Nagano Yamanouchi Town
Issa no Komichi Biyu no Yado
A Yudanaka inn where you can enjoy natural hot spring water flowing directly from the source, managed by the yumo to, and sweeping views of Shinshu
- Yudanaka Shibu Onsen Area
- Onsen Ryokan
- Reserved onsen available
- Natural Hot Spring
- Free-flow from source
About Issa no Komichi Biyu no Yado
"Issa no Komichi Biyu no Yado" is a hot spring ryokan in Yamanouchi Town, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture. Nestled in Yudanaka Onsen, which has a history spanning 1,300 years since it first opened, it offers three blended spring sources carefully managed by the yumo to and enjoyed as 100% free-flowing natural hot spring water with no dilution or circulation. The large public bath features an indoor bath with a jacuzzi for a gentle bathing feel, as well as an open-air bath where you can enjoy a natural atmosphere. In addition, there are plenty of private bathing spaces, including a rooftop private open-air bath with sweeping views of the mountains of Shinshu and guest-room open-air baths with free-flowing spring water. Paired with cuisine featuring Shinshu premium beef and local mountain delicacies, it offers an exceptional stay that soothes both body and mind.
Hot SpringONSEN
Large Public Bath
A large public bath where you can enjoy three blended spring sources carefully managed by the yumo to as 100% free-flowing natural hot spring water with no dilution or circulation. The indoor bath is equipped with a jacuzzi, easing full-body fatigue with its gentle water feel and massaging effect. In the adjacent open-air bath, you can slowly soak in a slightly alkaline beauty bath while taking in Shinshu's crisp air and natural atmosphere.
Private Bath
A rooftop private open-air bath at the inn, available by advance reservation only. Its excellent location lets you take in panoramic views of the atmospheric streets of the Yudanaka Onsen area and the surrounding mountains of Shinshu. You can exclusively enjoy the bubbling blended spring water as 100% free-flowing natural hot spring water while gazing at the full moon or a sky full of stars. Spend private moments with family or someone special, undisturbed by anyone else.
Guest-Room Open-Air Bath
A private open-air bath available in some special rooms. Even while staying in your room, you can enjoy high-quality natural hot spring water flowing directly from the source as often as you like, whenever you like. From the bath, you have the scenery of the changing mountains of Shinshu and views of the Yokotegawa River all to yourself, allowing you to forget the bustle of everyday life and fully enjoy a deeply relaxing stay.
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Facility Information
- Address
- 〒381-0401 2951-1 Heian, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano Prefecture
- Business Hours
- 15:00〜00:00/01:00〜10:00
[Day-use bathing] Hours: 15:00–19:00 (last entry 18:00) Admission: Adults 1,500 yen / Children 1,000 yen Private open-air bath: 40 minutes, 3,000 yen (advance reservation required)
- Closed Days
- Irregular Holidays
- Gender Access
- Gender Separated
- Tattoo Policy (Communal Bath)
- No tattoo-specific restriction
- Official Website
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