Located in the Shibu hot-spring district, guests can enjoy indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths at Suminoyu. Massages can be requested and a footbath is also available for extra relaxation. A free shuttle is offered from Yudanaka Train Station, which is a 10-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms have tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. A TV, fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags are provided in each. Rooms come with a private toilet but bathrooms are shared. Free Wi-Fi is accessible at the lobby and local products can be purchased at the gift shop. Luggage storage is available. Japanese dishes featuring local ingredients are available at the ryokan. Dinner is served in a private dining room. Suminoyu Inn is a 10-minute drive from Snow Monkey Park and a 25-minute drive from Shiga Kogen Ski Resort. Heiwa Kannon is a 15-minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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2 futon beds
2 twin beds
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2 futon beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.6
High score for Yamanouchi
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  • Vorarat
    Thailand Thailand
    Excellent service from the owner and the staffs. The room and the food are great.
  • María
    Chile Chile
    It looked great, very japanese style. They provided yukatas to use in the hotel and at town. We had access to the onsen in the hotel, which was beautiful and really confortable, and also acces to the onsens around the town. The staff was great,...
  • Aaron
    United States of America United States of America
    Very friendly and attentive staff. Picked up at station. Excellent meals. Great location in town.

Area info

Amenities of Suminoyu
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
Bathroom
  • Shared bathroom
Activities
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Convenience store on site
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    Spa
    • Foot bath
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Japanese
    • Thai
    • Filipino

    House rules

    Suminoyu takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash Suminoyu accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    To use the hotel's free shuttle, call upon arrival at Yudanaka Train Station. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

    Please note, this property will become a nonsmoking property as of 10 March 2018.

    This property has different price for children. Please contact this property for more details. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

    Please be informed that the property cannot accommodate special meal requests.

    Please inform Suminoyu of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

    Guests must check in by 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

    An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    FAQs about Suminoyu

    • Suminoyu is 4.3 miles from the center of Yamanouchi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Suminoyu is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Suminoyu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Suminoyu is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Room options at Suminoyu include:

      • Quad
      • Double

    • Suminoyu offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Open-air bath
      • Foot bath
      • Hot spring bath
      • Public Bath