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Aburaya Tousen
A hot spring ryokan in Nagano where guests can unwind in refined surroundings with extensive facilities.
A popular ryokan in Yudanaka Onsen, a historic hot spring resort in Nagano with more than 1,350 years of history. Its wide variety of baths and extensive facilities make it ideal for extended stays.
The 32 distinctive guest rooms suit a range of travel styles, from simple, relaxing standard rooms with traditional Japanese touches to special rooms with open-air baths and löyly saunas for the ultimate private retreat. Dinner is an original kaiseki course featuring an abundance of seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Popular interactive dining experiences include a live kitchen where chefs prepare sushi to order before your eyes and the signature “Aburaya Fondue,” which lets guests fry their own skewers.
The hot spring floor features a large public bath with panoramic views of Nagano’s mountains and the Yomase River below, open-air baths that offer different scenery depending on the time of day, a sauna, massage baths, and more. Together with the private open-air bath and hot stone spa, these facilities provide plenty of ways to ease the fatigue of daily life. Guests can also make the most of a spa resort stay at the adjacent complex, home to a rooftop bar, craft brewery, and rooms with open-air baths available for day use.
Highlights
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A wide variety of baths and an adjacent multi-use complex make it ideal for extended stays.
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The large public bath on the top floor offers scenic views.
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Guest rooms ranging from standard to premium accommodations suit a variety of travel styles.
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Dinner features an original kaiseki course prepared with locally sourced ingredients.
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Extensive facilities beyond the hot springs include a rooftop bar and hot stone spa.
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Special rooms offering premium relaxation with open-air baths and löyly saunas
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A comfortable space rich in traditional Japanese character
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A large public bath overlooking Nagano’s mountains
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An original multi-course dinner
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The rooftop bar with panoramic views is also open to non-staying guests
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An adjacent complex featuring a craft brewery, café, shops, and more
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is early check-in or late check-out available?
Late check-out is available for an additional fee, but early check-in is not available. However, we can store your luggage before check-in and after check-out.
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Can I leave my luggage after checking out?
Yes.
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Is there a designated smoking area?
There is a smoking room on the second floor.
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Is free Wi-Fi available on the property?
Yes. Connection information is available at the front desk and in each guest room.
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Can guests with tattoos use the public baths?
We do not restrict the use of our public baths by guests with tattoos. If you would feel more comfortable bathing privately, we can direct you to a private bath.
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Are there any sightseeing attractions nearby?
Yes. One popular attraction is Jigokudani Yaen-Koen, also known as the Snow Monkey Park.
For information on other sightseeing facilities, please see the following website.
https://www.info-yamanouchi.net/
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Can I walk around the property in the provided loungewear?
Yes. Yukata robes are provided in your room and may be worn around the property.
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What are the rooftop bar’s hours?
The bar is open from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Last food orders at 9:30 p.m.; last drink orders at 10:30 p.m.)
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What are the hours for the large public baths?
The baths are open from 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., and 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. the following morning.
The baths are closed from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for cleaning while the men’s and women’s baths are switched. After the switch, guests can take in a different view.
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Are smartphone chargers available?
Yes. Chargers can be borrowed free of charge from the front desk. Availability is limited, and we may not have a compatible charger for some phone models. Thank you for your understanding.
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Can I ship my luggage?
Yes. Shipping arrangements can be made at the shop.
Boxes and plastic covers for packing are also available at the shop. Fees apply to some items.
Please ask the front desk staff if you need assistance.
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Is there a convenience store nearby?
There is a Lawson convenience store approximately a 7-minute walk from the property.
Lawson Yudanaka Ekimae
Address: 2989-1 Minamimachi, Hirao, Yamanouchi, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture
Tel: 0269-33-3549
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Can you accommodate food allergies and other dietary requirements?
Yes, we can.
Please notify us by phone at 0269-33-3333 when making your reservation or no later than 3 days before your stay.
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What time is dinner served?
Dinner seating times are 6:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. We will ask for your preferred time when you arrive.
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Is shuttle service available from the station?
Yes. Let us know when you will arrive at Yudanaka Station, and we will pick you up.
You may also reserve the shuttle when making your accommodation reservation.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- あぶらや燈千
- Postal Code
- 381-0402
- Address
- 2586-5 Sano, Yamanouchi, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture
- Phone
- 0269-33-3333
- Check-in
- 2:30 p.m.
- Check-out
- 11:00 a.m.
- Rates
- Japanese-style room of approximately 175 sq. ft. with dinner and breakfast: from 18,700 yen; special room with an open-air bath, dinner, and breakfast: from 39,600 yen. Both rates are per person based on double occupancy and include taxes and service charges.
- Access
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1) An 8-minute walk from Yudanaka Station on the Nagano Electric Railway Nagano Line. A shuttle bus is available with advance reservations.
2) A 15-minute drive from the Shinshu-Nakano Interchange on the Joshin-Etsu Expressway via the Shiga-Nakano Toll Road, followed by a 2-minute drive from the Togari-Yudanaka Interchange. - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)