Yudanaka Seifuso

Location: Shinyudanaka Onsen, Shimotakaigun, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, 381-0401, Yamanouchi, JP

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Ryokans

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Free WiFi
• Garden
• Luggage storage
• Table tennis
• Wheelchair accessible
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Free newspapers in lobby
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Mountain climbing nearby

Rooms Available

• Japanese Style Room, Single Use, Non Smoking

  1 Twin Futon

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - LCD television

  Food & Drink - Mini-fridge and room service

  Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

  Bathroom - 3 bathrooms, slippers, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Safe, desk, and window screens

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Desk
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap
  • Window screens
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

• Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking

  4 Twin Futons

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - LCD television

  Food & Drink - Mini-fridge and room service

  Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

  Bathroom - 3 bathrooms, slippers, free toiletries, and towels

  Practical - Safe, desk, and window screens

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Desk
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap
  • Window screens
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Guest Reviews

• Genevieve (8/5): - Great calm community. Wonderful hosts. Property would need a little TLC.
• Sheldon (2/5): - Terrible sleeping arrangements. No comfort anywhere in the room.
• Carol (10/5): - Traditional Japanese inn with beautiful garden & 3 onsen. Appreciate snacks left in our room. Ryokan is 2 min walk from Yudanaka station with eateries within walking distance. Warm & friendly staff.
• Alysha (10/5): - This place was a very cute, homely, with a family owned ryokan vibe. We had a nice spacious room, the biggest we had in our whole trip to Japan, with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. The futons were so comfortable compared to other futons we slept on at other ‘trendy’ ryokans. The onsen was very nice and relaxing, they offered both private and public onsen and amenities. The styling is old fashioned but this added to the charm of the place for me and I would definitely stay here again!
• Alyssa (10/5): - This place is incredible, everyone was so friendly. And it’s so unique and beautiful. Everything is super accessible and easy to find. Literally only 2 minutes from train station. The food was amazing both dinner and breakfast is very worth it. I am definitely going to book again.
• Shantal (10/5): - We enjoyed our stay at this onsen hotel. The staff were very accommodating and made us feel welcome, and we were able to use the private onsen, which was refreshing after a long day. The only downside was that the room smelled strongly of gas due to the gas heaters, but we adjusted to it. The best part was waking up to a foot of snow! Very beautiful.
• Meng Hui (8/5): - Nice hotel w onsen. Private onsen is always occupied , need to wait. Room is large n comfortable
• Sabrina Shin-Tung (10/5): - The staff were so friendly - they gave us fruits and took us to snow monkey park! the onsen was incredible!
• Michael (10/5): - The area is so quaint and beautiful. The building is old and it shows at times, but the ascetic is worth staying in this traditional lodging. Parking is available with a sizable lot across the street.
• shay (8/5): - The owners were awesome with us. The room perfectly clean. The private onsen is no luxurious but is very clean. It felt like an authentic experience.
• Josh (10/5): - Quaint family run Ryokan that’s big enough to offer everything you’d want / need, but small enough to feel like home for a couple days. Very friendly owners. Delicious breakfast included with our stay. Outdoor onsen was beautiful; indoor “family/private” onsen was nice with kids.
• Anne (10/5): - The staff/owners were very nice and supportive of our family. We really enjoyed our stay and experiencing the onset.
• Charles-Antoine (10/5): - We had a great experience although we did not take advantage of the dinner that looked awesome. Traveled as a family and really enjoyed everything about it. Onsen was hot! We were off season and would love to go back during winter.
• Alicia (10/5): - The onsen and ryokan experience was relaxing and a great way to unwind after visiting the Snow Monkey Park
• Jeremy (10/5): - Excellent service, great onsen and great food. Owners are kind and accommodating, even gave us a ride up to see the monkeys.
• Yunseo (10/5): - He gave us drive to the snow monkey park which saved so much time and energy! Appreciate a lot! There is one private onsen which was the right size for two people. And could stay there as much as we wanted without reservation. There are two more public onsen too but we did not use this time. Staffs were all so kind and nice, will definitely want to stay here if I want ryokan again in nagano!
• Eric (10/5): - Very nice staff. Would stay here again.
• Vy (8/5): - Great place to rest after going to the snow monkey park!
• James (10/5): - We were hoping to stay in a traditional ryokan with access to an onsen and Seifuso did not disappoint. The room was beautiful and the mattresses were set up when we arrived (we travelled late and arrived after 8). One of the owners drove us to the monkey park and pointed out the bus stop to get back which was seamless. Highly recommend this property for a stay! Wish we had been able to avail of their meals which looked delicious. If we're back in Yudanaka, I'd definitely stay here again.
• Kaetlen (10/5): - Super authentic stay with a beautiful outdoor onsen. Walked around to some great sushi areas in the area. Staff was nice and accommodating. instant pod coffee available for morning.
• Claire (10/5): - This has been one of the best places we stayed in Japan. The room was so spacious and very cosy in the winter. The onsens were so relaxing and very clean. We booked to have dinner one night and the food was amazing, so thoughfully prepared, it was an event in itself. The location is great as it's right next to the train for Negano and the bus for the Snow Monkeys.
• Johnston (10/5): - A true ryokan experience in a property that is 810 years old! But it looks nothing like a 810 years old building as the exterior and interior were well-maintained and kept really neat and clean. The family running this ryokan were very helpful and friendly with sorting us out during our stay. They were keen to recommend places around the vicinity and helped with our luggage forwarding. Highly recommend dining in the ryokan as well as you will be served a table full of spectacular japanese cuisine. There was also a dedicated parking space for those who drive. There is some food options and a well-stocked lawson within walking distance from the accomodation but I would recommend driving in this beautiful town. The room we got was a traditional tatami room with a sink and toilet attached to the room. In the property, there is also 3 separate onsen bath with one of them being a private onsen. The private onsen were perfect for my partner and I as we really needed the onsen during the winter period. The stay was an experience we won't forget and certainly would revisit in the near future. Thank you for the hospitality and the homemade jam!
• Joathon (10/5): - Very relaxing and authentic place to stay and experience traditional japanese ryokan and amazing onsens inside the inn. Owners were very friendly. Great walking distance to lots of great restaurants and bars as well as a good base to explore Shibu Onsen and Shiga Kogen.
• Jennifer (10/5): - The staff were so friendly and helpful ( getting us to the snow monkeys) onsen was lovely and it is very convenient for restaurants. I would highly recommend staying here.
• Yen Ling (8/5): Spacious room with natural onsen - Spacious Japanese style room where no thick mattress was provided. The soft duvet like mattress was comfortable. There was no bath room inside the room itself. Likely because most people will make use of the natural hot spring pool. We were told that our family can have one of the hot spring pools for ourselves without the need to share with other guests. This is a family run hotel. Only the young gentleman can speak English. We were given some sweet and juicy and big Japanese apples as souvenir when we checked out. There were not many restaurants opened during our visit. If you have a car, just drive to nearby outlets to have your meal.
• Brian (10/5): - Excellent service on behalf of the owner who even drove us to Jigokudani. The onsens were excellent and extremely clean and the room was quite spacious and comfortable. Would definitely recommend for anyone making a trip to the area.
• Adonay (10/5): - The staff was very attentive and welcoming. Booking through Expedia worked out well. The baths were comfortable and relaxing.
• Skyler (10/5): - I loved the intimate experience that was offered at this onsen. The outdoor onsen was absolutely stunning and just what I was looking for. The staff was super kind and even gave us a ride to the snow monkey park. Rooms were very large compared to hotels which was a nice plus!
• Verified traveler (6/5): Great staff but keep expectations low. - The staff were super nice and sweet but the non-refundable booking isn’t great especially given that there can be unexpected extreme weather conditions that can make it very difficult to get there. Also, the pictures must be quite old because while this place is still very Japanese and beautiful it has fallen somewhat into disrepair. There are chunks of carpet missing, cracks in the walls and the furniture is obviously very old and also not looking it’s best. Given the price I was expecting a little more effort.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - The hotel staffs are very friendly and helpful. We were feeling like staying at family or friends.
• Patrick (8/5): Good spot - Traditional ryokan, excellent onsens, close to Station and buses to Shiga Kogen & Ryuoo Ski Park.
• Wolfgang (10/5): Great traditional Japanese hotel with onsen - This is an amazing hotel. Our family went there on our trip to the Snow Monkey park. This hotel made our trip really more memorable. The staff is very friendly. The hotel is in a traditional Ryokan style, so it provides a deep dive into traditional Japanese hospitality (including the futon beds on the floor etc). A highlight in this hotel are the hot water pools (onsen). There is a large public one but also a private one for the family. What a relaxing experience. The hotel is walking distance from the train station. We were provided free transport to the Snow Monkey Park from the hotel, which was really a time and money-saver. We walked back from the Monkey park as it was uphill from the hotel (40 minutes walk with beautiful sights) but there is also a public bus to the train station.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Onsens were exactly as described in the descriptions - lovely space and very hospitable staff. They also offered us a free ride to the Snow Monkey Park the next morning so we didn't have to take the bus!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Couldn't recommend this more highly. The owners were incredibly friendly and helpful, driving us up to the snow monkey park and lending us some snow boots when it has snowed 30cm overnight. The onsen are great, especially the outside one. I would highly recommend taking a dip there at night if you get a chance
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Great homely place to stay. Staff is very friendly and the place is very clean.
• emma (8/5): Lovely - An amazing authentic lovely Japanese house, the onsens are very hot!! I only managed the outdoor one, very clean just be prepared for a few uncomfortable nights on the floor however it’s all part of the experience!
• Judith (10/5): Authentic experience - What a wonderful place! After our checkin we were asked if we wanted to see the Snow Monkeys....we were driven up and the monkeys were great. The staff were so helpful. The onsens were very relaxing and each one is different. As a couple we were able to use the inside one privately whenever we liked. We were fortunate enough to order breakfast and it is a traditional Japanese breakfast served in a beautiful room. It was delicious and excellent value. I can not recommend this place highly enough. When we checked out the staff was so nice that he gave us a jar of their own apples. What a lovely touch.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - I loved staying at Yudanaka Seifuso! The building itself has an authentic rustic charm, which is improved by the warm welcome and kind service from the hosts. I loved the dinner and breakfast, and being provided transport to the nearby Monkey Park is deeply appreciated. I’ve only tried the outdoor onsen, and it was truly relaxing to sit there under the moonlight after a long day of trekking and sightseeing. I loved staying here and would gladly do so again the next time I’m in Japan. ありがとうございました！
• yitzhak (8/5): - Everything was good beside flexible on the check out time
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Very friendly and welcoming. Very clean . Fantastic breakfast. Drove us to the Monkey park too .
• Verified traveler (10/5): - A wonderful experience. Friendly hosts. Beware the onsens are scalding hot!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Its a great family run business, with amazing onsens( hot springs) on site. The guy who ran it would give us a ride up to the monkey park when we asked which was amazing. New hot water in our room everyday for green tea which was a great way to end our day. Would stay here again, very close to the train station as well which is nice.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - We stayed for 5 nights at this Ryukon. All rooms I believe you sleep on tradional mats on the floor. They have three onsens! All clean and unique in their own way.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - We loved the whole unique traditional experience of the ryokan. We spent two nights here and could have easily stayed another two if time had permitted. Our room was truly lovely, the tatami mats and bedding were so cozy, the heat lamps under the table were even cozier! The two Onsen we bathed in were amazing and we were able to use them privately which was a real bonus for us being our first Onsen experience. The only thing that would have made our experience complete ( and through no fault of the owner) was if it had snowed whilst we were there! It snowed two days before we arrived and snowed two days after we left, lol. Overall a fantastic experience!
• Darlene (8/5): - This is a traditional Japanese ryokan and I loved the history of the building and the place and the traditional onsens available for guests to use. The rooms were very large and I had breakfast and dinner in a private tatami room. The family the runs it are friendly and try to be helpful, but speak little English. The main owner drove me to the monkey park, and they helped take my luggage up to the third floor and back again. Wifi worked great and meals were excellent. The property could use a few upgrades though. The carpets are quite old and while traditional, the mats to sleep on are quite thin and it was very uncomfortable. I didn't sleep much in 2 nights there. Being on the third floor, there was no bathroom on that level so I had to go down a flight in the middle of the night to use the one on the 2nd floor. A bit inconvenient, and if you have issues with stairs ask for a room on a lower level.
• Verified traveler (6/5): - the actual hotel is unlike what is depicted in the photo. although it is reasonably clean, including the room, the overall atmosphere is one of aging and tiredness. However, the owner was kind enough to drive us to the monkey park entrance, much appreciated. Our breakfast provided was also good. The private onsen was good for 3 of us ladies.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Extremely friendly and accommodating staff. Beautiful ryokan.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Our time here was so relaxing and wonderful! This inn is beautiful, clean and well cared for. The owners are very helpful and attentive - my boyfriend had an allergy to down (which we forgot to notify the inn about before arriving) - they quickly fixed the bedding situation and gave us extra blankets. The inn also has a wonderful private onsen that is great for couples at no extra charge! It is very close to Yudanaka station and we were even given a ride to the monkey park in the morning. There are also great restaurants nearby - the izakaya up the street is cozy and Tamaya (also up the street) serves amazing chanko nabe. I highly recommend this inn to anyone visiting the monkey park! We had a wonderful time here.
• KS (10/5): - Just 3 minutes walk away from Yudanaka train and bus station, Yudanaka Seifuso is located conveniently for the traveller using public transport. The owner was kind enough to give me a one-way ride on his car to the entrance of the snow monkey park (25 mins walk away from the park itself)! On a downside, toilets are shared in this Minshuku.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Wonderful stay in a traditional Ryokan. Friendly staff. Delicious breakfast. Driven to the Snow Monkey Park.
• Claire (10/5): - Lovely people, gave us gifts and offered a lift to the monkey park. Best night’s sleep I had in Japan. Private onset you can both use a bonus. Would definitely recommend
• Dave (8/5): Great few days with v hot onsen! - Very accommodating staff who do really look after their visitors. Nice Japanese style room but I can’t get used to sleeping on a futon on the floor!! One pitfall was the “hot spring” onsen was too hot and hardly any time spent in them. This may be down to Summer period, maybe better in winter.
• Anne (10/5): Fantastic experience - We were looking for a traditional ryokan experience and we weren't disappointed. This place is run by a lovely family who can't do enough for you. My husband I were lucky in that on the first night of our stay we were the only guests, so we were able to use the onsen together (not the norm in public onsens in Japan). We were even given a lift gift on leaving and some dried apple for our journetyonce we had told them we were going to Osaka.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - We had a lovely stay here! The traditional rooms, style of the inn and the location made this place very special. The owners of the ryokan are so sweet and welcoming and they go out of their way to help you! We were given a lift from the station to the hotel (as we arrived after dark) and extra fruits and sweet treats for our room and our onward travels. Do try their Japanese breakfast if you stay here! Very tasty! :)
• Verified traveler (10/5): Highly recommended - Excelente, really nice experience!! Close to the train station
• Verified traveler (10/5): I can't wait to stay again. - I cannot say enough good things about the Yudanaka Seifuso! I traveled there to see the snow monkeys (even though it's spring!) and to have a mediation get away weekend. It was perfect. The staff are so helpful and nice, and the tranquil onsen is how I started and ended my days, I did not know I had purchased the breakfast included package, but I'm so glad I did. The hot traditional Japanese breakfast in the quiet room for meals was an amazing experience. I was a little afraid I'd have difficulty finding it, but it's barely a block from the train station down a little street. I know I'm gushing, but seriously it was awesome - if you get the chance go! So affordable and the most relaxing mini-vaca I've ever had.
• Julie (10/5): Traditional old hotel near station - Quaint atmospheric hotel conveniently near the station. Shared toilets but no problems with this luckily as the hotel seemed quiet. Helpful staff for transport to the snow monkey park. Unfortunately we didn’t allow enough time for this visit to the park in spring, and the wild monkeys were just arriving as we had to leave to catch the infrequent bus service- maybe we should have arranged a taxi instead.
• Jim (10/5): Best memory of Japan experience - Me and my son spent 3 nights in this hotel. The super friendly couple who ran this warm place were fantastic. Really, if you want to see the real Japanese daily life, and meet the locals, go there, you will never be disappointed.
• Sébastien (8/5): Onsen and Snow Monkeys - My wife and I booked one night at the Yudanaka Seifuso Ryokan and it was lovely. The hotel is very well located few minutes walk from the station. Two indoor onsens and one outdoor one very nice. We had dinner at a yakitori restaurant close by recommended by the owner. Very nice stay overall.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Onsen and Snow Monkeys - My wife and I booked one night at the Yudanaka Seifuso Ryokan and it was lovely. The hotel is very well located few minutes walk from the station. Two indoor onsens and one outdoor one very nice. We had dinner at a yakitori restaurant close by recommended by the owner. Very nice stay overall.
• Hannah (10/5): - It was a perfect Japanese experience. The Ryokan was clean and had everything you need including a private onsen. Staff and locals were so, so friendly and the town is great. I will definitely come back to Yamanochi and stay here again!
• Verified traveler (10/5): We had an amazing time staying here - Stayed at this Ryokan for a night. The room was great, hotel was very clean and dinner was amazing. The owner and staff are very friendly. Thank you so much!
• Michael Wee Leong (10/5): Nice stay to visit the monkey park. - Old but well maintained. A very short walk from the bus/station. Have some restaurants near the train station and they close at 11pm. It was very kind of the owners of the hotel to offer to send us to the monkey park which otherwise we have to catch a bus. It seems like a family owned and run hotel. Althought language a bit of a barrier, Google Translate helped a bit. They dont have attached bath and toilet is shared but is very clean. You can take your bath at the 3 onsen available which 1 is private and u can lock the door.
• Carmen (10/5): - It is a great stay for traditional Japanese Ryokan experience.
• Jules (10/5): Warm and friendly - This family run Ryokan is only 200m walk from the Yudanaka train station. Even in the snowy conditions we were able to wheel our bag on the snowy road to and from the hotel. The owner greeted us and showed us to our room and he asked us if we were going to the snow monkeys. We said we wanted to go straight away after leaving our bags. As we were leaving he just grabbed his car keys and dropped us off to the front of the park. What a nice surprise. Saved us catching a bus and walking. We had a private onsen to ourselves. The toilet is a communal one downstairs from our room. Very clean with the usual Japanese toilet seat. Room very spacious on tatami floor but so comfy. If you have difficulty climbing stairs request for a ground floor room. Our deal didn’t come with brekky so we bought our food stuff from the Family Mart near the station and had it in the room. When we checked out, we got 2 fresh Fuji apples from the area. What a lovely gesture. Well recommended place to stay for a night or longer.
• Ross (10/5): Great place close to the snow monkeys - Myself and my two sons just spent an amazing day and overnight here and from the time we stepped through the door until we left the next morning after our amazingl and delicious traditional Japanese breakfast we were treated like royalty. We’ll never forget lounging in the Onsen with the snow falling on us. A wonderful experience. We even got a free ride up the hill to the snow monkey park saving us the time and cost of taking the bus.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Nice and cozy - Nice n cozy place. To stay, next time must include the dine in dinner
• Verified traveler (10/5): Nice hotel - great location - Awesome staff who make a huge effort to ensure you are well looked after. If you want food from the hotel, ensure to let the staff know well in advance or book the meal whilst booking your room as it can be tricky to accommodate when told last minute. They also have several onsen's in the hotel itself which are really nice. The biggest benefit was the hotel staff who always went the extra mile to make sure you were looked after. Rooms all had heaters too which made a big difference given how cold it was outside. Strongly recommend.
• Steven Arechiga (10/5): everything was great - +family that owns the place is great +location +food (accommodation for vegans/veggies) +quality +did i mention the awesome family? The old man who owns the place loves to chat, and while there is a language barrier, being polite goes beyond barriers. We were able to lock off the outdoor public bath for a brief period of time when it was not busy. +going away gift = local apple... Which I'm about to devour.
• John (10/5): Great for Onsen Getaways and Jigokudani - This ryokan is charming, comfortable, and a 4-5 minute walk from Yudanaka station so it's extremely easy to find. It is also very close to Jigokudani Yaen Koen if you desire to see the famous onsen snow monkeys up close. I opted for the traditional Japanese style breakfast over the kaiseki style dinner as I was traveling alone and interested in trying out the local izakayas in the evening. The breakfasts were excellent; salmon cooked in a different way every day was accompanied by various locally sourced vegetables (some pickled tsukemono), rice, and miso. Next time I plan on trying out the kaiseki dinner as well. The ryokan had 3 onsen baths open during the time I visited; a cedar plank one, an intricately tiled one, and then an outdoor rotenburo which was why I really chose Yudanaka Seifuso this trip. This was my first time experiencing a rotenburo and I lucked out with some light snowfall one morning. It was absolutely gorgeous and one of the most relaxing experiences I've had in years. The cedar and tile baths were also excellent and well maintained. Finally the hospitality of the staff was just amazing. Despite being close to the station they had attempted to pick me up but I had already snuck down a back alley shortcut. When it was time for me to go to Jigokudani I had planned on taking the bus but they insisted on driving me there. When I checked out they sent me off with several Nagano apples which are to die for. I will definitely be back.
• Ban Sheng (10/5): - The hosts were the most welcoming aspect of the stay. They are wonderful people that warmed our hearts in the wintry cold.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - It is a cosy family run hotel and very close to the Yudanaka station and nearby restaurants. They offered to take us to the Snow Monkey Park when we check out in the morning and we were lucky to see the monkeys before they leave for the forest.
• Ellen (10/5): Great family run Ryokan - We had a great experience at Yudanaka Seifuso. The family were so helpful and the accommodation was very clean and inviting. The onsen was fantastic. There are allocated times for males and females, plus a private onsen you can use with your partner. Very comfy futon mats, I slept so well. We didn't dine at the Ryokan, but I wish we had.
• Lorraine (10/5): Authentic Japanese Roykan in Yudanaka - An authentic family-run roykan. Staff are all very attentive, friendly n helpful. Not a luxury roykan but i loved it for it's truthfulness to tradition. I loved the open onsen. The pte onsen was a great experience for the family especially for my 2 kids who had nvn beem to onsen. The dinner n bfast was fresh n delicious. Do note there's no pte toilet n shower facilities. Another 1st time for our family but we do not feel inconvenienced at all as the toilet is located at every floor n the kids had fun visiting toilet together middle of the night.
• ursula (10/5): stay in yudanaka - Great place easy to find, near station, quiet and relaxing. Great breakfast, drive to Monkey park, different onsen to use.
• yuka (10/5): Close to the station - Used this ryokan to go to the Monkey Park. We arrived late (2pm) but they gave us a ride to the entrance to the park. We were able to see hundreds of monkeys. Ryokan has 4 baths, 1 is chartable. Would use it again.
• Chris (10/5): Great stay! - We had a nice clean and large room. The staff were very considerate and actually provided an indoor garage to park or motorcycles! The two onsen baths were lovely to partake of and the breakfast was substantial. Lots of places to choose from for dining as well.
• Veronica (10/5): Wonderful Japanese experience - What a wonderful place, onsen was wonderful service and staff wondeful, happy and helpful.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Traditional - Very traditional Japanese. Staff was very nice and helpful. The building is quite old and run down but it wasn't surprising.
• Kong Guan (8/5): - This hotel is a true ryokan (Japanese traditional hotel), the room is tatami mat room and only have traditional Japanese futon bedding. Also this hotel do not have lift, so you have to carry your luggage up the stairs. This hotel is accessible if you self-drive, there are free parking & wifi. I would recommend for those who want to try a true japanese traditional stay. The hotspring is excellent and there is a private hotspring where you can lock and use for yourself. There are 4 excellent dinning place within 5 mins walking. I dined at the restaurant behind the Shrine.
• Pearl (10/5): very traditional ryokan run by a nice old couple - The hotel was really good for it's price. The only concern was that the baths were too hot to get in. I didn't consult the owners so maybe there was a way to cool it down. We were the only ones staying that evening and we had the baths to ourselves. There are three different baths. Hinoki buro is the smallest and can fit only two people. But it would be too small for two strangers. The room was comfy. The location is great. Very close to Shibu Onsen and Jigokudani Monkey Park. We didn't eat there.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Excellent choice - It was a little hard to find at night, but the staff were very welcoming and friendly. Service was excellent. They dried my shoes overnight after it rained really hard one day.
• Kian Heng (10/5): Quaint traditional Japanese styled hotel - friendly and attentive hosts, big rooms, 3 really nice onsen baths, really delicious breakfast. located within ealking distance to train station. my family had a great time.
• Jakob (10/5): Great Onsen!! - It was a really nice place, the staff was super friendly we added the breakfast on arrival which was authentic and very good:) (but not for everyone, some Europeans might like a western breakfast more). The best were the Onsen, it was a pleasure using them especially after a long trip:) we would recommend this place to everyone:)
• Verified traveler (6/5): Nice family owned ryokan - This ryokan is family owned and within 5 minutes walking distance from the Yudanaka station. We arrived late in the evening and stayed one night only so as to make a day trip to see the snow monkeys the next day. The rooms are small, clean and well kept. The toilets are common but were very clean. Bathing has to be done in the common hot spring baths. These hot spring baths were small and there were different baths for males and females. We did not take dinner in the ryokan but ate in a modern cafe just opposite the train station which has both Japanese and Western food options. The elderly ryokan owner and his staff speak limited English but that was not an issue. They were very friendly and helpful and in fact the owner gave us a ride to the snow monkey park the next morning in his small car. He was indeed kind and helpful. The lack of a toilet in the room can be somewhat inconvenient but again was not a big deal. They serve a Japanese breakfast in the morning in the small dining area on the ground floor. The breakfast was simple but adequate. On the whole, this place is a good and affordable place to bunk in for a trip to the snow monkey park.
• Daniel (10/5): A delightful ryokan for a winter stay - I've had some pleasant experiences at ryokan, but this one was just off the charts. The hosts are so helpful and kind, and did everything they could to make us feel at home. The old man was always there in the morning to help us out the door (he helped my daughter put her boots on) and all the staff always made sure that we knew where we were going and how to get there. The food there is also top notch; I recommend getting at least one dinner and one breakfast for the Japanese experience. The onsen baths are nice; pretty hot as expected since it is genuine hot spring water. It is very close to Yudanaka Station and a great place stay for the Snow Monkeys and other activities in the Nagano area. They gave us local apples and apple preserves on the way out, which is a perfect anecdote on how delightful this place is.
• Chris (8/5): Very friendly owners! Go very far out of their way - Great place to stay for a Ryoken experience. The owners are very friendly and helpful. Go out of their way to make sure you're covered and you can get to where you need to!
• Dwaine (10/5): - Staff were all lovely and really helpful. The hotel decor was amazing and very traditional. The Onsen was perfect and not too busy either. Thank you for having us and thanks for the Apple on checkout. will definitely recommend to friends.
• Alice (10/5): Friendly, welcoming and great onsen - We loved our stay here. Expectations set quite high based on other reviews but we weren't disappointed! Staff were so friendly and generous - we got a lift to the snow monkey park, like it was an automatic part of the service (we didn't ask for it!) And got given some heat pads to put in our clothes (kept us warm all day!). Highly recommend the breakfast. It was 1000 yen per person but so worth it, and they also happily made it vegetarian for me which was a real bonus. When I said I was making a trip to Obuse they made sure I left with a map. All in all we felt very well looked after. The rotemburo is also lovely. And it's super close to Yudanaka station, very handy location.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Great Ryokan experience - For 2 foreigners that spoke no Japanese, we couldn't have found a more welcoming Ryokan. We arrived on an early train about 5 hours early for check in, planning to just drop off our backpacks and find our way to the snow monkey park. We hadn't expected so much snow so we thought we'd have to buy/rent some boots when a hotel staff arrived in a van, brought out a variety of snowboots for us to borrow and drove us to the base of the park! Saved us our sneakers, figuring out the bus route and about $8 for the bus fare. You'd also be surprised how many people were slipping and complaining in sneakers along the snow monkey park trail. Guess they picked the wrong place to stay! Overall the Ryokan had a very warm welcoming feeling. The private hot spring was exactly what we wanted. No problems with tattoos although we didn't try to use the public ones or ask if it was acceptable. The room was rustic with tatami floors, futons and an amazing heated table. For cost, comfort and exceptional hospitality I would highly recommend this Ryokan.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Amazing Stay. Incredible hosts - This is a beautifully appointed humble authentic ryokan with charmed spaces, s top class onsen and the most hospitable hosts. Highly recommend
• Robert L (10/5): Excellent Location to see the Snow Monkey - Seifuso is an excellent place to stay to see the Snow Monkey. The ryokan is near to Yudanaka Station and we had the room option without meals. They also serve dinner and from what we can see, the food looks delicious. If we were to stay there again, we will definitely take the meal option. It is also near to GOEN which serves great meals at affordable places. We had dinner and lunch there. Highly recommended if you stay at Seifuso. The staff were friendly and provided great service. They drove us to the Snow Monkey Park and even loan us their snow boots for our visit of the Snow Monkey. Staff greeted us whenever they see us. The room is equipped with everything we need. Also must try their onsens. Strongly recommended if you are visiting the Snow Monkey.
• Julia (10/5): Traditional accommodation with amazing staff - This place is an easy walk from Yudanaka station. The private and shared onsen are great, rooms are clean and tidy, but what really makes it special - just as others have said - is the staff. We don't speak Japanese but they went out of their way to help us. Fantastic place, would highly recommend.
• Barry (10/5): Great Authentic Experience - This ryokan was very comfortable and located perfectly for a stay to visit the snow monkeys. I have never stayed in a traditional Japanese inn(ryokan) before and was a bit apprehensive about following protocol. We were greeted warmly and had the layout explained to us. We were shown to our room and it was very comfortable. We found everything we would need in our room from toiletries to kimonos to hot water for tea. It was very welcoming. I had chosen this ryokan because it has a private onsen that is available for guests. If not in use, you simply go in and lock the door. It was perfect after a day of train travel from Kobe. Breakfast was served at the time we requested and was very good. After breakfast, we were given instructions on how to get to the snow monkey park. We were also given fresh Nagano apples and small heater packets just in case the cold was too much. Boots were also available for the unprepared. This was a great experience and I highly recommend this ryokan if you are looking for an authentic experience in a peaceful place.
• Albert (10/5): Great ryokan with amazing hospitality - Don't often leave reviews but really wanted to highlight the great experience we just had at Yudanaka Seifuso. The innkeepers were super friendly and even drove us to the entrance of the Snow Monkey park, which was the main activity we were there to see. Ordered the breakfast in our original reservation and then added one night's dinner as well (might be slightly early in the season but we didn't see too many other options in the area), and thoroughly enjoyed each meal (and seemed to be very authentic). We also enjoyed using the private onsen room, although there are 2 public ones on premise as well (including one open air). The toilet was shared but there is a sink in each room, and of course you will be bathing during the onsen so no need for an additional bathing area. We've stayed at many ryokans and hotels in Japan over the years, and while most of them have good hospitality, this place was quite memorable for the warmth of its hospitality. Overall it was a great experience and we would highly recommend this ryokan!
• Pearce (10/5): Great Ryoken - Beautiful onsens. great rooms. friendly staff. We loved coming back here after a big day exploring and the Onsen was incredible. The room was also so beautiful.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Great customer service! The facilities are in great shape (keep in mind this is a traditional "ryokan"). The private bath experience is out of this world, it's a must-do. We had breakfast at the hotel (1,000 yen per person) which was excellent. The room and bedding were really cozy and warm (it snowed when we stayed, keep in mind it's the Japanese Alps). The room was equipped with electric heaters and additional comforters. Unbeatable location, it's 2-3 minutes walking from the Yudanaka train station. They offered to us a complementary ride in a van to get to the Snow Monkey Park (about 10 minutes by car). One the way back we had to ride the bus (about 500 yen per person). I strongly recommend this hotel for a relaxing get-away and visiting the Snow Monkey Park.
• YL (6/5): Choose if you want near train station - Bonus is near train station, otherwise can consider other location, good experience if you want to try how is like to stay in the older days of Japan.
• Andrrw (10/5): Conventient to train station - Food and conventient to monkey park. Food else is excellent. Hotel staff all are friendly and hospitality to us. Put effort to prepare food for us. They are helpful when you need help or guide you .
• Marlene (6/5): Convinient - need to introduce booking time per person for private bath. Overall I had good experience to stay there

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