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Shibu Hotel

4.0 star property
Ryokan with free parking, steps from Shibu

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Public bath
Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar
Lobby sitting area
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 16.5 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar

Japanese Style Room - Half Board

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 16.5 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 16.5 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar

Japanese Room - Room Only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Basic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Shibu - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Maruike Ski Area - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park - 13 min drive - 2.5 miles

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
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Shibu Hotel have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free stocked minibars and free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 26-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, 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 transportation

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Genkan (entryway)

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: 6:00 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

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 elevators
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 transportation to and from this property
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite 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 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: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shibu Hotel?

Check-out 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. 164 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 195 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Off the beaten path… beautiful scenery and people
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Lovely service with top notch onsen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Amazing staff that are so accommodating, the dinner was a great experience and the food was delicious. Couldn't fault the experience here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

One of the best staff who was always super helpful during our stay. Food service at both breakfast and dinner were always of very high quality. Lastly, onsen experience was also very relaxing. I recommend booking the private outdoor onsen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

great clean helpful proprietor, they go out of their way to accomodayte any request, will come again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Very caring staff and thoughtful experience. The private and group onsens on site were beautiful and clean. The guidance and support navigating the town were exceptional. Will go again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

The property could stand some renovation, but was nice overall and in a pretty location. The best part was the staff. They were very kind, considerate, helpful and accommodating. I appreciated them very much. And when I think back on my stay, that will be what I most distinctly remember.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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

10/10

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

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

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

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

8/10

Staying the night here was unnecessary and expensive. I would advise you to visit the monkey park and then continue onward to wherever you’re headed. Having said that should you decide to spend the night, the room was large comfortable and well appointed. Beds were comfy and there was free tea and beverages in the public lounge. The kaiseki dinner was good but the breakfast was a single tray set menu. No buffet. It’s a sleepy town with 9 onsens, so spring onwards might be worth to get the onsen key, put on your Yukata and go to town (sic). The owners brother drives the shuttle to the money park and the station. He is a lovely person!!! Oh and don’t miss the Chokkun Izakaya. The owner is a character alongwith his wife so you will have a very enjoyable and filling meal - guaranteed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We thoroughly enjoyed our Ryoken experience. We stayed in the Japanese style room and had dinner and breakfast. Both exceeded our expectations. The meals were served in our own private room and were very elaborate and delicious. So many different dishes were included. The staff were very nice. The onsen experience was also very fun. Finally, they made it so convenient to visit the snow monkeys upon arrival. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

とても気の利いた素敵なホテル旅館です お料理も美味しく温泉も最高な湯質です
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025