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Ryokan Biyunoyado

3.5 star property
Ryokan with restaurant, near Shibu

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Hot springs
Hot springs
Front of property - evening/night
Japanese Western Room | Down comforters, free minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Onsen
    Onsen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Hot springs
  • Breakfast available
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Ski passes
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Espresso maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Room options

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About the neighborhood

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

  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 112 miles/180.3 km
  • Narita Intl. Airport (NRT) - 128.3 miles/206.5 km
  • Iiyama Station - 16 min drive
  • Zenkojishita Station - 27 min drive
  • Nagano (QNG) - 30 min drive
  • Yudanaka Station - 8 min walk
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off

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 Biyunoyado offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Yudanaka Hot Spring and Shiga Kogen Ski Area. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Also, Jigokudani Monkey Park and Ryuoo Ski Park are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Yudanaka Station is 8 minutes away.

Languages

English, Italian, Japanese, Vietnamese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 45 rooms
  • Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • One child (1 year old and younger) stays free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Free train station shuttle

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Ski passes
  • Hot springs
  • Shopping
  • Skiing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Children's slippers
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Spring water bathtub
  • Bathtub only
  • Electronic bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Tatami (woven mat floors)
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

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 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. There are 2 indoor hot springs and 2 outdoor hot springs open between 3:00 AM and 12:30 AM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 108°F.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1650 for adults and JPY 1650 for children

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Hot springs access available from 3:00 AM to 12:30 AM
  • Reservations are required for private bath/onsen and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility

Policies

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.
This property uses geothermal energy.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

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

Are pets allowed at Ryokan Biyunoyado?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ryokan Biyunoyado?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ryokan Biyunoyado?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Ryokan Biyunoyado and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing. Additional recreation onsite includes hot springs.
Are there restaurants at or near Ryokan Biyunoyado?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Ryokan Biyunoyado have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a spring water bathtub.
What's the area around Ryokan Biyunoyado like?
Ryokan Biyunoyado is a short 8-minute walk from Yudanaka Station and 13 minutes' walk from Shiga Kogen Ski Area.

Ryokan Biyunoyado Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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 Exceptional

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!
Janice, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Joseph, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Christine, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Patricia, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kevin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Paul, 2-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Natalie, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

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
2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Otenkei, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great property and onsen. Food was very fun and staff were great.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice onsen Hôtel
Great onsen. Perfect place for an overnight stay after the snow monkey park. Dinner and breakfast are both decent too
yang hong, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Louise & Chris, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beauti Place. Very well maintained and the onsen was great. We enjoyed our stay and wish we could have stayed longer
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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).
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Joonas, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Daniel, 3-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pak Wai Jimmy, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

KIN CHAU, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

晚餐豐富，設施較陳舊，浴池較小
Verified Expedia guest review