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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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Front of property - evening/night
Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, towels
Point of interest
Public bath
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$402
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar

Room options

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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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Basic Twin Room

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

  • Yudanaka Station - 6 min drive
  • Iiyama Station - 28 min drive

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

Upscale ryokan near Shibu
Located close to Jigokudani Monkey Park, Shibu Hotel provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a hot tub and a restaurant. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor private onsen. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free train station pick-up, hot springs on-site and a gift shop
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Shibu Hotel offer perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free stocked minibars and free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 26-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Private outdoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Geta (wooden sandals)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property 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
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Property is 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

Is Shibu Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shibu Hotel?

As of 20 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shibu Hotel on 5 Mar 2025 start from AU$401.53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Shibu Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shibu Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shibu Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Shibu Hotel located?

Situated in Yamanouchi, this ryokan is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Shibu, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani Monkey Park. Maruike Ski Area and Hasuike Ski Area are also within 9 mi (15 km). Yudanaka Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Shibu Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 177 reviews

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 Excellent

James

A really incredible town and hotel. The service and hospitality was amazing. A really great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

greg

Very friendly staff. Lovely stay. Great location for onsens.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gideon

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 Excellent

Kerri

We were picked up from the train and immediately got a ride to the monkey park, a major reason for our visit. The hotel then sent a shuttle to pick us up and return us to the hotel where our luggage had already been taken to the room. This was a more traditional place with shoe removal and slippers provided. Dinner was incredible despite my not loving a few of the items in the set course menu. Breakfast was equally fulfilling. We did not take advantage of the public onsens due to our short visit but did use the private onsen in site. At the end of the stay we were driven back to the train station for our departure and given a small token of candies. An excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Family most friendly and gracious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

valerie

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikolaj

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yu Jing

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

alberto

Un gran hotel, donde te atiende al parecer una familia súper amable, incluye comida, tradicional, que es todo un espectáculo y de excelente calidad, no te lo puedes perder, excelente!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

とよかず

とても雰囲気良い宿でした！
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARI

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。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024