Trip

Intet svarer til oplysninger, eksempelvis ikke privat bad. Beskidt alle steder, beskidt sengetøj, værelset ikke rengjort og der lå brugte stofservietter (indtørret og gulnet) fra tidligere gæster på værelset. Bygningen i forfald, eksempelvis var gelænder løst til trappen op til første sal, som er vigtig at støtte sig til når man skal bære bagagen op på værelset. Bygningen har absolut ikke i den stand, som det fremgår af billederne. Værten var sød, men bar præg af, at parret ikke havde ressourcer til at opretholde stedet. Tjekkede ud en dag før, grundet stedets forfatning. Prisen er på ingen måde acceptabel i forhold til hvad man som gæst bliver mødt med. Stedet har absolut engang været fantastisk.

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2563 Sano, Yamanouchi, Shimotakai, Yamanouchi, Nagano, JP

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Accommodation Rules

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Breakfast is JPY 1,210 for Japanese and JPY 560 for Western (continental style).
Hot springs taxs \ JPY 150
Hotel serves breakfast with 2 option.
1. Japanese Style: JPY 1,160.
2. Western Style: JPY 530

If you want to order breakfast, please request to the hotel one day before your arrival.
Starting 1 June 2026, changes in local tax regulations will require guests to pay an Accommodation Tax at various updated rates, which will be collected separately by the property at check-in. The tax is determined based on the room rate and is charged per person, per night, as follows: 【Accommodation Tax from 1 June 2026, onwards】 For room rates less than JPY 6,000: None For room rates JPY 6,000 or more: JPY 300 (*JPY 200 for the first 3 years after the program starts) *For the purposes of the accommodation tax, the term “room rate” shall refer to the room-only rate, excluding meal charges and consumption tax. * Please settle the payment at the hotel upon check-in, even if you have paid by credit card in advance. *Applicable conditions for taxes, etc. are determined by each local government. For details, please check the official site of each local government or contact the hotel directly. *Taxes, etc. may change or be newly introduced without notice.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-11:30 PM

Check-out10:00

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 onsite parking and access to the hot springs
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11:30 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

Children 4 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

About Uotoshi Ryokan

Uotoshi Ryokan Location
With a stay at Uotoshi Ryokan in Yamanouchi, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Yudanaka Hot Spring and Shibu. This ryokan is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Shiga Kogen Ski Area and 17.3 mi (27.9 km) from Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort.

Uotoshi Ryokan Facility and Service
This smoke-free ryokan features archery on site and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Uotoshi Ryokan Rooms
Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have slippers and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Room Type and Price

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 - Thu, 30 Jul 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children