Maruka Ryokan

Property class: 2.5
City-center ryokan, steps from Yudanaka Hot Spring

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When you stay at Maruka Ryokan, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Shibu and Yudanaka Hot Spring. Also, Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Maruike Ski Area are within a short drive.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Onsen
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (8)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Hot springs
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Ski passes
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free self parking
The current price is $81
$92 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Hanasho-bu)

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a television.

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Hanasho-bu)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Wakakusa, kasumi)

A tatami mat room with a low table, cushions, sliding doors, and a television.

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Wakakusa, kasumi)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

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3109, Hirao, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken , 381-0401

What's nearby

  • Shibu - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Yumiya Shrine - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Shibuyu Bridge - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sake Storehouse and Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) - 95 min drive
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 112 miles/180.3 km
  • Narita Intl. Airport (NRT) - 128.3 miles/206.5 km
  • Yudanaka Station - 9 min walk
  • Zenkojishita Station - 27 min drive
  • Nagano (QNG) - 30 min drive
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off

Restaurants

  • ‪味処 みかさ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪HAKKO BEER STAND - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪福十拉 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪YUDANAKA BREWERY COMPLEX “U” - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪中華料理 栄楽 - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Maruka Ryokan

  • When you stay at Maruka Ryokan, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Shibu and Yudanaka Hot Spring. Also, Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Maruike Ski Area are within a short drive.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
    • COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 13 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited

Transfers

    • Free train station shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

What to do

  • Ski passes
  • Hot springs
  • Skiing nearby

Services

  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

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

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tatami (woven mat floors)
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Special features

Spa

Services include massages. 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. There are hot springs on site.

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 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.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts cash.

Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Also known as

Maruka Ryokan Yamanouchi

Maruka Yamanouchi

Maruka Ryokan Ryokan

Maruka Ryokan Yamanouchi

Maruka Ryokan Ryokan Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

Does Maruka Ryokan offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Maruka Ryokan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Maruka Ryokan?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Maruka Ryokan?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Maruka Ryokan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Maruka Ryokan and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing. Additional recreation onsite includes hot springs. Maruka Ryokan also has a garden.

What's the area around Maruka Ryokan like?

Maruka Ryokan is in the heart of Yamanouchi, a short 9-minute walk from Yudanaka Station and 3 minutes' walk from Shibu.

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Reviews

Maruka Ryokan Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hot water was good and relaxing, and the common hot bath was wonderful. (3 reviews)
  • Breakfast was a delight and highly recommended. (3 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

The hosts were really friendly and generous. The place is in a great town if you wish for a quiet and peaceful rest. However, the air conditioning was not working.
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6/10 Good

Lovely couple running the place, but it was definitely a bit run down and outdated. Great if you are looking to explore the area on a budget! Great hosts. There are no private bathrooms which I think I just missed on the listing, but otherwise the room was lovely.
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10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful and rustic ryokan run by a lovely older couple and their son. The building and it’s location are incredible, just a short walk from Yudanaka Station and Shibu Onsen.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly owner and unique experience. Definitely recommending
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4/10 Fair

Owners are nice people. Seems family-owned, so very traditional and homely. However, facilities are extremely dated, and there were cobwebs everywhere, which made me highly doubt the cleanliness...
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous stay and fantastic hosts.

This is a fantastic stay. The owners are super friendly and helpful. The breakfast was exceptional. The onsen is great. Everyone should try and stay in a ryokan while in Japan. They were very kind in waiting for me to turn up and check in later (10pm). I would recommend 100%.
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10/10 Exceptional

Maruka Rtokan

Relaxed, friendly service. A delicious breakfast. A good traditional experience with wonderful foot bath right outside the front door.
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8/10 Very good

Hosts are gracious and kind. We were picked up at the train station and taken to the monkey park right away. Driver met us to return us to the inn and took us to train station the next day. Inn is very old and needs some maintenance but it is clean and historically beautiful. Very reasonably priced and conveniently located for a walk to dinner. We stayed in July and we had A/C in the room but the open air was nice in the morning and evening.
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10/10 Exceptional

I very much enjoyed my stay at this little gem in the beautiful Onsen town of Yudanaka in the mountains. This ryokan is owned by an older Japanese couple. It had a private Onsen on site, so if you are not comfortable with the idea of using a public Onsen, I recommend this ryokan for you. Do keep in mind, this is an old building and is not a flashy or fancy place by any means. My stay here was very comfortable, and it feels very homey and safe here. This place is located very conveniently near the Yudanaka train station (10 min walk) and the Snow Monkey park (10 min bus ride to the top- then a 30 min hike to the park). There are also very many site-seeing spots nearby. Shibu Onsen and the World Peace statue are both musts. If you are considering coming to this cute sleepy unseen town, I recommend staying here.
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8/10 Very good

Maruka Ryokan is charming and unique place to stay in Yudanaka. Pros: The staff are very extremely kind and helpful, and despite our language barriers, they were able to share essential information. Breakfast is a delight - would highly recommend getting. The common hot bath is wonderful especially since the common areas tend to be quite cold. Our room was very spacious, with a traditional tatami mat area for sleeping and very comfortable blankets, a sitting room with a large window overlooking the garden and nearby temple for morning tea and small snacks that the staff replenish daily, and an attached washroom with sink only. Location is great, only 8-9 minutes of walking distance of the train station and major bus lines. Things to know: Most rooms share communal toilet and shower areas. Common areas are not well insulated from the cold. Rooms warm up quickly with use of electric heaters. This is not a high end onsen hotel; facilities are fairly modest but clean. Bottom line: Would recommend staying here for a unique and homey ryokan experience, if you’re looking for peace and quiet, and if you don’t need a lot of amenities!
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10/10 Exceptional

What a beautiful stay. So authentic, kind and respectful. The loveliest experience - one that we will cherish.
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10/10 Exceptional

Unique Japanese experience
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing feel

Super cool older building. They could advertise the public onsen down the road better. Not much english, but its a very very cool place to stay.
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6/10 Good

Is very hard for me bc is a family business. But i rent a private bathroom. Went i arrived was a shared bathroom an a bath and was in really bad conditions. The owner so so nice. But they lied to me
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10/10 Exceptional

GWの湯田中にリーズナブルな価格で宿泊できました。 ありがとうございました。
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8/10 Very good

ザ・昭和の旅館といった感じで、全体として会談が多い施設。宿の方が駅まで迎えに来てくださり、その後部屋まで荷物を入れてくださいました。宿ではクレジットカードは使えず、入湯税は現金で支払いしました。宿も温泉ではあるものの、私はせっかくなので湯田中の大湯へ。入館には宿からの持参が必要でした。 お部屋自体は広々としており、アメニティはタオル、歯ブラシ。ドライヤーやポット、お茶セット、温泉饅頭、ティッシュ、テレビ、浴衣がありました。 暖房器具はエアコンではなくガスファンヒーター。20：30頃のチェックインだったため、お布団が引いてありました。 テレビもかなり大きなものがありました。
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10/10 Exceptional

Quisiera recomendarles a todos que se den la oportunidad de hospedarse aquí, el lugar es atendido por dos ancianitos súper amables, aunque el Ryokan se ve que vivió mejores tiempos, se encuentra muy bien cuidado y funcional con aire acondicionado y una vista al jardín desde las habitaciones que hacen la mañana del café o la tarde del té muy placentero. Este lugar es para vivir una experiencia con las comodidades necesarias en el Japón rural, a 10-15min caminando está el otro pueblo cercano así que puedes ahorrar en hospedaje, disfrutas del camino y de paso haces ejercicio.
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2/10 Poor

Denne ryokan er totalt nedslidt, og meget beskidt. Værelset have nedslidte møbler, med spindelvæv alle vegne og sengetøjet virkede ikke rent. Parret der har stedet var rigtig søde, men virker for gamle til at drive stedet. Vi valgte at checke ud igen, da vi ikke havde lyst til at blive boende.
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10/10 Exceptional

Come ritornare indietro nel tempo, futon comodissimi camera grande ad accoglierci i simpatici proprietari e in camera l ,acqua era gia pronta per te verde e biscotti ! Una meraviglia dormire al canto dei grilli !
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2/10 Poor

Il posto peggiore dove sono stata! La struttura è decadente, sporca. Neppure una stalla e’ in quelle condizioni. Andate altrove ma non li. Vorrei allegarvi le foto! Non ci sono parole per descriverlo, terribile
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6/10 Good

素泊まりで3泊しました。 1泊当り150円の入浴料金が別途支払う必要があります。 田舎のおばあちゃんの家のような感じの旅館で、建物は古く、掃除が追い付いていないのか、網戸がほころんでいたり、クモの巣があったりします。 ただ宿泊料金が安いので、仕方ないかな、と思います。 全体的に昭和を感じさせるレトロな宿で、外国人旅行客には面白い体験になると思いました。 トイレと洗面所は共同です。 お風呂は3人入れるかどうかの広さです。 蛇口と椅子は1つだけですが、風呂桶は5～6個ありました。 お湯はとても熱い温泉です。 なお宿の近くにある温泉の共同浴場にも入れます。 洗濯機も貸してもらえ、助かりました。 宿のおばあちゃんとおじいちゃんは、とても気さくな方でした。 機会があったら、また泊まるかもしれません。
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8/10 Very good

設備は古いですが、必要なところは清潔です。お湯も良くてゆっくり滞在できました。スタッフの親切さや心配りの行き届いた朝食は古き良き温泉宿を彷彿させる宿です。駅前にはコンビニもあり不便は感じない。また訪れたい。
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10/10 Exceptional

古風ですが、夏の湯田中エリアはとても静かで過ごしやすく快適に過ごせました。
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6/10 Good

Der Ryokan hat einen urigen scharm jedoch lassen sich hygienische Bedingungen zu wünschen übrig. Es ist sehr schade, den der Ryokan liegt in einem ruhigen Ort und ist zu Fuß ca 10 min vom Bahnhof Yudanaka entfernt. Die Gastgeber, ein älteres Ehepaar sind sehr nett und lieb und sind steht's bemüht mit ihren Möglichkeiten, den Gästen zu Seite zu stehen. Hier wird kaum Englisch gesprochen. Wenn die Sanitäranlagen und die Räume eine ordentliche Renovierung bekommen würden und die Reinigung insgesamt sich verbessern würde, wäre es ein sehr schöner Ryokan.
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8/10 Very good

共同浴場を借りられる お湯は熱いが泉質はとても良い