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Our top choices for Joetsu ryokans

A hot tub with a view of a bridge and trees, surrounded by large windows and a tiled floor.

1. Hana To Hotaru Yu No Sato Yukiguni

Hana To Hotaru Yu No Sato Yukiguni
3.5 star property
Tsunan
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff, amazing meals, clean and well-stocked onsen"
United States
Sijia
The price is ￥17,190
￥19,346 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Hana To Hotaru Yu No Sato Yukiguni
A view from a balcony with a wooden railing overlooking a mountainous landscape with autumn foliage.

2. Kofukan

Kofukan
3.0 star property
Myoko
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (56 reviews)
"Amazing stay and amazing "
Canada
Matt
The price is ￥12,870
￥14,457 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Kofukan
A serene outdoor setting with a clear view of a natural landscape, including rocks and trees, under a wooden structure.

3. Hitou Hanabun

Hitou Hanabun
3.0 star property
Myoko
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (12 reviews)
"The staff were all excellent!"
United States
David
The price is ￥20,794
￥23,930 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hitou Hanabun
A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden sliding doors, a stone floor, and a small wooden bench.

4. Maruka Ryokan

Maruka Ryokan
2.5 star property
Hirao
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (109 reviews)
"Lovely couple running the place, but it was definitely a bit run down and outdated.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."
Canada
Allison
The price is ￥13,206
￥14,926 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Maruka Ryokan
A wooden spa room with a large hot tub, wooden benches, and a view of greenery through a sliding door.

5. Hinanoyado Chitose

Hinanoyado Chitose
3.5 star property
Tokamachi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (8 reviews)
"大地の芸術祭で十日町までいきました。2歳の子供と一緒にいったんですが、オムツのゴミ箱を持って来てくださいました。子供用の浴衣も可愛かったです。 食事の際もイス、食器と準備して頂いてありがたかったです。 女性の従業員さん達の笑顔がとってもよかったです。 機会があればまた 行きたいです。"
Japan
あき
The price is ￥42,763
￥47,427 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Hinanoyado Chitose
A traditional Japanese onsen with a stone bath, tiled walls, and a window for natural light.

6. akakura onsen eho ryokan

akakura onsen eho ryokan
2.0 star property
Myoko
The price is ￥13,200
￥14,850 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
akakura onsen eho ryokan
A hot spring area with a wooden structure, rocks, and trees in the background.

7. Ryokan Okayama

Ryokan Okayama
3.0 star property
Myoko
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (35 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay at this family run ryokan. Staff was friendly and helpful and the room was spacious and clean. Food was excellent and had a very warm, home cooked meal vibe. Access to town was good and easy and skiing conditions were top notch!"
United States
Miho
The price is ￥50,400
￥55,740 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Ryokan Okayama
A spa area with a large wooden sliding door, a small wooden bench, and a tiled floor.

8. Shimaya

Shimaya
2.5 star property
Hirao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (247 reviews)
"The owner was super friendly and the room was comfortable! Would stay here again. Thank you for the nice evening ☺️"
United States
Kristy
The price is ￥17,084
￥20,971 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Shimaya
A modern spa area with a hot tub, a cushioned seating area, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

9. Aburaya Tosen

Aburaya Tosen
4.0 star property
Sano
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (225 reviews)
"Quite room, nice stuff, excellent food"
United States
Oleksii
The price is ￥32,300
￥36,000 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Aburaya Tosen
A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden structure, stone steps, and a stone bath surrounded by rocks and greenery.

10. Yudanaka Seifuso

Yudanaka Seifuso
3.0 star property
Hirao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (203 reviews)
"Amazing breakfast and dinner, nice private indoor onsen, beautiful outdoor onsen"
Canada
Andrea
The price is ￥16,727
￥21,145 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Yudanaka Seifuso
A swimming pool with a central column, large windows, and a ceiling with visible wear.

11. turuyaryokan

turuyaryokan
2.0 star property
Sano
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Very unique traditional onsen experience! Staff were very kind and helpful. Only stayed on night but it was perfect, very close to Yudanaka train station and Snow Monkey Park bus station, and only a mile walk from Shibu Hot Springs! Thank you very much. "
United States
Michael
The price is ￥20,088
￥22,548 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
turuyaryokan
A wooden spa with a hot tub and a view of mountains.

12. Hotel Tsubakino

Hotel Tsubakino
3.5 star property
Hirao
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (167 reviews)
"Onsen was excellent with a great view of the valley.. evening meals well worth the half board"
United Kingdom
Angus
The price is ￥29,752
￥36,300 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hotel Tsubakino
A hot spring bath area with stone walls, wooden railings, and a central water feature.

13. Lime Resort Myoko

Lime Resort Myoko
3.0 star property
Myoko
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (113 reviews)
"The staff are wonderfully friendly and helpful. Amazing food"
Australia
Jane
The price is ￥16,780
￥18,990 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Lime Resort Myoko
A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a traditional Japanese sliding door.

14. Hotel Hoshikawakan

Hotel Hoshikawakan
3.0 star property
Hirao
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (98 reviews)
"I enjoyed the dinner meal even though I made a rookie hot pot mistake."
Canada
James
The price is ￥15,811
￥17,908 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Hotel Hoshikawakan
A steam room with a wet floor and visible steam.

15. Uotoshi Ryokan

Uotoshi Ryokan
2.5 star property
Sano
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (58 reviews)
"Clean rooms, good amenities, lovely host. "
Canada
Marissa
The price is ￥11,305
￥12,759 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Uotoshi Ryokan
A traditional Japanese onsen with a bamboo ceiling, clear hot spring water, and surrounding rocks.

16. Wafu No Yado MASUYA

Wafu No Yado MASUYA
3.0 star property
Hirao
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (153 reviews)
"Great stay loved it"
United States
Alex
The price is ￥24,635
￥30,859 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Wafu No Yado MASUYA
A traditional Japanese building with a koi pond and a stone lantern.

17. Yorozuya

Yorozuya
2.5 star property
Hirao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (70 reviews)
"Awesome stay!"
Canada
Mark
The price is ￥63,636
￥70,300 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Yorozuya
A hot spring area with stone steps and a wooden fence.

18. Shibu Onsen Ichinoyu Katei

Shibu Onsen Ichinoyu Katei
3.0 star property
Hirao
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (53 reviews)
"The location was amazing and the staff was extremely helpful."
United States
Ryan
The price is ￥32,759
￥36,544 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Shibu Onsen Ichinoyu Katei
A hot spring bath area with a wooden fence and trees in the background.

19. Shibu Hotel

Shibu Hotel
4.0 star property
Hirao
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (234 reviews)
"Very helpful and friendly staff. Lovely location with easy access to the surrounding onsens."
United Kingdom
Alistair
The price is ￥44,194
￥48,913 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Shibu Hotel
A traditional Japanese onsen with stone baths and wooden barrels.

20. Shibu Onsen KOKUYA

Shibu Onsen KOKUYA
3.0 star property
Hirao
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (130 reviews)
"Our stay here was amazing. The onsens were relaxing and beautiful, but the staff is what made our stay one of our favorite places while in Japan. Everyone went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and at home."
United States
Evelyn
The price is ￥73,218
￥89,369 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Shibu Onsen KOKUYA
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Shibu Hotel

Shibu Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was perfect . Amazingly friendly snd helpful staff"
Christian 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Shibu Hotel

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Joetsu Ryokans information

Number of reviews
1,189
Accommodation
115 Ryokans
Lowest Price
￥12,759
Highest Price
￥89,369

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