Yuasobiyado Akebono

4.2

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 4.2/10, based on 131 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Sasakura onsen Ryuunso	9.3/10	56
🥈 2nd	Koshi no yado Takashimaya	9.2/10	72
🥉 3rd	Hotel Futaba	8.9/10	1,523
4th	Osawayama Onsen Osawakan	8.9/10	367
5th	Tabataya	9.1/10	51
6th	Takahan	8.8/10	568
7th	Kutsurogian	9.1/10	37
8th	Cafe Cerisier栖里時絵	8.8/10	95
9th	Sake Hotel Tamakiya	8.9/10	36
10th	Shaga-no-Sato Yumeya	9.1/10	21
11th	Otowaya Ryokan	8.6/10	485
12th	ryugon	8.6/10	183
13th	Takanoya	8.6/10	94
14th	Warabiso	8.9/10	21
15th	Resort Project Myoko Kogen Hot Spring	8.6/10	37
16th	Satoyama Jujo The House	8.5/10	83
17th	Four Seasons Yuzawa Quattro	8.4/10	266
18th	Tomiya Ryokan	9.0/10	9
19th	Star Hotel Akakura	8.4/10	115
20th	Bousenkaku	8.8/10	11
21st	Hôtel Hisago-sō, Tsukioka Onsen	8.3/10	1,662
22nd	Fujiya	8.6/10	13
23rd	Hotel Hoho “A hotel overlooking the Echigo Plain and the Yahiko mountain range” formerly Hotel Oohashi Yakata-no-Yu	8.3/10	165
24th	Ichisui-sō	9.0/10	5
25th	Sports Plaza Shiki Haradaso	8.4/10	28
26th	Fukubikiya, Hōraikan à Yomogihira Onsen	8.3/10	50
27th	Kofukan	8.2/10	571
28th	Bunanoyado Koase	8.2/10	120
29th	Hitō Hanabun	8.4/10	6
30th	Myoko Tsubame onsen Iwatoya	8.1/10	60
31st	Hot spring inn Snow country(yukiguni)	9.2/10	0
32nd	Tanoura Onsen Kaikatei Kawai	7.9/10	40
33rd	Akakura Hotel	7.9/10	44
34th	Suehirokan	7.9/10	116
35th	Ryounkaku Matsunoyama onsen	7.9/10	118
36th	Hôtel Ekihon Building, 2e étage	7.9/10	210
37th	Akakura onsen eho ryokan	7.3/10	13
38th	Setoguchi	7.5/10	29
39th	Naeba Lodge Oka	6.9/10	70
40th	Hotel ST MORITZ	5.5/10	25
41st	Yuasobiyado Akebono Current ryokan	4.2/10	131
42nd	Sumiyoshiya	3.8/10	95
43rd	Hotel Yumoto	3.8/10	535

Check-in from 3:00 PM / Check-out until 10:00 AM

Hot Spring Town Garden Setting Countryside Escape Public Onsen Open-Air Bath Hot Spring Bath

Location

959-2338 Niigata, Shibata, Tsukioka Onsen 552-4, Japan

Staff 4,3/10

Facilities 4,0/10

Cleanliness 4,1/10

Comfort 4,1/10

Value for money 4,2/10

Location 4,3/10

Tsukioka Onsen BaseSet in Shibata's Tsukioka Onsen area, convenient for strolling the hot spring town.

Sulfur Hot SpringsKnown for mineral-rich baths associated with Tsukioka Onsen's distinctive sulfur spring waters.

Garden AtmosphereJapanese-style grounds and garden features add a calm, classic ryokan setting.

Seasonal Niigata MealsMeals highlight Niigata rice and seasonal seafood and mountain ingredients.

Traditional Ryokan FeelA pure Japanese-style stay with a classic, relaxing inn atmosphere.

Day-Use Bath OptionAlso noted for daytime bathing, useful for flexible hot spring visits.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsOnsen-town rhythm is the strongest driver here: arrive mid-afternoon, bathe, eat dinner at the ryokan, stroll Tsukioka at night or next morning, then move on. A second night only makes sense for a slower bath-focused break or a light Shibata-area outing.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1-night or relaxed 2-night Tsukioka Onsen stay for bathing, dinner, and an easy onsen-town stroll, not as a major sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Limited base powerTsukioka Onsen is pleasant but compact, so many travelers will run out of nearby activities after one full day.

Shared bath riskNot every room has a private bath; travelers wanting guaranteed in-room bathing should book carefully.

Transport planningAccess is workable but not station-front simple, so arrival timing and shuttle use matter.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Japanese breakfast buffet and dinner courses for staying guests.

Cotori Cafe (nearby)

nearbyabout 5 min walk

Small cafe in Tsukioka Onsen for light Western dishes and drinks.

Trattoria Ora Haracuce (nearby)

nearby2 min drive

Farm-side Italian dining at Tsukioka Wakuwaku Farm.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, arrive via Niigata Station or Niigata Airport, continue toward Tsukioka Onsen, and use a local bus or taxi for the last segment. If you want the nearest rail access, Tsukioka Station is closer, but Toyosaka Station or Niigata Station can be easier transfer hubs depending on your origin.

Tsukioka Stationstation
3.3 kmabout 45 min walkabout 10–15 min by taxiabout 15–25 min by local bus or shuttle when available
Nearest useful JR station for the onsen area; best for travelers who do not mind a short taxi or checking local shuttle options in advance.
Shibata Stationstation
7.6 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 20–30 min by taxiabout 25–40 min by bus when services align
A useful regional JR station if approaching from within northern Niigata Prefecture; onward bus service to Tsukioka Onsen can be practical.
Toyosaka Stationstation
9.0 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 20–30 min by taxiabout 25–40 min by bus or ryokan-area shuttle, depending on service timing
A very practical rail gateway from Niigata side; often a good balance of train convenience and manageable onward transfer to Tsukioka Onsen.
Niitsu Stationstation
19 kmabout 30–40 min by taxibest checked locally; often used as a transfer station for the Uetsu Main Line toward Tsukioka Station
Useful mainly as a rail transfer point rather than a final arrival station; consider it if your train routing naturally passes through here.
Niigata Stationstation
22 kmabout 45–60 min by taxiabout 60–90 min by direct bus or rail-plus-bus/taxi
Best major hub for long-distance arrivals, including Joetsu Shinkansen connections and airport transfers; a strong choice if coming from Tokyo or central Niigata.
Tsukioka Onsen Bus Stopbus
160 mabout 3–8 min on foot depending on exact drop-off pointabout 3–5 min by taxiserved by direct or connecting buses from Niigata Station and Shibata area at limited times
Most convenient bus arrival point for travelers already heading specifically to Tsukioka Onsen; especially handy if you want to avoid a final taxi.
Niigata Airportairport
19 kmabout 40–55 min by taxiabout 90–120 min via airport bus to Niigata Station, then onward bus or train-plus-taxi
The most useful airport for this ryokan; best for domestic arrivals into Niigata, then continue via Niigata Station or a direct taxi if traveling with luggage.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Excellent Tsukioka Onsen bathingThe ryokan offers both indoor and open-air natural hot spring baths, plus a sauna, which makes it easy to enjoy the resort’s famous waters at different times of day.
Traditional rooms with real ryokan feelRooms are Japanese-style with tatami and futons, giving the stay a more authentic inn atmosphere than a standard hotel. Some categories also add garden views or extra living space.
Good choice for a classic dinner stayIts in-house Charaku-Tei restaurant serves multi-course kaiseki meals built around local Niigata ingredients, seafood, and Koshihikari rice. This makes the overnight stay feel more complete if you book a meal-inclusive plan.
Useful room range for different trip stylesThe property has several room grades, from simpler standard rooms to larger suites with separate spaces and private hinoki tubs. That flexibility is helpful for couples, families, or travelers wanting more privacy.
Easy base for strolling Tsukioka OnsenYou can walk to small local spots such as the footbath area, sake shops, and other onsen-town attractions nearby. It works well if you want a low-pressure stay with short walks rather than a packed sightseeing schedule.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Access is not especially seamlessReaching the ryokan usually involves a drive or a shuttle/bus connection from nearby stations, and some shuttle options require planning ahead. It is less convenient than staying right by a major train hub.
Standard rooms are quite basicThe entry-level rooms do not include a bath or shower, so you rely on the public onsen facilities for washing. That may not suit guests who want a fully private in-room bathing setup.
Dinner timing is restrictiveIf you book dinner, you need to arrive by the evening cutoff to be served. This can be inconvenient for travelers coming from a long transfer day or arriving unpredictably.
More traditional than luxuriousThe property leans into an older-style ryokan experience rather than polished contemporary design. Travelers seeking a high-end, ultra-modern resort feel may find it a little dated.
Best value depends on booking the right roomRoom quality varies quite a bit between standard, superior, deluxe, and suite categories, and not every room has the same privacy or extras. If you choose the cheapest plan, the stay may feel much simpler than expected.

Current position: 41st out of 43 ryokans in Niigata.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
36th	Hôtel Ekihon Building, 2e étage	7.9/10	210
37th	Akakura onsen eho ryokan	7.3/10	13
38th	Setoguchi	7.5/10	29
39th	Naeba Lodge Oka	6.9/10	70
40th	Hotel ST MORITZ	5.5/10	25
41st	Yuasobiyado Akebono Current ryokan	4.2/10	131
42nd	Sumiyoshiya	3.8/10	95
43rd	Hotel Yumoto	3.8/10	535