Welcome to Yamanoyado Bekkan. This Traditional Ryokan is located near Tsurunoyu Onsen, and it has 9 Japanese style guest rooms. All of the guest rooms have their own private bath and toilet. There are indoor hot spring baths for both women and men (same gender only), and they are open 24 hours a day. The guests also have free access to the outdoor hot spring baths at Tsurunoyu Onsen (Tsurunoyu Hot Spring) which is 1 kilometer away. Traditional Japanese cuisine is served to the guests at Yamanoyado Bekkan.

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• A place to relax, food was good and private onsen was a bonus

  Eddy

  Date of Review: February, 2020

  Month of Visit: February

  Country Of Reviewer: Malaysia

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  We visited in the middle of February so there was lots of snow around. The instructions given by japanese guest houses was clear so there was no problem getting to there by bus. It was a bit nervy as we had to catch the bus to Arupa after the kind receptionist has called Yamanoyado Bekkan. Our stay was good as we can rest a bit after our stay in the bustling Tokyo. For those who do not have the chance to see snow often this is the place to be if you really want to see a lot of snow. We didnt expect the staffs there to be able to converse a little bit in English but they do and we can understand what they were telling us about dinner and breakfast. Do take the chance to visit Tsurunoyu Onsen with the shuttle bus as the onsen is only just one type in Yamanoyado Bekkan. It was quite an unique experience to be outside the onsen with snow coming down! This is our first Japanese Ryokan experience so others may find their experience different

• Nice place but too expensive

  Brigitte

  Date of Review: October, 2019

  Month of Visit: October

  Country Of Reviewer: Switzerland

  Atmosphere Rating - 3

  Food Rating - 3

  Staff Rating - 3

  Location Rating - 4

  Room Rating - 3

  Beautiful situation, but I felt the price was too high : The building was traditional and of excellent construction, but the room was absolutely impersonal : not even a roll in the tokonoma, not a picture on the wall, a floral arrangement or a beautiful objet. I'm sorry, but it is the kind of things I'm waiting for in a ryokan, otherwise, it is almost just as an hotel. The food was good but nothing special. For the price, I would have wanted for more than to grill some food by ourselves on the fire of the irori. The onsen were nice, private onsen, but 1 of the rotemburo was closed and finally, I've seen many onsen much more intesting than those. It was our 7th trip to Japan, we've been in about 100 ryokans and I still don't understand the logic or reasons of how the prices are fixed. In 2012, we have stayed at Tsurunoyu and it has been one of our most beautiful experience in Japan, we wished to feel this once again, but... I've felt quite desappointed.

• Best Traditional Ryokan

  Saran

  Month of Visit: June

  Country Of Reviewer:

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  This ryokan is perfect for those who seek privacy. It is hidden in the green forest and surrounding with great nature. I really love the atmosphere. The ryokan itself is very well preserved and very traditional. The food was great and we had received a really great service from the staff there.

• Very nice ryokan with great food and private onsen

  Joanna

  Month of Visit: May

  Country Of Reviewer:

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  For us this location was better than Tsurunoyu. Because it was May, and there was still snow outside. For that, the location was more comfortable with the newer room, in Japanese style, but with toilet and bathroom. The outside onsen gave in the morning a fairytale atmosphere. All are private onsen by the way they have. And all are nice. The food on the bbq was very tasty. Friendly staff too. Easy access to the lake nearby and make a visit to Tsurunoyu, where you can make use (free of charge) of the onsen there.

• Lovely peaceful ryokan

  Victoria

  Month of Visit: January

  Country Of Reviewer: Australia

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Really loved the small outdoor private onsen, fantastic in the snow. Also the the thoughtful detail of having a nearby sitting area with water available to enable rehydration. The staff very friendly and helpful. Beautiful ryokan in the traditional style and in one of Japan's best onsen areas (in our opinion!). A very relaxing place to enjoy a natural onsen, a good beer, lovely dinner and great surrounds in comfort. Thanks also to Vincent of Japanese Guest Houses for making the booking an easy process with lots of helpful info re arrival, how to get there, etc...

• Highly Reccommended

  Catherine

  Month of Visit: January

  Country Of Reviewer: USA

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 4

  What a fabulous visit! It is not difficult to get to Yamanoyado from the Tazawako train station, yet it feels remote. The staff was very helpful and friendly, the room was comfortable and spacious, and the food was exquisite. We arrived, had a brief soak at Yamanoyado, then took the shuttle - wearing our yukata - to the dreamy Tsurunoyu Onsen for a twilight soak. Back to Yamanoyado for a memorable dinner around the firepit. We will treasure the memories of the visit for many years to come.

• One of the best onsens in Japan

  Eunice

  Month of Visit: December

  Country Of Reviewer:

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Staying at Yamanoyado Bekkan was wonderful. There was a timely shuttle service that brought guests to the ryokan from alpa komakusa bus station. Upon arrival, there was efficient check in by staff who could speak English and lead you to your room. Both dinner and breakfast are sumptuous and absolutely mouthwatering and delicious, an authentic experience like no other. Whole the inroom toilets are average, do go for the private Onsen rooms at Yamanoyado Bekkan as they come with a nice wintry view. The best of both worlds as you can stay in the relatively newer building but enjoy the traditional Onsen baths at Tsurunoyu Onsen which is undoubtedly one of the best onsen in Japan. The milky Waters seem to leave your skin soft and equally milky whilst keeping you toasty warm in the cold winter. Really a fantastic stay very much enjoyed by my group of friends and myself. Whilst the view in the daytime at the Onsen is much more breathtaking, do catch the earliest shuttle to the Onsen or visit at night if you would like to enjoy the quiet of the Onsen.

• Very relaxing place to stay

  Phichai

  Month of Visit: November

  Country Of Reviewer: Thailand

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 4

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Enjoy both Tsurunoyu and Yamanoyado Bekkan private onsen. They have shuttle bus from this place to Tsurunoyu onsen every hour. Very quiet and peaceful. Onsen water quality is the best. Really love it.

• Superbe ryokan avec des onsens enchanteurs

  Francis

  Month of Visit: October

  Country Of Reviewer: France

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Le ryokan mérite indéniablement un séjour. Les chambres sont spacieuses, les onsens propres au ryokan et ceux d'un autre ryokan accessibles avec la navette du ryokan, sont un enchantement. Très bons repas, accueil très agréable. On est au bout du monde, quel bonheur !

• Quiet and relaxing ryokan

  Hk

  Month of Visit: February

  Country Of Reviewer:

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 4

  Staff Rating - 4

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Hidden deep behind the snow, this ryokan is hard to access making it very quiet and great relaxing. Staff will present only when necessary so your stay in the ryokan will basically not disturbed. Food is not special and since we have to "sit" on tatami for the meals, there is some suffering as we are not used to sit so long. Hot spring in the ryokan is great. Since all the hot spring rooms are private, there is no gender restriction at all.

• One of best onsen water

  Ferliana

  Date of Review: October, 2017

  Month of Visit: October

  Country Of Reviewer: Indonesia

  Atmosphere Rating - 4

  Food Rating - 4

  Staff Rating - 4

  Location Rating - 4

  Room Rating - 4

  This ryokan is located near Nyuto Onsen which has very good milky onsen water. Skin feels so smooth after doing the onsen bath. The trees around the ryokan are beautiful during this autumn season. The ryokan is quite spacious, although the room I stayed is not so huge. Food is good with good value compared to the price I payed. The nice one is the public onsen at the Tsuruyu ryokan which is 5 min drive from this ryokan and for free. Overall, it is a nice experience to stay in this ryokan with milky onsen water.

• Un très bon ryokan

  Antoine

  Date of Review: October, 2017

  Month of Visit: October

  Country Of Reviewer: France

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Ce ryokan possède 4 bains privés (2 extérieurs et 2 intérieurs). Il y a possibilité d'accéder aux onsen de Tsurunoyu grâce à une navette car ce ryokan est situé en pleine forêt avec une rivière qui coule en bas (la vue des onsen privés est magnifique). On mange dans la partie restaurant avec un foyer pour chaque chambre (cuisson en partie au feu de bois du foyer), le repas du soir et le petit-déjeuner étaient très bons et copieux. La chambre est assez grande avec une vue sur la forêt et les futons confortables, il y a une salle de bain privée.

• Amazing place

  Ester

  Date of Review: March, 2017

  Month of Visit: February

  Country Of Reviewer: Australia

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  So beautiful! We absolutely loved it.

• Very good place to stay

  Month of Visit: July

  Country Of Reviewer: France

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Yamanoyado Bekkan offre des prestations de qualité, chambres, restaurant, service, ... avec la possibilité d'utiliser les bains de Tsurunoyu avec en prime une petite ballade en foret. Dépaysement complet, et on comprend mieux l'"âme" japonaise. A faire.

• Winter stay

  Month of Visit: January

  Country Of Reviewer: hong kong

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 4

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 4

  Tsurunoyu is fully booked so book this one instead. In terms of atmosphere and onsen, the two can not be compared. But it is definitely is a good alternative as guest can access to Tsurunoyu through shuttle provided.