Request for Guests Arriving by Car During the Winter Season
During the winter season (approximately November to mid-April), please ensure your vehicle is equipped with studless winter tires and carry snow chains.
Savor the beauty of nature in every season, sulfur hot springs, and the flavors of Shinshu.
Kumanoyu Hotel, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of each season, is located in a place surrounded by nature. The historic sulfur Onsen, with its natural flow directly from the source, changes color depending on the day, and you can relax in the indoor bath made entirely of cypress wood. Additionally, its location, just a 5-minute walk to the Maeyama Lift, is ideal for those who enjoy activities. The spacious Japanese-style rooms allow you to unwind while feeling close to nature, and you can savor local flavors such as Shinshu beef sukiyaki. Furthermore, you can continue to use the Onsen even after check-out, and parking is prioritized for guests.
This time, we stayed at Kuma no Yu Hotel at the request of my 90-year-old mother. Since we had requested a room with good accessibility in advance, we were provided with a room close to the elevator. The onsen had a jade-green color and was very warming. However, unfortunately, the outdoor rock bath was too cold to stay in for long. Dinner was just the right amount and delicious. Breakfast was a buffet, but oddly enough, there was no ketchup or grain mustard for the sausages. Overall, it was a very satisfying stay with excellent onsen facilities.
Yahoo!トラベルユー... 1/24/2026The weather wasn't great, but I was able to relax. On clear nights, the starry sky is said to be beautiful, and you can see Genji fireflies until early August. The meals were satisfying, and the Onsen was open 24 hours, which helped relieve muscle tension. It was great value for money. There was no refrigerator; apparently, it gets damaged by gas. Luckily, I had a cooler box with me and got permission from the Hotel staff to enjoy some chilled beer. Beer was available at the shop as well.
Yahoo!トラベルユー... 8/15/2025
Facilities and Services
See All- Hot spring
Open-air bath / Free-flowing hot spring / Large public bath
| IN | 15:00～23:00 |
|---|---|
| OUT | 10:00 |
| Number of rooms | 87 rooms |
| Pet | Not allowed |
| Your child | Permitted |
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See AllNotice from the Accommodation
●Due to Onsen gas, we cannot install a refrigerator in the Room. If you need items kept chilled, we can store them at the front desk—please consult us in advance.
●Due to kitchen limitations, we are unable to accommodate food allergy requests or make changes to meals due to disliked ingredients or religious reasons. Thank you for your understanding.
●In winter (generally from November to mid-April), please use studless tires and bring tire chains as well.
●For stays from June 1, 2026 onward, an Accommodation Tax of JPY 200 per person per night will be charged separately in Nagano Prefecture.
- Twin
- 20㎡
- Capacity 1~2 people
- Japanese-style Room
- Capacity 1~5 people
- Japanese-Western room
- Capacity 2~8 people
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Introduction of the Accommodation
5 reasons why Kumano-yu is chosen during the winter season
First, a 5-minute walk to the Mae-yama lift Second, free Onsen bathing after checkout Third, priority parking usage Fourth, diverse Plans during the green season Fifth, experience the rich natural environment
Local cuisine
You can enjoy seasonal dishes prepared with fresh ingredients from Shinshu, crafted by our proud chef.
Three baths to enjoy the jade-colored hot spring water
The source of the Onsen at Kuma Onsen is drawn from the courtyard within the premises of Kuma Hotel. Enjoy the luxurious atmosphere of the vivid light green waters. To allow guests to experience the original spring, we minimize the addition of water for temperature adjustment.
Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation
- The room
- Hot Springs & Baths
- Meal
Notice from the Accommodation
Kumanoyu Ski Resort is now open!
[Kumanoyu Ski Resort] Opened on November 21, 2025! Although the opening was delayed by 6 days from the original schedule, the snow quality is excellent. We are now offering Plans that include lift tickets. The season is scheduled to run until May 6. (Updated: 2025/11/21)
Information on Nagano Prefecture Accommodation Tax
For stays from June 1, 2026 onward, an Accommodation Tax of JPY 200 per person per night will be charged separately. For details, please check the prefecture’s website.
Basic Information
| Card information | VISA / JCB / AMEX / DINERS |
|---|---|
| Pets | Not allowed |
| Breakfast | There is no information about breakfast. |
| Your child | You can stay. [Children’s Amenities]
High chair, children’s tableware, children’s slippers, and children’s yukata
*Loan items are available in limited quantities.* |
| Room service | Not available |
| Common amenities |
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| Facilities and Features |
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| Esthetic Massage | None |
| Fitness gym | None |
| Public Bath |
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| Open-air bath |
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| Spring quality and benefits | Bicarbonate Spring, Sulfate Spring, Sulfur Spring Neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, motor paralysis, joint stiffness, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive disorders, hemorrhoids, sensitivity to cold, recovery after illness, fatigue recovery, health promotion, chronic skin conditions, chronic gynecological conditions, cuts and wounds (including minor cuts), diabetes mellitus (type 2), burns (including minor burns), arteriosclerosis. |
| Sauna | None |
| Hot stone spa | None |
| Others | [Other Accepted Credit Cards] SAISON Card, Mitsubishi UFJ NICOS, DC Card, Yahoo! JAPAN Card, Rakuten Card |
Reviews
Overall Score
3.74 (11)
- Rooms & Amenities3.18
- Facility3.27
- Hospitality & Service3.55
- Meals4.10
- Onsen & Bath4.45
- Satisfaction3.91
*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*
*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*
Access Information
Address
Nagano Prefecture7148 Hirao, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun
TEL：+81-269-34-2311
Nagano Prefecture7148 Hirao, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun
TEL：+81-269-34-2311
◆Nearest station: Yudanaka Station (45 min by bus)
◆Nearest interchange: Shinshu-Nakano IC, Joshinetsu Expressway (50 min by car)
*In winter (approximately November to mid-April), please use studless winter tires and bring tire chains.*
- Parking Information
- Fee
- Free for guests
- Parking time
- ---
- Parking space
- No restrictions
- Number of parking spaces
- 250 cars available outdoor
- Valet service
- Unavailable
*Please use the car parking area.*
- Pickup and drop-off information
- Unavailable
Frequently Asked Questions
Please provide information about Open-air bath.
・Business Hours: 12:30～10:00 ・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: Available ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: (Add water) The “Hekiraku-no-Yu” and “Suigyoku-no-Yu” baths are switched between men and women daily at 12:30.
What are the qualities and benefits of the hot spring water?
The spring quality and efficacy of the hot spring are as follows. ・Spring quality: Bicarbonate Spring, Sulfate Spring, Sulfur Spring ・Spring efficacy: Neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, motor paralysis, joint stiffness, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive disorders, hemorrhoids, sensitivity to cold, recovery after illness, fatigue recovery, health promotion, chronic skin conditions, chronic gynecological conditions, cuts and wounds (including minor cuts), diabetes mellitus (type 2), burns (including minor burns), arteriosclerosis.
What kind of facilities and features are available?
There are the following facilities and features. Hot spring・Open-air bath・Free-flowing hot spring・Large public bath
I would like to know the access information.
◆Nearest station: Yudanaka Station (45 min by bus) ◆Nearest interchange: Shinshu-Nakano IC, Joshinetsu Expressway (50 min by car) *In winter (approximately November to mid-April), please use studless winter tires and bring tire chains.*
Is parking available?
・Fee： Free for guests ・Parking space： Length --- Vehicle width --- Vehicle height --- ・Number of parking spaces： 250 cars ・Valet Service： Unavailable No motorcycle parking available. *Please use the car parking area.*
Is an internet connection available?
Connection is possible. ・Wi-Fi is available. For more details, please refer to the room and plan information.