Hotarutei Villas provides a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 2.4 miles of Jigokudani Monkey Park and 8.4 miles of Ryuoo Ski Park. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, free shuttle service, and luggage storage space, along with free Wifi throughout the property. All rooms have a terrace with mountain views. The units come with carpeted floor and feature a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with bidet and slippers. A toaster, a fridge, and kitchenware are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne. The villa offers an American or Asian breakfast. There is an on-site bar. The villa is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs for guests to relax in. Guests at Hotarutei Villas will be able to enjoy activities in and around Yamanouchi, like skiing and hiking. Suzaka Zoo is 16 miles from the accommodation, while Zenkoji Temple is 19 miles away. Matsumoto Airport is 66 miles from the property.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast Info

Asian, American

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Open-air bath, ​Hot spring bath

Activities:

Skiing

Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Hiking


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
3 twin beds
Bedroom 2
3 twin beds
Bedroom 1
3 twin beds
Bedroom 2
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
Free Wifi
10
High score for Yamanouchi

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nicholas
    United States of America United States of America
    Staying here was a truly relaxing experience. The private onsen was a highlight, complemented by the beautiful space and friendly service. The living room and patio offered stunning views, creating the perfect setting to unwind. The location was...
  • Dylan
    United States of America United States of America
    Absolutely amazing. The place itself is wonderful. We had two couples total between the two units. So we had the whole place to ourselves. It was super clean, absolutely beautiful, and quiet. The food was spectacular! The lounge and restaurant...
  • Jon
    United States of America United States of America
    Absolutely amazing property and the food was Michelin quality and then some. I cannot recommend highly enough.
  • Terence
    Singapore Singapore
    Omakase dinners and breakfast were absolutely delicious and exceeded our expectations. Location was very close to snow monkey park. Private onsen was a luxurious experience for us in the property itself.
  • Amedeo
    France France
    We had a wonderfu stay. Hospitality was warm and attentive, breakfast and dinner, excellent
  • Thomas
    Belgium Belgium
    L’accueil chaleureux de toute l’équipe et le services ont fait de notre séjour un moment privilégié. Nous recommandons vivement.
  • Pitston
    Germany Germany
    Super schönes Haus, top ausgestattet. Die Küche ist klein, aber für Bedürfnisse von Touristen völlig ausreichend. Die Wohnung ist ansonsten super eingerichtet. Parkplätze stehen unmittelbar vor dem Haus zur Verfügung. Alle Räume verfügen über eine...
  • Samuel
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Wir verbringen ca. 2 Monate im Jahr in den besten Hotels der Welt. Ich schreibe nie eine Bewertung, denn wenn es gut ist, entspricht es unseren Erwartungen und wenn es schlecht ist, möchten wir niemanden vor den Kopf stossen. Hotarutei Villas...

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Property info

The facility, which opened in November 2023, is a newly born luxury private villa available for exclusive rental. With a spacious area exceeding 100 square meters, the villa is equipped with luxurious amenities such as a comfortable living room, an open terrace, a natural hot spring outdoor bath, and two bedrooms, providing a luxurious moment in harmony with nature. Furthermore, the villa features a mini kitchen and a washing machine, ensuring a comfortable stay for long-term guests and families with children, who can enjoy their time without worries about meals or laundry. On the same premises, there is also the Japanese restaurant "Hotarutei," a renovated traditional farmhouse that is over 170 years old. Guests can savor a luxurious dinner course made with seasonal vegetables and local ingredients from Nagano. Additionally, for guests staying at the villa, there is an exclusive lounge in the restaurant where they can enjoy a welcome drink upon check-in and one complimentary beverage (local juice, wine, etc.) during their stay. Meals can be enjoyed at the traditional farmhouse restaurant, Hotarutei, located on the premises. The restaurant operates from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for breakfast and from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM for dinner. Please be aware that meal service at the restaurant outside of these hours is not possible, and if the dinner start time is scheduled for 7:30 PM or later, we are unable to provide course meals. ■Private Outdoor Onsen■ Open-air bath with the villa and natural spring water flowing directly Spring Source: Shin-tou Quality: Simple hot spring Effective for the following symptoms: Neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, motor paralysis, stiff joints, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive diseases, hemorrhoids, sensitivity to cold, post-illness recovery period, fatigue recovery, health promotion, chronic skin diseases, chronic gynecological diseases, cuts, burns

Neighborhood info

This facility is located at the base of the popular Shiga Kogen Ski Resort, renowned for its natural snow, and is within walking distance of the Jigokudani Monkey Park, famous for its snow monkeys. It also serves as an excellent hub for exploring the area, with attractions such as the historic Zenko-ji Temple, which houses Japan's oldest Buddhist statue, and the town of Obuse, known for its chestnut confections and the art museum dedicated to Katsushika Hokusai.

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • 穂垂亭 HOTARUTEI
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Hotarutei Villas
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Toaster
    • Dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette

    Bedroom

    • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bidet
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Slippers
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Desk

    Media & Technology

    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Telephone
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Fold-up bed
    • Carpeted

    Outdoors

    • Terrace

    Spa

    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

    Food & Drink

    • Wine/Champagne
    • Kids' meals
      Additional charge
    • Bar
    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Activities

    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Skiing
      Off-site

    Outdoor & View

    • Mountain view
    • View

    Building Characteristics

    • Detached

    Transportation

    • Shuttle service

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage

    Cleaning Services

    • Laundry

    Miscellaneous

    • Air conditioning
      Additional charge
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms

    Hot Spring

    • Open-air bath

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Hotarutei Villas takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverCash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Hotarutei Villas of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    While this property offers stays longer than one month, Booking.com isn't offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who participate in this offering won't have any rights or interests as a tenant for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.

    License number: 17-2-10152

    FAQs about Hotarutei Villas

    • Hotarutei Villas offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Hot spring bath
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Open-air bath
    • Guests staying at Hotarutei Villas can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Asian
      • American
    • Hotarutei Villas is 3.7 miles from the center of Yamanouchi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Hotarutei Villas can accommodate this group size:

      • 6 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Hotarutei Villas is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hotarutei Villas on this page.

    • Hotarutei Villas has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, Hotarutei Villas is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hotarutei Villas on this page.

    • The prices at Hotarutei Villas may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Hotarutei Villas has 1 restaurant:

      • 穂垂亭 HOTARUTEI