Yudanaka Onsen Andaikan

♨️A Century of Kakenagashi at a Time-Honored Inn

Nagano · Andaikan

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The Charm of a Time-Honored Inn

• 🏯Founded in 1902 (Meiji 35), a three-story wooden hot spring ryokan with over a century of history
• 🌉A vermilion-lacquered railed bridge and a wooden umbrella ceiling preserve the elegance of old times
• 🪨Set as the first house on Andai Onsen's street, between Shibu Onsen and Yudanaka Onsen

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Two Kakenagashi Indoor Baths

• ♨️Enjoy two indoor baths with distinct character: Kodai-buro and Ryugu-buro
• 🔄The men's and women's baths swap between evening and morning, so you can try both
• 🛁There's no dedicated private bath, but the indoor baths can sometimes be reserved privately (e.g. on weekdays) — ask in advance

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A Slightly Alkaline Simple Spring, Known as the 'Beauty Bath'

• 💧A clear, colorless, slightly alkaline simple saline spring, known as the 'beauty bath'
• 🌿Said to help with neuralgia, rheumatism, and skin care, among other benefits
• 🤲Rub a wet arm and you'll feel just how silky-smooth the water is

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A Guest-Only Privilege: The Andai Outer Baths

• 🎫Access Oyu and Kaikayu, outer baths open only to guests and local residents
• 👘Stroll the hot spring streets in a yukata and geta sandals, footsteps clicking along
• 🏛️Oyu, with roughly 300 years of history, adds atmosphere in its stately Japanese-style building

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Homemade Flavors Through Shinshu's Seasons

• 🥩Shinshu beef steak, an upgrade-plan specialty that's even been featured on NHK
• 🌱In spring, a reservation-only mountain-vegetable plan features over 20 kinds of wild greens
• 🍲Breakfast opens with light yudofu, a careful Japanese-Western spread

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A Building That Lets You Feel Time Pass

• 🛏️Eight tatami rooms in total, ranging from the 22-mat Tsuru-no-ma to the 8-mat Yuri-no-ma
• 🪟Rooms with an engawa veranda look down over the hot spring street
• 🔥From December to March, every room gets a kotatsu to keep you warm

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A Lounge with 3,000 Comics

• 📚The lounge to the right of the entrance holds over 3,000 comics and novels
• 🍦Try the young owner's handmade gelato, served 15:00–21:00 (500 yen each)
• 🍵Flavors change with the season — buckwheat-tea milk, matcha, chocolate, and more

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Old-Time Fun and Sights Along the Onsen Street

• 🎎Reserve ahead to experience a zashiki-asobi performance by Yudanaka-Shibu Onsen's most popular geisha
• 🐒The snow monkeys of nearby Jigokudani Wild Monkey Park are a famous draw
• 🚌About 5 minutes by bus from Yudanaka Station — comfortable for families, couples, and solo travelers alike
• 🚐Station pickup (2+ guests on half-board plans, contact in advance)

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A Slightly Alkaline Simple Spring, Known as the 'Beauty Bath'

• 💧A clear, colorless, slightly alkaline simple saline spring, known as the 'beauty bath'
• 🌿Said to help with neuralgia, rheumatism, and skin care, among other benefits
• 🤲Rub a wet arm and you'll feel just how silky-smooth the water is

4

A Guest-Only Privilege: The Andai Outer Baths

• 🎫Access Oyu and Kaikayu, outer baths open only to guests and local residents
• 👘Stroll the hot spring streets in a yukata and geta sandals, footsteps clicking along
• 🏛️Oyu, with roughly 300 years of history, adds atmosphere in its stately Japanese-style building

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A wooden ryokan standing for over a century since the Meiji era, Andaikan offers two kakenagashi indoor baths plus an outer bath reserved for guests alone. Taste Shinshu's seasons in every dish and feel the charm of old Japan in a warm, welcoming hot-spring street.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

체크인·체크아웃 · 체크인: 15:00 · 체크아웃: 10:00 · 최종 체크인: 21:00

* Translated from information supplied by the property; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Yudanaka Onsen Andaikan?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Yudanaka Onsen Andaikan located?

It is in Nagano Shimotakai-gun. Address: 2305 Hirao, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.