Frequently Asked Questions
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These answers were written by AI from the property's official website. The property has not checked them. Collected on May 30, 2026. Prices and times may be out of date, so please confirm anything important with the property.
Access (2)
How do I get to the inn from the nearest station?
Take the Nozawa Onsen Liner bus from Iiyama Station on the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen, about 25 minutes, alight at the last stop, Nozawa Onsen, and walk about 3 minutes.
What is the nearest interchange by car?
The nearest is Toyota-Iiyama IC on the Joshin-etsu Expressway, about 20 km away via Route 117.
Reservations (1)
When do bookings open for the 2026-27 winter season?
The booking schedule for December 2026 to March 2027 is announced on the official website. Please see the News from Sakaya section for details.
Basic information (2)
How do I get there?
Take the Nozawa Onsen Liner Bus from Iiyama Station (JR Hokuriku Shinkansen) for approximately 25 minutes to the terminal "Nozawa Onsen," then walk 3 minutes. By car: approximately 20 km from Toyoda-Iiyama IC on the Joshin'etsu Expressway via National Route 117. Free parking for 30 cars.
Is there parking?
Parking is available. Please contact the property for details.
Rooms (2)
Is there a room suited to a large party or a long stay?
Hanare is a 3LDK condominium-type room of about 100 m2, well suited to a long stay or a large party. You can check it through the online booking system.
What room types are there?
There are three types: a Japanese or Japanese-Western room with an anteroom (45-54 m2), a standard 10-tatami Japanese room (35-40 m2) and a compact Japanese or Japanese-style twin room (28-32 m2), along with Hanare, a 3LDK condominium-type room of about 100 m2.
Facility overview (1)
Tell me about the inn's history and features.
Ryokan Sakaya is a long-established hot spring inn with an 18-generation history. Located in the center of the hot spring town of Shinshū Nozawa Onsen, we carefully preserve our naturally flowing hot spring source while welcoming guests with exceptional hot spring experiences and warm hospitality.
Hot springs (2)
Can I visit the outdoor hot spring baths in Nozawa?
The inn is located in the center of the hot spring town and is very conveniently situated for accessing Nozawa Onsen's 13 outdoor baths. You can stroll around in a yukata and enjoy multiple outdoor baths.
Is the water used straight from the source without dilution?
The water rises naturally in our garden and is led straight to the spouts without dilution. The temperature is adjusted by means other than adding water, with great care taken not to lose the mineral content, so you bathe in genuine hot spring water with white and black yunohana flakes drifting in it.
Meals (2)
What kind of cuisine is served?
We serve "seasonal cuisine" that changes with the season. For details, please see the "Seasonal Cuisine" page on our website.
Can I use the inn for dinner only on a day-visit basis?
Yes, we offer a day-visit dinner plan. You can make a reservation on the official website's online booking page under "Choose from day-visit plans."
Parking (1)
Is there parking, and is there a charge?
There is free parking for 30 cars, which you are welcome to use.