Hotels near Spa Gala no Yu, Yuzawa

We had a nice stay in Takinoyu Hotel. When we departed from Tokyo, it was sunny and not snowing at all. Once Shinkansen train passed the tunnel, a whole different view was revealed. We were surprised by the snow-covered landscaped in Echigoyuzawa. The hotel offered a free shuttle van. You just need to make a call using a paid phone by the station exit. Our room was spacious, tidy and cozy, with a nice view. We had a tiny living room and massage chair and coffee maker. The hotel outdoor and indoor onsens were both great. On snowy days, the hotel offered free waterproof boots to keep your feet dry if you want to have an outside walking. There was a ski slope named Ipponsugi right in front of Echigoyuzawa Station, only 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel. Ski lift and rentals were also available. We had Kaiseki dinner in our room, which was a traditional multi-course and each individual tray was served one by one. Two trainees from China were arranged to prepare dinner for us and they introduced us the technique of Kaiseki Cuisine. The hotel breakfast was Japanese set meals served in a dining room, mostly local food such as grilled fish, soybean paste soup and oriental dishes. We’d recommend this hotel if you want to experience Japanese hospitality.

Visited hotel in Autumn Nov 23. Stayed 1 night. Room: Spacious, with 1 shower room, 1 dressing area with sink, 1 toilet room with another large sink, bedroom has a sitting area, full sized wardrobe, and 2 twin beds. The room was quiet throughout the night and we had a comfortable stay. One minor comment is that the mattresses on the bed felt old as they sagged in the middle, leaving you without back support. I slept well nevertheless Onsen: Not sure if spring water was used, but the onsen areas were large, with not just an indoor onsen but also an outdoor one, and jacuzzis in 2 forms (sitting and lying down). Very relaxing after a long drive. Breakfast: Quite a good spread with Japanese options, western options, and fruit, yoghurt w compote and juice / coffee/ tea stations. All in this was value for money for the price we paid

The outside looked a little old, but the inside was very clean and beautiful. 5 minutes walk from Echigo Yuzawa station. It was nice to be able to spend a quiet and relaxing time without noise even though it was close to the station. There are many restaurants around, and it is possible to go drinking at night. Rather than using it with your family, we recommend using it with friends or traveling alone. The room was about 8 tatami mats with two single beds. The bath is not big, but it was a hot spring and the price is reasonable, so I think it's a good hotel. When I was out drinking, I got a call around 23:00 without knowing that there was a curfew. thank you very much.

There is a 24-hour convenience store near the station, and the location is great. However, be careful as the parking lot is small. The lobby is small and there is a chair fight. I checked in from 14:00 (it is possible if I pay an additional fee), but it was still a little crowded and there was a chair fight. Check-in was given priority, so the check-in time was about 5 minutes. If you don't like the small rooms, you shouldn't come. (The Japanese suite is relatively large because it has two bedrooms) The view is not good. There is air conditioner, but it is fixed to 24 ℃ in winter and is hot. The food was delicious and there were so many, but it was good (however, the breakfast the next day I ate soba at night was hell) However, from 15:00, it is difficult to make a reservation for meals from 17:30. Because it is difficult, Check in from 14:00 will be easier to take. The hot spring was the best. There are three private baths, but the place called ”Iwanoyu” is crowded, and depending on luck on the day you check in (relatively vacant during dinner) ”Iwanoyu” is vacant early in the morning of the next day (around 4:00 to 6:00). In addition, there are ice candy (free) (evening and night) and Yakult (free) (early morning to morning) at the bathing area, and you can eat ”night soba” for free from 23:00. The service was substantial. The room had a coffee mill and coffee beans and I was able to enjoy authentic coffee. The customer service was also good. It happened to be good, but the people in the lobby and the people in the restaurant were good with a clear voice. (There seems to be no other customer service)

There is a slope in front of you and the best location. This time, I used a plan with a ski lift ticket, so it was very good value. The room was a long time ago, but there is no problem because it only sleeps after skiing. The gondola from Naeba Ski Resort to the next Kagura Ski Resort was wonderful. However, it was difficult to have a balanced meal because it was an accommodation plan without meals. Since it was a weekday, there were many restaurants on holidays, and I felt that every restaurant was generally more valuable than the quality. There are two large communal baths, but one of the men's baths was under repair and could not be used, and the only underground large communal bath that was available was incredibly far away. Also, it was dark and lacking in cleanliness, probably because it wasn't cleaned very well, so I didn't want to enter twice. I think it would be difficult to stay unless it was for skiing purposes.

If you go to Kagura, the ropeway and parking lot are crowded, so this inn of １００ meters from there is a great location and there is also a private parking lot. If you are going to Kagura ski school, you need to take a ropeway, gondola, and it is convenient when you need to take a ropeway early in the morning. You can also buy a preferential lift exchange ticket at the front desk. Each room is a western room with a bus and toilet, so I think it's just right for foreigners. Also, there is a dressing room on the first floor, a entertainment room with a table tennis table and piano, a kitchen with cooking space and microwave oven. The hot spring is also nearby, and you can buy a ticket at the front desk. I was able to spend smoothly. In Kagura, I will make this a regular inn from now on.

The hotel has a great view overlooking from the hill. The interior such as the lobby is also calm. I brought a book that I couldn't read because I wanted to read someday and read it in a chair in the front yard, but I was able to read it very comfortably. Even if the number of items was small, both dinner and breakfast were delicious. Especially breakfast was a buffet, but miso soup and grilled fish () were very high quality as if they were handmade (not ready-made or retort). The bath was a circulation type, but it was clean and comfortable to use. There is an ice candy service after the bath. In the morning, I was impressed by the staff washing the car of the customer who was parked in the parking lot (although it is easy to sprinkle water). Both sides of the hotel are like ski courses and I wanted to come again during skiing.

Location is excellent, about 1 minutes walk to the train station, or to the main street, both of which have lots of restaurants. The staff are very helpful, although only 1 lady could speak reasonable English. The rooms are very spacious, and comfortable, although the bathroom is on the old side. Those who used the onsen really loved it, although you have to pay an onsen tax, even if you don't use it. Breakfast is on the expensive side, and even little kids have to pay. However, free coffee/tea and soup are provided in the lounge area. There are lot of lockers, but only 2 washers/dryers. The dryer function is not effective, even after 60 mins of drying, so I ended up hanging the clothes in the room to dry instead.

A cozy guesthouse where you can enjoy skiing/snowboarding and hot springs. Visited with a friend. It is located 7 minutes on foot from the Tashiro Station of the Kagura Ski Resort (there is a bus stop to/from Echigo Yuzawa Station), and we were able to visit without using a car. The staff was very helpful & supportive in providing us with information on discounts on lift tickets, information about the courses on the slopes, information about local events, and bus times for the return trip. There is also a hot spring place called ”Shukuba no Yu” within a few minutes' walk, which has very good spring water quality and is effective for recovery. It was a very nice point that the guesthouse gave us a free ticket to this hot spring place. The rooms were free of any insect damage when I visited, and the bed was comfortable and clean. It was also very nice to be able to enjoy Niigata's local sake until 10pm. (It was served in wine glasses :) ) I think that the guesthouse will update in many ways, with plans to open a cafe in the near future, and I hope to be back next season!

Very close to echigo yuzawa station Surrounded by ski resort and delicious restaurants. Breakfast is great value. Recommend you come and stay. Self- check in but they have manual how to check in and get the key in the key locker