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Our top choices for Sano hotels

A town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a railway line, and snow-capped mountains in the background.

1. Hotel Housei

Hotel Housei
3.0 star property
Sano
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (234 reviews)
"Amazong food, friendly staff, spacious rooms, and wonderful onsen"
Canada
Rosie
The price is CA $120
CA $148 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Hotel Housei
A modern spa area with a hot tub, a cushioned seating area, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

2. Aburaya Tosen

Aburaya Tosen
4.0 star property
Sano
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (225 reviews)
"Quite room, nice stuff, excellent food"
United States
Oleksii
The price is CA $281
CA $315 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Aburaya Tosen
A room with tatami flooring, a bed, a TV, and a view through large windows.

3. turuyaryokan

turuyaryokan
2.0 star property
Sano
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Very unique traditional onsen experience! Staff were very kind and helpful. Only stayed on night but it was perfect, very close to Yudanaka train station and Snow Monkey Park bus station, and only a mile walk from Shibu Hot Springs! Thank you very much. "
United States
Michael
The price is CA $161
CA $181 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
turuyaryokan
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a view of a cityscape, and a wooden ceiling.

4. Hotel Omodaka

Hotel Omodaka
3.0 star property
Sano
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (191 reviews)
"Had a lovely experience at this Ryokan. Great experience. Great food. Great staff. Can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our time here."
Canada
Ryan
The price is CA $108
CA $139 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Hotel Omodaka
A steam room with a wet floor and visible steam.

5. Uotoshi Ryokan

Uotoshi Ryokan
2.5 star property
Sano
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (58 reviews)
"Clean rooms, good amenities, lovely host. "
Canada
Marissa
The price is CA $104
CA $117 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Uotoshi Ryokan
A traditional Japanese onsen with a bamboo ceiling, clear hot spring water, and surrounding rocks.

6. Wafu No Yado MASUYA

Wafu No Yado MASUYA
3.0 star property
Hirao, 2 km from Sano
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (153 reviews)
"Great stay loved it"
United States
Alex
The price is CA $206
CA $259 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Wafu No Yado MASUYA
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a tatami mat table, a low wooden desk, a tatami chair, a sofa, and shoji screens.

7. Kaneki Hotel

Kaneki Hotel
2.5 star property
Hirao, 2.2 km from Sano
7.8 out of 10, Good, (7 reviews)
"Room was cold after the oil heater ran out in the middle of the night. The oil heater was not enough for the whole night during the winter time and the hot water in the sink was not working."
Canada
Johnny
The price is CA $81
CA $102 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Kaneki Hotel
A spa area with a large wooden sliding door, a small wooden bench, and a tiled floor.

8. Shimaya

Shimaya
2.5 star property
Hirao, 2.3 km from Sano
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (247 reviews)
"The owner was super friendly and the room was comfortable! Would stay here again. Thank you for the nice evening ☺️"
United States
Kristy
The price is CA $146
CA $180 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Shimaya
A coffee bar with various coffee-making equipment, a sign reading "COFFEE", and a wooden counter.

9. Koishiya Ryokan

Koishiya Ryokan
2.5 star property
Hirao, 2.1 km from Sano
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (150 reviews)
"staff were wonderful and kind, area was beautiful as well"
Canada
Nika
The price is CA $95
CA $117 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Koishiya Ryokan
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a cushioned chair.

10. Maruka Ryokan

Maruka Ryokan
2.5 star property
Hirao, 2.4 km from Sano
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (109 reviews)
"Lovely couple running the place, but it was definitely a bit run down and outdated. Great if you are looking to explore the area on a budget! Great hosts. There are no private bathrooms which I think I just missed on the listing, but otherwise the room was lovely."
Canada
Allison
The price is CA $106
CA $120 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Maruka Ryokan
A hot spring bath area with a wooden fence and trees in the background.

11. Shibu Hotel

Shibu Hotel
4.0 star property
Hirao, 2.1 km from Sano
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (234 reviews)
"Very helpful and friendly staff. Lovely location with easy access to the surrounding onsens."
United Kingdom
Alistair
The price is CA $394
CA $436 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Shibu Hotel
A hot spring area with stone steps and a wooden fence.

12. Shibu Onsen Ichinoyu Katei

Shibu Onsen Ichinoyu Katei
3.0 star property
Hirao, 2.2 km from Sano
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (53 reviews)
"The location was amazing and the staff was extremely helpful."
United States
Ryan
The price is CA $271
CA $301 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Shibu Onsen Ichinoyu Katei
A traditional wooden bathhouse with a stone floor, a wooden bench, and a hot spring area with rocks and a wooden structure overhead.

13. Minshuku Miyama

Minshuku Miyama
2.5 star property
Hirao, 2.1 km from Sano
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (64 reviews)
"Very charming, rustic, minimalist type place. EXTREMELY friendly staff. Excellent for solo travellers."
Canada
Riley
The price is CA $137
CA $154 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Minshuku Miyama
A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden structure, stone steps, and a stone bath surrounded by rocks and greenery.

14. Yudanaka Seifuso

Yudanaka Seifuso
3.0 star property
Hirao, 2.7 km from Sano
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (203 reviews)
"Amazing breakfast and dinner, nice private indoor onsen, beautiful outdoor onsen"
Canada
Andrea
The price is CA $149
CA $188 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Yudanaka Seifuso
A wooden spa with a hot tub and a view of mountains.

15. Hotel Tsubakino

Hotel Tsubakino
3.5 star property
Hirao, 2.7 km from Sano
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (167 reviews)
"Onsen was excellent with a great view of the valley.. evening meals well worth the half board"
United Kingdom
Angus
The price is CA $207
CA $236 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Hotel Tsubakino
A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a traditional Japanese sliding door.

16. Hotel Hoshikawakan

Hotel Hoshikawakan
3.0 star property
Hirao, 2.4 km from Sano
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (98 reviews)
"I enjoyed the dinner meal even though I made a rookie hot pot mistake."
Canada
James
The price is CA $143
CA $166 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Hotel Hoshikawakan
A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden bathhouse, stone steps leading to the water, and a view of the sky at dusk.

17. Ryokan Suminoyu

Ryokan Suminoyu
3.0 star property
Hirao, 2.2 km from Sano
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (148 reviews)
"Outdoor Onsen on 6th floor has great views. Food was amazing. Staff very friendly and helpful. "
United States
Benjamin
The price is CA $175
CA $196 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Ryokan Suminoyu
A traditional Japanese building with a koi pond and a stone lantern.

18. Yorozuya

Yorozuya
2.5 star property
Hirao, 2.4 km from Sano
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (69 reviews)
"Awesome stay!"
Canada
Mark
The price is CA $572
CA $632 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Yorozuya
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and a view of a garden through sliding doors.

19. Ryokan Warabino

Ryokan Warabino
3.0 star property
4.5 km from Sano
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (34 reviews)
"Best experience in japan"
United States
ismael
The price is CA $356
CA $394 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Ryokan Warabino
A traditional Japanese building with a stone pathway leading to a water feature.

20. Kamei no Yu

Kamei no Yu
3.5 star property
Hirao, 2.5 km from Sano
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"A beautiful full-service experience that exceeded our expectations. The included dinners and breakfasts not only tasted good, but also taught us about Japanese culture and customs. Thank you to all staff for providing the experience."
United States
Alan
The price is CA $450
CA $497 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Kamei no Yu
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Where to stay in Sano

Find the best Sano areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Sano
Learn more about Sano
A mountainous landscape with dense forests and a prominent peak.
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Shiga Highlands

Shiga Highlands is noteworthy for its skiing, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Hasuike Ski Area.

Top Sano Hotel Reviews

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel located very convenient place it’s connected Nagano station and shopping malls. Breakfast was also good. Clean, nice size bedroom. We will coming back here again."
Atsuko 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

Frequently asked questions

What is Sano like?
You'll be sure to have fun visiting Yamanouchi's Sano neighborhood. Be sure to check out Shibu and Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park as part of your Sano travel plans.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in Sano?
Based on our traveler data, Aburaya Tosen is one of the top choices for your stay in Sano. This ryokan is a short 12-minute walk from Shibu, and it offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options for your stay in the area include Hotel Housei and Hotel Omodaka.
How many hotels will I find in Sano?
Expedia has 6 Sano hotels and other accommodations, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Yamanouchi area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Sano, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in Sano.
What can I see and do in this Yamanouchi neighborhood?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Sano with a visit to Shibu and Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park. Sake Storehouse and Museum and Shibuyu Bridge are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Yamanouchi.