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Book Yorozuya Annex Yurakuan in Yudanaka Onsen (Nagano)— Offers more informal atmosphere than in the main facility “Yorozuya.” Selected as one of top ten public bath in Japan, the hot spring public bath in historical wooden design is still widely accessible to guests. Hot spring resort adjacent to Jigokudani Yaen-koen known for snow monkeys.
Access: 1h 30 min by JR Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, then 45 min by Nagano Electric Railway to Yudanaka Station
(1) All rooms have indoor hot spring baths
(2) Rental hot spring baths for private use (outside guest rooms): 1 bath
Chloride spring, Sulfate spring
Designated as a tangible cultural property, the wooden public bath is still in operation. The structure was built with traditional Japanese construction methods so you can feel as if you have gone back in time as you explore the facilities.
Jigokudani Yaen-koen (Snow Monkeys Park), Shiga Kogen (Shiga Highlands), Shiga Kusatsu Kogen Route (Route 292, Area closed for winter)
22 rooms
*These links will go to the travel agencys’ reservation website.
11,600 - 25,900 yen per guest per night
The price includes one dinner and one breakfast
3077 Hirao, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano, Japan Show map
(1) 1h 30 min by JR Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, then 45 min by Nagano Electric Railway to Yudanaka Station and 3-min shuttle bus ride from there (Advance booking required)
(2) 2h 50 min by JR Limited Express from Nagoya Station to Nagano Station, then 45 min by Nagano Electric Railway to Yudanaka Station and 3-min shuttle bus ride from there (Advance booking required)
The required times may slightly vary depending on the time of day.
May 20, 2015 update
May 20, 2015 update