Sakaeya

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Located in the centre of Shibu hot-spring area and a 5-minute drive from Yudanaka Train Station, Sakaeya offers Japanese-style accommodations. Guests can enjoy the on-site indoor/outdoor public hot-spring bath and wear the provided colourful Japanese Yukata robes. You can watch monkeys bathing in hot-spring water at the Snow Monkey Park, a 10-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Each comes with a satellite TV, a safety deposit box and a fridge. They include a private toilet, while bathrooms are shared. Guests are welcomed with a complimentary sweet snack and green tea upon arrival. Guests can relax at the shared lounge or shop for traditional gifts at the souvenir shop. Photocopying and luggage storage services are offered at the front desk. Free Wi-Fi is available at the public areas. A traditional multi-course is served for dinner and a Japanese set-menu for breakfast. Sakaeya Ryokan is a 10-minute walk from Heiwa Kannon and a 20-minute drive from Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Resort. Zenko-ji Temple and JR Nagano Train Station are a 1-hour drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free private parking available on-site

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

Availability

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2 single beds
5 futon beds
4 futon beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
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2 futon beds
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jonas
Switzerland Switzerland
“Great and super friendly service, very good food and overall nice accommodation if you look for a Roykan stay”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff looked after us really well and the food was fantastic. The room amenities were exceptionally good and we couldn’t want for anymore.”
Leo
Germany Germany
“Beautiful baths and exceptional food. Can also recommend the private onsen/sauna that can be rented - it is well worth the price”
Andrew
Australia Australia
“Staff, location, chance to experience a futon sleep in a traditional ryokan, in house onsen better than the public ones up and down the street. Recommend a hire car to see more of the area eg snow monkeys and ski areas. Goen restaurant is a few km...”
Pan
United States United States
“The food was exceptional and creative Kaseiki meals. The culinary & service team outdid themselves and made sure we had a unique experience at each meal.”
Caroline
Germany Germany
“The service was outstanding. We got yukatas, Harris, some sweets and a fresh cup of tea at the beginning. I have some tattoo but I was allowed to come and gabe a private room including our own onsen bath. The room was huge with tatami mats,...”
Lorraine
Australia Australia
“We stayed in a suite with its own onsen and had half board (both breakfast and dinner). Food and facilities were excellent and the staff were very attentive and friendly. We also had our own private dining room”
Joshua
Singapore Singapore
“Aesthetic- modern but with traditional bits still intact Staff - extremely accommodating and thoughtful to all our needs Food - it was a feast every meal with good variety Onsen - very luxurious and exclusive facilities”
Elizabeth
Australia Australia
“We booked a private onsen room, this was absolutely amazing and the staff were incredible”
Catherine
Australia Australia
“I liked everything. The staff were very attentive, friendly and helpful. The room and facilities were fantastic. We had a suite with a private outdoor onsen and it didn’t disappoint. The dinner and breakfast were exceptional.”

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

Guests without a meal plan who want to eat breakfast and dinner at the property must make a reservation at least 7 days in advance.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.