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Aburaya Tosen

4.0 star property
Riverfront ryokan with restaurant, near Shibu

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Japanese Western Suite with Open Air Bath | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Special room for in-room dining | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
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Unwind at Aburaya Tosen, an upscale ryokan near Shibu, surrounded by natural beauty. Relax in the indoor mineral hot spring or rejuvenate with a facial and body treatment. Enjoy shopping on site, coffee at the cafe, free self parking and WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Onsen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Hot springs
  • Breakfast available
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Conference space
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
$220 nightly
The total price is $248
Sep 19 - Sep 20

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Special room for in-room dining

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
4 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 4 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Double Beds

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Bath | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Bath

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Comfort Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Comfort Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Suite with Open Air Bath | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Junior Suite with Open Air Bath

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Spring water bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
Free bottled water
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Comfort Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Comfort Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Bath

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Western Suite with Open Air Bath | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Japanese Western Suite with Open Air Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Spring water bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Deluxe Suite with Open Air Bath | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Japanese Style Deluxe Suite with Open Air Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Spring water bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
Free bottled water
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Special room for in-room dining

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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2586-5 Sano, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, 381-0402

What's nearby

  • Shibu - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park - 15 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Mount Yokote - 16 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Iiyama Station - 25 min drive
  • Zenkojishita Station - 27 min drive
  • Nagano (QNG) - 29 min drive
  • Yudanaka Station - 7 min walk
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off

Restaurants

  • ‪HAKKO BEER STAND - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪HAKKO YAMANOUCHI - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪いさみ寿し - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Archies - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪福十拉 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Aburaya Tosen

Aburaya Tosen puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Shibu. The rooftop bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out 菜の花小路／個室食事処, which serves Japanese cuisine and is open for dinner. Other features include a terrace and a garden. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Yudanaka Station is 7 minutes away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 32 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Transfers

    • Free train station shuttle from 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Kaiseki meal

Traveling with children

  • Baby bath

What to do

  • Hot springs
  • Shopping
  • Skiing nearby

Working away

  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 32
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Extra futon (surcharge)
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Highchair

More

  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

菜の花小路／個室食事処 - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
ループトップバー「雪月花」 - This rooftop bar serves light fare only. Open select days.

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 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.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1650 for adults and JPY 1100 for children
  • Futon beds are available for JPY 3300 per night

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for JPY 3300 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for private bath/onsen and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Aburaya Tosen offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Aburaya Tosen 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 Aburaya Tosen?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Aburaya Tosen?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Aburaya Tosen?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Aburaya Tosen and nearby?

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

Are there restaurants at or near Aburaya Tosen?

Yes, 菜の花小路／個室食事処 offers Japanese cuisine.

What's the area around Aburaya Tosen like?

Aburaya Tosen is located by the river, a short 7-minute walk from Yudanaka Station and 11 minutes' walk from Shiga Kogen Ski Area.

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Reviews

Aburaya Tosen Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast offered a good spread with a variety of options including fruits, veggies, and hot dishes. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property lovingly cared for with a breathtaking mountain view. The kaiseki absolutely delicious!
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The owner and staff were amazing and so friendly. We loved our stay !
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel but a bit dated.
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff are friendly & service is good. Good breakfast spread & rooms are clean. We enjoyed our stay & will consider to be back again.
JENNY, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Erika, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the greeting on check-in, very friendly and welcoming. Excellent room, great breakfast dining, very helpful staff
Timothy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room with private onsen, clean and spacious. Dinner was solid, felt slightly rushed during the first seating.
Andy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Chambre japonaise correcte, belle vue, futon au sol de 3 pouces environ et salle de bain minuscule. Faut absolument reserver les soupers d’avance car nous etions la deux nuits et les deux soirs complets
jean, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!!!

10/10 Exceptional

Sure will recommend friends to stay in this Hotel
Terry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!!!
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel. Outstanding service. Excelent food and amenities.
Dmitry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Meighan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect authentic Japanese stay for the family.

Great experience for the family. Japanese hospitality at its finest. The meals were exceptional and meticulously served. Onsen on our balcony was a treat. Lovely escape after a day of skiing. Highly recommend. Special mention to our dinner waiter Koji-San. Great job!
Kristina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Brittney, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Traditional
mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All was fine. Thank you very much.
Shlomi Shlomo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed during the shoulder season and it was quiet at the time so we were able to enjoy the public onsen all to ourselves. Private onsen in our own room was perfect for us as we have tattoes, but the staff said if your tattoo is for fashion purpose only, it'll be ok - just let them know in advance. Food was great, they have free trf services to/from Yudanaka station. We didn't get to go this time but it's not too far from Jigokudani snow monkey park. We loved the roof top bar they had! Staff including the owner were very polite, friendly and courteous that we enjoyed our time there and we'll definitely recommend and go back!
Miyuki, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome location! Walkable from Yudanaka Station. Has a shuttle service for pickup and dropoff to the station. Short walk to the bus stop to the Snow Monkey Park. Breakfast buffet is decent. Right next to a brewery if you want to try some local crafted beer. Rooms are nice and big. 2 public onsens and also a private onsen is available. Downside is the kaiseki dinner option may not to available so prepare to plan for dinner elsewhere. They have a do-it-all-staff, this one receptionist was checking us in/out, driving the shuttle van, and communicating in English~ impressive.
Jason, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

If you’re going to stay at this hotel, I would suggest you pay the extra money to have one of the rooms with a private onsen. Somehow I booked a basic room that was more than basic. It smelled like mold and had little more to offer than a futon on the floor. Thank goodness we were able to upgrade. I would have left the hotel otherwise. Staff were great, very friendly and helpful. Few spoke English just as a side note.
Allison, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at this location could not have been better! It was a 5 Star experience in all categories! We stayed in the suite with the open air onsen and it was amazing. The staff offered the best costumer service all throughout the hotel. The food was incredible for all meals, another 5 Stars! The owner of the establishment came and spoke with us on 2 separate occasions to make sure we were enjoying our stay. This place is a total gem if you are staying in the Nagano area. We will definitely be returning in the future!!! Domo arigato gozaimasu!!!
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The perfect stay in the snow

Our stay at this hotel was really wonderful. Even without our room having access to its own onsen, we were still able to book a private onsen for ourselves. Additionally, this hotel had one of the best breakfasts I’ve had in Japan. A mixture of fruits, veggies, curry and so much more. It was an incredible way to start our days in the snow. The access we also had to the station was convenient for our day trip to see the snow monkeys. All-n- all we were not disappointed in our selection and would choose this location again and again if we ever decide to come this way again.
Megan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a wonderful and unique experience ! The owner greeted us outside the door with a warm welcome and also on our departure was there to say good bye. The entire staff was so kind and courteous. Marina, especially went out of her way to help us throughout our stay. We chose to book the private onsen room and it was well worth the extra charge. We also opted to have the traditional Japanese dinner. Again, such a unique and amazing experience. We were asked to choose from a beautiful selection of yukatos/kimonos upon our arrival to wear to our dinner. And of course don’t miss the snow monkeys! It is a short train ride, but then quite a long walk uphill and a further beautiful hike to get there. (We did see taxis dropping off people to the top but it would still be half an hour easier hike to arrive there ). Worth it !
eleni, 1-night trip