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Kamei no Yu

3.5 star property
Travelers find peace at this nature-surrounded retreat where they can warm up in the indoor hot spring or simply unwind in the garden

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Kamei no Yu sits surrounded by natural beauty, offering a tranquil escape with its indoor mineral hot spring and peaceful garden. Guests connect using in-room WiFi, store their luggage with ease, and benefit from the staff's helpful, attentive service.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 1,056
AED 1,168 total
21 Jun - 22 Jun

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[Sennichiko] Twin beds room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

[Sennichiko] Twin beds room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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[Anzu] Twin beds room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

[Anzu] Twin beds room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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[Mizubasho] Japanese-style room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

[Mizubasho] Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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[Rindo] Japanese-style room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

[Rindo] Japanese-style room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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[Yamabuki] Twin beds room, Second floor, Use stairs, Non Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

[Yamabuki] Twin beds room, Second floor, Use stairs, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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[Awa] Twin beds room／Second floor: Use stairs, Non Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

[Awa] Twin beds room／Second floor: Use stairs, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Yamanouchi is home to Kamei no Yu. Yudanaka Hot Spring and Shibu are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park and Mount Yokote. Don't miss out on a visit to Jigokudani Monkey Park. Visit our Yamanouchi travel guide
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3174 Hirao, Yamanochi-Machi, Shimotakai, Yamanouchi, Nagano, 381-0401

What's nearby

  • 0_214671247
    Shibu
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nishimiya Shrine
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Yumiya Shrine
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Takayakushi Wakoan
    6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station
    5 min walk
  • Kaesa Station
    25 min drive
  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
    95 min drive

Restaurants

  • 味処 みかさ
    3 min walk
  • 道の駅の食堂
    3 min drive
  • ラーメン 徳味
    17 min walk
  • As it. - Craft Beer and Vintage Clothing
    3 min walk
  • いさみ寿し
    3 min walk

About this property

Kamei no Yu

  • Ryokan near Yudanaka Hot Spring
  • Located close to Shibu and Jigokudani Monkey Park, Kamei no Yu provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Hot springs on site, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
    • Smoke-free premises and concierge services
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Kamei no Yu have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
    • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • 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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • 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 and a smoke detector
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kamei no Yu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kamei no Yu?

As of 19 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kamei no Yu on 21 June 2026 start from AED 1,056, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kamei no Yu?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Kamei no Yu?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kamei no Yu located?

Situated in Yamanouchi, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Yudanaka Hot Spring and Shibu. Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park and Jigokudani Monkey Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Yudanaka Station is 5 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kamei no Yu Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint Japanese Onsen Ryokan Amazing food for dinner and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good blend of traditional appearance and modern amenities, wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

The facility is very clean and the staff are courteous and helpful. A unique experience of a Ryokan and make sure to enjoy the hot springs and the snow monkeys.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aiden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The meals were beyond our wildest imaginings. There are smaller, lovely onsen available on the premises, and larger ones available at a nearby partner property. We had a lovely experience and would want to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little inn. The hospitality was top notch. We enjoyed trying the different Onsen. We especially enjoyed the private onsen reservation. The dinner and breakfast were very fancy and tasty i
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful experience. This smaller, quaint, relaxing spa was just the retreat we were looking for after 2 weeks of city life. We really enjoyed the slower pace, the food, and close proximity to Snow Monkey Park and Shiga Kogen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely fantastic!

Had a wonderful stay! The ryokan was really cute and the staff were welcoming and incredibly helpful, they even made sure we were wearing our yukata correctly before heading to the onsen. Idyllic and a picturesque location in the mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this truly Japanese experience. The staff was super friendly and very helpful. Of the 3 hotels we stayed in during out trip to Japan this was by far my favorite experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Carol

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property had exposed knob and tube, which is a fire hazard for this kind of structure. Due to the age of the inn, there is no insulation. Rooms must be heated with space heaters which further increases the risk of fire. The accumulation of dust and various other contaminants triggered allergic reactions to several members of my family. On a positive note, food was very authentic and delicious. The comments and reviews need to reflect the condition of this inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a pretty cool stay. It really feels like your at a traditional style Japanese Inn! We did both of the private onsens and they were awesome; One option is a wooden bath and the other is a stone bath, both options have an indoor and outdoor bath. It rained on our visit to the outdoor stone bath and it was a great experience, they supply hats for the rain too if you want. We also did the breakfast and dinners. You get a lot of food for both, so make sure you're hungry, the food is pretty good though! When it comes to downsides: I don't know if this is everyone else's experience, but when we arrived we were sat down and asked a bunch of questions about our stay (dinner and onsen reservation details, a survey about our stay, etc..) I understand that they need this info, but it was kind of a lot after our train journey when we just wanted to get in and relax. I sort of feel like it could have just been a single paper in your room to fill out and bring to the front or something. I also don't love being locked into times for things, and here you set your time for breakfast, dinner, and onsens. Again, it makes sense that they do this, and it's not a big problem, just something to note if you're planning on staying here! The only other minor downsides are that the shower head kind of sucked lol (water spraying out practically sideways, making it hard to get in the water), and the AC units were quite loud/annoying.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dr Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Really cost place. Well worth it

Really cost place with excellent food both at breakfast and dinner, service great. Nice small town
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Ryoken, with shared access to a second hotel for dining and onsen options. Exceptional hospitality by owners and staff. This was a treasured experience I would fully recommend for others.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! This place ‘Kamei no yu’ was spectacular. A wonderful experience from beginning to end. The lobby area looks out onto a little garden. The room we were put in ‘ Mizubashou’ was large enough for our family of four. Little treats provided everywhere. The famous bath ‘Momoyama’ was up the road in Yudanaka Onsen. It was wonderful to get into the yokatas provided and use the onsen in another location. And you don’t want to miss using and seeing the Momoyama bath as the place is amazing! Dinner was served there in the same location - a huge banquet of little dishes. The breakfast was just as good but have this back at Kamei no yu. The cost for us wasn’t cheap but now I feel like it was worth every dollar.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel! It was the perfect place to explore the snow monkey park and also experience the local Onsen towns, a must do in Japan. The room was super spacious and cosy, and the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, adding plenty of extra touches such as warm matcha on arrival and teas and juices for the road when we checked out pre-breakfast. Some of the staff speak English but those who don’t are happy to use translate apps to communicate. They made us feel very at home! The highlight for us was definitely the two in-house onsen, which can be booked privately once a day per room. Also included in the room rate was a 10 course traditional dinner and a wonderful traditional breakfast. This truly was a full traditional Japanese experience, much more than just a hotel. We highly recommend making a trip to Yudanaka during your trip to Japan and staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved Kamei no Yu! The staff was welcoming and kind. Our room was lovely, clean and looked out onto the garden with lamps. We recieved a welcome sweet with tea, and some snacks in our room. We were able to reserve a bath time in the ryokan. It was a little unclear at booking that the more historic baths and also dinner was at a larger ryokan up the road just a bit. We didn't mind, especially if it keeps a smaller more personal ryokan in business. We only were here one night so we could visit the monkey park. The last time we were in the area was 2008. The town still feels quiet and I imagine most people come for the monkeys and head back to Nagano or elsewhere. I'm happy we stayed and I highly recommend bringing your business not only to the park but to the local ryokan and other businesses.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the most delightful Japanese full emergence experience you could have. We traveled from Tokyo which in itself a incredible trip by train. Protip: take an uber from the train station. You are greeted like family and your dinner, breakfast and onsen (Japanese hot spring bath) are planned. They offer two different ones in house. Staying in a traditional room is the perfect way to round out the stay. The hotel has beautiful gardens which you can enjoy from the lobby and rooms. The town main street is lined with bars, cafes and more hot spring baths! Dinner is served at a near by (5 min walk) hotel that reminds me of the Kill Bill movie. It is located near the Monkey park. Which is a journey. Walk down to bus stop. Take bus to town. Walk to park entrance then walk 2 miles to pay to go to hot spring where the monkeys gather. Note if you want to see monkey. Go in the dead of winter. Dec-Feb. The park does rent snow boots and gear. I highly recommend this stay. Its rustic beauty and friendly people takes you back in time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vishakha

Incredible service, meals and onsen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay. The traditional Japanese experience was a highlight of our two week trip. As guests we were able to reserve a private onsen experience each evening, which we all loved. We also had breakfast and dinner included in our stay and the food was excellent. The staff was very friendly and helpful with any questions we had about culture, food, and activities. We were traveling with our adult children and grandchild.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent attention to customers We had a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbeatable hospitality. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

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

8/10 Good

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This traditional ryokan Onsen experience felt like traveling back in time to how Japan was years ago. We loved staying there for a night, having a half hour of free private onsen hot spring time, wearing the traditional clothing they provided and eating the traditional meal at the Beauitful restaurant down the street that is included… an experience we will always remember!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025