Truly, this is a one of a kind experience and one our family will never forget. We got to stay one night at Hotarutei Villas and our hosts Joyce, Rika, and Ashley thought of every detail to make the experience unforgettable. The villa is beautiful, spacious, and surrounded by nature. The meals were Michelin star caliber and exceptional. We found this gem by wanting to visit the snow monkeys however we would recommend anyone visiting Japan to make a special trip here for this experience.
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The villa is new, spotlessly clean, and comfortable. Anyone who has ever traveled to Japan in winter will appreciate the underfloor heating. Simply wonderful! The private onsen is also a delight – pure luxury. The yukata and bath amenities provided for our stay are equally impressive. In the refrigerator, we found local apple juice, beer, water, milk and ice cream. There's also a Nespresso machine. Joyce is a fantastic hostess and offers exceptionally warm and attentive 5-star service. The same goes for all the staff. You can't help but like them. This place has a soul. We were particularly impressed by the restaurant. It's so tastefully and stylishly decorated. We ate there on our last evening and regretted not having eaten there every night. The food is simply divine. Japanese haute cuisine at its finest. Lunch was also fantastic. The chef is a genius! Although preparing breakfast ourselves in the villa suited our plans better, next time we would like to have breakfast in the restaurant so we don't miss out on any of these delicious meals. And not to mention, we were able to specify what we didn't want to eat, and the chef accommodated our requests. Before booking, we had read some reviews and therefore imagined the villas to be in a secluded wooded area. While there are trees, the road to Snow Monkey Park runs directly in front of the villas. During the park's opening hours in winter, there is quite a bit of traffic, and many visitors use the road on foot, as the bus stop is nearby. While you still have enough privacy in the onsen, you don't only hear the sounds of nature as we had hoped. However, this is just our personal preference, and everything else at this accomodation more than made up for it. You can tell by the fact that we hope to come back and stay longer. If you can afford it, don't hesitate and book – you won't regret it!
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This is a truly special place and one of the best stays we’ve ever had in Japan. We stayed for two nights at Hotarutei Villas, and the villas look exactly like the photos—if not better in person. The space is beautifully designed, peaceful, and immaculately clean. It feels like a luxury private villa tucked into the forest, while still being close to Shibu Onsen and the snow monkey park. Joyce is an incredible host—warm, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful. She gave us excellent recommendations for things to do in the area and even led us to a small local apple farm, which ended up being a highlight of our trip. Her hospitality really elevates the entire experience. The outdoor private onsen was absolutely the highlight. Soaking in the hot spring surrounded by nature was deeply relaxing and made this feel like a true onsen retreat. If you’re looking for a quiet place to unwind, practice forest bathing, and disconnect, this is perfect. The food is outstanding—restaurant-quality meals made with high-quality local ingredients and regional specialties. You can tell there’s a strong focus on local produce and showcasing the flavors of the Nagano area. One thing we loved is that Hotarutei offers the best of both worlds: the independence of an Airbnb with a fully equipped kitchen (everything you could possibly need to cook), paired with the comfort and service of a boutique ryokan. It’s ideal whether you want full privacy or a more traditional hospitality experience. If you’re visiting Shibu Onsen, Yudanaka, or Jigokudani, and want a peaceful, luxurious stay with a private onsen and exceptional hospitality, Hotarutei Villas is an easy choice. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
房间非常舒适干净，床品也是非常棒。冰箱有免费饮料果汁和啤酒，并且每天免费补齐。别墅的私汤也很好，非常舒适、私密性强，我们只预定了早饭，有日式和西式可公选择，（不是自助餐形式）。别墅位置方便，距离地狱谷公园走路几分钟就到，离巴士站也是2分钟的距离，去雪场滑雪非常方便。总之是个很好的酒店，如果钱不是问题，强烈推荐了。
如果说唯一的缺陷就是：如果玩儿长野其他地方，那么需要有交通工具去到长野，然后再继续前往了。我们选择了公交，大约1小时到长野。
另外如果坐电铁到汤田中站，下车有点儿懵逼。问了半天，才知道车站对面有个小房子可以调度出租车，3.5公里，1700日元。
已经给酒店建议了应该留下酒店邮箱以便更好沟通，目前平台只提供了日本电话，谁会打国际长途问怎么到达呢？我不会，也没打，因为即使酒店告诉你，你也是懵逼，不知所云。
房间蛮新的，但是比较像民宿比起酒店的话，所以服务肯定没有5⭐️酒店那么好，但是价格直逼5⭐️。最满意的是客厅和温泉，房间马马虎虎吧。我觉得更适合几个朋友出游那种行程吧。不过这附近也没什么新酒店了，去地狱谷核志贺高原都挺方便的，反正综合来看都挺不错的。餐食也不错的。
Hotarutei别墅仅有两栋双卧室别墅，因此格外私密。员工热情周到，地理位置优越，方便前往雪猴公园游览，餐厅的菜肴美味可口。别墅设施齐全，厨房设备完善，甚至还配备了洗衣烘干机，非常方便。我们非常喜欢这次入住体验。
萤石亭真是太棒了！我和丈夫在2025年4月根据Reddit上的推荐，入住了其中一栋别墅，只住了一晚。这是我们住过的最贵的一晚，但现在回想起来，绝对物超所值。别墅宽敞、漂亮，地理位置绝佳，是观赏雪猴的理想之地。我们从京都乘坐的巴士直接把我们送到别墅门口。别墅里设施齐全，应有尽有，甚至超出预期。我特别喜欢这里提供的饮品、当地冰淇淋、睡衣以及其他所有东西。私人温泉简直是梦寐以求！我们享用了套餐晚餐和传统的日式早餐，所有食材都非常新鲜美味。晚餐的品质堪比米其林星级餐厅。Joyce和其他工作人员都非常友善、热情、周到！我们非常庆幸选择了萤石亭。这是我们在日本乃至全世界住过的最好的地方！这是一次令人难忘的体验，我们迫不及待地想要再次回到这里。
我们一家三口在这里住了一晚，真希望我们能在这里住更多晚。从我们走进大堂的那一刻起，Joyce 和工作人员就给了我们非常热情的接待。我们很早就到了，所以他们为我们提供了一个私人空间来放松，享受一些新鲜的苹果汁和茶。我们的房间在正式入住时间之前就准备好了。我们住在别墅 A。它非常宽敞，装饰精美。有两个房间、厨房和洗衣机。私人户外温泉在雪中感觉很神奇。我们的怀石料理晚餐是我们吃过的最好的一餐。早餐也很棒！最好的部分是他们的客户服务。每个人都非常友好和善良。他们竭尽全力确保我们拥有美好的体验。别墅距离雪猴公园仅 5 分钟步行路程。强烈推荐。
入住 Hotarutei 是我们日本之行的亮点，也是我们永远珍藏的回忆！别墅美丽宽敞，步行即可到达雪猴公园。晚餐和早餐都很棒。Joyce、Iris、Yuka 和 Azu 都非常友善，提供一流的服务和热情的款待。完美的住宿！不要再犹豫，在这里预订吧！
Truly, this is a one of a kind experience and one our family will never forget. We got to stay one night at Hotarutei Villas and our hosts Joyce, Rika, and Ashley thought of every detail to make the experience unforgettable. The villa is beautiful, spacious, and surrounded by nature. The meals were Michelin star caliber and exceptional. We found this gem by wanting to visit the snow monkeys however we would recommend anyone visiting Japan to make a special trip here for this experience.
The villa is new, spotlessly clean, and comfortable. Anyone who has ever traveled to Japan in winter will appreciate the underfloor heating. Simply wonderful! The private onsen is also a delight – pure luxury. The yukata and bath amenities provided for our stay are equally impressive. In the refrigerator, we found local apple juice, beer, water, milk and ice cream. There's also a Nespresso machine. Joyce is a fantastic hostess and offers exceptionally warm and attentive 5-star service. The same goes for all the staff. You can't help but like them. This place has a soul. We were particularly impressed by the restaurant. It's so tastefully and stylishly decorated. We ate there on our last evening and regretted not having eaten there every night. The food is simply divine. Japanese haute cuisine at its finest. Lunch was also fantastic. The chef is a genius! Although preparing breakfast ourselves in the villa suited our plans better, next time we would like to have breakfast in the restaurant so we don't miss out on any of these delicious meals. And not to mention, we were able to specify what we didn't want to eat, and the chef accommodated our requests. Before booking, we had read some reviews and therefore imagined the villas to be in a secluded wooded area. While there are trees, the road to Snow Monkey Park runs directly in front of the villas. During the park's opening hours in winter, there is quite a bit of traffic, and many visitors use the road on foot, as the bus stop is nearby. While you still have enough privacy in the onsen, you don't only hear the sounds of nature as we had hoped. However, this is just our personal preference, and everything else at this accomodation more than made up for it. You can tell by the fact that we hope to come back and stay longer. If you can afford it, don't hesitate and book – you won't regret it!
This is a truly special place and one of the best stays we’ve ever had in Japan. We stayed for two nights at Hotarutei Villas, and the villas look exactly like the photos—if not better in person. The space is beautifully designed, peaceful, and immaculately clean. It feels like a luxury private villa tucked into the forest, while still being close to Shibu Onsen and the snow monkey park. Joyce is an incredible host—warm, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful. She gave us excellent recommendations for things to do in the area and even led us to a small local apple farm, which ended up being a highlight of our trip. Her hospitality really elevates the entire experience. The outdoor private onsen was absolutely the highlight. Soaking in the hot spring surrounded by nature was deeply relaxing and made this feel like a true onsen retreat. If you’re looking for a quiet place to unwind, practice forest bathing, and disconnect, this is perfect. The food is outstanding—restaurant-quality meals made with high-quality local ingredients and regional specialties. You can tell there’s a strong focus on local produce and showcasing the flavors of the Nagano area. One thing we loved is that Hotarutei offers the best of both worlds: the independence of an Airbnb with a fully equipped kitchen (everything you could possibly need to cook), paired with the comfort and service of a boutique ryokan. It’s ideal whether you want full privacy or a more traditional hospitality experience. If you’re visiting Shibu Onsen, Yudanaka, or Jigokudani, and want a peaceful, luxurious stay with a private onsen and exceptional hospitality, Hotarutei Villas is an easy choice. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.