Otowaya Ryokan

🎭A small onsen ryokan from an owner who loved kabuki

Niigata · Otowaya Ryokan

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Abundant Spring Water, Open-Air Baths Year-Round

• ♨️A natural hot spring fed 100% from the source, with circulation used only to keep the temperature steady
• 🐉The open-air bath 'Ryujin no Yu', home to a rock marked with a pair of dragons, and the open-air 'Shifuku no Yu'
• 🌿A weakly alkaline chloride spring that warms you to the core and keeps you warm long after

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Indoor Baths, Open 24 Hours

• 🛁The indoor baths 'Kanjin no Yu' and 'Sukeroku no Yu' are open around the clock
• 🔄The men's and women's baths swap on a set schedule throughout the day
• 🕛You can soak whenever you like, except during cleaning hours

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Private Baths and Personal Stone Sauna

• 🌲Spend a quiet moment together in the cypress-scented private bath 'Iyashi no Yu'
• 💎The ceramic private bath 'Gagaku no Yu', infused with Bad Gastein mineral ore
• 🔥A 50-minute detox stone sauna, 'Miyu', enjoyed in a private room

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Tidy Tatami Rooms

• 🏯16 rooms across 5 types, cozy tatami rooms with true ryokan character
• 🛏️From two-room suites with a spacious veranda to bedded Japanese-Western rooms
• 📶Free Wi-Fi in every room, with the four seasons framed just outside the window

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The Flavors of Minami-Uonuma

• 🍚Koshihikari rice from Shiozawa, Minami-Uonuma, one of Japan's finest rice-growing regions
• 🍶A creative kaiseki course paired with local sake from Niigata, a region famed for its brewing
• 🐟A spread built from seasonal ingredients (varies by season and plan)

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An Atmosphere Steeped in Kabuki

• 🎭Founded in 1947 by an owner devoted to local kabuki
• 🖼️Kabuki and ukiyo-e motifs woven throughout the interior
• 🍵A warm welcome, a cozy lobby, and the intimate private dining room 'Hanakagari'

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Location in Echigo-Yuzawa

• 🚄7 minutes on foot from the west exit of Echigo-Yuzawa Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen
• 🚗About 5 minutes by car from Yuzawa IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway
• ⛄Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen, a great base for skiing and sightseeing in every season

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Private Baths and Personal Stone Sauna

• 🌲Spend a quiet moment together in the cypress-scented private bath 'Iyashi no Yu'
• 💎The ceramic private bath 'Gagaku no Yu', infused with Bad Gastein mineral ore
• 🔥A 50-minute detox stone sauna, 'Miyu', enjoyed in a private room

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Tidy Tatami Rooms

• 🏯16 rooms across 5 types, cozy tatami rooms with true ryokan character
• 🛏️From two-room suites with a spacious veranda to bedded Japanese-Western rooms
• 📶Free Wi-Fi in every room, with the four seasons framed just outside the window

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A small ryokan in Echigo-Yuzawa where abundant spring water, the spirit of kabuki, and the flavors of Minami-Uonuma all come together. The attentive hospitality carried through its sixteen rooms keeps a snowy Yuzawa night warm long after you've settled in.

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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: 23:00

* 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 Otowaya Ryokan?

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

Where is Otowaya Ryokan located?

It is in Niigata Minamiuonuma-gun. Address: 419 Yuzawa Yuzawamachi.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩146,043 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

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.