Yudanaka Seifuso

Excellent stay in this traditional family run Ryokan. The room was very big, we enjoyed the three onsen on offer. The breakfast was so tasty as is the dinner. The hotel is very close to the local train and bus station for snow monkey park as well as ski area. Book in advance as very popular!

Beautifully kept and friendly ryokan. The owners were extremely hospitable, and immediately offered to drive us up to the snow monkey park (and helpfully gave us a list of the bus times for getting back!). Dinner was superb and they accommodated our vegan requirements with no issue (but please make sure to ask in advance). We got a list of dietary requirements when we arrived to tick yes/no to for extra peace of mind. Our beds were comfortable, and the private onsen was lovely too. A great rest stop!

My husband had amazing ryokan stays in an amazing trip to Magome a few years ago, but with a 1.5 year old we weren’t sure how recreate that experience for ourselves while keeping the little one happy. Aiming to see the snow monkeys, we booked a private room with bathroom but without onsen for one night. Firstly, the hotel is VERY convenient if you arrive by train. It is literally a 2 minute walk to the station, so you can make the most of your time in Yudanaka. It’s also convenient as the Snow Monkey bus stops thetr When we arrived at 14.00, we were lucky and were immediately able to go to our room. Which was enormous! It was upstairs, and was the size of our apartment in London. One area was already set for sleeping, and the other area had tea set up for us. The hosts, staff, and some guests we encountered were all also very excited to interact with our son! We wanted to see the snow monkeys immediately on arrival (the park closes at 16h). Our host was a bit surprised we wanted to leave so soon, but very kindly offered to drive us to the park himself, and drove us right up to the gate. After a pleasant time seeing the monkeys, we returned back via bus. Very convenient 2 minute walk from the bus again! We had dinner at 6 in our own private dining room. The goons was all phenomenal, but the melt-in-your-mouth beef and smoky soup particularly stood out. We fed our 1 year old some of the food complemented by a baby ready meal. We used both the family onsen (no need to book - very pleasant inside onsen) and my husband and I then enjoyed the outdoor onsen. Which is gorgeous! When I went (women’s hours were from around 19h- 22h, with the rest of the time for men). I was the only user. It was magical with the steam coming off the water. It looks like the postcards that make you dream about onsen. When my husband went, it was snowing! And one other user (at 7am) We both had a very relaxing sleep. We felt sufficiently far from others that we didn’t feel too worried about the baby crying. Im the morning another lovely breakfast, and the staff were kind enough to heat up some porridge for our son! Overall, it was a really perfect stay.

Amazing experience, we felt welcome. The onsens were lovely it was not far from the station. They took us to the snow monkey park served us good coffee and fabulous dinner. The price was really reasonable for this special experience. We really enjoyed our stay!

We stayed here for a night in the middle of March and had the best time. The onsen is very close to Yudanaka Station so was very easy to find. It was a very nice looking place. They had the most beautiful pond and garden outside. When we arrived the owner asked us if we were going to see the snow monkeys and he offered to drive us up there, which was very much appreciated. After our visit to the monkeys we went back and they had cooked us the most wonderful vegan sushi. Honestly the food was amazing. Their hospitality was exceptional. We also tried the private onsen, on account of having tattoos. It was so nice. Hot, but not too hot for me. Breakfast was again just amazing. We would have liked to stayed longer, so will defintely consider going back. We want to thank you for such a nice time. I highly recommend. Staff were friendly and the service was great.