Hitō Hanabun

8.4

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.4/10, based on 6 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Sasakura onsen Ryuunso	9.3/10	56
🥈 2nd	Koshi no yado Takashimaya	9.2/10	72
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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 Current ryokan	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	4.2/10	131
42nd	Sumiyoshiya	3.8/10	95
43rd	Hotel Yumoto	3.8/10	535

Check-in from 3:00 PM

Mountain Setting Valley Scenery Hot Spring Town Quiet Village Open-Air Bath Indoor Bath

Location

949-2235 Niigata, Myoko, 燕温泉, Japan

Staff 8,5/10

Facilities 8,4/10

Cleanliness 8,2/10

Comfort 8,0/10

Value for money 8,3/10

Location 9,0/10

Gorge-View Open-Air BathOpen-air bathing overlooks Otakiri Gorge with striking seasonal scenery.

Free-Flowing Sulfur SpringNatural milky sulfur water flows directly from the source.

Rare Dual Spring BlendBaths draw from two different local hot spring sources.

Handmade Local SobaHouse specialty uses Myoko buckwheat for carefully made juwari soba.

Classic Tatami RoomsAll rooms are Japanese-style, creating a calm traditional stay.

Tsubame Onsen SettingSet at the entrance of Tsubame Onsen in a quiet mountain hot-spring area.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsScenery and hot-spring rhythm are the strongest reasons to stay here: arrive early, soak before dinner, sleep in the mountains, enjoy breakfast, then walk to the outdoor baths or short local viewpoints the next day. Two nights make sense only if you want a very slow onsen stay or seasonal hiking time around Tsubame Onsen.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a secluded onsen-and-nature stop in Tsubame Onsen, not as a high-convenience sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Remote accessThe ryokan sits deep in Tsubame Onsen above Myoko, so station-to-inn transfers take planning and it is not ideal with heavy luggage.

Limited long-stay areaThe immediate area is small and quiet; most travelers will run out of nearby walkable activity after one full day unless hiking or skiing is the point.

Seasonal bath limitsThe ryokan's outdoor bath is unavailable in winter, and nearby outdoor public baths have seasonal operating periods tied to snow conditions.

Road and winter cautionMountain access roads and winter driving conditions can complicate arrival, so this is a poor choice for a rushed same-day transit plan.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Main meal venue for seasonal ryokan dinners and breakfast.

Soba Dining (on-site)

on-site

Hanabun's signature soba-focused meal option.

Tsubame Onsen Area Eateries (nearby)

nearbynear the ryokan

Very limited dining around the small onsen area; options may be seasonal.

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 rail travelers, arrive at Sekiyama Station, then continue by the city bus to Tsubame Onsen or take a taxi if carrying luggage. If coming by shinkansen from Tokyo or western Japan, Joetsumyoko Station is a useful transfer hub before continuing by local rail toward Sekiyama.

Myoko-Kogen Stationstation
2.3 kmNot practical on footabout 15–25 min by taxi or carusually requires a train or bus connection onward; best checked locally
Useful secondary station in the Myoko area, but usually less direct than Sekiyama for Tsubame Onsen itself.
Sekiyama Stationstation
3.0 kmNot practical on foot for most travelersabout 10–15 min by taxi or carabout 20 min by local bus to Tsubame Onsen
This is the key nearest rail access point for the ryokan and usually the best station for the final approach.
Joetsumyoko Stationstation
29 kmabout 45–60 min by car in fair conditionsabout 1–1.5 hr via local rail to Sekiyama plus bus or taxi onward
Best major transfer hub for shinkansen travelers, especially from Tokyo or the Hokuriku side, before changing to local rail.
Tsubame Onsen Bus Stopbus
40 mabout 1–5 min depending on lodging position in the onsen areaabout 3–5 min by taxiDirect local bus stop for the final arrival
Best final public transport stop for the ryokan; very useful if you want to avoid a taxi on arrival.
Niigata Airportairport
145 kmroughly 2.5–3.5 hr by car depending on conditionstypically several hours via Niigata-side rail connections and transfer hubs
Useful mainly for domestic arrivals into Niigata Prefecture, but it is not the simplest airport for this ryokan.
Haneda Airportairport
210 kmabout 3.2 h by carcommonly about 3.5–5 hr via Tokyo rail connections, depending on transfers
Often the most practical airport for many international travelers because the onward rail connection to the Myoko area is straightforward.
Narita Airportairport
237 kmabout 3.6 h by carcommonly about 4.5–6 hr via Tokyo rail connections, depending on transfers
A workable airport option for international arrivals, but usually slower than Haneda for reaching Tsubame Onsen.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Scenic open-air bath above the gorgeThe standout experience here is the open-air bath facing the Otakiri Valley, giving you broad seasonal views from fresh green early summer to snowy winter scenery.
Authentic free-flowing sulfur springThe baths use 100% free-flowing natural hot spring water, with a milky white sulfur-rich feel that suits travelers specifically seeking a classic hidden onsen atmosphere.
True Tsubame Onsen settingThis ryokan sits in Tsubame Onsen, one of Myoko’s highest and most secluded hot spring areas, so the stay feels distinctly removed from busy resort-town traffic.
Local food with real characterMeals are more distinctive than standard ryokan fare, with handmade breakfast touches, local Koshihikari rice, mountain vegetables, and house-special regional dishes.
Relaxed traditional roomsAll rooms are Japanese-style washitsu, and winter kotatsu setups add extra charm if you want a simple, quiet, old-school mountain inn experience.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Mountain access can be trickyThe inn is at about 1,180 meters in a road-end hot spring area, so winter access needs proper snow preparation and nervous drivers may prefer to come by public transport.
Outdoor bath has usage limitsThe open-air bath is basically women-only, with a limited morning slot for men, so couples or male guests may not get the same outdoor bathing experience.
Open-air bath closes in winterDespite the beautiful snowy setting, the outdoor bath is unavailable roughly from December to April, which can disappoint travelers booking specifically for rotenburo time.
Some stays may feel less polished during renovationsThe property has recently been operating through renovation-related changes, so depending on timing, certain services or the overall smoothness of the stay may feel reduced.
Better for quiet retreat than convenienceThis is a secluded onsen inn, not a full-service resort, so travelers wanting nightlife, lots of facilities, or easy walkable dining choices may find it too limited.

Current position: 29th out of 43 ryokans in Niigata.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
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 Current ryokan	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