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Book Yorozuya in Yudanaka Onsen (Nagano)―― 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. All rooms have hot spring baths. Hot spring resort adjacent to Jigokudani Yaen-koen known for snow monkeys.
Access: One hour 30 minute by JR Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, then 45 minute by Nagano Electric Railway to Yudanaka Station and 2-min shuttle bus ride (or 7 minutes on foot) from there (Advance booking required)
(1) All rooms have 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)
1789 – 1801
28 rooms
*Smoking is prohibited in all rooms
*These links will go to the travel agencys’ reservation website.
22,000 - 55,000 yen per guest per night
The price includes one dinner and one breakfast
3137 Hirao, Yamanouchi-machi Shimotakai-gun, Nagano, Japan Show map
(1) One hour 30 minute by JR Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, then 45 minute by Nagano Electric Railway to Yudanaka Station and 2-min shuttle bus ride (or 7 minutes on foot) from there (Advance booking required)
(2) Two hours 50 minute by JR Limited Express from Nagoya Station to Nagano Station, then 45 minute by Nagano Electric Railway to Yudanaka Station and 2-min shuttle bus ride (or 7 minutes on foot) from there (Advance booking required)
The required times may slightly vary depending on the time of day
July 24, 2017 update
June 17, 2024 update
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