A trip to Echigo Yuzawa in Niigata using the JR Pass – Part 3: My Ryokan experience in Echigo Yuzawa

During my trip to Echigo Yuzawa, I stayed at two different ryokans. The first one was Yuzawa Grand Hotel, for accommodation only. The second one was Onyuyado Nakaya, which included a meal plan (dinner and breakfast).

Locations featured in this video:
Yuzawa Grand Hotel (湯沢グランドホテル)
💻 http://yuzawagrandhotel.jp/
📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/L6v5LrRLNwC8t2Bi9
🧾 Total 52,800 yen for two people, two nights

Onyuyado Nakaya (御湯宿 中屋)
💻 http://www.onyuyado-nakaya.co.jp/
📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/V885W1vbPuJMjwFb8
🧾 Total 38,500 yen for two people, one night

Ryokan reservation website:
Japanese website:
https://www.jalan.net/
https://www.ikyu.com/

English website:
https://www.jalan.net/en/japan_hotels_ryokan/
https://www.japanican.com/
https://travel.rakuten.com/
Plus, the well-known hotel booking websites, such as Agoda, Booking.com, Expedia, etc.

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(Computer generated voice over) Welcome to the world of Japanese ryokans! Explore these traditional inns spread across Japan, especially in serene hot spring destinations. Ryokans offer more than just a place to stay, with tatami rooms, cozy futon beds, relaxing Japanese baths, and delicious seasonal cuisine.

Once you experience the charm of a ryokan, there’s no turning back. Whenever I visit Japan, I make it a point to immerse myself in the tranquility of these rustic retreats. It’s where I disconnect from the hustle and bustle of city life,

Soaking in the beauty of nature and rejuvenating in the hot springs. Join me as I share my experiences at two ryokans in Echigo Yuzawa. Yuzawa Grand Hotel, located just a 2-minute walk from Echigo Yuzawa station offers convenience and comfort. If you’re burdened with luggage,

A simple call to the hotel ensures a prompt pickup service from the station. During winter, they generously provide free shuttle buses to local ski resorts. Looks like this hotel has won many awards Impressively adorned with numerous awards, the hotel boasts a grand lobby and an array of facilities including public hot spring baths,

Coin laundry, restaurants, free lockers, a cozy cafe corner, and a quaint souvenir shop. The ryokan boasts a total of 84 guest rooms. During our stay, we opted for the Japanese/Western-style room with a delightful semi-open-air bath. Slippers are provided for your convenience,

Specifically intended for wearing within the hotel’s public areas rather than inside the rooms themselves. You’ll find a yukata provided for your use throughout your stay. Feel free to wear it anytime, whether you’re headed to the bath, going to the hotel’s restaurants for dinner or breakfast,

Or settling in for a peaceful night’s rest. Equipped with a kettle, cold water, coffee machine, and tea set. The room is very spacious and clean.. Here is the bathroom area. Unfortunately, this room doesn’t include a hot spring bath, it’s just tap water.

However, if you wish to indulge in the hot spring experience, there’s a public bath area available on the first floor. I opted out this time as we’ll be treated to a private in-room hot spring at our next ryokan. Our journey continued to Onyuyado Nakaya, situated further north of Echigo Yuzawa.

Nestled a bit uphill, arrangements for station pick-up can be made with the ryokan in advance. This ryokan offers a more intimate setting compared to the previous one, boasting a total of 27 guest rooms. Throughout its premises, you’ll encounter delicate flower arrangements reflecting the changing seasons, alongside traditional furniture, ornaments, and ceramics.

The atrium lobby, adorned with large windows, beautifully captures the essence of the four seasons. Moreover, a cozy book corner awaits, inviting you to unwind and enjoy some leisurely reading. During our stay, we resided in the Japanese-style room named “Yune”, featuring an open-air bath and a meal plan.

While the room size may not rival that of the previous ryokan, it comfortably accommodates two people. The highlight of our room is the private onsen a 100% natural hot spring. This exclusive bath boasts a distinct hot spring source, setting it apart from the larger public bath.

You can enjoy two types of hot springs during your stay. From the comfort of the bath, you can enjoy the scenery of Echigo Yuzawa and the Shinkansen. After indulging in our first dip into the hot spring, it’s time to savour a delightful dinner.

As night falls, the bath offers a mesmerizing view of the surroundings. There’s nothing quite like starting your day with a refreshing dip into the hot spring. To complete our experience, a traditional Japanese-style breakfast is included in our stay. Here is the price for the two ryokans

I usually book my stay on the Japanese Jalan website since I can read kanji. While Jalan does have an English website, I’ve noticed it offers fewer options compared to the Japanese version. Fortunately, there’s a growing number of international websites that facilitate ryokan reservations, including Expedia and Agoda.

I’ll include some links in the description box below. Alternatively, reservations can be made directly with the ryokan through their websites, if available. Staying at a ryokan transports me to another world where I naturally forget about work and simply enjoy the moment. Moreover, they offer delectable seasonal cuisine and impeccable hospitality.

In our next video, we’ll journey to Atami using the JR Tokyo Wide Pass. If you enjoyed this video, don’t forget to hit the like button and subscribe to join me on our adventure to Atami. Thanks for watching!