Ryugon
Ryokan, 4-star79 Sakado, Minamiuonuma, Niigata, 949-6611, Minamiuonuma, JapanShow on map
9.6 · Exceptional15 reviews
- Check-in from 2:30 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
- Very good locationGuests rate the location 8.1 out of 10, at 79 Sakado, Minamiuonuma, Niigata, 949-6611.
- Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.
Hot Springs and Karaoke Indulge in relaxing hot springs and show off your singing skills at the karaoke lounge.
Cozy Atmosphere Enjoy a cozy evening by the lobby fireplace or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Local Cuisine and Comfortable Rooms Start your day with a delicious local cuisine breakfast and retire to spacious guestrooms with private balconies and deep soaking bathtubs.
Experience tranquility at Ryugon, where luxury meets tradition. Book now for a memorable stay!
What this place offers
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Fireplace in lobby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Library
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Free train station pickup
- Free bicycles on site
Rooms
9.6
Exceptional
Rated 9.6 out of 10 by 15 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness7.5
- Service8.3
- Location8.1
- Rooms7.8
- Amenities7.2
- Value6.9
- Food & drink7.3
Guests mention
Clean roomsFriendly staffGreat locationComfortable beds
swisstraveller002A wonderful traditional Ryokan, with a beautiful outdoor bath and great food
This is a copy of the email I wrote to ryugon, after our wonderful 2nights stay there:
We just returned home on Friday, after spending 4 weeks travelling around Tohoku and Niigata. One major highlight, was our 2 nights…
_Y9036VRCheating service too expensive
I don’t think these meal are gastronomic.
There are not any technique cooking method. Every service is cheating like other Japanese daily business hotel’s one.
I had lots of experiences staying luxury hotels, but I can…
nuovorealismoJapanThis is the snow; the extraordinary experience.
Muikamach-town of Niigata pref. , where ryugon is located, is known for its heavy snow. It is a fantastic experience to stay in a renovated traditional Japanese ryokan surrounded by a super winter wonderland.
We stayed…
KI-NRTA first-class ryokan and a unique experience from the ordinary
ryugon really nails it on all counts. It was recently rebuilt, but you wouldn't be able to tell by walking around the property grounds. The architecture exudes old-world Japan charm, yet everything inside is modern -…
Layka1654Perfection in Niigata
Amazing two days at this piece of heaven. In this place, everything is done to a special standard. This ryokan makes you feel at ease. We enjoyed removing our shoes and walking around in bare feet, it made the whole…
benm989United StatesThe Ryogen Ryokan was a dream come true.
For years I’ve been saying that my dream was to stay in one of Japan’s traditional inns, a ryokan. I wondered whether my dream would come true on this tour. As we drove up to the hotel, I couldn’t contain my excitement.…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated August 2025.
Where you’ll be
79 Sakado, Minamiuonuma, Niigata, 949-6611, Minamiuonuma, Japan
Guests rate the location 8.1 out of 10 — very good.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:30 PM until 06:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
No children
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No pets
This property offers transfers from the train station. To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Pets. Pets not allowed
Sustainability Certifications. Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
General. Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
General. Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
General. Cashless transactions are available
General. Staff wears personal protective equipment
General. Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
General. Property is cleaned with disinfectant
General. Social distancing measures are in place
General. Professional property host/manager
Children and extra beds. No cribs (infant beds) available
Sustainability Certifications. Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
General. Unicode Support true
General. Masks are compulsory at the property
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the ryokan prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Ryugon
What time is check-in and check-out at Ryugon?
Check-in is from 2:30 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Ryugon allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Ryugon?
Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.
Is breakfast included at Ryugon?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Ryugon have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
How do I book Ryugon?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Ryugon?
79 Sakado, Minamiuonuma, Niigata, 949-6611, Minamiuonuma.
Other places we book in Minamiuonuma
Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.
