Top 9 Onsens in Minamiuonuma-gun, Japan

May 25, 2023 Hana Mouser

Discover the best Onsens in Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata Prefecture, Koshinetsu, Chubu including Hotel Sierra Resort Yuzawa, Inamoto, Yuzawa Grand Hotel, Hotel Futaba, Yuzawa Toei Hotel, Inamoto, Yumoto Chobokaku Yuimakura, Hotel Vallee Village, KKR Yuzawa Yukiguni.
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1. Hotel Sierra Resort Yuzawa

731-1 Tsuchidaru Iwappara Ski Area, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun 949-6103 Niigata Prefecture
Excellent
61%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 165 reviews

Hotel Sierra Resort Yuzawa

Relax in our hotel with fresh air and a fantastic view of the mountains surrounding. Our 100% pure onsen (hot spring) is officially approved by research institution, that the water has effects for neuralgic, muscle pain, joint pain, pain shoulder and 10 more symptoms. We are sure that soaking in our onsen should take your tiredness away in no time. Our French full course dinner is made by our own chef, using local ingredients. Every room in our hotel has there own private bath and toilet. Especially for premium deluxe type there is a private bathtub in balcony as well. And also for your convenience we have free WI-FI, free drink service at our lounge and shuttle bus from Echigo-Yuzawa station.

Awesome staff ! Fantastic dinner (included).

Reviewed By zeallim

Summary: + Impeccable service from the Staff and fantastic meals provided were the highlights of our stay, despite unfortunate circumstances (high temp, no snow, closure of Iwappara). + Communication before, during and after the trip made it feel personalised. + Book thru the hotel website for the 22,000 yen best deal, if available, (inclusive room, dinner and bf, ski wear, ski rentals). + Special thanks to Mr Shotaro, Mr Kota and hard-working Hotel Driver. + I would rate the hotel alone 3.5/5, but the services from the staff brought it up to 5/5 Special note: 2 days before our stay, we noticed a heat front hitting whole of japan with temperatures soaring to 15 Degrees C (Mid March). This would definitely impact our intent of skiing and one of the main attractions of the hotel being a ski in/out. We phoned the hotel and were told that Iwappara (next to hotel) was closed, and arrangements were being made to provide shuttle service to a nearby operational Ski Resort. We decided to not cancel. During our stay, there were less than 10 guests (due to Covid19 and no snow). Hotel made special arrangements which enabled us to ski 2/3 of the days. Location: + Mid-hill between two ski slopes (would have been awesome if Iwappara was open) - Most of the few shops (mainly restaurants) nearby seemed close (maybe due Covid?) - Pretty much stuck in hotel area after last shuttle (long walk down to town) Facilities: + Free upgrade to family room with awesome panoramic views + Lots of comfortable lounge sofas strategically placed throughout hotel, Hotel lobby felt cosy + Onsen was well-maintained with awesome views, indoor/outdoor - in room toilet felt cramp, (used the onsen facilties mostly) - Rooms were slightly aged, hotel gave a "The Shining" vibe ??? The ground floor of the main building had quite a number of band music rooms which puzzled me. Meals: + awesome view from restaurant, same for dinner and bf + Dinner: main highlight of stay, delicious, menu for both nights was different, 5-6 course, able to state preferences, fresh ingredients. You could be expecting to pay ~$50-100 per pax outside for a similar meal elsewhere. +/- Selection of Japanese/Western set, both days japanese menu was the same, may consider changing a few items on the hot plate Services: Shuttle Service - requirement to pre-book and fixed timings + Driver was helpful in assisting with luggages and ski equipment + Hotel accommodated to adhoc requests (low guest, may not be avail) Frontdesk + Most are well-spoken in English + Polite and will do their best to accede to your requests or queries + Customer Service Excellence (E.g. Grateful to Mr Shotora who took the van keys and stepped out of office to provide a lift to the train station so we could make it in time for our shinkansen.) (E.g. Upon realising there was some miscommunication for our ski transport, the hotel immediately made arrangements to ferry us using the hotel bus) Recommendations: - Provide a yukata so guests can wear them to the Onsen. - Provide towels in the Onsen so guests need not bring back their wet towels to the room if they needed it the next morning. - The breakfast portion seemed a little overkill, perhaps could create a list for guests to select what they wish to have. Will definitely return here for my next trip!

2. Inamoto

2497 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun 949-6101 Niigata Prefecture
Excellent
50%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 66 reviews

Inamoto

Hotel

Good traditional hot spring hotel

Reviewed By clui888

Close to railway station, very convenient location & easy to access by walking. 2 types of hot spring with indoor & outdoor. Ver clean & tidy. Meal service of dinner & breakfast in good quality & delicious. Quiet environment with comfortable Japanese room style with tatami. Local snack & Japaese tea is provided in room. Good choice of this area.

3. Yuzawa Grand Hotel

2494 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun 949-6101 Niigata Prefecture
Excellent
34%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 175 reviews

Yuzawa Grand Hotel

Hotel

Great for families and first time skiiers

Reviewed By johnramesjr

We had 11 family members, many first time skiiers, stay at this well known resort. The location is super convenient (steps from the train station, easy shuttle to gondola station), had two large rooms next to each other with a mix of tatami and regular beds, had a great buffet style breakfast/dinner with food to suit everyone's taste. While you can leave your skis at a locker, Yuzawa has storage for your equipment at the base of the gondola station. The hotel's outdoor onsen is really nice, and has many pools to soak in after a day's skiing. If you prefer trying some restaurants/bars in town, you are steps from the main street, but would check on the need for reservations and times of operations. If you have a large group and/or are a first timer in Japan skiing, this is a great option as it's a quick Shinkansen to Tokyo, accommodates English speaking tourists easily, and is convenient for accessing the mountain.

4. Hotel Futaba

419 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun 949-6101 Niigata Prefecture
Excellent
36%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 172 reviews

Hotel Futaba

Finding an ideal charming onsen hotel in Yuzawa-machi does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Hotel Futaba, a nice option for travelers like you. Nearby landmarks such as Koibito no Seichi Tenku no Kane (0.8 mi) and Yukiguni Agripark Yuzawa Ichigo-mura (1.0 mi) make Hotel Futaba a great place to stay when visiting Yuzawa-machi. Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Hotel Futaba offer a refrigerator, air conditioning, and a seating area. During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including a 24 hour front desk, a coffee shop, and a gift shop. Guests of Hotel Futaba are also welcome to enjoy a sauna and an on-site restaurant. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available. While visiting Yuzawa-machi, you may want to try some yakitori at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Uotami Echigo Yuzawa East Entrance Ekimae. Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out a garden, such as Yuzawa Highland Alpine Garden. Hotel Futaba looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Yuzawa-machi.

Brilliant stay

Reviewed By graceyyyyyy

Lovely hotel with beautiful onsens on 2 different floors. We stayed in this hotel for 3 nights. The service was impeccable and they will try to accommodate our requests to the best of their abilities. Buffet breakfasts and Kaiseki dinners were amazing as well, lots of variety. Turndown service will take place while we were out for dinner, there were tea sets provided in the room, together with hot water as well as Yuzawa mountain water for your enjoyment! Definitely do check out the onsens. A day of skiing out in the mountains, and coming back to the onsens was absolutely fantastic. Shuttle service provided to Echigo Yuzawa station. You can also go to the Visitor Center at the train station and get them to help you call the hotel for a pick up. Highly recommended!

5. Yuzawa Toei Hotel

3459 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun 949-6101 Niigata Prefecture
Excellent
23%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 79 reviews

Yuzawa Toei Hotel

Yuzawa Toei Hotel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Yuzawa-machi, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Nearby landmarks such as Koibito no Seichi Tenku no Kane (0.7 mi) and Yukiguni Agripark Yuzawa Ichigo-mura (1.1 mi) make Yuzawa Toei Hotel a great place to stay when visiting Yuzawa-machi. Guest rooms offer air conditioning, and Yuzawa Toei Hotel makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the onsen hotel, including a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and a gift shop. In addition, guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. During your visit, be sure to check out one of Yuzawa-machi's popular seafood restaurants such as Sendo, Hyotantaki, and Kouyou Zushi, all a short distance from Yuzawa Toei Hotel. Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out a garden, such as Yuzawa Highland Alpine Garden. Enjoy your stay in Yuzawa-machi!

Ski in and out 25m from Yuzawa Ropeway station

Reviewed By aloiseliu

Room was spacious and looked like it had recently been refurbished. Some of the staff spoke English and there is a shuttle on demand to bring you to the nearby Yuzawa station eateries. Otherwise its walkeable in 10 minutes, although with a steep incline leading to the Hotel onve you turn off the main road. There is an onsite onsen, not large, but adequate, though without onsite massage therapist. Japanese breakfast buffet had a good spread. Guests get a discount on ski rentals from the ski shop tucked in the basement. But as we cant use the lifts whilst in ski boots, it requires a climb up and then another climb down to hit the ski slopes. Its odd not to be able to exit to the ski slopes from where the ski shop and ski rentals are located. Otherwise there is a ski rental shop at the Yuzawa ropeway station. English speaking ski instructors can be booked from Pod which has a booth at the base station. We were very happy with Miyuki our very patient and good ski instructor.

6. Inamoto

2497 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun 949-6101 Niigata Prefecture
Excellent
50%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 66 reviews

Inamoto

Hotel

Good traditional hot spring hotel

Reviewed By clui888

Close to railway station, very convenient location & easy to access by walking. 2 types of hot spring with indoor & outdoor. Ver clean & tidy. Meal service of dinner & breakfast in good quality & delicious. Quiet environment with comfortable Japanese room style with tatami. Local snack & Japaese tea is provided in room. Good choice of this area.

7. Yumoto Chobokaku Yuimakura

933 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun 949-6101 Niigata Prefecture
Excellent
71%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
10%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 21 reviews

Yumoto Chobokaku Yuimakura

Hotel

Relaxing

Reviewed By ellehcim727

Stayed at the room called Ten-Ten. There is 5 rooms in all. I love the almost a rotenburo onsen yubune inside the room.. Being able to jump in anytime privately is so convenient. The rooms are cute with cute furnishings.. Just wasn't too fond of the thin walls and hearing the conversations on the next room. The food was quite delicious as well as the jizake. A 5min drive from Gala Yuzawa Station.

8. Hotel Vallee Village

2-2-14 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun 949-6101 Niigata Prefecture
Excellent
6%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
35%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 17 reviews

Hotel Vallee Village

Looking for a place to stay in Yuzawa-machi? Then look no further than Hotel Vallee Village, an onsen hotel that brings the best of Yuzawa-machi to your doorstep. Rooms at Hotel Vallee Village provide air conditioning and a refrigerator, and guests can stay connected with wifi. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Yukiguni Agripark Yuzawa Ichigo-mura (0.7 mi) and Koibito no Seichi Tenku no Kane (1.1 mi), guests of Hotel Vallee Village can easily experience some of Yuzawa-machi's most well known attractions. While staying in Yuzawa-machi, you can check out a popular Indian restaurant like Yuzawa Kogen Edelweiss, which is serving up some great dishes. If you are interested in exploring Yuzawa-machi, check out a canyon, such as Canyon Daigenta. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Hotel Vallee Village as you experience everything Yuzawa-machi has to offer.

Cheap w big rooms

Reviewed By carykong

I do not have much interaction with the place the front desk staff performed the function of check in and out in a very quick way. I can get my room in one min by showing the printed confirmation. The room is bigger than I expected. Very spacious and clean with big windows facing to the street. I like the window and there is a sofa next to it. There is escalator inside the hotel, you do not need to move it on staircase. I didn’t check the onset as I was too tired to go out my room to bath after snowboarding for a few days. Restaurants are in one min walk. Very good location for food and transport and cheap option

9. KKR Yuzawa Yukiguni

2574 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun 949-6101 Niigata Prefecture
Excellent
20%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
10%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 10 reviews

KKR Yuzawa Yukiguni

KKR Yuzawa Yukiguni is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Yuzawa-machi, offering many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. KKR Yuzawa Yukiguni is an onsen hotel offering a refrigerator in the rooms. Plus, guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, which has made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Yuzawa-machi. Nearby landmarks such as Koibito no Seichi Tenku no Kane (0.8 mi) and Yukiguni Agripark Yuzawa Ichigo-mura (1.0 mi) make KKR Yuzawa Yukiguni a great place to stay when visiting Yuzawa-machi. If you are looking for a good sushi restaurant, you may want to check out Yuzawa Kamakura, Yakiniku Sakaeya, or Kaitenzushi Honjin Dining while staying at KKR Yuzawa Yukiguni. Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out a canyon, such as Canyon Daigenta. Enjoy your stay in Yuzawa-machi!

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