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Aburaya Tosen

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, towels
Japanese Style Deluxe Suite with Open Air Bath | Balcony
Sauna, hot tub, hot springs
Special room for in-room dining | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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2586-5 Sano, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, 381-0402
  • Shibu
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park
    ‪7 min drive‬

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Special room for in-room dining

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Double Beds

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Bath | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Bath

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Comfort Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Comfort Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Suite with Open Air Bath | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Junior Suite with Open Air Bath

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Comfort Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Comfort Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Bath

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Western Suite with Open Air Bath | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Japanese Western Suite with Open Air Bath

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

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Japanese Style Deluxe Suite with Open Air Bath | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Japanese Style Deluxe Suite with Open Air Bath

  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Special room for in-room dining

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Aburaya Tosen

4-star Yamanouchi ryokan walkable to Shibu
A full-service spa, a restaurant, and a nightclub are available at this ryokan. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and free train station pick-up are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, conference space, and concierge services. Housekeeping is not available.
Aburaya Tosen offers 32 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. 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.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. The spa is open daily.

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 from 2:30 PM to midnight. There are hot springs on site.

Aburaya Tosen features a full-service spa and hot springs. The ryokan offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This hot springs ryokan also offers a nightclub, a terrace, and a vending machine. A train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are complimentary for guests. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Aburaya Tosen has designated areas for smoking.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.
菜の花小路／個室食事処 - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
ループトップバー「雪月花」 - This rooftop bar serves light fare only. Open select days.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,650 for adults and JPY 1,100 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Restaurants on site

  • ループトップバー「雪月花」
  • 菜の花小路／個室食事処

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Highchair
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Hot/mineral springs
  • Public bath open from 2:30 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Sauna
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Elevator (32 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Extra futon (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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 available for JPY 3300 per night

Property 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
  • Futon bed fee: JPY 3300 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 3300 per night

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 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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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. 132 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 182 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly and accommodating since i had to check out before the available checkout time. Clean waa absolutely spacious and clean. Love having my own open air bath! I definitely would come back fo spend more time there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel made feel like royalty. This hotel was really and staff was very accommodating, professional and kind. I loved our suite and breakfast and dinners we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ayako was amazingly warm and welcoming to us. The owner fed us even though we areived too later for dinner. We were absolutely spoiled by their hospitality and if I could spend my entire trip there I would.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at this location could not have been better! It was a 5 Star experience in all categories! We stayed in the suite with the open air onsen and it was amazing. The staff offered the best costumer service all throughout the hotel. The food was incredible for all meals, another 5 Stars! The owner of the establishment came and spoke with us on 2 separate occasions to make sure we were enjoying our stay. This place is a total gem if you are staying in the Nagano area. We will definitely be returning in the future!!! Domo arigato gozaimasu!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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