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Offering a terrace and hot spring bath, Maruyama Onsen Kojyokan is situated in Minami Uonuma, 2 km from Maiko Snow Resort. Free private parking is available on site. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Good atmosphere Good onsen Good location Clean room

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9.2
Superb
329 reviews
Price from
US$161
per night

Yuzawa Grand Hotel is within a 2-minute walk from Echigo Yuzawa Train Station and the Sake Museum. It offers 3 public baths, a massage service and free parking on site.

Guest rooms offer both air conditioning and heating facilities. Each room is equipped with a fridge, a personal safe and a TV with satellite channels. All rooms come with a seating area. The food at breakfast and dinner was varied and exceptional. All of the dishes I tried I liked , and they had a nice variety of western and Japanese. The room we had was huge and very comfortable. The onsen facilities were excellent, and very well kept. We are skiers and this hotel was very well setup for skiers. They have locker rooms for storage as well as changing, and on checkout day you can leave all your luggage , go ski, come back and change and then leave. But what makes this hotel a standout is the staff. I speak limited Japanese but had no issues communicating with the staff either speaking directly to them or using google translate. They are kind, patient and will do anything to help you. On checkout day, we went skiing and came back at 11:30 and needed to use the courier service taqubin which is conveniently located inside the hotel gift shop. However, we failed to notice beforehand that the shop takes a close break from 11:30 until 3:30 and our train leaves at 3;15. We were very stressed but the lady who runs the store and handles the courier said no problem, she would stay open just for us and give us time to change out of our ski clothes ,repack our ski gear and come back. It took us longer than we thought to repack and change because we had some trouble locating the ski bag as it was behind the counter in long storage. It didn’t matter, she still waited and when we finally finished she patiently helped us with the forms and everything was handled . When we left again for the station we had some time to wait so we purchased some small sweets and went back to give them to the staff as a thank you for all their exceptional efforts and help with our stay . They seemed genuinely surprised and happy and then walked out to wave us goodbye! How nice and a great happy surprise for us! We cannot recommend this hotel enough and we will be back someday.

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9
Superb
502 reviews
Price from
US$167
per night

Featuring 10 uniquely designed hot spring baths, Shosenkaku Kagetsu provides Japanese-style accommodation just a 5-minute walk from JR Echigo Yuzawa Train Station. It provides massage service and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The traditional style of the hotel was excellent. The whole place just oozes with relaxing vibes, the bedroom was lovely and clean - the beds very comfortable and the private Onsen is a must. Great staff too, so welcoming.

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9.3
Superb
220 reviews
Price from
US$193
per night

Set in peaceful landscapes, Kogakuro offers pleasant Japanese-style rooms with plenty of natural light. It features indoor and outdoor hot springs, a library and a cosy lounge with a fireplace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. We enjoyed our stay! Everything was excellent and Mieko assisted with whatever queries we had. The breakfast was very tasty, and the location was very convenient.

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9.1
Superb
134 reviews

36 km from Niigata Station in Gosen, 一水荘 provides accommodation with access to a hot spring bath, hot tub and public bath. 8 km from Suntopia World and 38 km from Niigata Prefectural Civic Centre, the property offers an open-air bath and a garden. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The meals were fantastic and staff very accommodating. We do not speak Japanese and the staff was kind and helpful, sometimes using Google translate to help communicate. Everything was excellent.

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9.4
Superb
13 reviews
Price from
US$209
per night

The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a tatami, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Some units have a private entrance. At the ryokan, each unit includes bed linen and towels. The room, staff, service, facilities, food, and location were excellent.

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9.3
Superb
26 reviews
Price from
US$386
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Bunanoyado Koase is situated in Aga, 37 km from Suntopia World and 44 km from Enzo-ji Temple. Each accommodation at the 3-star ryokan has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot spring bath and a public bath. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The wonderful people working at Koase was our highlight! Tomoko, Koya, Sayaka and Miwako recieved us very well and they were all excited to have us over. They even took us for a tour to say hello to the mayor of Aga 😂 Also a special thank you to Tomoyuki for managing our bookings 🙏

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9.7
Exceptional
8 reviews

A recently renovated ryokan in Tokamachi and within 38 km of Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort, Sake Hotel Tamakiya has an open-air bath, comfortable allergy-free rooms and free WiFi. The property features mountain and river views, and is 36 km from Maiko Snow Resort. There is a restaurant serving French cuisine, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. The service when we arrived was absolutely stellar, on top of the amazing hospitality shown Yukiko-san asked about our itinerary and provided us with additional preparatory information which was an absolute lifesaver after the long drive! When we went into our room we found our coats already hung up and its these little things that make the service just so impressive. I also had to wake up the poor staff at around 12AM because we wanted to drive to a konbini nearby, but he was so helpful about it. The room itself was extremely luxurious, warm and comfortable. Everything was extremely clean and well-kept, and my favourite thing was the open-air bath which we were able to enjoy multiple times. The dinner was absolutely top-notch and extremely good value for what was paid. The ingredients were fresh and quality, but the culinary skill applied was nothing short of perfection. One of best meals I've had in Japan and I come very often.

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9.3
Superb
17 reviews
Price from
US$826
per night

Rankeisou provides a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 33 km of Yukyuzan Park and 33 km of Yukyuzan Small Animal Zoo. A public bath is available for guests, along with an open-air bath. The ryokan features a hot tub and a lift. ​We absolutely loved our spacious, beautiful, riverfront room. The interior design, with the beautiful art and fresh flowers everywhere, created a truly special atmosphere. We adored the magical garden and the four different onsens, all of which included a rotenburo (open-air bath). ​The personalized service and attention to every detail made our stay perfect. A huge bonus was the massage from the specialist expert—he was truly remarkable. The meals were also simply the best of their kind—an unforgettable culinary experience

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9.7
Exceptional
68 reviews
Price from
US$249
per night

Kutsurogian offers a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 17 km of Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort and 40 km of Naeba Ski Resort. Featuring an open-air bath, the 3-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. Guests can enjoy mountain views. Kutsurogian is all about details. Staff are very professional and friendly in arranging everything to make the stay comfortable. We had a very relaxed and contented stay. Both dinner and breakfast were amazingly delicate and delicious. We had our meal by the hearth and feel so warm and wonderful. This inn offers a very exclusive experience staying in the countryside.

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9.9
Exceptional
24 reviews
Price from
US$219
per night

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