AIBIYA

Guesthouse • 3032 Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan

4.8(95 reviews)

Welcome to the Hidden Gem Guesthouse in Yudanaka

Nestled in the Yudanaka Onsen town, this small guesthouse is filled with charms that cannot be imagined from its exterior. In the renovated old ryokan, the warm hospitality of the owner couple and the quiet and comfortable space await.

A Moment to Forget Time

AIBIYA is a hidden guesthouse renovated from a 70-year-old ryokan. The rooms filled with the scent of wood give a comfortable and relaxed feeling like home. Since children under 3 years old are not allowed to stay, adults can forget time and spend a leisurely time.

Immerse in the Atmosphere of the Hot Spring Town

There is no indoor bath, but there is a ticket system to easily enjoy the hot springs of surrounding partner hotels. The leisurely hot spring tour while walking around the town is the charm of adults. In the evening, let's have a drink and slowly soak in the bath.

Rare Encounters

The owner couple is warm, and above all, their smiles are lovely. The hidden charm of AIBIYA is that you can feel their personality which cannot be conveyed through the website. It is evident that they value the rare encounters with guests. When you visit Yudanaka, why not spend a supreme moment away from your daily life at this hidden gem for adults.

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Reviews

5(a week ago)

Mateo Robbins

We loved staying at this gem of a hotel! It is conveniently a very short walk from the Yudanaka train station.Yoshi and Seong-mi were exceedingly gracious hosts. They were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The breakfasts were nourishing and tasty, and full of thoughtful touches. The space was beautiful, full of wood, tatami and tasteful lighting. The bed was the most comfortable we've had in all of Japan. Could not recommend more highly!!

5(3 months ago)

Joe Weems

I can't begin to describe how good my stay was here. The accommodations were amazing. The room was warm and cozy. The building was beautiful and looked new and clean but, had the charm of an old traditional Japanese home. I came to snowboard and they had a room to store and dry all my wet gear. They were able to handle shipping my snowboard to and from the airport with Yamato transport. There is a direct bus to and from Shiga Kogen every day as well. There is not an onsen on site but, you can buy tickets to various local onsens, all of which were spectacular. All onsens had an indoor and outdoor bath. Breakfast was served every morning and, it was great to eat and chat with other travelers. Truly, the best part about staying here was the owners themselves. Yoshi and Seong-mi were two of the kindest, most friendly people I've encountered on any of my trips across the world. They made my experience feel like I was staying with my brother and sister. In fact, the whole town of Yudanaka felt like home to me and, I know this is a place I will never forget for the rest of my life.

5(2 months ago)

Jialin Guo

We had a great time staying at AIBIYA, the ryokan has been beautifully renovated with a handcrafted touch. Centrally located 5 minutes away from the bus and train station, it was easy to get to Shiga Kogen for skiing. They have everything you could need, including a washing machine and dry room for snow gear. We need to thank Yoshi and Seong-mi for being such welcoming hosts who made our stay so memorable. You can’t go wrong with staying here.

5(3 months ago)

Ben Cain

Yoshiki and Seongmiare so lovely. They made me feel at home with ease. Aibiya is close to everything you could want or need. 3 min walk to Yudanaka train station, bars, restaurants, Lawson, onsens and a short bus trip to Snow Monkeys and Skiing at Shiga Kogen or Ryou. Aibiya is quiet and peaceful and the bed was SUPER comfortable!! One of the best sleeps I’ve ever had. I can’t recommend the place enough and I can’t wait to come back and stay again! Thank you Yoshi and Seongmi so much! 🙏🏼☺️

5(4 months ago)

Domen Novak

Staying at Aibiya was a pleasure! Yoshi and Seongmi were very friendly and helpful and gave us some nice recommendations. Place is very clean and atmosphere is magical. They have great continental breakfast and really cozy room to hang out. Strongly recommended.

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