“Must stay if you visit Japan!”

We had a wonderful stay at Ichinoyu Katei in Yamanouchi and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic and relaxing Japanese experience. The onsen facilities were a real highlight. Not only does the hotel have its own baths, but you can also book a private onsen for a more peaceful experience. On top of that, at check-in you’re given a key that lets you access several nearby public onsens in the village, all within a very short walking distance. It really adds to the charm of staying in the area and makes onsen-hopping incredibly easy and enjoyable. The location is excellent as well. It’s very close to Yamanouchi Station and the famous Snow Monkey Park, and the hotel even provides a free shuttle service to both, which made getting around completely hassle-free. We also loved the traditional touches throughout the stay. The hotel provides yukata outfits, and it was lovely to see that most guests wear them around the village—it really adds to the atmosphere. The breakfast was a fantastic traditional Japanese spread, beautifully presented and very satisfying. We didn’t have dinner at the hotel, which is honestly our only regret, especially since everything else was such high quality. That said, there are plenty of great restaurant options nearby, so you won’t go hungry. What truly stood out was the staff. Everyone was incredibly attentive, warm, and welcoming, making us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. Overall, a memorable and authentic stay. The only thing we would change is making sure to try the hotel dinner next time!

“Nice hotel”

Nice location, lovely staff and nice food. The room was beautifull and nice and warm.

“We loved our stay here and the quality of the food was amazing”

Lovely staff, great location, exceptional food

Ichinoyu Katei is a great ryokan, the staff is very helpful and kind, the rooms are great and very comfy.

Breakfast, very very nice stuff, clean rooms, amazing experience with onsens

“Very nice Ryokan in a small thermal village”

The staff was incredibly nice. We got a free bag as a present and they even personally drove us to the nearby station. The Japanese style is very beautiful and the breakfast and dinner were great. It is all seasonall, traditional, Japanese food, so you need to be prepared for all sort of dishes. We loved every single one! Additionally, with the key you get from the Ryokan, you can enter 9 different Onsens. They are all believed to heal different things.

“A really delightful stay”

Outstanding experience! The staffs were incredibly kind and accommodating, and the facilities were very new and well kept. Despite our late arrival at 8 pm due to a missed train, they went above and beyond by arranging a private pickup for us and keeping our dinner warm in a private room until we arrived. They even noticed that my yukata was too big and kindly assisted me in finding a better fit. The onsen is impeccably clean and stocked with all the necessary accessories. The outdoor onsen is definitely my personal favorite.

“A fantastic experience of authentic Japan”

Everything. From pick up at the train station to arrival with our names on the board outside. The room was wonderful and the staff were so helpful. Getting dressed in the traditional clothes with the guidance of the staff made us feel special. The evening meal was a treat and the following mornings breakfast was great.