Hotel Futaba

8.4
Excellent
(1174 reviews)

419 Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata 949-6101, Japan

+81 25-784-3357

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Hotel Description

Hotel Futaba is a charming and inviting hot spring hotel located at 419 Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata 949-6101, Japan. Situated in an area bustling with shops and restaurants, the hotel offers guests a relaxed and modern stay just a 3-minute walk from the Yuzawa Town Historical Folk Museum and a short 7-minute walk from the Echigoyuzawa train station. For winter sports enthusiasts, the Yuzawakogen Ski Area is only 2 km away, and several other ski resorts like GALA Yuzawa and Iwappara Ski Resort are just a few minutes away by car. The hotel’s modern facade and comfortable amenities provide an ideal retreat for both relaxation and adventure, making it an attractive choice for travelers.
Inside, the rooms at Hotel Futaba are designed for comfort and convenience, featuring traditional tatami floors, chabudai tables, and modern amenities such as televisions. Some rooms also include futons or wet bars, ensuring a customized stay to meet different guest preferences. Guests can enjoy room service, which is available throughout their stay.
The hotel offers a range of special amenities, including a communal bathhouse with natural hot spring water, an open-air bath, a sauna, and a hot tub – all perfect for guests looking to unwind after a day of exploring the nearby attractions. In addition, guests can enjoy complimentary breakfast and dinner, ensuring a convenient and satisfying dining experience without leaving the hotel. The on-site restaurant, bar, and café offer a selection of dishes and drinks to cater to various tastes.
Hotel Futaba is easily accessible via various transportation options. The Echigoyuzawa Station is only a 13-minute walk from the hotel, and the nearest ski resorts and train stations are within a short driving distance. For those flying in, Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport is about 3 hours away by taxi, providing an easy connection for international travelers.
The hotel is committed to guest safety and comfort, following strict health and safety measures, including providing accessible rooms and ensuring all public areas meet the necessary hygiene standards. For families, the hotel offers kid-friendly amenities, and additional services such as wheelchair rental and spa treatments are available upon request.
Nearby, guests can experience a variety of activities and attractions, including skiing at GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort (just 4 minutes away) and Iwappara Ski Resort (11 minutes away), or exploring the stunning natural beauty of Kiyotsu Gorge, just 25 minutes away. Additionally, the hotel is close to several cultural landmarks, such as the Yuzawa Town Historical Folk Museum, offering visitors a chance to learn about the region’s rich history.
Guests can also enjoy local dining experiences at a number of excellent nearby restaurants, such as Kojimaya (Unagi), which is just a 1-minute taxi ride away, or Ajidouraku (Izakaya), offering a more casual dining experience. Takizawa MAroi (Izakaya) and Bāntai (Thai cuisine) are also just around the corner, giving guests a variety of culinary options to explore.
In conclusion, Hotel Futaba provides a perfect blend of convenience, comfort, and traditional Japanese hospitality, making it an excellent choice for visitors seeking a relaxing stay near top ski resorts, cultural landmarks, and natural beauty. Whether you're here for a winter adventure, a cultural exploration, or simply a peaceful getaway, Hotel Futaba welcomes you to experience the beauty and warmth of Yuzawa.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. Close proximity to GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort and Iwappara Ski Resort

2. Traditional tatami rooms with modern amenities for comfort

3. Complimentary breakfast and dinner included for all guests

4. Hot spring bathhouse, sauna, and open-air bath for ultimate relaxation

5. Easy access to public transport, including train stations and ski resorts

6. Variety of nearby dining options, including Unagi and Izakaya restaurants

7. Kid-friendly with additional services like wheelchair rental and family amenities

8. Private and public baths with natural hot spring water

9. Well-regarded for excellent customer service and a welcoming atmosphere

10. Close to cultural landmarks, including the Yuzawa Town Historical Folk Museum


9.6 Exceptional

Location rating

Top sights

GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort
4 min
Iwappara Ski Resort
11 min
Kiyotsu Gorge
25 min
Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort
10 min
Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort
9 min

Nearest locations

Kojimaya
1 min
越後湯沢鉄板ビストロネボケ
1 min
Ajidouraku
1 min
Takizawa MAroi
1 min
Bāntai (บ้านไทย)
1 min
Yuzawa Kamakura
1 min
Hifumi Kappou
2 min
湯沢食堂だるま
2 min
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Good to know

Check-in15:00
Check-out11:00
Location rating9.6
Nearest airportShinshu-Matsumoto Airport
Travel time to airport2 hr 52 min

Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)

Check-in: Sun, Nov 17
Check-out: Mon, Nov 18
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    $230

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    $252

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Location

419 Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata 949-6101, Japan

Airports:

Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport

Taxi: 2 hr 52 min

Transit: 3 hr 42 min

Transit:

おんせんがいいりぐち

Walking: 7 min

Echigo-Nakazato Station

Taxi: 13 min

Walking: 1 hr 28 min

ECHIGO YUZAWA STATION

Walking: 13 min

Yuzawa Station

Walking: 13 min

Iwappara-Skiing Ground Station

Taxi: 9 min

Walking: 59 min


Nearby locations

9.6

Exceptional Location

In an area with shops and restaurants, this relaxed hot spring hotel with a modern facade is a 3-minute walk from the Yuzawa Town Historical Folk Museum, 7 minutes on foot from the Echigoyuzawa train station and 2 km from Yuzawakogen Ski Area.

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Amenities and Facilities

Activities

Game room

Karaoke

Banquet hall

Pets

No pets

Parking & transportation

Parking

Transfer

Services

Front desk

Public bath

Public bath

Onsen

Open air bath

Private bath

Accessibility

Accessible

Wheelchair rental

Food & drink

Restaurant

Breakfast

Wellness

No fitness center

Sauna

Spa

Children

Kid-friendly

Internet

Wi-Fi

Pools

No pools

Hot tub

Rooms

Air conditioning


Reviews

100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo

8.2

359 reviews

Wonderful
184
Excellent
106
Good
25
Below Average
15
Not Good
21
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I__ R

4/5
Thank you for taking care of my family.The good thing☆The omelet made by the chef during the morning buffet and the lobster sauce on it were very delicious.Miso grilled beef for dinner is delicious.It was great to be able to see the mountains from the room!The hot springs were clear and colorless and very warm!It felt good to see the foreign man moving so efficiently!What was disappointing★The morning buffet just happened to overlap with the group, so we ended up lining up. If I knew the group's time, I would have been able to change the time a little, so I think it would have been nice if the front desk had provided guidance.I went to the open-air bath (women's bath) on the 7th floor in the morning, but it was very warm and cold.Overall I'm satisfied. thank you very much.

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。もりお

5/5
The bath is good.There are also many open-air baths! The food is also full of delicious ingredients!

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佐藤翼

5/5
This inn has been familiar to Niigata residents for many years from the commercial ``What I Can Provide for You.'' I've known this inn since I was a child, but I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to stay here.Access is a 10-15 minute walk from the station, which at first glance looks close, but the west side of the station is a mountainous area with quite a few ups and downs, so if you're not confident, we recommend booking a shuttle.I stayed in the most basic Japanese-style room, and since it was a bargain plan, there was no guidance to the room, no raising and lowering of the futon, and no tea service.``This is just right for people who are used to business hotels,'' and I was rather grateful.The inn was already there when I was a child, so the facilities and interior have dated for some time, but the daily cleaning by the staff was properly managed and the inn was clean enough.However, for those with back pain, the futon was too thin and we had to put a comforter on it, so I would like to see an improvement in this area...Also, since the building was built before the word barrier-free took root, there were some steps and poor lighting that made it difficult to see your feet, so if you have any concerns about your legs or back, a renovated room may be a better option.Although I like hot springs, I don't really like public baths, so this time I decided to go for a private bath...Please note that the system requires you to reserve a private bath when you check in to the hotel, so if you have a desired time, it will be easier to get your desired time slot if you check in as early as possible.Is the bath itself about 1 tatami + α? It's neither too wide nor too narrow, and fits comfortably.The time limit is 45 minutes, but there are one-hour time slots, so I was able to relax and not have to worry about dirt from people in front of me, probably because they inspected and cleaned the space every time.However, since you have to return the key to the front desk by the time limit, I ended up running out of time while relaxing and ended up running to get out of the bath, so please be careful...lolThe next morning after one night.The breakfast venue is just a stone's throw away from your room, and the delicious aroma of grilling fish floods into your room, stimulating your hunger.I intentionally arrived at the venue at different times, so I was guided to my seat without having to wait.The menu includes salads, french fries, bacon, etc., which are common these days, as well as Tochio's aburage (which is not deep-fried tofu) and aburage (this is important).No matter how you look at it, the nameko mushrooms, which are not sold at local supermarkets, can be added to miso soup as a topping, or depending on how well they are prepared, you can have freshly made tempura.I felt that they were trying to use local ingredients within a limited budget, and I was very satisfied because it was actually delicious.

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mari

5/5
There are 4 hot springs, and the genders are swapped. There are plenty of indoor baths and open-air baths, and Sato-no-yu in particular had a great atmosphere!

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Masaya Kato

4/5
This is just a review of the food, but it's been a long time since I've had food at a hotel that I thought was delicious.Maybe I can stay the night next time.

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みーゆコウシン

5/5
There were lots of hot springs and it was fun.A cave bath!I was also happy to have a choice of shampoo and conditioner.However, the open-air bath on the 7th floor is completely visible?!It takes courage to enter (lol)The building feels old, but it is clean and a good old hotel!The food was also very delicious.Breakfast buffet is at The Hotel✨There are so many menus to choose from!Onion soup, it's delicious with gooey onions (*´༥` *)Refill!!!It was a nice trip to Niigata.thank you very much!

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Jacques Lim

5/5
Room are well maintained and comes with a separate bath and toilet . My room come with a high capacity aircon so no more stuffy room.Dinner are decent , nothing to shout .Onsen are great as they have 2 different floor Unfortunately they are not linked and you have to get dressed and a “long walk” .Level 6 onsen have a few small little pool with medicated herbs infused . Onsen is swapped in the evening at 7pmShort walk to the train station and hotel also provide feeder bus .Highly recommended

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ゆかねえ

4/5
We visited as a women's travel group for the first time.It was my first time in Echigo Yuzawa, so I didn't have high expectations...The hospitality of the staff made me think that Niigata people are really kind.thank you very much.It was my first time to take a bath in the public bath all night long. I'm very happy. The 6th floor is full of nature and wonderful. But can you see the entire 7th floor? I thought it wasn't...You can also cook like this! That's what came out, so I have nothing to say.Thank you to all the staff for your warm hospitality.

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000 Tim

1/5
Arrived after 4pm. The entrance is dark and deserted, and the front desk staff is unambitious and less friendly than most business hotels these days. You can carry heavy luggage to your room without having to carry any luggage.The room is suitable for the price.There was no electricity in the bathroom sink, and I felt like they didn't even check the equipment before check-in.The bottom of the indoor bath is covered with waterproof tape as an emergency measure, so there is concern about water leakage.At the end of the day, Goki-sama appeared in the bathroom and I was a little depressed.I couldn't tell my family about it, so I handled it quietly and complained to the front desk.The building itself is a solid building and is the nicest of the hotels in the area, but the service is lacking.After reducing costs due to various changes in the environment, it seems like the quality of the products is high, but the service has deteriorated significantly.When I checked out, the landlady came to greet me and handed me an apology gift, but I was like, ``Hey, are you there?''Even if you can only come at the end.The young children at the party were in good spirits. The only girl in the breakfast room had a strong impression.It's a shame anyway.

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taka wa (ボンバーナオキ)

5/5
It was great thank you 😭

Room 5

Service 5

Location5