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Kamei no Yu

Yamanouchi, Nagano

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Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.833 by the guests who stayed here.

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4.9/5

FantasticFrom 47 reviews

5.0/519 Mar 2026

Christine • Couple Trip

The facility is very clean and the staff are courteous and helpful. A unique experience of a Ryokan and make sure to enjoy the hot springs and the snow monkeys.

5.0/512 Mar 2026

elizabeth • Solo Trip

Un lugar perfecto para hospedarte , personal muy am able , y el lugar muy lindo y limpio

5.0/512 Mar 2026

Lorena • Family Trip

Quaint Japanese Onsen Ryokan Amazing food for dinner and breakfast

5.0/57 Mar 2026

Aiden • Couple Trip

The meals were beyond our wildest imaginings. There are smaller, lovely onsen available on the premises, and larger ones available at a nearby partner property. We had a lovely experience and would want to visit again.

5.0/528 Feb 2026

RAQUEL • Family Trip

Funcionários extremamente prestativos, acomodação próxima à estação e café da manhã tradicional japonês. Foi uma experiência muito legal ficar em um ryokan.

5.0/517 Feb 2026

Brian • Couple Trip

Great little inn. The hospitality was top notch. We enjoyed trying the different Onsen. We especially enjoyed the private onsen reservation. The dinner and breakfast were very fancy and tasty i

5.0/513 Feb 2026

Vishakha

Incredible service, meals and onsen.

5.0/526 Jan 2026

Bob • Family Trip

Good blend of traditional appearance and modern amenities, wonderful staff.

5.0/521 Jan 2026

Daniel • Couple Trip

Excellent attention to customers We had a great experience

5.0/520 Dec 2025

Mats • Family Trip

Fin plass, veldig snille ansatte, fine rom og veldig veldig veldig god mat

5.0/523 Oct 2025

Monica V • Couple Trip

Love this truly Japanese experience. The staff was super friendly and very helpful. Of the 3 hotels we stayed in during out trip to Japan this was by far my favorite experience.

5.0/511 Oct 2025

Lee-Ann • Family Trip

Wow! This place ‘Kamei no yu’ was spectacular. A wonderful experience from beginning to end. The lobby area looks out onto a little garden. The room we were put in ‘ Mizubashou’ was large enough for our family of four. Little treats provided everywhere. The famous bath ‘Momoyama’ was up the road in Yudanaka Onsen. It was wonderful to get into the yokatas provided and use the onsen in another location. And you don’t want to miss using and seeing the Momoyama bath as the place is amazing! Dinner was served there in the same location - a huge banquet of little dishes. The breakfast was just as good but have this back at Kamei no yu. The cost for us wasn’t cheap but now I feel like it was worth every dollar.

5.0/511 Oct 2025

Jeffrey • Couple Trip

Such a wonderful experience. This smaller, quaint, relaxing spa was just the retreat we were looking for after 2 weeks of city life. We really enjoyed the slower pace, the food, and close proximity to Snow Monkey Park and Shiga Kogen.

5.0/522 Sep 2025

Maxene • Trip with Friends

Had a wonderful stay! The ryokan was really cute and the staff were welcoming and incredibly helpful, they even made sure we were wearing our yukata correctly before heading to the onsen. Idyllic and a picturesque location in the mountains.

5.0/514 Jul 2025

??? • Couple Trip

スタッフの方にはとてもアットホームで丁寧な対応して頂き、様々な温泉施設に入浴出来楽しめ、料理もとてもおいしく満足出来ました。綺麗な庭園を眺めながら、安心してゆっくり寛ぐことが出来ました。

5.0/57 Apr 2025

Dino

Unbeatable hospitality. I would definitely stay here again.

5.0/516 Mar 2025

Karin • Couple Trip

We loved Kamei no Yu! The staff was welcoming and kind. Our room was lovely, clean and looked out onto the garden with lamps. We recieved a welcome sweet with tea, and some snacks in our room. We were able to reserve a bath time in the ryokan. It was a little unclear at booking that the more historic baths and also dinner was at a larger ryokan up the road just a bit. We didn't mind, especially if it keeps a smaller more personal ryokan in business. We only were here one night so we could visit the monkey park. The last time we were in the area was 2008. The town still feels quiet and I imagine most people come for the monkeys and head back to Nagano or elsewhere. I'm happy we stayed and I highly recommend bringing your business not only to the park but to the local ryokan and other businesses.

5.0/510 Feb 2025

Ramsey • Couple Trip

We loved this hotel! It was the perfect place to explore the snow monkey park and also experience the local Onsen towns, a must do in Japan. The room was super spacious and cosy, and the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, adding plenty of extra touches such as warm matcha on arrival and teas and juices for the road when we checked out pre-breakfast. Some of the staff speak English but those who don’t are happy to use translate apps to communicate. They made us feel very at home! The highlight for us was definitely the two in-house onsen, which can be booked privately once a day per room. Also included in the room rate was a 10 course traditional dinner and a wonderful traditional breakfast. This truly was a full traditional Japanese experience, much more than just a hotel. We highly recommend making a trip to Yudanaka during your trip to Japan and staying here!

5.0/526 Nov 2024

Mercedes • Family Trip

This is one of the most delightful Japanese full emergence experience you could have. We traveled from Tokyo which in itself a incredible trip by train. Protip: take an uber from the train station. You are greeted like family and your dinner, breakfast and onsen (Japanese hot spring bath) are planned. They offer two different ones in house. Staying in a traditional room is the perfect way to round out the stay. The hotel has beautiful gardens which you can enjoy from the lobby and rooms. The town main street is lined with bars, cafes and more hot spring baths! Dinner is served at a near by (5 min walk) hotel that reminds me of the Kill Bill movie. It is located near the Monkey park. Which is a journey. Walk down to bus stop. Take bus to town. Walk to park entrance then walk 2 miles to pay to go to hot spring where the monkeys gather. Note if you want to see monkey. Go in the dead of winter. Dec-Feb. The park does rent snow boots and gear. I highly recommend this stay. Its rustic beauty and friendly people takes you back in time.

5.0/525 Nov 2024

Susan

Amazing Ryoken, with shared access to a second hotel for dining and onsen options. Exceptional hospitality by owners and staff. This was a treasured experience I would fully recommend for others.

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3174 Hirao, Yamanochi-Machi, Shimotakai, Yamanouchi, Nagano, JP

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Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-10:00 PM

Check-out10:00 AM

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM. 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.

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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 Kamei no Yu

Kamei no Yu Location
Located in Yamanouchi, Kamei no Yu is just steps from Yudanaka Hot Spring and 6 minutes by foot from Shibu. This ryokan is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Ryuoo Ski Park.

Kamei no Yu Facility and Service
Enjoy recreation amenities such as hot springs or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this ryokan include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Kamei no Yu Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Room Type and Price

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 - Sat, 18 Jul 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children