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Shukubo Kakurinbo

2.5 star property
Ryokan in Minobu with free parking

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Exterior
Traditional Double Room, Mountain View | Down comforters, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior detail
View from property
Balcony
Shukubo Kakurinbo offers a tranquil retreat amidst Japanese gardens. Unwind with a soak in the indoor public bath, savor local flavors at the on-site restaurant or enjoy serene moments on the terrace.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Family Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 29 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Family Double Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Traditional Double Room, Mountain View | Down comforters, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 29 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Premium Double Room, Garden View | Down comforters, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Digital channels
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Royal Double Room, Garden View | Down comforters, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Royal Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Digital channels
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Map
3510 Minobu, Minobucho, Minobu, Yamanashi, 409-2524

What's nearby

  • Mt. Minobu Kuonji Temple - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grave of Nichirenshoto Gosoan - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mt. Minobu Ropeway - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fujikawa Craft Park - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Lake Tanuki - 48 min drive - 33.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪南部よろこび茶食堂 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪南部路 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪そば処 味里 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪ラッキードリンクショップ(ハッピードリンクショップ) 身延駅前店 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪めん丸 身延店 - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Shukubo Kakurinbo

Property highlights
At Shukubo Kakurinbo, you can look forward to an indoor public bath (no minerals), a terrace, and a Japanese garden. Be sure to enjoy Japanese cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Shukubo Kakurinbo boast perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 19-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,000 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Public bath open from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Fan
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 5 PM to receive dinner.
Dinner is available by advance reservation only. Guests should note that nearby dining alternatives are not within close proximity.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 2000 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 elevators
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Shukubo Kakurinbo Inn Minobu
Shukubo Kakurinbo Inn
Shukubo Kakurinbo Minobu
Shukubo Kakurinbo Ryokan
Shukubo Kakurinbo Minobu
Shukubo Kakurinbo Ryokan Minobu

Frequently asked questions

Is Shukubo Kakurinbo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shukubo Kakurinbo?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shukubo Kakurinbo?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Shukubo Kakurinbo?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Shukubo Kakurinbo located?

Situated in Minobu, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Mt. Minobu Kuonji Temple and Grave of Nichirenshoto Gosoan. Mt. Minobu Ropeway and Kyoenbo are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Shukubo Kakurinbo Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to escape and be in nature. Very peaceful and the food was amazing. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

boon teck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful location nestled away in the mountain, excellent vegetarian meals, staff was hospitable and ever helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. Food amazing, service excellent. Would have loved to stay longer..next time!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonnie

quiet environment, traditional style, great food, nice staffs higher recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The most incredible experience. There is nothing else like it. This is truly an escape from the world.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Special Place!

Attentive staff...Amazing area...superb stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful location with kind and hospitable hosts! My boyfriend chose to propose to me here and it could not have been a more peaceful and serene setting. My stay at kakurinbo will be a precious memory for years to come!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time staying at Kakurinbo and we absolutely love it! The staff are always kind and helpful. The food is amazing. The room is comfortable and the surrounding are breathtaking. We hope to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This ryokan is beautiful and set in a gorgeous area of kakurinbo. It was a trek to get to on foot but it is on Mt. Minobu. A beautiful walk during the day and so much to see. The staff was so helpful with everything and the kaiseki meal is a must experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great peaceful authentically Japan stay in an old temple. I highly recommend. The staff are super courteous, great with English, and the meals were amazing! Vegetarian yet very filling, flavorful, and delicious.

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just have to say that this place, though remote, is one of the best places I have stayed. It offers a beautiful scenery. The staff is very polite and attentive. The stay allowed us to experience Japanese culture at its finest.

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique experience. I loved the country side and staff is very friendly and accommodating. On our last day, they packed onigiris and they were delicious. I still think about them to this day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

HL, Tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a beautiful temple ryokan with many old features still present. We did appreciate the welcome and learning about the hotel and the garden. The food was delicious and it was very relaxed having dinner in the restaurant area with separate eating areas. Wearing the wedding kimono's was a great and special experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Far away from Shibuya, we traveled over 3 hours via public transportation to get here. We arrived at night, and it was a nice adventure with family. My family really enjoyed the stay as it was immersive. There was a lot of detail to dinner and breakfast. We only stayed for 1 night for the morning prayer, which was an experience in itself. I enjoyed the long staircase which I didn’t get the chance to run up and be sore for the whole trip. There’s a lot to do here in terms of activity, and the staff is quite impressive being fluent in English. The price was a bit much for me, but with everything considered, it was worth it as it put a smile on my family face. I was in a land that I was not familiar with, but my experience was met with welcoming arms. My father bowed his head as he left out of respect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wichak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great temple lodge

Great temple lodge. Due to shared bath and toilet, it is not as comfortable as hotel but it is an opportunity for enthusiastic traveler to get intimated with the old Japanese culture and the staff try their best to make you comfortable as much as possible. Nice and delicious Kaiseki (Japanese meal set). Staff are kind and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Miki

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abelardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seeying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience was beautiful and very unique. The staff are super friendly and helpful, the food is authentic and delicious, and exploring the mountains and small town around the area was a delight. Our room was wonderful and very comfortable and the Buddhist chanting and prayers around the grounds was enchanting!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Plus: - emplacement au top (à côté du temple Kuonji) - bâtiment et jardin (traditionnel, petit jardin superbe quand on mange) - système de réservation du bain qui permet d'en profiter seul pendant une demi heure - chambre traditionnelle bien équipée - personnel parle un peu anglais et toujours volontaire pour aider - les repas sont originaux Moins: - la chambre que j'avais était juste à côté des toilettes et des lavabos - petits oublis du personnel (yukata manquant/ pour le repas du soir en surcoût, je n'ai pas eu une partie du dessert. Il semble qu'ils ne servent le dessert complet que lorsque l'on reste 2 nuits, ce qui est déjà assez bizarre en soi. Étant resté deux nuits, je l'ai signalé et on m'a dit que l'on me fournirait l'ensemble au petit déjeuner, ce qui n'est pas arrivé...) - repas très légers si vous faites de la randonnée Je n'aurais pas signalé la plupart de mes remarques pour un logement moins onéreux. Mais au vu du tarif je pense qu'il faut être un peu plus exigeant.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Il est de ces endroits sur notre planète qui sont de vrais joyaux. Le Kakurinbo en fait partie. Dans un lieu retiré proche du mont Fuji, vous y trouverez sérénité, chaleur humaine et spiritualité. La prière du matin au Kuon-ji demande de se lever tôt, mais pouvoir être témoin de la ferveur des locaux et du lever du soleil sur le temple est une véritable expérience.

10/10 Excellent

Masahiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
お部屋、料理、おもてなしの心、すべてに満足しました。宿坊なのでどうかなと考えていましたが、とても良かったです。1人旅の外国の方が3名いましたが、スタッフが英語でしっかり対応されているのも驚きました。また利用したいと思います。

2/10 Terrible

KOJI

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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