Seasonal creative cuisine, Dragon's open-air bath, Niigata's sea and mountain delicacies, handmade desserts by the hostess.
A small and clean Japanese-style inn, Otowaya Ryokan, offers a relaxing stay where you can enjoy the warmth of wood and the seasonal scenery. The creative kaiseki cuisine, made with fresh seafood and mountain delicacies from Niigata, is carefully prepared by the chef, allowing you to savor the flavors of the season. Additionally, desserts and pickles made by the proprietress herself are highly praised. From the open-air bath, you may witness a dragon, considered a symbol of good fortune, providing a unique joy that cannot be experienced in the city. The Onsen is known for warming the body to its core and for its lasting warmth.
I booked a last-minute stay to unwind after a stressful period at work. At first, I made the Reservation because of the reasonable price, but I was truly moved by the Ryokan’s gentle atmosphere that reflects traditional Japan, the wonderful Onsen, and the delicious meals. Everyone on staff was kind, and during my stay I was able to completely forget everyday life as time passed slowly and peacefully. I’d love to return when I need to rest again. Thank you very much.
Yahoo!トラベルユー... 5/30/2026We stayed here for a family trip. The Room was clean. The Onsen had no chlorine smell and felt like natural hot spring water. We were very satisfied with both dinner and breakfast.
Yahoo!トラベルユー... 6/29/2026
Facilities and Services
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| IN | 15:00～23:00 |
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| OUT | 10:00 |
| Number of rooms | 16 rooms |
| Pet | Not allowed |
| Your child | Permitted |
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- Japanese-style Room
- Capacity 1~5 people
- Japanese-style Room
- Capacity 1~5 people
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Introduction of the Accommodation
Seasonal kaiseki cuisine crafted with fresh ingredients.
Enjoy creative Kaiseki cuisine crafted meticulously by chefs, emphasizing seasonal flavors. Savor the seafood and mountain delicacies of Niigata. Desserts and pickles prepared by the hostess herself are also highly praised.
【Gagaku no Yu】
With the negative ion effect and far-infrared effect from the radium contained in Shigaraki clay, combined with the abundant hormesis effect of Bad Gastein ore and the benefits of radon baths, we support health promotion through a well-balanced collaboration. Enjoy a completely original healing spa created by blending high-quality Bad Gastein ore, carefully selected and directly imported from the renowned Onsen area of Bad Gastein, Australia, into a glaze and firing it into powder form.
Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation
- The room
- Hot Springs & Baths
- Meal
Basic Information
| Card information | VISA / MASTER / JCB / DINERS / Debit card |
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| Pets | Not allowed |
| Breakfast | 【Breakfast】Room or dining area ※Depends on the Plan. |
| Your child | You can stay. |
| Room service | Available for use |
| Common amenities |
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| Facilities and Features |
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| Esthetic Massage | None |
| Fitness gym | None |
| Public Bath |
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| Open-air bath |
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| Private bath |
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| Spring quality and benefits | Chloride spring Neuralgia Rheumatism / Traumatic Fracture Burns / Gynecological Diseases / Neuralgia / Wounds ※Regarding the notation of "Gensen Kakenagashi" |
| Sauna | None |
| Hot stone spa | Available50 minutes per session: 3500 yen (tax excluded) ※ For use by 2 persons. |
| Others | 【Other usable cards】 UC DC NICOS Rakuten Card |
Reviews
- Rooms & Amenities4.39
- Facility4.28
- Hospitality & Service4.56
- Meals4.53
- Onsen & Bath4.50
- Satisfaction4.50
*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*
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Access Information
Niigata Prefecture419 Yuzawa, Yuzawa Town, Minamiuonuma District
TEL：+81-257-84-3412
From JR Joetsu Shinkansen Echigo-Yuzawa Station → About 7 minutes on foot
From Kanetsu Expressway Yuzawa IC → About 5 minutes by car
- Parking Information
- Fee
- Free for guests
- Parking time
- ---
- Parking space
- No restrictions
- Number of parking spaces
- 15 cars available outdoor
- Valet service
- Unavailable
- Pickup and drop-off information
- Available (Free)
Frequently Asked Questions
Please provide information about Open-air bath.
・Business Hours: 00:00～24:00 ・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: None ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring ※Except between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
What are the qualities and benefits of the hot spring water?
The spring quality and efficacy of the hot spring are as follows. ・Spring quality: Chloride spring ・Spring efficacy: Neuralgia Rheumatism / Traumatic Fracture Burns / Gynecological Diseases / Neuralgia / Wounds
What kind of facilities and features are available?
There are the following facilities and features. Hot spring・Open-air bath・Free-flowing hot spring・Large public bath・Private bath・Ganbanyoku (rock bathing)・Free shuttle service・Room service
I would like to know the access information.
From JR Joetsu Shinkansen Echigo-Yuzawa Station → About 7 minutes on foot From Kanetsu Expressway Yuzawa IC → About 5 minutes by car
Is parking available?
・Fee： Free for guests ・Parking space： Length --- Vehicle width --- Vehicle height --- ・Number of parking spaces： 15 cars ・Valet Service： Unavailable
Please provide information about Private bath.
・Business Hours: 15:00～22:00 ・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: Available ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring
Is an internet connection available?
Connection is possible. ・Wi-Fi is available. ・Wired connection is available. For more details, please refer to the room and plan information.
Do you have a rock bath?
Yes, there is. 50 minutes per session: 3500 yen (tax excluded) ※ For use by 2 persons.