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Ryokan Biyunoyado

3.5 star property
Ryokan with free parking, steps from Yudanaka Hot Spring
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Hot springs
Hot springs
Property entrance
Hot springs
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

Hot springs

Shimaya

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (196)
The price is AU$245
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
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About the area

Map
2951-1, Hirao, Takai Gun, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, 381-0401

What's nearby

  • Shibu - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Ryuoo Ski Park - 12 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station - 8 min walk
  • Iiyama Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪HAKKO - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪串道楽 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪福十拉 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪関谷醸造場 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪いさみ寿し - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Ryokan Biyunoyado

Ryokan near Shibu
Located close to Yudanaka Hot Spring and Jigokudani Monkey Park, Ryokan Biyunoyado provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), shopping on-site and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 indoor hot springs. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up and hot springs on-site
  • A lift, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Ryokan Biyunoyado offer comforts, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free stocked minibars and free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Spring water baths, toilets with electronic bidets and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, children's slippers and electric kettles

Languages

English, Italian, Japanese, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,650 for adults and JPY 1,650 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • Shopping
  • Ski passes

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • 2 indoor hot springs
  • 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • 2 outdoor hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 3:00 AM - 12:30 AM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 42 ºC
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • 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.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Heating
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (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 local cuisine breakfast: from approximately JPY 1650 for adults and from JPY 1650 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, 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 bath facility
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses geothermal energy

We should mention

Hot springs access available from 3:00 AM to 12:30 AM
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
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 June to 31 October
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Ryokan Biyunoyado Takai Gun
Biyunoyado Takai Gun
Biyunoyado
Ryokan Biyunoyado Yamanouchi
Biyunoyado Yamanouchi
Ryokan Biyunoyado Hotel Yamanouchi-Machi
Ryokan Biyunoyado Japan/Yamanouchi-Machi Nagano Prefecture
Ryokan Biyunoyado Ryokan
Ryokan Biyunoyado Yamanouchi
Ryokan Biyunoyado Ryokan Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

Is Ryokan Biyunoyado pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ryokan Biyunoyado?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ryokan Biyunoyado?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ryokan Biyunoyado?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Ryokan Biyunoyado located?

Situated in Yamanouchi, this ryokan is within a 5-minute walk of Shibu and Yudanaka Hot Spring. Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Yudanaka Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for the traditional experience and the Onsen, absolutely fabulous!, super convenient just a 10 minute walk to station, and Lawsons.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge room, private onsen, delicious dinner that left us rolling to our rooms, transport to and from the hotel to the station and to Nagano monkey park, and the customer service is incredible. Can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just an amazing experience. As an only english speaking Canadian, it was a truely magical time. Make sure you take advantage of all the amenities and at least once, use the private bath on the roof.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highlight of our trip
This was our first time at a ryokan and our stay was the highlight of our 25 day trip to Japan. Great customer service from staff. Food was delicious (dinner and breakfast) and very accommodating on diet restrictions. They provided shuttle from Yudanaka Station and Snow Monkey Park. I would highly recommend them if staying in Nagano. Arigato Gozaimasu (Thank you) Ryokan Biyunoyado for a lovely stay.
Room with private onsen on balcony.
Special touch
Comfortable bed
Great view of Yudanaka while relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff and cleanliness of the hotel was great. However the property is quite dated (there was a little bit of musty smell) around the room and corridors. The food experience was good although I am not sure if worth the price. Overall we had a good stay but I may not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing time. The people were very kind and helpful. The tub and views were breathtaking and the food was incredible. They had transportation from the train station to the hotel arranged without me even asking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the property were amazing. So very helpful and humble people. As a westerner I had always stayed at Marriott properties in Japan and to experience Japanese culture we decided to stay at a Rayokan. The Japanese food was very tasty and very elegantly presented. The Onsen bath was very nice with a wonderful view over the city. If you want to experience Japanese culture in a mountain setting, this is the place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Ok but more can be done
- arranged pick up did not arrive on time - staff who saw to arrangement was clueless or at least no apology was made by her - did not feel the usual Japanese etiquettes whether on check in, meal services etc. General feeling is that the ryokan is understaffed - no towels provided at the onsen, have to bring and reuse towels from room - meals were ok, not wow - position of heater over the bed rest was awkward, too stuffy to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Otenkei, Montreal

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious food, beautiful onsen. Staff is great and so friendly with kids. We had our 3y old with us, tatami rooms and great for families. They had a special kid meal and breakfast every day. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and onsen. Food was very fun and staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not an Exciting Memory
The hotel needs updating, quite run down. The plus point was that they had a Mandarin speaking staff who helped us navigate through dinner and breakfast. What puzzled us was that we had to pay a bath tax even though one did not use the Onsen.

8/10 Good

yang hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice onsen Hôtel
Great onsen. Perfect place for an overnight stay after the snow monkey park. Dinner and breakfast are both decent too
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Louise & Chris, Bury, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic relaxing Onsen
I had read previous reviews (as you do) before we went to the Biyunoyado and was happy to see it score so well but i was still pleasantly surprised with the place. From the moment we arrived the staff were lovely to the very moment we left, we decided to make the short walk back to the train station ourselves to stretch the legs before the train journey to sendai and we had one of the staff run over to ask if we needed a lift and we were also being waved off by two of the others. The Onsen are lovely, it's nice that they switch round so that you can enjoy both of the rooms, both are lovely so either way you are not hard done to! We also decided to rent the private onsen on the roof for the 40 minutes and i'm really glad we did, it was really relaxing and it was nice to have the time to ourselves and for such a small cost it's such a bargain! There's a free shuttle to the snow monkeys which is worth doing as the walk wouldn't be great, and we found the staff so welcoming and helpful, it really seemed like they were happy to help. We also decided to have the Japanese breakfast instead of the Western and i'm glad we did as it really enabled us to enjoy the full traditional experience, I can understand that it may not be for everyone but I would really urge anyone to give it a go. We stayed for 2 nights after doing the Magome to Tsumago Nakasendo highway and i honestly couldn't think of a better way to relax or rave about it more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Chris, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Authentic Ryokan Experience
It feels that the hotel really tries to give the most authentic Ryokan experience, which is great! The staff were really helpful. They will pick you up from the train station for free, it is only an 8 min walk but handy for luggage. You can ask the tourist information desk in the station to call them if you don't want to make an expensive mobile phone call. They drove us to the monkey park for free, which is also walkable if you prefer. The rooms are clean and spacious with an excellent view. I am no expert but the rooms are authentic Ryokan style with tatami matting, Japanese style futons and a green tea set. There are Yukatas provided for wearing to dinner. We went half-board (I'm not sure if you can do anything else) and they provide a very authentic Japanese dinner. I am open minded about food and not fussy and I had spent the previous two months in Japan eating Japanese food. However, the dinner was challenging for a western palate (you do not get to chose what you have for dinner). The food seemed to be high quality and we were glad to have the opportunity to immerse ourselves more into Japanese culture. We chose the western-style breakfast which was fine.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at our first Ryokan
We had a very enjoyable experience at our first traditional Ryokan in Japan. The staff goes out of their way to ensure that guests are getting the most out of their stay. For us, an Australian English-speaking staff member named Mitch was very helpful in making sure we were taking care of. He mad sure we had meals ready at the correct times and explained previously unfamiliar procedures at this style of accommodation. He also helped us plan some local activities during our two-night stay. Our favorite parts of our stay in Yamanouchi were the snow monkeys, the private rooftop onsen, and the dining experience. The free shuttle service to the monkey park was a great convenience, though we elected to walk back to experience some of the local flavor of Yamanouchi (which we found really cool, despite many other reviews describing the town as depressing... albeit the town was very quiet while we were there). The rooftop onsen at Biyunoyado is totally worth the nominal fee... we used it twice and it was a comfortable way to experience an onsen. Finally, the food at Biyunoyado was anazing.... a really cool way to experience a broad range of traditional Japanese foods. If we return to Japan in the winter, we'd absolutely return to Ryokan Biyunoyado in Yamanouchi!

10/10 Excellent

Hongli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beauti Place. Very well maintained and the onsen was great. We enjoyed our stay and wish we could have stayed longer

10/10 Excellent

Anisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel stay, excellent staff
This place has the most remarkable service we had ever experienced. Even though we missed a train and had to arrive past midnight through taking a taxi from Nagano station, when we arrived, the staff woke up to greet us and give us our fresh dinner bento boxes. The room was beautiful and they offered free shuttles to the monkey park, and had amazing views at breakfast and in the lobby of the hokkaido mountains! It was amazing, truly incredible hotel experience and the best I've ever had.

10/10 Excellent

Elyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you only have one Ryokan stay, highly recommend
The included dinner and breakfast were wonderful, even if you didn't like some of the courses, though I liked all of them. Getting to pick and cook your own mushrooms and having other things heated at the table was a nice touch. This was my first stay at a Ryokan, so it was a different experience for me. We slept on mats which were very comfortable and the room very clean. The public bathing area was clean and well supplied, though a little to stuffy for me. We also used the private bath on the roof which was great, even on the col night we were there. Nice contrast between the hot water and cool breeze. We were met at the train station, even without prior arrangement. Though the sign was in Japanese, one of the greeters at the station pointed it out for us. All the staff were very friendly and willing to help and helped make the enjoyable stay. At check in, meals and free transfer to the monkey park were organised, with minimum fuss. Loved the stay, didn't explore the area, as everything we needed was at the Ryokan (and on a limited time frame).

10/10 Excellent

Joonas

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pak Wai Jimmy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

KIN CHAU

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

General hotel information

Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
3.5
Address
2951-1, Hirao, Takai Gun, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken