Services & Facilities
- Wi-Fi available
- Pickup and drop-off service available
- Experience tours
About Yukinoya-Furusawa Traditional Stay
The inn’s concept is “live like a local in a snow country.” Guests can meet locals and enjoy seasonal activities, experiencing the warmth and lifestyle of snowy regions. From picking wild plants in spring to dealing with three-meter snowdrifts in winter, visitors can feel the rhythm of life in nature.
Peaceful and spacious stay
Relax and unwind in a spacious, tranquil setting.
Peaceful and spacious stay
Relax and unwind in a spacious, tranquil setting.
Morning walk before breakfast
oin the owner for a morning stroll to a local shrine — a special experience to connect deeply with the community.
Accommodates up to 10 guests
“Yuki no Ie” is a private traditional house available for one group per day, accommodating up to 10 guests.
Homemade breakfast by local mothers
A heartwarming breakfast that truly makes you say “delicious.” Each bite carries the gentle flavor and spirit of snow country life — nostalgic and comforting.
Satoyama rice terrace trekking
Enjoy guided trekking through the rice terraces and hear stories of the land, creating a warm bond beyond a typical trip.
Kuromoji tea and sasa-dango
Experience a rare moment as hot water is boiled on-site and Kuromoji tea is freshly brewed, paired with traditional rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves.
Dinner
The dinner at Yukinoya Furusawa-tei is very flexible, letting guests enjoy it in their own way. The kitchen is fully equipped, so you can cook your own meals with ingredients you bring, or order a local ingredient kit—either a local chicken sukiyaki set or a Tsuma pork shabu-shabu set—and prepare it yourself. Cooking during your trip is sure to be a memorable experience. Guests also receive a gift of Uonuma Koshihikari rice, which can be cooked in a traditional clay pot for dinner or taken home as a souvenir.
Hot Spring
Although Yukinoya Furusawa-tei doesn’t have a natural hot spring, guests can relax and soak in the atmospheric tiled bathroom, easing the fatigue from travel. The inn is 150 years old, but the water facilities have been renovated, keeping them clean while preserving the charm of the traditional farmhouse. Guests appreciate being able to enjoy the nostalgic ambiance comfortably.
The retro-style bathroom exudes a calming, familiar atmosphere. Many visitors mention it’s perfect for “resetting after a trekking day” and that even female travelers found it comfortable.
For those who wish to enjoy a full-fledged hot spring during their stay, Matsunoyama Onsen, one of Japan’s three major medicinal hot springs, is about a 30-minute drive away. It’s a great option to include in your itinerary if you want to combine the Yukinoya experience with a classic onsen bath.
Room
Yukinoya is a private, whole-house stay in a traditional Japanese farmhouse, accommodating up to 10 guests (one group per day). The rooms retain thick, aged beams and wooden ceilings, offering a spacious and tranquil environment for a relaxing stay.
Experiencing the clever solutions developed over 150 years and seeing the connection between past and present is a highlight of staying at this farmhouse. It’s a rare opportunity to enjoy a leisurely, immersive journey through history and tradition.
Activity Programs
The greatest appeal of Yukinoya Furusawa House lies in its variety of hands-on experiences that let guests “live like a local” and the warm interactions with local residents. The snow-country satoyama (mountain villages) are full of seasonal wisdom and traditions, and these programs allow travelers to create memories far beyond ordinary sightseeing.
Terraced rice field trekking
Access
170 Anyoji, Tokamachi, Niigata 949-8562
By rental car from the airport
- Narita Airport: approx. 3 hr 40 min
- Niigata Airport: approx. 2 hr 20 min
From Tokyo to Matsunoyama Onsen
Tokyo → JR Joetsu Shinkansen to “Echigo-Yuzawa Station” → about 12 min by car from “Tokamachi Station”
Free shuttle service
Shuttle service available for up to 7 guests from Tokamachi Station (advance reservation required).
Basic Information
Ryokan Name
Yukinoya-Furusawa Traditional Stay
Address
170 Anyoji, Tokamachi, Niigata 949-8562
Baths
| Opening hours | 6:00〜24:00 |
Facilities & Features
- ×Hot Spring
- ×Free-flowing hot spring
- ×Open-air bath
- ×Large public bath
- ○Shower
- ○Whole-house rental
- ×Sauna
- ×Bedrock bath
- ×Within walking distance of the station
- ×Within a 10-minute walk to the convenience store
- ○Free parking available
- ○Free shuttle service available
- ○Kitchen
- ×Western-style room available
- ○Rooms with private bathrooms available
- ×Pets welcome
Common Amenities
- ○Hair dryer
- ○Shampoo and Conditioner
- ○Body soap and Bar soap
- ○Toothbrush set
- ○Towel and Bath towel
- ○Room wear
- ×Hairbrush
- ×Facial toner
- ×Face wash
- ×Moisturizer
- ×Makeup remover
- ×Shaver
- ×Shaving gel / Shaving foam
- ○Refrigerator
- ×TV
- ○Tea set
- ×Washing machine
- ×Clothes dryer
