Maruka Ryokan vs Uotoshi Ryokan Maruka Ryokan vs Uotoshi Ryokan
Overview
Maruka Ryokan
Maruka Ryokan
Uotoshi Ryokan
Uotoshi RyokanLive Price Comparison
| Site | Maruka Ryokan Maruka Ryokan | Uotoshi Ryokan Uotoshi Ryokan |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | Checking | Checking |
| Booking.com | Checking | Checking |
| Expedia | Checking | Checking |
| Trip.com | Checking | Checking |
| 라쿠텐트래블 | Checking | Checking |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Maruka Ryokan Maruka Ryokan | Uotoshi Ryokan Uotoshi Ryokan |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
8.3
(80)
|
8.4
(484)
|
| Booking.com |
8.1
(82)
|
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| Expedia |
8.8
(105)
|
8.6
(55)
|
| Trip.com |
8.0
(28)
|
8.6
(29)
|
| Overall Average |
8.4
(295)
|
8.4
(568)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Maruka Ryokan Maruka Ryokan | Uotoshi Ryokan Uotoshi Ryokan |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Owners' kind and warm hospitality repeatedly mentioned in reviews | + Owner is very kind, speaks good English, and often drives guests to Snow Monkey Park |
| + Delicious dinner and breakfast impress many guests | + Onsen praised for authentic old-style traditional feel |
| + Spacious rooms with peaceful garden views commonly praised | + Rooms clean and cozy, hot water prepared in mornings |
| + Close to Yudanaka Station and Snow Monkey bus for easy access | + Gear drying room convenient for snowboarders |
| + Private onsen tattoo-friendly and convenient per reviews | |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Old building with dust, cobwebs, and cleaning issues noted in multiple reviews | - Building feels old, worn, and dusty |
| - Common areas and hallways very cold in winter repeated complaints | - 10-20 min walk to station, tough with luggage in snow |
| - Onsen water too hot or spotty WiFi mentioned | - Shared shower weak pressure and sometimes not fully clean |
Recommended For
Couples
Snow Monkey visitors
Authenticity seekers
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Recommended For
Solo travelers
Couples
Ski/snowboarders
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Guest Reviews
Maruka Ryokan
Maruka RyokanKind hosts, delicious dinner. Close to station and Snow Monkey bus. Real Japanese ryokan.
Common rooms cold in winter
Loved traditional ryokan. Peaceful garden view. 10min to station.
Dusty, cold hallways. Onsen extra hot fee
Big traditional room. Breakfast dinner delicious. Owners gave cake.
Beautiful authentic stay. Kind respectful. Cherished experience.
Unique experience. Great hospitality and breakfast.
Uotoshi Ryokan
Uotoshi RyokanClean rooms, good amenities, lovely host.
Beautiful traditional Ryokan to immerse in Onsen village. Kind owner.
Close to station, good onsen, owner speaks English.
Luggage tough in snow to station
Rustic Japanese onsen ryokan, great location, fluent English owner.
Shared wash area slightly unclean
Location Comparison
Distance: 0.7km
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