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Ryugon

4.0 star property
Travelers warm up by the fireplace or soak in natural hot springs at this traditional Japanese inn, then fuel up with local cuisine before daily adventures

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Ryugon offers an upscale Japanese ryokan experience in peaceful surroundings. Guests unwind in the indoor mineral hot spring and spa after exploring nearby attractions on rental bicycles. The property includes thoughtful amenities like free WiFi and a library for quieter moments.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

About the area

Minamiuonuma is home to Ryugon. Gala Yuzawa and Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Joetsu Kokusai Playland and Yuzawa Highland Alpine Garden are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like skiing. Visit our Minamiuonuma travel guide
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79 Sakado, Minamiuonuma, Niigata, 949-6611

What's nearby

  • スキー場のゴンドラ・ロープウェイ（Ski resort gondola lift）
    Maiko Snow Resort
    15 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Ishiuchi Maruyama, Niigata, Japan, ski resort, Jan 2023
    Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort
    17 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Cable Sky on Snow mountain at Gala Yuzawa near Tokyo, Japan.; Shutterstock ID 734070598; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:
    Gala Yuzawa
    21 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Senbuchi Park
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort
    30 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Gala Yuzawa Station
    15 min drive
  • Niigata (KIJ)
    93 min drive

Restaurants

  • 魚沼釜蔵総本店
    16 min walk
  • 萬盛庵 駅前店
    15 min walk
  • 羽屋
    2 min drive
  • ぶら坊
    16 min walk
  • パティスリー・シュクレ
    17 min walk

About this property

Ryugon

Upscale ryokan
Take advantage of an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a terrace and a garden at Ryugon. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a library and a fireplace in reception.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up and free bike hire
  • Hot springs on-site, free newspapers and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Ryugon feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and bidets
  • Balconies, fridges and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free train station pick-up shuttle from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,240 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Massage
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa services
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 120.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately JPY 3240 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Ryugon Inn Minamiuonuma
Ryugon Inn
Ryugon Minamiuonuma
Ryugon Ryokan
Ryugon Minamiuonuma
Ryugon Ryokan Minamiuonuma

Frequently asked questions

Is Ryugon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ryugon?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ryugon?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ryugon?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Ryugon located?

Situated in Minamiuonuma, this ryokan is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Senbuchi Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Untoan Shrine and Suzuki Makino Memorial Museum. Shiozawa Tsumugi Museum is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Ryugon Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
공간과 미식의 아름다움을 알려주는 곳입니다. 늦가을의 정취를 보았는데 눈 내린 겨울도 기대가 됩니다!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tsui-Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

十分有味道的日式旅館 非常推薦家族旅行

十分有味道的日式旅館 日式晚餐早餐都很好吃 細心的服務及室外湯屋可邊賞雪邊泡湯 非常推薦家族旅行
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Magali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was really great even for the children, 4 and 6 years old. The people helped to organise our days activities with suggestions and helped with booking drives and so on. The children loved their stay there, the hot bath and the playroom, the garden and the snow.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
非常好的住宿經驗，服務超好，環境超美
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Visarut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018