2-Star Hotels in Yamanouchi

"This ryokan is the furthest from Main Street. But I love the hospitality from the owner and the authenticity of this place. There is a private onsen available in the ryokan, just need to pre register. They provide access to shibu onsen as well. Recommended to book your dinner with them. Restaurants in shibu onsen either close very early or not open regularly. We missed our dinner, but the owner is kind enough to prepare a simple oyakudon for us. Though this place is at the beginning of forest trail to snow monkey park. But it is close during winter. Just take note."

"Breakfast was delicious; in my experience, it's truly rare to encounter such a wonderful breakfast. I would have loved to try dinner as well, but unfortunately, I couldn't make a reservation because I was traveling alone. I've stayed at larger, more expensive hot spring inns before, but I really love the atmosphere here. Everything is simple and friendly, and it felt as if time had stopped in the Showa era. I think places like this are also very rare. Regarding the hot springs, both the indoor and outdoor baths are quite hot, but you can adjust the temperature with tap water. One thing that bothered me was that the teapot wasn't very clean. I came to the Hokuriku region this time because I wanted to find a ”snow country.” I didn't find a snow country itself, but instead I found this place. I will definitely come back again."