Yudanaka Tawaraya Ryokan

“Wonderful private onsen!”

Tawaraya is a very nice Ryokan and Onsen in the small town of Yudanaka. While not very distinctive from the outside, the interior is very quaint. The rooms are traditional Japanese tatami rooms with futons and low tables, and ours had a private western-style toilet attached (with all the Japanes… Più

Tawaraya is a very nice Ryokan and Onsen in the small town of Yudanaka. While not very distinctive from the outside, the interior is very quaint. The rooms are traditional Japanese tatami rooms with futons and low tables, and ours had a private western-style toilet attached (with all the Japanese gadgets that are the norm!). There is no private shower or bath attached to the room, however the main attraction of this place is access to the onsen. There are both a male and female only indoor onsen where you can shower and bathe from 1600 - 0900 daily. In addition there is a beautiful outdoor onsen surrounded by rocks and a Japanese garden. This onsen has specific times set aside for male-only, female-only, mixed, and private bathing. The private sessions are in the evening from 1900-2100 in 30 minute slots. These session are booked in advance, and you can choose from available times, so you know when you can go and have the entire pool to yourself. Like most onsens, any form of clothing/bathing suit/large towel is not allowed. Yukata, tabi socks and towels for before/after the onsen are provided, as well as a small one to bring into the onsen. The temperature of the onsen is perfect. Hot enough to be comfortable, but not too hot so you can't stay in! There are also slightly cooler sections of the pool or areas to sit partly out of the water if desired. The onsen is closed from 0900-1600 for cleaning daily. Breakfast is served in a western-style dining area (tables and chairs) but consists of a traditional Japanese-style breakfast with rice, soup, small bowls of fish, veggies, tofu, egg, etc., plus an additional hot-pot you use to cook an additional dish provided. Very yummy and filling (and I'm not usually a fan of Japanese breakfasts - but each one we had was different and satisfying). The staff was all very welcoming and friendly. The location is convenient to Yudanaka train station, just a 3 block walk away. Go down the hill to the SE 1 block, turn right at the first traffic light at the bottom and then 2 blocks to find it on the right. There is the name in English on the door. The staff also speak English. The room was comfortable for sleeping. I do find sitting on floors not comfortable for long periods, however we were never in the room long enough for that to be an issue. There is a heater in the room (visited in Feb during a snow event), which kept the room very comfortable. There is also a kettle in the room to make tea. Wifi worked well. The ryokan is a short walk (2 blocks) from the bus stop that takes you to the Snow Monkey Park (and other onsens or ski areas). The staff here can provide directions and timetable. There is no need to go to the train station to catch the bus as payment (credit card or cash) can be made on the bus. Recommended to take the first bus in the morning to the Snow Monkey Park at about 0825 as it takes 10-15 minutes to get the park, and then there is about a half hour walk to the actual entrance to the Snow Monkey area which opens at 0900 in the winter. We noted more people arriving after 1000, and even though it was busy when we arrived just after 0915, it was much busier later! There were also lots of monkeys there when we visited. There are also many restaurants within walking distance of the Ryokan. I highly recommend the Yukanaka Brewing Complex just across the river. Most places have English menus or staff that speak English. Yudanaka is easy to get to from Tokyo. There are direct Shinkansen to Nagano from Tokyo Station, taking about 1.5 hours, then take the Nagano-Dentetsu line (just outside of Nagano station) straight to the terminus at Yudanaka (about 45 minutes depending on the train, limited express or other). We really enjoyed our stay at Tawaraya and would return if ever in the area again!

Meno

“Clean, friendly and wonderful Onsen & Ryokan experience”

This traditional Ryokan hotel is a little gem of a place and the family hosts are just wonderful. Had the best night sleep of my 2 week trip to Japan sleeping on Ryokan bed. Rooms and hotel is extremely clean, we had our own toilet and washbasin but you have to share showers which wasn't an iss… Più

This traditional Ryokan hotel is a little gem of a place and the family hosts are just wonderful. Had the best night sleep of my 2 week trip to Japan sleeping on Ryokan bed. Rooms and hotel is extremely clean, we had our own toilet and washbasin but you have to share showers which wasn't an issue. The family are so friendly, speak very good English. It's a short walk (10mins) to Shibu-Onsen village and only 5mins to Yudanaka train station. We stayed here for one night to visit the Snow monkey park and to experience an Onsen. The hotel has 2 onsens, shared and private. You can pre-book shared Onsen at check-in. I'd love to return to this Ryokan at winter time.

Meno

“Ryokan molto bello in Yudanaka”

Siamo arrivati in albergo verso l'ora di pranzo per depositare i bagagli prima di visitare parco delle scimmie della neve. La zona della reception era deserta ma c'era una nota con le istruzioni per lasciare i bagagli. Quando siamo tornati da le scimmie della neve i nostri bagagli erano state spost… Più

Siamo arrivati in albergo verso l'ora di pranzo per depositare i bagagli prima di visitare parco delle scimmie della neve. La zona della reception era deserta ma c'era una nota con le istruzioni per lasciare i bagagli. Quando siamo tornati da le scimmie della neve i nostri bagagli erano state spostate nella nostra camera, che era bello e caldo già impostato con la biancheria da letto angolo cottura. Il personale ha preso una grande quantità di tempo per spiegare tutte le caratteristiche dell'hotel compreso l'uso delle onsens interne ed esterne. Ti assegnavano 30 isolati di last minute per ogni camera al Onsen all'aperto la sera su una prima arriva così se volete un piano all'inizio di slot per arrivare in hotel intorno check - in tempo. Ci sono anche le sessioni di sesso singolo e bagno misto plus bagni interni sia per uomini e donne. La camera era molto confortevole, anche se come uno straniero tall trees seduti per terra non è la parte più rilassante per me. Le camere dispongono di un wc e lavandino separato ma balneazione deve essere fatto nelle strutture descritte in precedenza. Hotel fornirà la cena che non abbiamo fatto ma sulla riflessione vorrei come non ci sono molti ristoranti nelle vicinanze. La colazione era tipicamente Giapponese e ben presentato. E' a circa 10 minuti a piedi dalla stazione ma è su una collina e molto scivoloso in inverno. Il proprietario fortunatamente fornito un ascensore per la stazione dopo il check out.

Meno

“Un bel weekend retreat Yudanaka”

Sono arrivato l'hotel nel primo pomeriggio prima dell'orario di check-in alle 15.00 . Istruzioni molto chiare per gli ospiti che arrivano presto a lasciare il bagaglio presso la lobby, anche se nessuno è intorno. La camera (tatami-style) è spaziosa, abbastanza per 4 persone. (Nota: la camera è solo… Più

Sono arrivato l'hotel nel primo pomeriggio prima dell'orario di check-in alle 15.00 . Istruzioni molto chiare per gli ospiti che arrivano presto a lasciare il bagaglio presso la lobby, anche se nessuno è intorno. La camera (tatami-style) è spaziosa, abbastanza per 4 persone. (Nota: la camera è solo con wc e lavatrice basin, senza bagno annesso, il bagno è tenuto presso l'onsen.) Gli ospiti da ogni camera sono dato 30-minuti sessione uso privato del onsen all'aperto a partire dalle 19.00 . L'onsen all'aperto è anche aperto a una determinata ora del giorno per sole donne, soli uomini nonché mescolati sessioni di vasca da bagno. Inoltre, l'hotel dispone inoltre onsen al coperto, ovviamente, signore e signori separati. Il personale è cordiale e parlava inglese semplice. La colazione giapponese è delizioso e sano. La connessione Wifi è disponibile solo nella hall. Nota: l'hotel è vicino alla stazione ma Yudanaka, un po' dalla Shibu esordio street.

Meno