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Shibu Hotel

4.0 star property
Soothe your senses with a rejuvenating soak in natural hot springs and unwind amidst serene surroundings.

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Public bath
Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, towels
Point of interest
Exterior
Nestled near Jigokudani Monkey Park, Shibu Hotel offers a serene retreat. Soak in the indoor mineral hot spring or unwind at the outdoor private onsen, then savor Japanese cuisine at the restaurant. With free WiFi and helpful staff, your stay is sure to be relaxing.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Onsen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Hot springs
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Hot tub
  • Front desk safe
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Espresso maker
  • Bath or shower
The current price is S$362
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, soundproofing

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 16.5 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, soundproofing

Japanese Style Room - Half Board

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, soundproofing

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 16.5 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 16.5 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, soundproofing

Japanese Room - Room Only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, soundproofing

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
2173 Hirao, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, 381-0401

What's nearby

  • Shibu - 1 min walk
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 16 min walk
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 3 min drive
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park - 5 min drive
  • Ryuoo Ski Park - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Iiyama Station - 28 min drive
  • Zenkojishita Station - 28 min drive
  • Nagano (QNG) - 31 min drive
  • Yudanaka Station - 22 min walk
  • Free train station pickup
  • Free train station drop-off

Restaurants

  • ‪猿座株式会社 まちノベイト - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Farmhouse - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪そば処 やり屋 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪HAKKO - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪羅臼庵 - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Shibu Hotel

When you stay at Shibu Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Shibu. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, and the Hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Also, Yudanaka Hot Spring and Jigokudani Monkey Park are within a short drive. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property 3 days in advance of arrival; special requests are not guaranteed to be accommodated. Requests are not accepted on site.
    • Guests booked in Room Only rate plans who want to enjoy breakfast or dinner during their stay must contact the property at least 3 days in advance to order (surcharge).
    • Guests booked in Breakfast Included rate plans who want to enjoy lunch or dinner during their stay must contact the property at least 3 days in advance to order (surcharge).
    • Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner.
    • Guests booked in Half Board rate plans who want to enjoy lunch during their stay must contact the property at least 3 days in advance to order (surcharge).
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Free train station shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

What to do

  • Hot springs
  • Skiing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Hot tub

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 26-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tatami (woven mat floors)
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Geta (wooden sandals)

Special features

Spa

Private bath/onsen services include an outdoor private onsen (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. There are hot springs on site.

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for private bath/onsen and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Shibu Hotel
Shibu Hotel Yamanouchi
Shibu Yamanouchi
Shibu Hotel Japan/Yamanouchi-Machi, Nagano Prefecture
Shibu Hotel Ryokan
Shibu Hotel Yamanouchi
Shibu Hotel Ryokan Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

Does Shibu Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Shibu Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Shibu Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Shibu Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shibu Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Shibu Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities such as skiing. Additional recreation on-site includes hot springs. Shibu Hotel also has a hot tub.

Are there restaurants at or near Shibu Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers Japanese cuisine.

What's the area around Shibu Hotel like?

Shibu Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Shibu and 16 minutes' walk from Yudanaka Hot Spring.

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Shibu Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible stay.
Incredible experience. Hotel was clean and comfortable, the staff is very helpful and nice, and I had some of my favorite meals in all of Japan. Would highly recommend this place.
Casey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A really incredible town and hotel. The service and hospitality was amazing. A really great stay.
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff. Lovely stay. Great location for onsens.
greg, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning traditional Japanese hotel, with onsen onsite. The kaiseki meals were spectacular, and they accommodated dietary requirements impressively well. Fantastic place to stay.

10/10 Exceptional

Family most friendly and gracious
Kerry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historic property. Comfortable rooms. The hot spring baths make this a must. Very close to snow monkey park and the best part - they will shuttle you from the train station, to the hotel, to the monkey park, to dinner and to the train station. Staff is very helpful. Awesome place.
Dennis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superb onsen experience. Our room was very clean with comfortable tatami/futon. Outdoor and indoor onsen was very pleasant as were the private onsen. Kaiseki was delicious and filling. Most of all staff and owners were very welcoming and kind. Will come back.
Kay, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice traditional Japanese hotel
Very cute Ryokan hotel. We booked a Japanese style room including dinner and breakfast, food was very tasty if you like traditional Japanese food. If you prefer other cuisines you might opt for booking a room that doesn’t have food included. Staff is very friendly! We booked private onsen and that was also very nice. Definitely recommend this hotel!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Soulful and relaxing
The most wonderful place, beautiful location and kind service. The private onsen is definitely worth the visit. And the food service is traditional and generous. Only a few minutes from the snow monkeys and the staff will take you there and pick you up.
Make sure you try the hotpot
The food service is impeccable
The private onsen experience is incredible
The town and the regular onsen track is amazing- especially when treated to snow
Dan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice hotel.
Great hotel with a clean, large room. The Onsen hot bath was absolutely awesome: you can have it private and outdoors or indoors. Very helpful staff has completed an overall picture. Highly recommended.
Nikolaj, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The love and attention the owners put into this property making sure all our needs was taking care of has surpassed our expectations. You are treated as a guest in their home. Will definitely recommend. Our family made incredible memories there.
valerie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel and a must stay!
I absolutely loved the Shibu Hotel! The staff were incredible. They were extremely helpful and kind during our entire stay. There are public bathhouses around the area that you get free access to. You can also use the hotel's private onsen which was AMAZING. The dinner and breakfast were very delicious! And they offer a shuttle to and from the snow monkey park nearby. I would definitely stay here again!
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Family Run Ryokan Provides Exceptional Service
The Shibu Hotel is a family run ryokan. The service level is beyond exceptional. They both fulfilled everything we wanted before we asked, but found ways to make our stay more pleasant than we had thought of. The kaiseki dinners and Japanese breakfasts were rich, varied and authentic. And again the staff that served us were exceptional. While we enjoyed the village onsens, the onsens at the Shibu Hotel were our favorites.
Steven, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Shibu Hotel is very beautiful. Our Deluxe Twin room looks like new. The room is much larger than advertised. We were lucky to book half board as the private dining room is beautiful and the staff is just so courteous. The meals are so beautifully decorated and delicious. The onsen is clean and very warm. We were picked up from the train station and were driven to the Snow Monkey Park. We love this place and will definitely come back.
Yu Jing, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best hotel near snow monkey river
The staff was amazing. Very friendly and professional. I especially like the fact that they picked us up from our bus stop and took us to Snow monkey River. Thereafter, we called them, and they picked us up and took us to the hotel. The private onsen was amazing. I enjoyed it. The 13 course meal was exceptional and tasty This is a must place hotel to be at because they make the whole transition from the bus stop to their place very easy. There is a couple that runs the place and they are helpful, professional, and beautiful!!!
Teresa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A fantastic place to stay. The staff are just exceptional. Was very kindly welcomed and was offered transport to and from the monkey park. In detail instructions for the onsens were provided along with the traditional robes and shoes. I highly recommend staying here. Just ensure you contact the property with you train arrival time asap so you don’t have to walk from the station
Erin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kazuyoshi and family was so nice and kind. They provided the highest quality service and hospitality we’ve had so far ever! Their property is so healing and peaceful with their on property private Onsen’s. Their close location to the snow monkey park was so worth it as well! Their dining experience was so amazing and delicious! We will bring our family back for sure. Mahalo and Aloha Kazuyoshi San and family! Much respect and a Big Thank you! Jya mata!
David, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had the best time at the Shibu Hotel! The staff was so friendly and went above and beyond to accommodate us and make us feel welcome in their little slice of paradise. Our room was beautiful! We were given rides to and from the train station, rides to and from snow monkey park, two great meals, and friendly helpful service at every juncture. The hotel’s private and public onsen’s are great but don’t miss out on the public bath house tour!!! The hotel perfectly placed in the middle of the public bath house tour and will give you a map and a key to access each little bath. One of the best experiences of our entire Japan trip (or any trip). I would also pick one night to and try one of the local restaurants. We loved our smokey bar and home closing experience at a place down the road called Chokkun Izakaya.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Incrível
Comida tradicional japonesa excelente! Equipe prestativa e atenciosa !!
RENATO, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nicole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

何と言っても従業員の方々が素晴らしいかったです。 これぞ温泉旅館！といった感じでした。 ありがとうございました。
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

とても雰囲気良い宿でした！
とよかず, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

駐車場が少し不便かも知れません。しかしその他が良いので問題ありません。
MARI, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Vera, 1-night trip