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Bozanso

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with restaurant, near Shibu

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In the heart of Shiga Kogen Ski Area, Bozanso offers a serene retreat with an indoor mineral hot spring and 24-hour public bath. Unwind in the garden or explore nearby Yudanaka Hot Spring and Shibu while taking advantage of free WiFi, self parking, a coffee shop/cafe, playground, arcade/game room.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Onsen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Hot springs
  • Breakfast available
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Ski rentals
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

View all photos for Economy Japanese Style Room, Public Onsen Bath

Minibar, in-room safe, desk

Economy Japanese Style Room, Public Onsen Bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Standard Japanese Style Room, Public Onsen Bath

Standard Japanese Style Room, Public Onsen Bath | Minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Japanese Style Room, Public Onsen Bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Family Room with Tatami Area

Family Room with Tatami Area | View from room

Family Room with Tatami Area

  • Sleeps 6
  • 5 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
2848 Hirao, Yamanouchi, Nagano, 381-0401

What's nearby

  • Shibu - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Baio-ji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Heiwakannon - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shibuyu Bridge - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) - 86 min drive
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 111.9 miles/180 km
  • Narita Intl. Airport (NRT) - 128.2 miles/206.3 km
  • Yudanaka Station - 11 min walk
  • Zenkojishita Station - 27 min drive
  • Nagano (QNG) - 30 min drive
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Free theme park shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪味処 みかさ - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪ラーメン 徳味 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪いさみ寿し - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪As it. - Craft Beer and Vintage Clothing - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪幸鮨 - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Bozanso

  • When you stay at Bozanso, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Jigokudani Monkey Park and Shiga Kogen Ski Area. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a theme park shuttle and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs only, 2 total, up to 22 lbs per pet)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Free train station shuttle
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Offsite

    • Free area shuttle within 3 km
    • Free theme park shuttle

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Free local shuttle
  • Playground

What to do

  • Hot springs
  • Ski lessons nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Ski equipment rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours. There are hot springs on site.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1080 for adults and JPY 1080 for children

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts cash.

Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Guests should be aware that 1 dog resides at this property.

Also known as

Bozanso Inn Yamanouchi

Bozanso Inn

Bozanso Yamanouchi

Bozanso Japan/Yamanouchi-Machi Nagano Prefecture

Bozanso Hotel

Bozanso Yamanouchi

Bozanso Hotel Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

Does Bozanso offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bozanso does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Bozanso?

Yes, dogs stay free, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Bozanso?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bozanso?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Bozanso and nearby?

Have fun with onsite winter activities like skiing. Additional recreation onsite includes hot springs. Enjoy amenities like an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Bozanso?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Bozanso like?

Bozanso is a short 5-minute walk from Yudanaka Hot Spring and 4 minutes' walk from Heiwakannon.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I like the hospitality of the Hotel especially Heday-san. He picked us up and dropped us off at the train station, gave us explanation about the area clearly. The hotel has private onsen and it’s very nice. I highly recommend to stay in this hotel.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great host

Heyday is a great host. He is funny, conscientious and gracious. The facility needs some maintenance and updates, but the room was comfortable.
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

丁寧にメンテされている印象。 トイレも洗浄便座だし、アメニティもちゃんとある。 無料の卓球台が子供には受けてました。
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Traditional Ryokan with a fantastic host

Bozanso is the perfect base for skiing or snow monkeys. Heday, your host, is an absolute character who LOVES the Rolling Stones and the Beatles. He also LOVES Yamanouchi town which is where he was born. He will go out of his way to make sure you have a wonderful experience. He will happily pick you up and drop you off anywhere you want to go. He speaks English and is interested in learning about your life, and he knows all of the great restaurants (please take his advice! You won't be sorry!). The hotel itself is a little old and a little tired and a little cold in the common areas (February), but Heday's personality and friendliness make up for the deficiencies. Your room will be a traditional Japanese room with a futon, excellent pillows, big fluffy comforter, and an oil heater to heat the room quickly (just use it to heat the room initially, then use the electric heater, as CO2 is a problem with oil heaters, as well as being a fire hazard. You'll be perfectly warm once the room warms up). Enjoy the onsen (traditional public bathhouse); tell Heday if it's too hot and he will add colder water to cool it down. Take advantage of the traditional Japanese breakfast, which Heday's wife makes. It's a delicious, random selection of food. You'll come away from your stay with a new friend, funny memories, and an appreciation for a person who loves his business, his community, and his lifestyle. I highly recommend staying at Bozanso.
Karen, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Heday makes the Day

Wonderfully spacious traditional rooms and amenities. Enjoyed the onsen—used it twice a day. Heday takes special care of everyone who comes. If you get a chance, go witness the monkeys deep in the woods.
2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

整體不錯

房間是有浴室及厠所，早晚餐都不錯，溫泉男女各一個池很舒服(只有室内)，樓高三層是没有電梯(但员工熱情幫手，要给讚！) 住一晚溫馨提示 : 要去地獄谷野猿公苑 (4點関門) 最好第一天大早到酒店先去 (火車站至酒店車程約5-7分鐘)，隔天去會趕不及回來 check out , 隔天行理就需要寄存火車站，(¥500件) 步行上下山最少一小時，酒店只會安排早上到公園門口(不安排回程)，回程方法 A巴士 (¥310位)到火車站(中途站不到酒店的)B，的士要预約一台約¥1800-2000台 C，步行1小時左右。隔天老闆很好先送我們到火車站寄存行理¥ 500一件後送我們到公園門口 老闆要給讚！
Joan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience

My one night at Bozanso was amazing! I enjoyed everything from the kotatsu to onsen and especially the hospitality of Heday-san. He picked us up, helped with the train, drove us to Snow Monkey park. I loved it so much!
Mai Phuong, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great for families

A wonderful stay in the mountains. Heday our host was great! Very helpful and good for a laugh!! Picked us up and dropped us off at the station ( in the heavy snow). The meals were fantastic! Onsen was great after a hard day walking. Heaps of space in the rooms and the lobby area for my kids (2 and 5 years old) to run around. Walking distance to Shibu Onsen town. Heday also took us to the monkey park. The ryokan is old fashioned but it suited us fine. Most ryokans are old fashioned it’s part of the charm. Highly recommended
Arne, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hospitality 素晴らしいおもてなしありがとうございました。

先日両親の宿泊をお願いした者です。 久しぶりに夫婦で旅行に出かけた両親より望山荘スタッフの方々の暖かいおもてなしを大変感動しておりました。 生憎のお天気でしたが、それを補って余りあるほど滞在を満喫しておりました。両親に代わりましてお礼を申し上げます。また機会があれば私も立ち寄りたく存じます。
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

残念なことは、清潔感にやや欠けるところで、きれい好きな方には、畳の掃除が行き届いていなかったりすることが気になるかもしれません。
2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

夏休み最後の家族旅行

クチコミが良かったので決めたのですが… 中に入ると暗く、はじめから不安になりました。 階段には蜘蛛の巣があり、部屋に入り座ると畳のくずが洋服につき、あっちこっちがシミだらけ… 部屋のお風呂は使えず、洗面所もキレイとは言えませんでした。 素泊りで予約してたのですが、食事の評判が良かったしHPの食事も美味しそうだったのでお願いしたのですが…ショックを受けるぐらいひどい食事でした。 子供の食事もびっくりするものでした。 源泉かけ流しの温泉も楽しみにしてたのですが…熱すぎて入れず、他のお客様も入れなくて困ってました。 サイトとの連絡がちゃんと取れてなくて、宿泊代を二重に取られる所でした。 従業員の方(ご主人と、年配の男性2人しかいません)は、とても優しかったのですがまた行きたいと思えませんでした。
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lots of Space, Amazing Host

We have found it difficult to find places that will accommodate our family in one room while travelling in Asia--Bozanso offered a lovely room consisting of an area with two futons for the kids and comfortable beds for the adults-it was a pretty 15 min walk from train station in the evening when we arrived and a pleasure to wake up to misty, mountainous views in the morning. The very best thing about the place was our wonderful host, and other reviews indicated the same--Heday-San met us at the train, took our bags, got us some (much needed!) umbrellas, and showed us where we could get a nice dinner, presenting several options. When we made our way to the hotel later, our bags were in our room, slippers were waiting for us at the door, and he kindly offered not only to take us to the Monkey park in the morning but to pick us up and take us to the train station in time for our departing train as well--he was charming, funny, and so very generous with his time-- Thanks for a great stay--would happily recommend this to anyone spending a night in order to visit this lovely town or to visit the Monkey Park. I wish we could have spent one additional day to explore this very pretty town as well.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and welcoming

This hotel was the best one we have stayed in. We were so grateful to Heyday-San and his wife. They made us feel so welcome and like we were invited guests at his house. We would recommend Bozanso to everyone.
Verified

8/10 Very good

特別には何もないのが「おもてなし」

施設の古さはゆがめないが、ざっくばらんなスタッフの対応など好感がもてた。「おもてなし」と騒ぐ人には向かないと思うが、特別には何もないのが「おもてなし」と感じる方にはお薦め。温泉は柔らかいお湯で大変気持ちが良かったです（露天風呂はありません）。
Verified

8/10 Very good

古き良き旅館。Ｗｉｆｉ無しがきつい

部屋はきれいでサービスも良い。私が行ったときは接客のおじさんはジャージ姿だったが、それはそれで有りだろう。旅館自体も値段の割に趣がある。旅館備え付けの風呂に加え、大湯という共同浴場も使えて良い。 ただ、Ｗｉｆｉが部屋で使えないのがきつい。また、コンビニが近くに無いため買い出しは事前に済ませておく必要がある。