Boasting 3 hot-spring baths and traditionally styled rooms with views of the Japanese garden, Yanagiya is located in a quiet area just a 10-minute bus ride from JR Kofu Train Station. Free Wi-Fi is available at the lobby. Guests at Yanagiya Inn sleep on a tatami (woven-straw) floor in Japanese-style futon bedding. Each room has a private bathroom with toiletries and slippers, and an electric kettle and a mini-fridge are included. Maiduru Castle Park is a 10-minute drive from the inn, while Lake Chiyoda and Zenko-ji Temple are both a 15-minute drive away. On-site parking is free. You can enjoy a relaxing massage, sing karaoke or visit the sauna when not soaking in the natural hot-spring baths. In addition to indoor and outdoor baths, a bath can be reserved for private use for an extra charge. Carefully prepared seasonal dishes made from fresh local ingredients are offered for the traditional Kaiseki dinner. Along with the set-menu Japanese breakfast, it is served at the dining room. Check-in is possible until 22:00 for guests who will not eat dinner at Yanagiya.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Breakfast info

Asian

Free private parking available on-site

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.0
Free WiFi
8.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mf
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The ryokan itself was really nice, with a beautiful pond! The staff was super friendly and the food so delicious (although a little too filling for most of my friends haha)
  • Thais
    Australia Australia
    This is a gracious ryokan tucked away in a tiny back street in the hot springs district of Kofu. It looks old, but is scrupulously clean and comfortable. The reception area looks out onto a Japanese garden with a small pond with koi carp. The...
  • Torbjørn
    Norway Norway
    Breakfast and dinner were great, so were the onsens. Staff were very helpful despite the language barrier. Service was fantastic and the room was spacious I enjoyed the massage chairs

Property surroundings

Facilities of Yanagiya
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Karaoke
  • Hot tub
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Safety & security
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Massage chair
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot spring bath
  • Massage
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • Japanese

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Buses leave from the South Exit of JR Kofu Train Station.

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

Check-in is possible until 22:00 for guests who will not eat dinner at Yanagiya.

Please inform Yanagiya in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Yanagiya

  • Room options at Yanagiya include:

    • Family

  • The prices at Yanagiya may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yanagiya offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Karaoke
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
    • Massage chair
    • Public Bath

  • Yes, Yanagiya is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Yanagiya can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Asian

  • Yanagiya is 3 miles from the centre of Kofu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Yanagiya is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.