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Kamei no Yu

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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3174 Hirao, Yamanochi-Machi, Shimotakai, Yamanouchi, Nagano, 381-0401
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring
    2 min walk
  • Shibu
    6 min walk
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area
    10 min walk

Room options

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Economy Japanese Style Room A | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Economy Japanese Style Room A

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Japanese Style Room B | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Economy Japanese Style Room B

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Japanese Style Room A | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Japanese Style Room A

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Standard Japanese Style Room B | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Japanese Style Room B

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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About this property

Kamei no Yu

3.5-star Yamanouchi ryokan steps from Yudanaka Hot Spring
This smoke-free ryokan features concierge services, a garden, and a front-desk safe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Kamei no Yu offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Yamanouchi ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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. There are hot springs on site.
Kamei no Yu features hot springs. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hot springs ryokan also offers a garden, concierge services, and a front-desk safe. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Kamei no Yu is a smoke-free property.

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Hot springs

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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

Kamei no Yu Inn Yamanouchi
Kamei no Yu Inn
Kamei no Yu Yamanouchi
Kamei no Yu Ryokan
Kamei no Yu Yamanouchi
Kamei no Yu Ryokan Yamanouchi

Kamei no Yu Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

STUART

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

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely nice and helpful and the Onsen was super relaxing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Camila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my mom had a wonderful stay at this traditional Ryokan. Every detail in this hotel was amazing. The room was precious, the food was delicious and the onsen was incredible. I would recommend anyone wanting to have a unique Japanese experience to stay at this wonderful Ryokan.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

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

10/10 Excellent

Boon Chee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing Japanese hospitality
Amazing stay with top notch service that lets you experience a true Japanese hospitality with the ever friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

troy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is amazing. Service is wonderful. Food is extraordinary and there are 2 excellent hot springs in hotel. One of best experiences of my 2 week trip.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Japanese zen experience with amazing food
Absolutely lovely accommodations, experience japanese living and tranquility with beautiful garden view. The staff and their attentiveness is first class. Truly elevated our Japan trip and definitely a place to revisit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John, Martinsville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff and Ryokan. Tomo san is the best host. Breakfast and dinner food was excellent! Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was incredible, experience a lot of fun (Onsen and monkeys) and the breakfast / dinner were some of the best dining experience. The value is unmatched ! Tomo is a very helpful and kind host who thinks of every detail to make your stay unique and memorable (pick you up from the train station / book a private Onsen). We only stayed 2 nights but should of spend at least 4-5 nights as it was a very relaxing area and peaceful area - a stark contrast from the big cities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended.
Very friendly landlady and staffs. Feel very welcomed. The rooms have very beautiful views of the garden.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hang

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are super nice and went above and beyond in helping us. The male housekeeper has excellence English and is very helpful. One of the best accommodations we had this year!

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very cozy ryokan with access to excellent onsen facilities. Delicious meals!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, Beautiful, and Authentic
We loved Kamei no Yu! The two women operating the ryokan were exceptionally friendly (slight language barrier, but we managed) and offered fantastic hospitality. The room itself was lovely, with sliding doors opening onto the outdoor garden and a private ensuite bathroom/shower. There are small male and female onsens on site (separate), and you have access to several other public baths - one of which was big and beautiful and outdoors. Note that there isn't a mixed gender or private onsen available here, which initially scared us, but it ended up being an authentic and memorable experience at the public ones! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Typical ryokan which was lovely to experience. The public onsen nearby was great, make sure you go to the traditional one
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Onsen on site and beautiful garden in the lobby. The rooms all have garden views and are extremely comfortable. Service was amazing and the food was delicious. Staff were so hospitable and polite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Experience of a Lifetime !!
It was the best experience in my whole entire life as far as vacation/business accommodations are concerned . From the warmest reception of the owner to the surprise hot matcha green tea and red bean treat , to explaining everything the property has to offer in a very conscientious and personalized attention I got like I felt I was the only guest . I never felt so important . The tatami room was as expected : very clean and organized with another surprise red bean treat and tea . The breakfast that was included in my 2 night stay surpassed all my expectations for the price . The owner even drove us to and from the snow monkey park which was an added bonus that we didn’t expect . Also the spouse picked us up from the Japanese restaurant we had dinner at after the husband dropped us off . There are so many other things I can say but I’m afraid it will require more pages . Come and stay here and you will have an experience of a lifetime, one you won’t forget ! The hospitality of the host family transcended all my previous hotel experiences !! 10/10 is an understatement and an insult to this hotel and the family that owns it I will definitely be back !! Thanks hotel.com for leading me to this hotel !!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mr Thomas P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful place with beautiful hearted people
The hotel and staff were amazing and more than we could have expected. No question was too silly and no request was out of the question. It was really easy to get to aswell, just a 6 minute walk from the train station. Even though it was so close the area and hotel was still so quiet and very very peaceful. K the concierge was so patient with us, as not local speakers, and was just so thoughtful in his explanations of the hotel and local area as well as organising transport and tips for the things we wanted to do. Definitely a perfect stay to what is the start of our Japanese tour.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Ryokan is good and hosts are friendly. They offered free shuttle to Snow Monkey every 9am. We missed it but the host was kind enough to give us a ride there. You can enjoy other three public Onsens apart from the one in the hotel. The big down side is that dinner is not served in the hotel but another hotel that’s about 5min walk, which is not stated clearly on the booking site. There’s good variety of food but quality was not quite up to our standard. Breakfast served in the hotel was way better.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Theo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
旅館主人很親切，希望下次能再拜訪。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

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Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
別の旅館ではありましたが素晴らしい温泉を楽しめました。旅館の温泉も時間制貸風呂となっており、ゆっくり気兼ねなく使えました。泉質も良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

WING YEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

きみひと

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
一泊でしたがとてもゆっくりと充実した時間を過ごすことが出来ました。スタッフの方の対応が温かくて居心地良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très beau petit Ryokan, beaucoup de charme, avec un personnel au petit soin et plein d'attentions au quotidien. Le petit déjeuner japonais est exceptionnel de qualité. On a accès d'autre part au fabuleux bains Momoyama a proximité. Un lieu à recommander absolument pour ceux qui veulent passer quelques jours dans la région
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023