Aburaya Tosen

4.0 star property
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Special room for in-room dining
Exterior
Japanese Western Suite with Open Air Bath
Sauna, hot tub, hot springs/mineral springs, body treatments
Japanese Style Deluxe Suite with Open Air Bath | Balcony

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
2586-5 Sano, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, 381-0402
  • Shibu
    7 min walk
  • Nishimiya Shrine
    10 min walk
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area
    11 min walk

Room options

Special room for in-room dining

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Double Beds

Bath

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Comfort Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Double Beds

Junior Suite with Open Air Bath

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Comfort Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Double Beds

Bath

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Japanese Western Suite with Open Air Bath

  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Deluxe Suite with Open Air Bath

  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons

Special room for in-room dining

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Yamanouchi

Located in Yamanouchi, Aburaya Tosen is on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Shibu and Shiga Kogen Ski Area. .This spa ryokan is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Yudanaka Hot Spring and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park.

What's nearby

  • Shibu - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Ryuoo Ski Park - 11 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station - 7 min walk
  • Iiyama Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪関英ドライブイン - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪HAKKO - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪串道楽 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪福十拉 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪関谷醸造場 - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Aburaya Tosen

Riverfront ryokan with a full-service spa and a nightclub
Aburaya Tosen offers 35 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Kirameki Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, detox wraps, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a spa tub.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours. There are hot springs on site.

Make yourself at home in one of the 35 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary bottled water.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as hot springs, a nightclub, and karaoke. This ryokan also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the ryokan's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.
Aburaya Tosen has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free return train station shuttle

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9 AM: JPY 1650 for adults and JPY 1100 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 24-hour public bath access
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body treatments
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot springs/mineral springs
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Hot tub
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Fridge

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1650 for adults and JPY 1100 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services, spa treatments, and private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Property is also known as

Aburaya
Aburaya Tosen
Aburaya Tosen Inn
Aburaya Tosen Inn Yamanouchi
Aburaya Tosen Yamanouchi
Aburaya Tosen Japan/Yamanouchi-Machi, Nagano Prefecture
Aburaya Tosen Ryokan
Aburaya Tosen Yamanouchi
Aburaya Tosen Ryokan Yamanouchi

Aburaya Tosen Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shlomi Shlomo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was fine. Thank you very much.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Takeshi

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

nachshon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went on a Japan trip for 2 weeks and this was our favorite ryokan, because they made us feel at home. It's in a little town surrounded by snowy mountains, near Shiga Kogen and Snow Monkey Park. The kaiseki was unbelievable, well worth the price. We don't want to ruin the surprises during dinner and the attention to detail throughout the experience. The staff were thoughtful, kind and thorough to us foreigners that don't know all of the customs of the area. The onsen was beautiful, well maintained and allowed us to connect. The owner greeted us several times and was so welcoming. They also have the best chopsticks, it's worth checking out their gift shop. We highly recommend staying here. You won't regret it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the greeting on check-in, very friendly and welcoming. Excellent room, great breakfast dining, very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The perfect stay in the snow
Our stay at this hotel was really wonderful. Even without our room having access to its own onsen, we were still able to book a private onsen for ourselves. Additionally, this hotel had one of the best breakfasts I’ve had in Japan. A mixture of fruits, veggies, curry and so much more. It was an incredible way to start our days in the snow. The access we also had to the station was convenient for our day trip to see the snow monkeys. All-n- all we were not disappointed in our selection and would choose this location again and again if we ever decide to come this way again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meighan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel at a very convenient location. Could walk to the bus stop that went around town, and to the Snow Monkey park. Onsens at the hotel were lovely and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ka Ho Kyle

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sure will recommend friends to stay in this Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry, Redington Shores

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Outstanding service. Excelent food and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John, Martinsville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This ryokan is excellent! Very comfortable rooms with plenty of space. The private Onsen tub in every room feels great! The food tastes great and is healthy. Massage and Kaiseki service at the hotel is also wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

SIUFUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great ryokan
There was a mix up during check in and we were shown to the wrong room but it was sorted out quickly. And their record had me staying for a night instead of 3 nights based on my booking. Otherwise, everything else was fine, then owner and the staff of the ryokan are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very nice, respectful and helpful! The place is clean and we had a beautiful view out of our room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very attentive, provided excellent customer service and were very helpful! The spa is excellent and the massage i got was one of the best i've ever got. I would encourage the staff to provide more details on how to use the private facilities as that was not 100% clear. Also, in a very good location near the ski resorts, snow monkey park and onsens. I'm hoping to come back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very impressive hotel, nice decor, outdoor onsen bath, super friendly and helpful staff who would help push my car out of snow on kimono and sandals.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality was great, rooms were clean, if coffee n tea sachets are provided in the room will be even better.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hub for exploring area, lovely helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax and enjoy the sceneries and surroundings. Ample parking space. Close to attractions and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019