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Aburaya Tosen

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A hot tub with a view of a cityscape and mountains.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a view of mountains, and a door leading outside.
A balcony with a sofa and chairs, a table, and a view of a cityscape and mountains.
A room with a view of a cityscape and mountains, a wooden chair, and a stone hot tub.
A modern indoor swimming pool with a view of a cityscape and mountains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $240
$217 nightly
$240 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30

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2586-5 Sano, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, 381-0402
  • Place, Shibu
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishimiya Shrine
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Yudanaka Hot Spring
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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A room with a view of a cityscape and mountains, featuring a traditional Japanese sliding door, tatami flooring, and a low table with a cup.

Bath

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free wired internet

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A room with a large window, two wooden chairs, a small table, and a view of a mountain.

Comfort Room

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hot tub with a view of a cityscape and mountains.

Junior Suite with Open Air Bath

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free wired internet

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a tatami mat table, and a low wooden table with cushions.

Japanese Style Deluxe Suite with Open Air Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

Japanese Western Suite with Open Air Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free wired internet

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A room with a view of a cityscape and mountains, featuring a traditional Japanese sliding door, tatami flooring, and a low table with a cup.

Bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free wired internet

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A modern balcony with a view of a cityscape and mountains.

Special room (2 people) C1, Non smoking

  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A modern interior with a seating area, a small pool, and a city view at night.

Special room (4 people) C2, Non smoking

  • River view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A modern room with a large window, a wooden table with two cups, a sofa, and a bed with a headboard.

Comfort Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Special room (4 people) D1, Non smoking

  • River view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Special room (2 people) D2, Non smoking

  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Comfort Room

A dining area with a table and chairs, a view of mountains, and a door leading outside.

Comfort Room

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Yamanouchi

With a stay at Aburaya Tosen in Yamanouchi (Sano), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Yudanaka Hot Spring and Shibu. .This ryokan is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Ryuoo Ski Park.

What's nearby

  • Shibu - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nishimiya Shrine - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Yumiya Shrine - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Baio-ji Temple - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station - 8 min walk
  • Kaesa Station - 23 min drive
  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪味処 みかさ - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪HAKKO BEER STAND - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪YUDANAKA BREWERY COMPLEX “U” - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪小石屋カフェ - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪福十拉 - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Aburaya Tosen

Aburaya Tosen offers 32 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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 2:30 PM to midnight. There are hot springs on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 32 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary bottled water.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as hot springs or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this ryokan include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at 菜の花小路／個室食事処 serving guests of Aburaya Tosen. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.
菜の花小路／個室食事処 - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
ループトップバー「雪月花」 - This rooftop bar serves light fare only. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,650 for adults and JPY 1,100 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Restaurants on site

  • ループトップバー「雪月花」
  • 菜の花小路／個室食事処

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Children's dinnerware
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Public bath open from 2:30 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • 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.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Elevator (32 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1650 for adults and JPY 1100 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 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Aburaya
Aburaya Tosen
Aburaya Tosen Inn
Aburaya Tosen Inn Yamanouchi
Aburaya Tosen Yamanouchi
Aburaya Tosen Japan/Yamanouchi-Machi, Nagano Prefecture
Aburaya Tosen Ryokan
Aburaya Tosen Yamanouchi
Aburaya Tosen Ryokan Yamanouchi

Aburaya Tosen Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 232 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite room, nice stuff, excellent food
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities, food and staff are amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Spacious room Japanese style rooms, incredible onsen and shower spa with great Mountain views walkable to shops and town
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was s Great stay in an authentic Japanese traditional atmosphere. One negative point though: the rooftop bar and restaurant was closed and were not told before… so we had to look for another place to have dinner both nights… as for the rest: personal, Onsen, room: great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent accommodating some English-speaking staff, clean room, well appointed for onsen life. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such friendly staff they really make you feel at home in this special hotel. Can’t wait to return one day, pure relaxation!! And lovely yucatas
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room and staff! Had the most relaxing stay here and would definitely come back if we are in the area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very cool staff was very nice and helpful!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owner and staff were amazing and so friendly. We loved our stay !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the greeting on check-in, very friendly and welcoming. Excellent room, great breakfast dining, very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and huge! Hotel is about a 5-7 minute walk to Yudanaka station so if you’re unable to get a taxi or shuttle from the hotel, no need to worry. Breakfast was really good and so was the onsen. I’d definitely stay again when coming back to Yudanaka
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sure will recommend friends to stay in this Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly & service is good. Good breakfast spread & rooms are clean. We enjoyed our stay & will consider to be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel but a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Outstanding service. Excelent food and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel made feel like royalty. This hotel was really and staff was very accommodating, professional and kind. I loved our suite and breakfast and dinners we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel at a very convenient location. Could walk to the bus stop that went around town, and to the Snow Monkey park. Onsens at the hotel were lovely and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property lovingly cared for with a breathtaking mountain view. The kaiseki absolutely delicious!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This ryokan is excellent! Very comfortable rooms with plenty of space. The private Onsen tub in every room feels great! The food tastes great and is healthy. Massage and Kaiseki service at the hotel is also wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room with private onsen, clean and spacious. Dinner was solid, felt slightly rushed during the first seating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolute excellent experience from beginning to end. Hospitality, service, food and dining, in room Onsen and very attentive and sweet owner always assuring we are comfortable. That’s why we have become repeat customers!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good hotel

Great hotel, lovely staff, but there was a small issue with a meal ordered at dinner, they took it out to fix and then never came back, by which point it was end of service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly and accommodating since i had to check out before the available checkout time. Clean waa absolutely spacious and clean. Love having my own open air bath! I definitely would come back fo spend more time there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ayako was amazingly warm and welcoming to us. The owner fed us even though we areived too later for dinner. We were absolutely spoiled by their hospitality and if I could spend my entire trip there I would.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just amazing! Wonderful staff. Thank you for making our stay so special. Could not recommend it enough! My family felt really well taking care of. Thank you!!!