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Koishiya Ryokan

Nagano · Japan

2277 Hirao Shiga Kogen YudanakaView location

9.2/10Excellent151 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.8/109.8
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.6/108.6
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Koishiya Ryokan

With a stay at Koishiya Ryokan in Yamanouchi, you'll be just steps from Shibu and 14 minutes by foot from Yudanaka Hot Spring. This ryokan is 1. 3 mi (2 km) from Shiga Kogen Ski Area and 1. 7 mi (2. 8 km) from Jigokudani Monkey Park.

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the ryokan's coffee shop/café.

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee. Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Shared bathrooms are provided.

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With a stay at Koishiya Ryokan in Yamanouchi (Hirao), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Shibu and 10 minutes from Shiga Kogen Ski Area. This guesthouse is 18.7 mi (30.2 km) from Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Jigokudani Monkey Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, bidets, and hair dryers. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Unicode Support true Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • 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.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • This property accepts credit cards
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately JPY 500 to 1600 for adults, and JPY 500 to 1600 for children
    • Uncovered self parking fee: JPY 1000 per night (in/out privileges)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Japanese

    English

    French

Nearby attractions

Shibu 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Shibuyu Bridge 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Onsen-ji Temple 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Sake Storehouse and Museum 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Heiwakannon 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Yudanaka Hot Spring 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Nishimiya Shrine 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Yumiya Shrine 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Minzoku Shiryokan Gosetsu No Yakata 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Shiga Kogen Romance Museum 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Jigokudani Monkey Park 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Japan Clay Dolls Museum 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Kokugonji 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Ryuoo Ski Park 10.5 km / 6.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 10
  • hotel
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Bellboy serviceExtra charge
  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
  • Library
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  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Café
  • BarExtra charge
  • Restaurant: 1
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • CanoeingExtra charge
  • SkiingExtra charge
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Meal plan types

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Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

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  • Bed in dormitory MALE ROOMBed in dormitory • MALE ROOMBED.MQ

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  • TWIN ECONOMYTWIN • ECONOMYTWN.EY

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    TWIN ECONOMY

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • DOUBLE NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • NON SMOKINGDBL.NM

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    DOUBLE NON SMOKING

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  • Room ANNEXRoom • ANNEXROO.AX

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    Room code: ROO.AX

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  • Bed in dormitory MALE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • MALE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMBED.MQ-FH

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    Bed in dormitory MALE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    MALE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: BED.MQ-FH

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  • HOUSE STANDARDHOUSE • STANDARDCTG.ST

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    HOUSE STANDARD

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    Room code: CTG.ST

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 BedroomDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • TWIN NON SMOKINGTWIN • NON SMOKINGTWN.NM

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    TWIN NON SMOKING

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    NON SMOKING

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    Room code: TWN.NM

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  • TWIN BASICTWIN • BASICTWN.Z1

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    TWIN BASIC

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    BASIC

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  • Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO

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    Room RUN OF HOUSE

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    RUN OF HOUSE

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    Room code: ROO.RO

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  • Room JAPANESE ROOM WITH VIEWSRoom • JAPANESE ROOM WITH VIEWSROO.JE-WV

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    JAPANESE ROOM WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: ROO.JE-WV

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  • Room JAPANESE ROOM NON SMOKINGRoom • JAPANESE ROOM NON SMOKINGROO.JE-NM

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    Room JAPANESE ROOM NON SMOKING

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    JAPANESE ROOM NON SMOKING

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    Room code: ROO.JE-NM

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  • TWIN CLASSICTWIN • CLASSICTWN.AS

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    TWIN CLASSIC

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    CLASSIC

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    Room code: TWN.AS

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  • Room ECONOMYRoom • ECONOMYROO.EY

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    Room ECONOMY

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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: ROO.EY

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  • Room JAPANESE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMRoom • JAPANESE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMROO.JE-FH

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    Room JAPANESE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    JAPANESE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: ROO.JE-FH

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  • TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWN.FH

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    TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: TWN.FH

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Room TWO BEDS

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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.2B

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  • HOUSE MOUNTAIN VIEWHOUSE • MOUNTAIN VIEWCTG.VN

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    HOUSE MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Room code: CTG.VN

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  • Room JAPANESE ROOMRoom • JAPANESE ROOMROO.JE

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    Room JAPANESE ROOM

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    Room code: ROO.JE

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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    DOUBLE ECONOMY

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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: DBL.EY

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  • Bed in dormitory THREE BEDSBed in dormitory • THREE BEDSBED.3B

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    Bed in dormitory THREE BEDS

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    Room code: BED.3B

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Koishiya Ryokan

9.2
Excellent
151 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.8 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
75 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2026
Josh
I want to send a huge thanks to the staff who drove me to the train station. The food there was amazing too! Great bed and room.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2026
Kelci
Perfect spot. Large room. Sort of patio area. Friendly staff. This is shared bathroom. I would.come back with my family again.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2026
Nika
staff were wonderful and kind, area was beautiful as well
Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2026
Theodore
Was a great stay at this great little inn. It may be a bit different than what most western guest expect to find, but I went for the Ryokan experience and was not disappointed. Staff were really great, helpful in scheduling transport to the monkey park and to the train station. Room was clean, good size, and had everything I needed.
The town itself is a cute little village and it was a great experience going to all 9 baths in the town. The baths themselves could use a bit more attention... some were in need of a good cleaning. But regardless it was a unique and fun experience to walk around town in a Yakuta and hop from bath to bath. Make sure to get your souvenir towel stamped at each one!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2026
Angela
Friendly staff! Good location
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2025
Matilda
We had such an amazing experience here. Great place in this charming village of Japan. We’ll definitely come back.
8/10
Excellent
25 Dec 2025
Jordin
The ryokan is in the perfect location for wandering around Shibu Onsen and is right next to all the public baths.

They provide a shuttle service to and from the local train station in Yudanaka and a free shuttle to the Monkey Park.

They have a breakfast menu and serve dinner on some nights but not all, so be prepared to find your own food in the town. Note that the food options can be limited as many places have varying opening hours.

The Ryokan is traditional, the rooms are big and clean and you make your own beds. They provide yukata and everything you need to enjoy the public onsens. There are shared bathrooms and limited shower facilities. Gendered bathrooms are on different floors, you may not have a bathroom on your floor.

The ryokan has many rooms and gets quite busy so book your shuttles early. The staff were wonderful and speak excellent English.

The Ryokan was excellent value for money. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to experience this delightful town without spending a fortune on accommodation.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2025
Daniel
Great location. Helpful staff. Clean and comfortable. A perfect stay.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2025
Strath
Friendly staff and everything was easy for us. Shuttle service to & from station was excellent as well as to the monkey park.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2025
Pat

A dream stay

Fantastic!
If you are looking for the plushest hotel with facilities everywhere … then not for you.
If you want a beautiful traditional ryokan with access to the baths, clean showers and great service where the staff go extra without even asking then stay here.
As a father and two sons staying in a traditional room we had a great time.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2025
Aaron

Delightful Inn

We loved our stay here.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2025
Tomáš
The staff was friendly.
Upon arrival the guest gets a yukata and a key to 9 public thermal springs around the town, where he may bath freely. Note that they are extremely hot. The staff also offers a free ride to the Snow Monkey Park or Yudanaka Station in the morning.
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2025
Paul
The 9 public onsens (baths) were interesting, #9 was the best imo, but the town itself is captivating.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2024
marni
The staff were amazing and very accommodating with bags. They actually have a pick up service depending on your arrival and departure times. This was a bonus since it worked out when we were leaving. Our room was very spacious and comfortable!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2024
Kathy

Would recommend!

Would highly recommend this inn for a stay in the Japanese Alps. The staff are absolutely amazing - nothing is too much trouble for them and they're always around to offer you help and support. There is a free shuttle service both to and from the train station and up to the Monkey park. The rooms are spacious and we were very comfortable on our futons ☺️

The onsen hopping is also a great attraction...worth the trip out of the city to see!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2023
Heath
Exceptional staff and hospitality willing to accommodate any requests. Very informative and great exposure to traditional ryokan/ onsens. Highly recommended - thank you!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2023
Cynthia
The staff were very friendly and helpful making this a relaxed and comfortable stay. It is an old building but well kept. Not as fancy as some places down the road but extra charming. The public onsens were fun to try. Their shuttles are well organized and we had no trouble booking the times to private onsen and monkey park that we wanted. Excellent service and stay and would return and recommend to others.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2023
martha
This hotel and this city was the best part of my Japan trip. I loved staying in a traditional old Japanese ryokan, and I absolutely loved hoping around to all the onsens! Note, they are extremely hot! The staff was wonderful and very accomodating. They offer free shuttle rides to the monkey park or to the train station, so that is wonderful. Ate once there for breakfast, and it was delicious!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2023
Cassius
Just amazing
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2023
Misa
Authentic yet casual ryokan experience. Staff are so accommodating - picked us up at Yudanaka Station outside of normal pickup hours, advised us to stay in the waiting room (freezing cold in February).
Following day, drove us to Snow Monkey Park, first stop to drop our luggage, then to the entrance. I accidentally left my Snow Monkey Pass in my luggage, and she drove me back to the first spot to retrieve it!! Thank you for your generous heart ;)))
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2021
Jannai
It's a great place to get to relax and enjoy nature.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 Feb 2020
Doug
The staff was really nice and the food (dinner and breakfast) was pretty good, but the room was a bit disappointing, I spent about US$160 for one night there for two and found 21 stinkbugs (kamemushi) in the bedroom.
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
31 Jan 2020
Verified traveler

really old ryokan but exceptional services

First of all, it’s an old ryokan and not much has been done to upgrade. Reviews are high in some travel services but do know that rooms do not come with a private bath; the place does not have its own onsen; and you may see some beetles in your room. If you want to experience what people used to travel to a hot spring resort 50 years ago, then this is your place. Staff are extremely helpful and nice and I wish I can give them more stars.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2019
Ksenia

Perfect

Great dinner, big room and perfect service. Also we had the chance to use a private onsen close to the hotel. We recommend this place very much
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2019
Verified traveler
Amazing cafe food during dinner! Would recommend the Curry and the Miso Meat Spaghetti
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
Staff are very nice and helpful. The rooms are maintained well. They offer free shuttle to the SnowMonkey Park and the Yudanaka Station in the morning at certain times.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2019
Meng
Staff are very nice and helpful. The rooms are maintained well. They offer free shuttle to the SnowMonkey Park and the Yudanaka Station in the morning at certain times.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
Great and friendly staff with warm conversations. Amenities are clean and food options were plenty. Great over all stay.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Mar 2019
vl
The place was perfect, the room and sheets a little old, but confortable. The restaurant of the hotel was good, small plate but not too expensive. The only negative point was when we arrived, the reception was close and the personn who open us the door looks like not soo happy to reveive travelers...But the rest of the staff was really nice, offer free shuttle to the train station, onsen,.....We recommend!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
I was pleased to stay in this style of lodging.
Appreciated the Yukata that was available to the guests.
Location was great with regards to the amenities around.
Staff was great and supportive.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2019
Sandra

Grear place to stay inYamanouchi

This place was amazing, all the employees bent over backwards to make sure we were happy and informed on all activities. Highly recommend this hotel!!!! Hotel was super clean and comfortable.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
The staff at this place were very warm and welcoming. They went out of their way to make sure my stay there was comfortable as possible. Love this place will definitely stay there again.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
Excellent hostel. The staff were so nice and friendly. Great location with complimentary shuttle bus to the monkey park. Nice little cafe inside also. I thoroughly recommend. Thank you staff 😁
8/10
Excellent
10 Dec 2018
Gavin

Perfect couple of days

Great staff, great little café. Forget the day trip, stay a night. Enjoyed our stay
Thanks
Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2018
John
We booked this hotel because of its closeness to the snow monkey park.The staff are all young really nice eager to please and generally couldnt do enough for you.They all speak good english as well.
There is a bus stop just around the corner to get to the park you could walk but its steeply up hill all the way.Bear in mind its a 30 minute up hill walk once you get off the bus.
The hotel is a traditional japanese inn so its mats on the floor shoes off in the lobby no ensuite its nice if you buy into the whole experience.The staff give give you a free lift back to the train station after check out as well.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2018
Verified traveler

Very helpful staff, clean and comfortable room

The staff were very welcoming and were incredibly helpful. The ryokan has access to a number of nearby onsen and there is also a free drop-off for the snow monkey park.

Would definitely stay here again.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2018
Stephen

An overnight trip to see the snow monkeys!

Had an awesome time with some great hosts! The onsen was great and a truly unique experience.
6/10
Pleasant
05 Mar 2018
Melissa

Great staff, poor facilities.

The effort of the staff was fantastic and the amenities they give for free are great. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. But unfortunately the facilities are sub par to the efforts of the staff. Everything in the rooms and the washrooms was very worn to the point of gross. The bedding was so worn it looked dirty and the futon mats looked really bad. The restaurant is trying far too hard to be cute with their menu instead of making simple good food it comes across as inexperienced self indulgence. Other then breakfast the cafe isn't open when mosts guests could really use it when everyone else in town is closed and they only open when all the other and better establishments are open.
They do have access to some fantastic onsens that can be used for free and we used them every night we stayed, but again it would have nice to have the bar open when we returned at 10pm for some drinks.
Again the people are wonderful but I suspect that for the prices they are charging that there isn't better options in town
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Dec 2017
Verified traveler

Very nice ryokan

This ryokan is excellent, staff is super friendly and you can really feel a traditional japanese atmosphere by entering the room.
They have free shuttle for the station and for the snow monkey park, as well they have different options for Onsen around Yudanaka. Definitely recommended.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Oct 2017
Robert

Great way to experience ryokan with kids

We're travelling through Japan with 2 kids, 9 & 11, and didn't want the full-blown \"all meals included top-end ryokan package\" as that would've been wasted on the boys. We did want to experience staying in a ryokan, bathe in an onsen and hopefully see the snow monkeys, so chose the Koiishiya and don't regret the decision. Not only did we manage all our aims in less than 24-hours, when the monkeys only appeared just as we were leaving to walk back to Shiba Onsen I booked a taxi so we could stay an extra 25 mins ( having seen none for the first 90 mins), however it didn't work out and we ended up missing the train we'd planned to get back to Yudanaka ( a problem as we'd already booked seats on the two other trains to get us to Kyoto!). No problem to the staff though - they immediately offered to drive us, not to the local station, but one 20 mins away which allowed us to get back on our plan, with no expectation of payment - truly fantastic service. We really enjoyed our visit to beautiful Shibu Onsen and the Koishiya experience was a big part of that. It's a great way to experience staying in a ryokan without breaking the bank, whilst having a coffee shop and restaurant within your hotel and access to a couple of lovely onsen - we'd definitely recommend it.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2017
Rick

A real taste of hospitality!

Really enjoyed my stay. Mizuki, Itsuya sp? were delightful. Patient, kind n helpful. Not a real ryokan, but the complimentary onsen offsite was real nice n the restaurant food was surprisingly good. Nice setting as well which is probably why non-guests were there too. Their dorm only had 3 beds and was very roomy unlike most places. I just liked everything about this place. It had a good vibe all around.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2017
Kirsten

One of our favourite stays in Japan

As a family of 4 we enjoyed the comfort of our quiet traditional Japanese room looking out into the \"bush\". Everything was spotless and comfortable and the staff very helpful and friendly. Best of all the onsen next door is stunning and so we used it 3 times a day. Food is good -particularly the breakfast is also value for money - not so sure with the dinner.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2017
Verified traveler

Japanese hospitality at its best

This simple, cosy hotel had the best service we experienced in Japan, which is saying a lot since we only experienced excellent service. It doesn't have its own bath but has access to others. The food is good and an interesting take on western-Japanese fusion. The shared toilets are clean and convenient. Highly recommended!
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2017
Lindsay

Great traditional Ryokan!

We really enjoyed our stay here at this lovely Ryokan. The staff was great, the Ryokan was very cozy and close to everything! It is a traditional Ryokan with futons on the floor for beds and buckwheat pillows but we loved it! While there is no onsen here, there is access to some of the public onsen and even a few private ones for 500 yen a person. Also, the free shuttle to the monkey park and train station was great. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay!
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2017
Laura

Great place!

Shuttle service from train station, to area onsens, the Jigokundani Monkey Park and back to the train station. Stayed in traditional tatami mat room, was very comfortable. The walls are thin and others can be loud, nothing some ear plugs couldn't fix. Overall, the staff was very friendly and helpful. Food from the restaurant was delicious. I will definitely go back!
Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 Apr 2017
Verified traveler

A basic crash pad

Room was clean but the place had very basic amenities... hot water only available at shared shower area but not at the 2 shared washrooms.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2017
Megan

A favorite in Japan

This is the second time staying at Koishiya, and every time, we have been so impressed by the high level of hospitality, and friendliness of the staff. The rooms are charming - traditional Japanese tatami... we recommend the mountain room for its views! It is so close to the snow monkey park, and they offer rides to onsens. Daisuke even so kindly offered to drive us to a restaurant in the next town. This place is very special and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique off the beaten path experience. Thank you! Merci!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jan 2017
Verified traveler

Japanese comfort

Cultural experience - sleep on futons you set up on the floor. The bathrooms are on 3 for guys, 2 for girls and 1 for both. Showers are on 1. The steps are steep so take care when walking. The attached restaurant is great! It's not typical Japanese food but the way they cook Japanese spaghetti was wonderful!
The staff was very helpful and we were welcomed at 4pm... strict check in time.
I loved our stay and would stay again if in the area.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jan 2017
Verified traveler

Bugs

Place was great. Cafe down stairs was delicious. Only problem was the bus. I know bugs come in for summer but it was winter during my visit
Family
6/10
Pleasant
16 Jan 2017
gaijin

Very friendly, traditional Ryokan near Jigokudani

Friendly stafff. Facilities are not fancy (shared bathrooms, common showers on first floor, etc). Location is fine, it was about a 45 minute walk to Jigokudani Monkey Park, ...although it was dumping snow. Would consider stayin there again, but would also investigate alternatives.
8/10
Excellent
09 Dec 2016
Adelene

Clean and good services ryokan:)

I had an enjoyable stay. The staff are very helpful. They are able to speak English. They provided free shuttle pick up to and fro from the station. The toilets are clean and well maintained. Even though the room is a bit small and old, it is kept clean. The downside is there is no elevator, therefore carrying a heavy luggage to the 3rd floor is a task.
Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Dec 2016
MerryJoy

Friendly and helpful staffs

I have not experienced such hospitality in any hotel before this one.
The owner and staff(s)(notice the plural) were so helpful and considerate that
with this one point, it is worth staying there.
The breakfast was great too. All you can drink coffee, tea, juice etc.

They brought us a thermos of hot water.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2016
Alison

Convenient with friendly staff

Fantastic authentic japanese experience.
Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Nov 2016
Leils

Great choice

I was pretty satisfied with our Japanese-style room and the shared bathrooms. I was more impressed by the friendly staff and great meals at the restaurant/cafe. I had a delicious dinner there and breakfast was tasty and cheap. I also really liked their decor. They had a pretty convenient shuttle service to/from the monkey park and local onsens. I would book there again if I ever get to return to the area, or at least eat at the cafe. It is also walking distance to little souvenir shops and a sake museum that offers free tastings. I had worried about getting there from the train station because we were scheduled to miss the shuttle, but it was only a 25 minute walk from the station and otherwise volunteers would have helped us figure out the bus.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2016
Josh

Fantastic ryokan in a wonderful town!

Koishiya ryokan is a wonderful little place that we really enjoyed staying at. The staff are extremely helpful and speak perfect English, and the feeling is that of a welcoming inn. The building itself is quite old, but the main floor has been renovated and is very comfortable. The rooms above are older but still very comfortable; be aware that as it's an older building in the Japanese style there is very little to no soundproofing. This is fine if everyone is respectful of the other guests, so keep your voices down and it's not an issue. The onsens in Yamanouchi have a wonderful relationship with each other and the ryokans, and they all share free entry with one another so you have a choice of numerous different baths to attend (the Koishiya offers a free shuttle to each). As it was the down season we had the entire onsen to ourselves, which was lovely. Definitely recommended!
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2016
Holly

Great great hospitality!

If you decide to walk from the train station, then follow Google Maps and it will take you about 30 minutes. As I was informed that in fact you can contact the Ryokan and they can help set up a pick up service. Or if you prefer taxi then it costs around 1500 yens to the ryokan. We were greeted by Shinji. His English is excellent and he is very informative on the area like where to eat, which onsen to go to, or how to get to the monkey park. Overall, the room is cozy and has all the necessities you need. Not so lavish but it is a great place for the price. However, what makes us want to come back is the hospitality of the hosts. They can not be anymore helpful. Unfortunately, just our luck, the day we paid a visit, the monkeys did not come down to the hot springs. What can you do? Sometimes things don't go the way you want to but that just means we will have to pay a visit back in the future.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2016
Verified traveler

Great upscale hostel

Great staff! But I did not know that this ryokan did not have access to the public baths the street is known for. They do provide some excellent other options! Would stay again - especially for that price and the great staff!
8/10
Excellent
24 Apr 2016
Paul

Nice staff at an affordable. cozy Ryokan.

This is a more rustic experience, but our young children loved the futons on the floor. It was a surprisingly cold with a heater that shut off after 5-10 minutes. (April snow while we were there). Other than that, it was a neat old neighborhood and the breakfast was decent. Nice wine and craft beer selection at night. Might be a good idea to stock up at the train station convenience store before you arrive. No decent shops within walking distance. The onsen isn't at the place, but they'll bus you there. Great staff.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2016
Verified traveler

Japan Getaway weekend

Just a wonderful touch of Japan. The Onsen was great. Good food. Great staff and a wonderful location. Right out side the rooms window we saw snow monkeys can not ask for better.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2016
Ellen

Great ryoken

This is a great guesthouse, very friendly staff who explained everything they offer. The common room is really nice, a great spot to talk to other travelers, order food, drinks, watch tv. The traditional rooms are fun to stay in, futons on the floor(although not as comfortable as I hoped), ricepaper wall and a fun warning to close your windows when you leave the room or monkeys will get in. The room price comes with access to a beautiful onsen, shuttle service included.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2016
Adrian

Great Ryokan in a great location

Went here March of 2016 and had an Amazing time. We arrived at the train & took a taxi to the ryokan [900¥], the staff was so nice they took in our luggage and we went to the snow monkeys [30 min inclined walk to the monkey park gate] or a quick 5 min taxi ride to the gate [900¥] the ryokan does offer a free shuttle at 11am to the monkey park, make sure not to miss that. The rooms were clean and quiet. The staff helped us find a private Onsen across the street due to our tattoos. It was awesome. They also will give u a ride to the train station after checkout, just ask them.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2016
Verified traveler

see the snow monkeys without breaking the bank

the cafe connected to the hotel was really cute. staff shuttled us to where we wanted to go, they were very kind and friendly. this was a perfect place for an overnight or more if you want to relax
Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2016
Larry
Excellent, friendly staff!
Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Feb 2016
Mia Seng

Excellent Service for a Fine Location

Great service provided by the few gentlemen in the hotel . Best way to get to the Ryokan is to be asked to be picked up from the train station as it will be rather difficult to locate . Located at a nice little street . Some shops around else it is a half an hour walk to the nearest supermarket . Room size and amenities is to be expected of a Ryokan . Provided free transport to an associated Onsen (which is free) and to the snow monkey park . Nice introduction to the sake brewery and the near by Soba restaurant. Owner tried their best to provide transportation to the train station while departing .
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Jan 2016
chowhoong

Nice hotel close to jr station and subway station

Nice place to stay, staff is very friendly to explain all the nearby attraction and even help you to google out places they don't know.
2/10
Poor
23 Jan 2016
Verified traveler
This is definitely a hotel as you expected. It is very difficult to find the location.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jan 2016
Megan

Perfect Winter Getaway

Staying here was a dream. The staff was absolutely amazing and were one of the reasons we would like to come back. They were extremely hospitable and very pleasant to talk to. They were hardworking and answered all of our inquiries about the facilities and surrounding town. They really went out of their way to make us comfortable. We were picked up from the train station, they suggested things to see and places to eat, helped book things, and shuttled us to the monkey park. The cafe downstairs was great, and the rooms and location were the traditional and quiet getaway we were looking for. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking in this area.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2015
Verified traveler

Stay here forever !!!

When we came out of Yudanaka Station travelling by train from Nagano (~1300 Yen p.p.) we got stopped by an older gentleman who insisted on helping us to find our hotel. I showed him our Expedia reservation and he mumbled: \"Hmmm, yes..yes...Koishiya.\"
He had a hard time finding it on his free map and I was waiting for him to offer us an expensive shuttle or for him to hold up his hand for a tip. No such thing! He was a student from the local English school and even ran after us when I decided to take the adventurous road up the hill. \"No, no. This road very hard, take the one by the river. Much better.\"

Such kindness and care set the tone of the best day ever at Koishiya.
Google Map had a hard time finding the Ryokan (search \"Koishiya Yamanouchi\") and the address pointed to this shady street next to a fancy looking hotel entrance. Pleasantly surprised we were to find out the fancy hotel was our resting place for the night. Shoes are OK when you enter the lobby, just not in the room.
The two boys running the place were more than accommodating and showed us kindly around the building.

The room was a traditional Tatami room with low table, mats, and soft mattresses you can lay on the floor. What? No TV? No, and that's better. WiFi, a heater, and the romantic atmosphere was enough.
We were offered to go to a super fancy Onsen (natural hot spring) in an amazing hotel nearby...for free?! First time in an Onsen, little bit awkward, but there was barely anyone there.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2015
Michelle

Lovely Ryokan in Shibu Onsen.

Nice Ryokan in Shibu Onsen. It clean and staff all very friendly. The cafe downstairs was great - delucious western style food with local ingredients.
Very comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2015
mature couple
Excellent onsen experience which they shuttle u to. Also pickup from train station and shuttle to snow monkey park adds excellent value to the rate u pay. Food at their cafe is very good quality for the price. Staff was high quality. No complaints.
8/10
Excellent
11 May 2026
KOICHI
総じて満足のいくものでした。建物は時代を感じるが、綺麗に清掃されており快適に過ごすことができました。スタッフの方々はとても親切で良かったです。一点改善点を挙げるとすれば、事前に駐車所の場所がわかるようにした頂ければ助かります。旅館の説明で駐車料金1日800円となっておりますが、現在1000円でした。
Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2025
Adonis
War gut
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2025
Raphaël
Very welcoming Ryokan, with stylish old style room. Just take care not to make noise. But the village is really cute in the middle of the mountain with the 9 public hot springs.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2025
tetsuya

店主さん

店主の方が良い方で色々会話も出来て素晴らしいです。
Self
8/10
Excellent
09 May 2025
Mineo
建物は古いですがよく改修されていて、シャワーやお手洗いはキレイで掃除が行き届いており快適でした。
Leisure Self

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Koishiya Ryokan
2277 Hirao Shiga Kogen Yudanaka, Yamanouchi, Japan

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