Uotoshi Ryokan vs Maruka Ryokan

Same City · Nagano Distance: 0.7km

Overview

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Uotoshi Ryokan

★★ 2-Star
8.4 141
Nagano
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Maruka Ryokan

★★★ 3-Star
8.4 60
Nagano
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Uotoshi Ryokan Maruka Ryokan
Agoda
8.4 (484)
8.3 (80)
Booking.com
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8.1 (82)
Expedia
8.6 (55)
8.8 (105)
Trip.com
8.6 (29)
8.0 (28)
Overall Average
8.4 (568)
8.4 (295)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Uotoshi Ryokan Maruka Ryokan
Strengths Strengths
+ Owner is very kind, speaks good English, and often drives guests to Snow Monkey Park + Owners' kind and warm hospitality repeatedly mentioned in reviews
+ Onsen praised for authentic old-style traditional feel + Delicious dinner and breakfast impress many guests
+ Rooms clean and cozy, hot water prepared in mornings + Spacious rooms with peaceful garden views commonly praised
+ Gear drying room convenient for snowboarders + Close to Yudanaka Station and Snow Monkey bus for easy access
+ Private onsen tattoo-friendly and convenient per reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Building feels old, worn, and dusty - Old building with dust, cobwebs, and cleaning issues noted in multiple reviews
- 10-20 min walk to station, tough with luggage in snow - Common areas and hallways very cold in winter repeated complaints
- Shared shower weak pressure and sometimes not fully clean - Onsen water too hot or spotty WiFi mentioned

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Ski/snowboarders

Recommended For

Couples Snow Monkey visitors Authenticity seekers

Guest Reviews

Uotoshi Ryokan

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Clean rooms, good amenities, lovely host.

Trip.com 10.0 Solo

Beautiful traditional Ryokan to immerse in Onsen village. Kind owner.

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Close to station, good onsen, owner speaks English.

Luggage tough in snow to station

Trip.com 9.5 Solo

Rustic Japanese onsen ryokan, great location, fluent English owner.

Shared wash area slightly unclean

Maruka Ryokan

Booking.com 8.1 Couple

Kind hosts, delicious dinner. Close to station and Snow Monkey bus. Real Japanese ryokan.

Common rooms cold in winter

Booking.com 8.0 Solo

Loved traditional ryokan. Peaceful garden view. 10min to station.

Dusty, cold hallways. Onsen extra hot fee

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Big traditional room. Breakfast dinner delicious. Owners gave cake.

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Beautiful authentic stay. Kind respectful. Cherished experience.

Trip.com 7.5 Couple

Unique experience. Great hospitality and breakfast.

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.7km

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