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Private Ryokan

Ryokan Biyunoyado

Yamanouchi, Nagano

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Private RyokanYou’ll have the entire Ryokan to yourself.

Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.333 by the guests who stayed here.

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4.3/5

GoodFrom 20 reviews

5.0/59 Dec 2024

peter • Family Trip

We stayed for the traditional experience and the Onsen, absolutely fabulous!, super convenient just a 10 minute walk to station, and Lawsons.

5.0/58 Jan 2024

Janice • Couple Trip

Huge room, private onsen, delicious dinner that left us rolling to our rooms, transport to and from the hotel to the station and to Nagano monkey park, and the customer service is incredible. Can’t recommend this place enough!

5.0/525 Nov 2023

Joseph

Just an amazing experience. As an only english speaking Canadian, it was a truely magical time. Make sure you take advantage of all the amenities and at least once, use the private bath on the roof.

5.0/530 Oct 2023

Christine • Couple Trip

This was our first time at a ryokan and our stay was the highlight of our 25 day trip to Japan. Great customer service from staff. Food was delicious (dinner and breakfast) and very accommodating on diet restrictions. They provided shuttle from Yudanaka Station and Snow Monkey Park. I would highly recommend them if staying in Nagano. Arigato Gozaimasu (Thank you) Ryokan Biyunoyado for a lovely stay.

5.0/530 Jul 2023

Kevin • Solo Trip

I had an amazing time. The people were very kind and helpful. The tub and views were breathtaking and the food was incredible. They had transportation from the train station to the hotel arranged without me even asking.

5.0/512 Oct 2019

Otenkei • Family Trip

Delicious food, beautiful onsen. Staff is great and so friendly with kids. We had our 3y old with us, tatami rooms and great for families. They had a special kid meal and breakfast every day. We loved it!

5.0/58 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Great property and onsen. Food was very fun and staff were great.

5.0/531 Jul 2017

Louise & Chris

I had read previous reviews (as you do) before we went to the Biyunoyado and was happy to see it score so well but i was still pleasantly surprised with the place. From the moment we arrived the staff were lovely to the very moment we left, we decided to make the short walk back to the train station ourselves to stretch the legs before the train journey to sendai and we had one of the staff run over to ask if we needed a lift and we were also being waved off by two of the others. The Onsen are lovely, it's nice that they switch round so that you can enjoy both of the rooms, both are lovely so either way you are not hard done to! We also decided to rent the private onsen on the roof for the 40 minutes and i'm really glad we did, it was really relaxing and it was nice to have the time to ourselves and for such a small cost it's such a bargain! There's a free shuttle to the snow monkeys which is worth doing as the walk wouldn't be great, and we found the staff so welcoming and helpful, it really seemed like they were happy to help. We also decided to have the Japanese breakfast instead of the Western and i'm glad we did as it really enabled us to enjoy the full traditional experience, I can understand that it may not be for everyone but I would really urge anyone to give it a go. We stayed for 2 nights after doing the Magome to Tsumago Nakasendo highway and i honestly couldn't think of a better way to relax or rave about it more!

5.0/513 Feb 2017

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

We had a very enjoyable experience at our first traditional Ryokan in Japan. The staff goes out of their way to ensure that guests are getting the most out of their stay. For us, an Australian English-speaking staff member named Mitch was very helpful in making sure we were taking care of. He mad sure we had meals ready at the correct times and explained previously unfamiliar procedures at this style of accommodation. He also helped us plan some local activities during our two-night stay. Our favorite parts of our stay in Yamanouchi were the snow monkeys, the private rooftop onsen, and the dining experience. The free shuttle service to the monkey park was a great convenience, though we elected to walk back to experience some of the local flavor of Yamanouchi (which we found really cool, despite many other reviews describing the town as depressing... albeit the town was very quiet while we were there). The rooftop onsen at Biyunoyado is totally worth the nominal fee... we used it twice and it was a comfortable way to experience an onsen. Finally, the food at Biyunoyado was anazing.... a really cool way to experience a broad range of traditional Japanese foods. If we return to Japan in the winter, we'd absolutely return to Ryokan Biyunoyado in Yamanouchi!

5.0/54 Jan 2017

Hongli • Couple Trip

Beauti Place. Very well maintained and the onsen was great. We enjoyed our stay and wish we could have stayed longer

4.0/515 May 2023

Paul • Couple Trip

The staff at the property were amazing. So very helpful and humble people. As a westerner I had always stayed at Marriott properties in Japan and to experience Japanese culture we decided to stay at a Rayokan. The Japanese food was very tasty and very elegantly presented. The Onsen bath was very nice with a wonderful view over the city. If you want to experience Japanese culture in a mountain setting, this is the place.

4.0/515 Jan 2023

MING KWONG • Trip with Friends

晚餐豐富，設施較陳舊，浴池較小

4.0/523 Aug 2019

Yukihiro • Family Trip

接客よかっです。特に夕食時は、地元産のものが出て食べ方などを細かく教えてくれたり、子供向けにふりかけなどを用意してくれるなどよかっです。また、部屋も畳が張り替えてあり綺麗でした。眺望も良かったです。ただ、浴場は、更衣室にトイレがなかった（休憩室は有り）のが残念でした。また、ロビーが3階ですので客室から1階の浴場まで行くのにエレベーターを乗り継ぐ必要がありました。お風呂は、露天やジャクジーがありゆっくりできました。布団ふかふかで爆睡でした。

4.0/516 Mar 2019

Verified traveler • Family Trip

リニューアルした意図がわかりやすく、好感が持てました。

4.0/523 Nov 2017

yang hong • Couple Trip

Great onsen. Perfect place for an overnight stay after the snow monkey park. Dinner and breakfast are both decent too

4.0/519 May 2017

Chris

It feels that the hotel really tries to give the most authentic Ryokan experience, which is great! The staff were really helpful. They will pick you up from the train station for free, it is only an 8 min walk but handy for luggage. You can ask the tourist information desk in the station to call them if you don't want to make an expensive mobile phone call. They drove us to the monkey park for free, which is also walkable if you prefer. The rooms are clean and spacious with an excellent view. I am no expert but the rooms are authentic Ryokan style with tatami matting, Japanese style futons and a green tea set. There are Yukatas provided for wearing to dinner. We went half-board (I'm not sure if you can do anything else) and they provide a very authentic Japanese dinner. I am open minded about food and not fussy and I had spent the previous two months in Japan eating Japanese food. However, the dinner was challenging for a western palate (you do not get to chose what you have for dinner). The food seemed to be high quality and we were glad to have the opportunity to immerse ourselves more into Japanese culture. We chose the western-style breakfast which was fine.

3.0/517 Oct 2023

Patricia • Couple Trip

The staff and cleanliness of the hotel was great. However the property is quite dated (there was a little bit of musty smell) around the room and corridors. The food experience was good although I am not sure if worth the price. Overall we had a good stay but I may not stay again.

3.0/518 Dec 2019

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

- arranged pick up did not arrive on time - staff who saw to arrangement was clueless or at least no apology was made by her - did not feel the usual Japanese etiquettes whether on check in, meal services etc. General feeling is that the ryokan is understaffed - no towels provided at the onsen, have to bring and reuse towels from room - meals were ok, not wow - position of heater over the bed rest was awkward, too stuffy to sleep

3.0/525 Mar 2019

Verified traveler • Trip with Friends

古い施設でしたが掃除は行き届いていました

3.0/527 Apr 2018

Verified traveler • Family Trip

The hotel needs updating, quite run down. The plus point was that they had a Mandarin speaking staff who helped us navigate through dinner and breakfast. What puzzled us was that we had to pay a bath tax even though one did not use the Onsen.

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2951-1, Hirao, Takai Gun, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, JP

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Accommodation Rules

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Breakfast served is a Japanese meal. If you would like a Western meal, please notify the property in advance via the Special Request box. Each group will be provided with the same meal. Western meal will be provided to the entire group if requested.
Children 0-1 years old stay for free if using existing bedding.
Children 2-3 years old will be charged JPY 2,200 per child per night with extra bedding provided.
Children 4 years and over are considered as adults.
Guests who reserved a room with dinner must check in before 06:00 PM or dinner cannot be served and no refund provided.
Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.
Guests with food allergies or preferences are advised to notify the property in advance via the Special Request box.
Please inform the property regarding number of children, age, meal plan, and extra bed requests in the Special Request section upon booking.
Shuttle bus from the Yudanaka station to the property is available up to 07:00 PM. Kindly contact the property for reservation at least 1 day in advance. The property cannot provide shuttle bus after 07:00 PM.
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.
The property can provide dinner meal for children. Guests may request in the Special Request section upon booking. Breakfast for children will be provided with the same meal as adult (Japanese meal).

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-6:00 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 access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses geothermal energy

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

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

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Hot springs access available from 3:00 AM to 12:30 AM.
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen. Reservations can be made by contacting the ryokan prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
One child 1 year old or younger stays free, per registered adult, 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.
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 June to 31 October.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

About Ryokan Biyunoyado

Ryokan Biyunoyado Location
With a stay at Ryokan Biyunoyado in Yamanouchi, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Shibu and Yudanaka Hot Spring. This ryokan is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Shiga Kogen Ski Area and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park.

Ryokan Biyunoyado Facility and Service
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as hot springs, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and shopping on site.

Ryokan Biyunoyado Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and free minibar items. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs, spring water baths, and complimentary toiletries.

Restaurant and Cafe
At Ryokan Biyunoyado, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 - Tue, 04 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Adult, 0 Children