Yamakikan offers a hot spring bath and a hot tub, as well as air-conditioned accommodations in Naganohara, 30 miles from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park. This ryokan provides an open-air bath, a garden, and a terrace. The ryokan also features free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. All units are equipped with a TV and a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and kettle. There's a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with bathrobes, slippers, and a hair dryer. At the ryokan, each unit includes bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, and a mini-market is also available. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Mt. Kusatsu Shirane is 21 miles from the ryokan. Matsumoto Airport is 68 miles from the property.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

    • Free private parking

    • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 futon beds
2 twin beds
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4 futon beds
6 futon beds
4 futon beds
5 futon beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.2
Free Wifi
7.5
High score for Naganohara

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dean
    United States United States
    Breakfast and dinner were substantial, delicious and nutritious in our own private dining room. The public lounges and resting areas were cozy with help yourself snacks and drinks. Both the indoor and outdoor public onsens were great. The private...
  • Ricky
    United States United States
    Beautiful area in fall, amazing history, beautiful room with a great view. The owner spoke English well and was my main contact before and after my stay.
  • Olga
    Denmark Denmark
    The room was very spacious. There was a private onsen that could be used by any guests which was amazing. The food was exceptional and the receptionist was very friendly and spoke amazing English
  • Teri
    United States United States
    We’ve stayed at many ryokan since living in Japan for two years and this was one of our favorites! It’s a pretty property run by the 15th generation owner. We had a very large room and a private dining room but the ryokan was not very large, so it...
  • Derek
    Singapore Singapore
    Good place for its price point. Authentic food in the region, full japanese staff (as we could see), no fuss but no extras too. Great view of the mountains if you get the right room. I would say value for money place.
  • Ivan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Service was impeccable, beautiful location, quiet. Perfect!
  • Naoko
    Japan Japan
    ロビーにある暖炉が暖かく、そこでコーヒーなどの飲み物が頂けてありがたかった。 お部屋が広かく、こたつがあった。 とても清潔に、手入れも細やかにされているのがわかって、心地よかった。 お風呂もとても気持ちよかった。 湯上がりサービスが充実していた。 蒸し料理が美味しかった。
  • Sekiguchi
    Japan Japan
    静かでプライベートが保たれていて素晴らしい。木一本一本の名札も土地の木を分かりやすくしてくれるサービスとして素晴らしい。
  • 沙羅双樹
    Japan Japan
    いつもながらの丁寧な接客と美味しい食事でゆったり寛げました。 また温泉もすべすべの泉質で身体がポカポカ温まりよく眠れました。

Area info

Amenities of Yamakikan
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Temporary art galleries

Media & Technology

  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Shuttle service
    • Convenience store on site
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Raised toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Spa

    • Massage chair
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Yamakikan takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Yamakikan of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about Yamakikan