Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.
Paulina
Poland · Couple · November 2026
+Nice old style ryokan with its own onsen (separate for men and women). We were staying there for one night only, not many things around but very close to Snow Monkey Park - we actually went there twice as the first day the monkeys were not there, and before leaving next day we checked the camera on the website and went again as they were present! Worth checking on the live camera on the parks’s website.
−Rooms are quite small and the toilets and baths are shared. It is rather old fashioned, which will be good and bad for different people. We enjoyed all the photos and memories of the past!
Kenneth
Singapore · Solo · July 2026
“This inn is an absolute gateway to the best parts that Yudanaka has to offer!”
+The breakfast, the owner’s hospitality, the rustic vibes of the inn, and everything in between
Marijke
Belgium · Couple · June 2026
“An old, authentic place with charm and a hospitable owner.”
+This is a special place with a long history, which is evident right from the entrance hall. It turns out the house belonged to the grandfather of the current owner (who is also quite advanced in age). He received us very kindly and hospitably. What is really nice is that your name is written on the board outside as a welcome. We were very charmed by the room, in typical Japanese style (which was also the reason we booked) and the accompanying Japanese outfit. The room was neat and clean, though the futon (Japanese mattress) was very hard to sleep on (in our opinion). That is inherent to the type of mattress, and I knew that beforehand. Of course, it is part of the whole experience in a ryokan. Furthermore, the building is old and not very clean everywhere, which we certainly forgive the owner for. The hot onsen bath located inside the building (one in the men's area and one for the women) was very refreshing and provided the necessary relaxation after a day of a long drive from Nikko. The bath, in the women's area, is small, about 1 by 2 meters. It is perfectly sufficient for relaxing and warming up wonderfully in the naturally warm sulfur water. The owner gave us tips on where to
−Look, the building is old, and so is the owner, so it is dusty and a bit hairy here and there. The rooms were clean, and so were the toilets. The sinks and the area around them were less clean. You have to see everything in context, and for us, this was okay.
DAVID
United Kingdom · Solo · May 2026
“Don't stay here i Don't know why the reviews are good”
+The location
−This is the dirtiest place we have ever stayed in ,there comes a time in life when you have to admit that you cannot do what you would like to do this place is unsafe ,unhygienic and so dirty. Take no notice of the previous reviews I was so looking forward to staying here but how wrong I was the onson is terrible and the dining room is filthy.
Sara
United States · Group of friends · May 2026
“An absolute must stay & will return in the future if possible! perfect ryokan for visiting the area”
+Our stay at Uotoshi Ryokan was exceptional - very convenient location for visiting Jigokudani Monkey Park and exploring Yudanaka. Could not say better things about our host! As many other reviewers have mentioned, he offered to drive us to the entrance to the snow monkey park rather than using the bus system, telling us tidbits about the town - history and sights to see along the short route & even allowed us to leave our luggage to pick up, even though we had checked out. He was extremely kind and informative! Experiencing a stay at a traditional Japanese ryokan was a highlight of our trip! Both meals - dinner and breakfast - featured delicious food. The women’s onsen was small and perfect for our needs, the inn has a small number of guests and we happened to have use of the facility privately; it was stated to be tattoo-friendly. Uotoshi Ryokan has so much character, from the moment you walk up to the door and see your name on a sign welcoming you!
−Overall the accommodation is cleanly, there is a bit of dust but recognize how long established it is and the small staff that runs it does a fantastic job. Everything that is needed to be used is tidy & nothing is “dirty” per se! Everybody has different good palettes - personally, I loved the meals, another member of my party and other guests at dinner time seemed to not be expecting the seafood provided.
Medhi
France · Solo · November 2026
+Le bain, le petit déjeuner et le dîner
−Un peu compliqué, il y avait des cafards dans la chambre Le futon était très très fin pour ma part
Naoki
Japan · Couple · October 2026
“最&高✨”
+旦那さんがとても愛嬌があって親切なところがまた行きたいなって思いました。 温泉も源泉かけ流しで昔のまんまの姿がとても魅力的に感じました。 ああいうところはずっと残して欲しいなって思いました。
−ひとつも無いです。
Veronica
Italy · Solo · August 2026
“Ambiente tradizionale per chi non vuole il lusso ma l'autenticità”
+Mi è piaciuta tantissimo l'atmosfera,sembrava di essere tornati indietro a metà 900, cercavo proprio un posto tradizionale per apprezzare la particolarità della vita giapponese. Molto gentile e disponibile il proprietario,si vede che il ryokan è tutta la sua vita.❤️
−Credo sia difficile con un uomo solo e di una certa età,credo dovrebbe farsi aiutare per curare un po' di più la sistemazione e la pulizia.
ayaka
Japan · Solo · August 2026
“心温まる実家でした！”
+愛犬と泊まらせてもらいましたが、ご主人が温かく迎えてくださりほっこりしました。お部屋はレトロですが清潔でした。チェックアウト時、観光の行き先をふんわりとしか決めていなかったところ、ご丁寧に小布施を勧めていただいたおかげで美味しいモンブランを食べることができました！お気遣いいただきとてもありがたかったです。
−お風呂があまり綺麗じゃなかったのと水温がぬるかったのが残念でした。。
Uwe
Germany · Family · June 2026
+Mit viel Hingabe geführt.