Wafu-no-Yado MASUYA

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

Property highlights

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About this property

On just a 5-minute drive from Yudanaka Station, Wafu-no-Yado MASUYA features beautiful Japanese-style rooms, hot spring baths and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms boast a private outdoor hot spring bath. Masuya Wafu no Yado is a 15-minute drive from the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, as well as from the Heiwa Kannon (Peace Statue). Zenko-ji Temple is an hour’s drive away. The spacious, bright rooms at Masuya are comfortably furnished with tatami-mat flooring and traditional futon bedding. They come with a seating area, satellite TV and a fridge. Guests at the Wafu no Yado can soak in spacious indoor and outdoor hot spring baths, or take a flower pressing class. Ladies can choose from 50 colourful gowns to use. The Japanese hot spring experience is complete with award-winning multi-course dinners, served in private dining rooms. Delicious local specialities can also be ordered separately.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Free parking available on-site

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

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Guests who stayed here loved

Anne
Australia Australia
“The food was delicious and presentation beautiful. Ryokan rooms were large and comfortable. Bathing rooms big and clean and staff were very friendly. Shuttle bus to the snow monkeys was a bonus.”
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely traditional property in the heart of the onsen town. Two lovely in-house onsens.”
Yulia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic hotel! We stayed in a room with a beautiful river view, and it was absolutely amazing. The room was spacious, elegant, and very comfortable, with large separate beds. We also rented a private onsen and had a truly wonderful time there.”
Patricia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room is very spacious and had beautiful views of the river and mountains, the staff was absolutely wonderful and provided an incredible service throughout the stay, and the traditional breakfast were delicious (we even had a private breakfast...”
Silvia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was an experience! The hotel is so authentic, everyone is so lovely and cute! We have used the private onsen and it was amazing! This place is very special, and quiet! It teaches you to slow down…”
Brett
Australia Australia
“Lovely staff, parking, food, onsen in house, location.”
Sheila
Australia Australia
“An older style Japanese hotel within 10 minutes walk of Shibu onsen town.Wonderful staff and amazing breakfast. FREE PICK UP and drop at Yakuda station.Wonderful hotel onsen.”
Henry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved our stay at Masuya. Everything about the place was perfect! The staff were the friendliest and most welcoming people we came across in our entire holiday (and that's saying something!) and made us feel so special. We travelled with our...”
Joseph
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The additional services were exceptional. Welcome tea, coffee machine downstairs, two on site spa centres, private dining and breakfast in a separated part of the dining room.”
Neil
Switzerland Switzerland
“Our first experience of a Ryokan - and what a lovely way to start!!! Everyone was so kind and nice!”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
レストラン #1
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner

Facilities of Wafu-no-Yado MASUYA

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

House rules

Wafu-no-Yado MASUYA takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Wafu-no-Yado MASUYA in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.