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Hotel Hoshikawakan

3.0 star property
Travelers find relaxation at this ryokan through mineral hot springs that soothe tired muscles after skiing, while evening karaoke adds a fun social element

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Located in Shiga Kogen Ski Area, Hotel Hoshikawakan features an indoor mineral hot spring for rejuvenation. Enjoy a buffet breakfast and local cuisine at the restaurant. Amenities include free self parking, luggage storage, and 24/7 staff assistance. Close to Yudanaka Hot Spring.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ￥13,812
￥15,581 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4

Room options

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Western-style Style Room for 3 People, Main Building

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Yamanouchi is home to Hotel Hoshikawakan. Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Yudanaka Hot Spring are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jigokudani Monkey Park. Takayakushi Wakoan and Biande Shinshu Nakano are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing. Visit our Yamanouchi travel guide
Map
381-0401, Nagano, Yamanouchi, 2941-50 Hirao

What's nearby

  • 0_214671247
    Shibu
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area featuring snow skiing, landscape views and snow
    Shiga Kogen Ski Area
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Heiwakannon which includes heritage elements
    Heiwakannon
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nishimiya Shrine
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station
    4 min walk
  • Kaesa Station
    23 min drive
  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
    93 min drive

Restaurants

  • 味処 みかさ
    4 min walk
  • 道の駅の食堂
    17 min walk
  • ラーメン 徳味
    19 min walk
  • HAKKO BEER STAND
    4 min walk
  • やまブイブイ
    1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Hoshikawakan

Ryokan near Shiga Kogen Ski Area
Close to Yudanaka Hot Spring and Shibu, Hotel Hoshikawakan provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a restaurant, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and a water dispenser
  • A front-desk safe, karaoke, and luggage storage
Room features
All 53 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,000 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 6,000; reservation required

Things to do

  • Karaoke

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2000 per person
  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 6000

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the hot springs and access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Hotel Hoshikawakan Yamanouchi
Hoshikawakan Yamanouchi
Hoshikawakan
Hotel Hoshikawakan Ryokan
Hotel Hoshikawakan Yamanouchi
Hotel Hoshikawakan Ryokan Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Hoshikawakan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Hoshikawakan?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Hoshikawakan on Apr 3, 2026 start from ￥13,812, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Hoshikawakan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Hoshikawakan?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Hotel Hoshikawakan located?

Situated in Yamanouchi, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Takayakushi Wakoan, Shiga Kogen Ski Area, and Yudanaka Hot Spring. Yumiya Shrine and Nishimiya Shrine are also within 5 minutes. Yudanaka Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Hoshikawakan Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 89 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean large room, great buffet dinner, really nice private onsen
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was wonderful, staff was accommodating and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Simon

The bed was very hard with only one pillow each the linen was very thin and hotel itself needs renovating if it wants to attract more international guests. The staff were freindly and helpful. The location was fine with parking provided. The breakfast was not the best with average facilites and options.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty, moved rooms, still dirty, wallpaper peeling off the walls, covered in stains. En-suite was so old and dirty really gross. Staff were lovely, just a very neglected hotel. They do not even have the lights on in the foyer. Common spaces in the hotel are freezing. Good location just needs to have the whole thing refurbished.
Hair in shower, both rooms we had, had hair left in the shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Ronald

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind, helpful and efficient. Hotel is old and dirty and lots of mosquitoes. Housekeeping and maintenance are dismal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Drake

Old traditional Japanese in central location nice onsen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value. Nothing too fancy, but for the price we paid we were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a great size for three people, especially when compared to other rooms in big cities such as Tokyo. The provided ribs and yukata really enhanced the experience making the ryokans bath houses and semi private Ibsen feel truly Japanese and unique! Then the location was great. A 10 min walk down a hill from the Yudanaka station made it easy walking with luggage there and a bit challenging on the way back. If you’re planning on exploring this nonsense village the snow moneys or go skiing, you should really consider this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very well taken care of hotel, although an older property. Liked that we could use private bath on reserved time. Good breakfast and close to the train station
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff couldn't do enough for us

The hoyel was very quiet and the staff couldnt do enough for us. We used the private onsen which was lovely. A great Japanese restaurant next door. The breakfast was nice too. Mostly Japanese options but also croissants and fruit too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Choon Sheng

Disliked: Staff & service
very rude 50 year old female japanese staff manning the reception. even though i do not speak japanese, her body language says it all.

2/10 Terrible

Choon Sheng

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
this place is not suitable for international visitors. lack of english support. the aging female staff at the reception is too lazy even to use a translator to communicate despite me trying my best to use google translate to communicate. really backward customer service. her facial expressions tells us that she despise non-locals.

10/10 Excellent

Kseniia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved absolutely everything in this hotel and we've even decided to stay longer. Service: quality of service was what surprised us the most. The staff is very polite and helpful, they care about each customer and do their job very well. Outstanding! Dinner and breakfast: As a vegan, I had plenty options to eat and during the dinner they have prepared hot pot meal without animal-derived products for me. Room: spacious, bath could be cleaned better, but acceptable. Since it was winter, it took some time to warm up the room of this size for 1 air conditioner. Hot spring: in addition to public bath, they have absolutely amazing 2 open-air private hot baths that you can use freely, very easy to reserve, just take a time plate in the lobby. This was the highlight of our trip. Amenities: high-quality, product ops did a great job choosing amenities. They have very delicious and wide selection of teas and we loved female amenities: hair treatment, cream and lotion. There are a lot of stuff to rent for free, starting from extra pillows and blankets, ending with playing cards. Extra services: we've got a free 1 hour in karaoke, in the lobby there is free drink bar and even free hot oden soup during the daytime, which was a surprise and nice to have after we've spent a cold day outdoors in winter. Location: just 3-4 minutes walk from station, and 2 min. to the convenience store and drugstore. We will be visiting this hotel again and again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
掃除もきちんとされ、受け入れもよかった 特に、到着時のおでんの接待に感謝です。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Estilo muy tradicional japonés, nos encantó sobre todo a mis hijos las camas tipo futon es una experiencia increíble ademas de su baño onsen delicioso, puedes entrar al público o reservar privado que dura 30 min. Aunque ese estilo tradicional nos fallo cuando del desayuno se trataba, pero no fue problema. Lo que si considero es inconveniente es que no den mantenimiento a las instalaciones, si bien todo funcionaba, el hecho de q las paredes estuvieran sucias, telarañas y la tina con cabellos no es parte de mantener lo tradicional. Se puede mantener el estilo y limpieza a la par.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kimiyo

Liked: Cleanliness
部屋は古いですが広く、スタッフも感じが良くいい滞在でした。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ヨシノリ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフが親切でした。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

HISAMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
良かったです
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

?

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
外国人スタッフが一生懸命で良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Virgile

Liked: Staff & service
Une seule personne parle anglais. C'est difficile de se faire comprendre. Les jeux comme ping pong et babyfoot sont abîmés. Le onsen côté homme manque d'entretien. Cela paraît sale. Le petit déj offert le matin est typiquement japonais mais cela n'est pas très appétissant pour des non japonais. La chambre style japonais était agréable. Nous avons bien dormi sur les futons à quatre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yuri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
温泉も最高！晩御飯も最高でした
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

しょうじ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
対応が良い
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

よかったです

急に決めた旅行でした。 みなさんが書いておられるよい口コミ、”これがそうか、なるほど”と思いました。 よかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

MANABU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

朝食

朝食のパンが美味しくなかった。 その他はとても良かった
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dejligt hotel tæt ved yudanaka station

Dejligt hotel tæt ved yudanaka station. Der er Onsen også i private rum. Meget dejlig buffet om aftenen inkl drikkevarer. Lidt svært at forstå deres engelsk og de dr meget hjælpsomme. Nærområdet almindeligt.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025