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8.1

107 reviews

Otowaya Ryokan

Otowaya Ryokan

419 Yuzawa, Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma-Gun , Kusatsu, 949-6101, Japan

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Skiing

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Ski rental on site

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

Otowaya Ryokan

Otowaya Ryokan is a 3-star property in Kusatsu, Japan. The address is 419 Yuzawa, Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma-Gun, and it sits about 24.9mi from the city center. This stay blends traditional charm with modern comforts, inviting travelers to settle in for a memorable getaway.

On the amenities list, skiing, free private parking, and free Wifi set the tone for easy outdoor adventures and relaxed evenings. Room service, on-site ski rental, and a free hot spring bath add to the ease, while features like air conditioning, soundproof rooms, a garden, non-smoking rooms, elevator access, and free on-site parking round out the essentials. Bathtub and bidet amenities complete the comfortable setup.

Reviews total 107, offering a window into past guest experiences. Upper floors are accessible by elevator, and extras include meeting/banquet facilities, golf course, tennis court, massage, mini golf, and kids' meals—each with extra charges. Ready to chase fresh powder, soothing springs, and a dash of Japanese hospitality? This Kusatsu option awaits.

Otowaya Ryokan in Kusatsu blends traditional charm with modern comforts, offering a base for both snowy adventures and relaxing evenings. Skiing is part of the scene, complemented by free private parking and free Wifi for convenient planning. A free hot spring bath, room service, on-site ski rental, and thoughtful touches like air conditioning, soundproof rooms, a garden, non-smoking rooms, elevator access, and free on-site parking round out the essential comforts, while bathtub and bidet amenities add a practical finish.

Feedback from 107 reviews paints a picture of past experiences, and elevator access to upper floors adds ease for arrivals and departures. For those seeking extra moments or events, extras such as meeting/banquet facilities, a golf course, tennis court, massage, mini golf, and kids’ meals are available for an additional charge.

Room options include several Japanese Style configurations and other layouts. For example, Japanese Style, Single Use is a Quadruple room of 172 square feet with five futon mats, accommodating up to five adults. Japanese Style, 5 Twin, Private Bathroom offers 161 square feet with five twin beds for up to five adults. Additional choices include a Japanese Style room with no specified type for two adults and one child, a Standard Room for larger groups (up to ten adults and six children), and a Single Room for two adults. Other labeled options include Room, Smoking Allowed (up to ten adults and six children), Run Of House (two adults), and Room, Shared Bathroom (up to ten adults and six children).

Most popular amenities

Skiing

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Ski rental on site

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

Hot spring bath

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Garden

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Bidet

Soundproof

Rooms

Japanese-Style Room with Private Toilet - single occupancy in Otowaya Ryokan

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Japanese Style, Single Use

5 Futon Mat Beds

170 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom in Otowaya Ryokan

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Japanese Style, 5 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom

5 Twin Beds

160 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Japanese Style

Smoking not allowed

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Japanese Style, Private Bathroom

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

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Room, Shared Bathroom

Smoking not allowed

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Standard Room

Smoking not allowed

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Single Room

Smoking not allowed

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Room, Smoking Allowed

Smoking allowed

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Run of House

Smoking not allowed

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Guest reviews

8.1

107 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Wai

9.1

March 2023

Great place to stay - well run and organised, clean, restful and peaceful environment. Enjoyed the onsen facilities very much and the amenities are good. Daily Japanese breakfast with plenty to eat, tasty food but after 4 days we were hoping for some variety. Service staff were all very accommodating to our requests, friendly and genuinely eager to please; despite limited spoken English. Location is very central but away from traffic noise; and close to great dining and drinking places in town. A relatively short walk from the train station as well; but could take a bit of effort if you have a lot of luggage.

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Jo-anne

8.2

September 2024

Good location. Host drove me to station on departure which I was not aware of so a nice surprise. Only room available when I booked was Japanese style which was authentic. Futon bed was comfortable and private bath and toilet were good. Did not eat in restaurant or use onsen so can't comment on those. Nice heavy curtains so able to block out exterior lights. Very quiet for sleeping.

TV only had a few Japanese channels so no good for English speakers. Had to ask how to use the air con as no English instructions. Had to ask for a higher chair to sit in of an evening as low chairs too awkward for an older person.

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Lawrence

10

July 2025

This place was such a nice stay we definitely recommend it the facilities were very clean the staff were very friendly and hospitable, they even let us keep our luggage there while we attended Fuji rock festival. We would definitely stay here again!

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Marcel

9.1

May 2025

It's a beautiful ryokan with very friendly owners and staff and near wonderfull waterfalls. Very good Japanese breakfast and lovely onsen.

Maybe I overlooked, but I got only one towel? But minor thing, very much enjoyed my stay and would stay again.

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William

10

March 2025

Super clean and staff was super helpful to book me a restaurant with their connections. Originally restaurant has refused to seat me.

A few small bugs crawling around the floor in the morning. But it wasn’t a big deal.

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Mary

8.2

July 2022

Hotel breakfast was very good, served in the dining room in the second floor, three sittings (7:30, 8, 8:30, you pick a time in check-in). Ladies Onsen was lovely, both an indoor and a screened outdoor Onsen, very relaxing. Tatami mat room with futons.

Not too clean and signs of poor maintenance. Two of three hairdryers in the Ladies Onsen did not work. Wallpaper was torn and dirty around door handles, light switches. Track for sliding screen on window was damaged and could not move paper screen to enjoy the view.

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Bruce

9.1

March 2024

When you arrive the Ryokan is dedicated to getting you on the slopes as fast as possible. Have arrangement that they call a minibus which takes you to the ski hire rental and then another minibus will take you on to one of the two ski start points

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Nikechild

9.1

April 2023

Lovely old style hotel with hot spring. Clean room and good service. Next is a excellent Japanese bar (one-minute walk). It is wonderful for family with elevator and kid's playroom.

Walking for a short slope to hotel. No washing machine.

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David

9.1

September 2024

Room was spacious. Plenty of room for yoga, which is important to me when traveling.

Given that it was a traditional ryokan style, there wasn’t a comfortable chair to use a laptop or ipad.

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Molly

9.1

May 2025

Convenient location for train station, lovely onsen at the bottom of the hotel. Large, traditional rooms. Staff were welcoming and friendly

Points of Interest Around Otowaya Ryokan

Attractions

Norn Minakami Ski Resort

15.4mi

Jigokudani Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen)

23.6mi

Yudanaka Onsen

25.5mi

Singapore Philatelic Museum

27.6mi

Fukiware Falls (Fukiware-no-Taki)

27.6mi

Amenities of Otowaya Ryokan

Skiing

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Ski rental on site

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

Hot spring bath

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Garden

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Bidet

Soundproof

Stay rules - Otowaya Ryokan

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property