Located in the center 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 colorful 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
9.6
High score for Yamanouchi
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    In a perfect position in Shibu Onsen, Sakaeya offers everything you could possibly need! Our room was large, spotlessly clean, comfortable and well equipped. The staff were absolutely amazing and we have never (in all of our many years of travel)...
  • Justin
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful location, relaxing. Staff were very helpful and the food was amazing!
  • Michaela
    United States of America United States of America
    Honestly probably the nicest hotel I have ever stayed at in terms of staff attention, amenities, food, etc. They took great care of us. If you’re used to being in America and paying high rates for mediocre hotels, this will blow your mind.
  • Janet
    United States of America United States of America
    Clean, quiet building with beautiful, spacious bedrooms. The views are spectacular. The staff were attentive, kind, informative, and friendly. The dining experience was a real treat, consisting of multi-course meals in private dining rooms. We had...
  • Chris
    Japan Japan
    Good location, nice room, superb dinner and breakfast, efficient staff, nice onsen
  • R
    Rami
    United States of America United States of America
    The food was amazing, the staff were all incredibly nice and helpful, and the hotel itself was absolutely beautiful.
  • Monica
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful and comfortable. We loved having our own private bath. Staff were exceptional and the meals were amazing.
  • Russell
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautifully well kept property perfectly located between the Onsens and various landmarks. Easy to access by bus from the train station. Public indoor and outdoor Onsens in the Ryokan were wonderfully clean and quiet. The staff were extremely kind...
  • M
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing ryokan experience! The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was wonderful. Truly a memorable experience.
  • Karen
    United States of America United States of America
    The personal hot spring tub, the views, the perfect meals and service!!

Area info

Amenities of Sakaeya
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Strollers
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Baggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • Safe
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    Spa
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

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

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 7:30 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 18 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

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBNICOSUCCash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Sakaeya

    • Yes, Sakaeya is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

      • Hot spring bath
      • Public Bath
      • Open-air bath
    • The prices at Sakaeya may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Sakaeya include:

      • Twin
      • Family
      • Quad
      • Suite
    • Sakaeya is 4.3 miles from the center of Yamanouchi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Guests staying at Sakaeya can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • À la carte