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Bessho Onsen Tamaya Ryokan

Nagano Prefecture／Bessho Onsen

A modern Japanese-Western style room and the exquisite taste of Shinshu Premium Beef. A hot-spring accommodation with warm hospitality.

In June 2024, a new guest room has been introduced: the "Onsen Premium Room." Enjoy an exclusive in-room dinner featuring A5-grade Shinshu Premium Beef steak as the main dish. Relax and indulge in the 100% natural flowing "Bijin no Yu" hot spring to your heart's content.

4.78 - The best(111)
Reviews 19th placeReview Ranking in Koshin'etsu
  • A Cozy Inn

    I had the pleasure of staying again at my favorite Tamaya Ryokan on October 9. As always, everything was impeccably clean, and from the moment I entered the room I felt completely comfortable. The warm hospitality of all the staff was truly soothing. It was right in matsutake season, and the matsutake dishes at dinner were outstanding. I look forward to visiting again during the season of fresh greenery.

    いちこちゃんとりんこちゃ... 10/17/2026
  • A highly rated property with excellent guest satisfaction.

    We enjoyed our first stay so much that we booked again right away. This was our second visit, and it was just as satisfying as we had hoped. The meals—both the inn’s signature dish (stone-grilled beef) and seasonal offerings—were excellent in both quality and portion size. The hot spring has a gentle sulfur scent that really highlights how good the water is. Our family’s favorite is the beer service time in the lobby. Being able to quench your thirst with a cold beer after a bath before dinner is simply the best. It’s a much-appreciated service in these times of rising prices. We hope you’ll keep it going for our next stay!

    チョコレートボックス 10/13/2026

Facilities and Services

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  • Hot spring
Open-air bath / Free-flowing hot spring / Large public bath / Sauna / Free shuttle service
IN14:00～19:00
OUT11:00
Number of rooms16 rooms
PetNot allowed
Your childPermitted

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Founded over 150 years ago in Bessho Onsen, known as the oldest hot spring in Shinshu, Tamaya Ryokan continues to uphold the tradition of warm hospitality. Enjoy a luxurious stay in our comfortable Japanese-modern rooms. Savor a kaiseki meal featuring Shinshu premium beef and relax with 100% natural flowing Onsen water directly from the source.

Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation

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    The room
  • Hot Springs & Baths
    Hot Springs & Baths
  • Facilities & Services
    Facilities & Services
  • Meal
    Meal

Basic Information

TaxesA Hot Spring Tax of JPY 150 per adult will be charged separately. In Nagano Prefecture, the Accommodation Tax will start on June 1, 2026. Please pay an Accommodation Tax of JPY 200 per person at check-out. *Payment is accepted in cash, by credit card, and via QR code payment. For details about the Accommodation Tax, please visit the Nagano Prefecture website.
Card information
VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX / DINERS / UnionPay / Debit card
Pets
Not allowed
BreakfastA generous taste of Shinshu. Enjoy a vegetable-rich Japanese breakfast that will delight you in the morning, featuring creative dishes such as tofu from Bessho Onsen and Shinshu soba. Please try the Shinshu Premium Beef minced miso over rice as a bowl dish. *Guests staying in the Premium Suite Room may choose either Western or Japanese breakfast individually.*
Your child
You can stay.
Room service
Not available
Common amenities
  • ○ Shampoo · conditioner
  • ○ Body soap · soap
  • ○ Towel · Bath towel
  • × Body towel · sponge
  • ○ Toothbrush set
  • ○ Comb · Brush
  • × Shower cap
  • ○ Hair dryer
  • ○ Shaving
  • × Shaving Gel/Foam
  • × Bath additives
  • ○ Yukata
  • × Nightwear
  • × Bathrobe
  • × Slippers
  • × facial cleanser
  • ○ Toner
  • ○ Lotion
  • ○ Makeup remover
  • ○ Cotton swab
  • ○ Cotton
  • × Clothing deodorizing spray
  • ○ Refrigerator
  • × Minibar
  • ○ Electric kettle
  • ○ Tea set (free)
  • ○ Television
  • ○ Safe
  • × Scale
  • × Trouser press
  • ○ Free morning edition
  • × Pay-per-view broadcast
  • × Satellite broadcasting
  • × Video on Demand
  • × Radio
  • × CD player
  • × DVD player
  • × Blu-ray player
  • × Speakers for portable audio
  • × In-room PCs and tablets
Facilities and Features
  • ○ Hot spring
  • × Rooms with open-air baths available
  • ○ Open-air bath
  • ○ Free-flowing hot spring
  • ○ Large public bath
  • × Private bath
  • ○ Sauna
  • × Ganbanyoku (rock bathing)
  • × Within a 5-minute walk from the station
  • × Within a 5-minute walk to the convenience store.
  • × Indoor pool
  • × Outdoor pool
  • × Pet-friendly
  • × Spa facility
  • × Fitness
  • ○ Free shuttle service
  • × Shuttle Service (Paid)
  • × Room service
  • × Room Service Available 24 Hours
  • × Barrier-free
  • × Childcare services
Esthetic Massage
None
Fitness gym
None
Public Bath
The number of Public Bath
2
Business Hours
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Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
Available
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
100% natural hot spring
Remarks
Bathing is available from 14:00 to 10:00 the next morning. Please note that the men’s and women’s baths are switched at 20:00.
Open-air bath
The number of Open-air bath
2
Business Hours
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Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
Available
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
100% natural hot spring
Remarks
Bathing is available from 14:00 to 10:00 the following morning. Please note that the men’s and women’s baths are switched at 20:00.
Spring quality and benefits

Simple Sulfur Onsen

Neuralgia, muscle pain, frozen shoulder, sensitivity to cold, and fatigue recovery.

※Regarding the notation of "Gensen Kakenagashi"
In some facilities, heating or adding water for temperature adjustment may be performed. Additionally, please note that in some parts of the facility, the hot spring water may not be free-flowing from the source. For more details, please contact each facility.

SaunaAvailable
Hot stone spaNone
About Hygiene Measures
Disinfectant spray is available in all Rooms, private dining areas, the large public bath, and public spaces. We carry out sterilization using alcohol, sodium hypochlorite, and ultraviolet light.

Reviews

Overall Score
4.78
The best (111)
  • Rooms & Amenities
    4.74
  • Facility
    4.65
  • Hospitality & Service
    4.91
  • Meals
    4.84
  • Onsen & Bath
    4.70
  • Satisfaction
    4.83

*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*

*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*

Access Information

Address
Nagano Prefecture227 Bessho Onsen, Ueda City
TEL：+81-268-38-3015

By train From Tokyo: Take the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen to Ueda Station, transfer to the Ueda Electric Railway Bessho Line, and get off at the last stop, Bessho-Onsen Station. About a 7-minute walk. From Nagoya: Take the JR Chuo Line to Shinonoi Station, transfer to the Shinano Railway and get off at Ueda Station, then take the Ueda Electric Railway Bessho Line to the last stop, Bessho-Onsen Station. About a 7-minute walk. By car From Tokyo: About 20 minutes from Ueda-Sugadaira IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway via National Route 18 toward Bessho Onsen. From Nagoya: About 1 hour from Matsumoto IC on the Chuo Expressway via National Route 254 toward Ueda, then via the Hiraiji Tunnel toward Bessho Onsen.

Parking Information
Fee
Free for guests
Parking time
During your stay
Parking space
No restrictions
Number of parking spaces
20 cars available outdoor
Valet service
Available (Free)
If you pull your car up directly in front of our entrance, we will move it to the parking area for you. If you prefer that we do not move your car, please let us know at that time.

Pickup and drop-off information
Available (Free)From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, please use the free Bessho Onsen Shuttle Service waiting at Bessho Onsen Station. If you arrive at Bessho Onsen Station before 2:00 PM or after 5:00 PM, please contact us and we will pick you up promptly. We will also take you to Bessho Onsen Station when you depart.

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