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.

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.

About the neighborhood

Yamanouchi is home to Shibu Hotel. Shibu and Shiga Kogen Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jigokudani Monkey Park. Maruike Ski Area and Hasuike Ski Area are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing.

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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Sep 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff made us very welcome and the shuttle service was excellent. The dining at the hotel was a very special experience (our first). An excellent choice.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hsin-Ming

Feb 24, 2025

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

Lovely onsen hotel, Shibu Hotel

Lovely service with top notch onsen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

EIRINI

May 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Off the beaten path… beautiful scenery and people

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Feb 18, 2025

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

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Apr 10, 2025

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

Shibu Hotel is such a lovely place to stay the staff is very kind and attentive. Most of them spoke some English. We would definitely come back for the hospitality and beautiful location.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Mar 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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 Excellent

Raphael

Mar 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful spot to experience Shibu Onsen

Such a wonderful stay! The staff were so friendly and accommodating. They drove us to and from Yudanaka station, and had no trouble offering us vegetarian kaiseki. The room was spacious and comfortable, with a great sunset view.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Feb 21, 2025

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 Excellent

Smittipon

Mar 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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 Excellent

David

Mar 15, 2025

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Beautiful, serene place to visit snow monkey park

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 Excellent

Barbara

Mar 21, 2025

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Top notch

We felt like royalty. Excellent food and service. The van ride to the Monkey Park and the outdoor private onsen was icing on the top! Highly recommend!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

greg

Apr 13, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very friendly staff. Lovely stay. Great location for onsens.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Apr 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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 Excellent

Gideon

Jan 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Karen

Apr 1, 2025

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

Highlight of trip. Service excellent. Stayed 2 nights and food for breakfast and dinner different each night. So fun and delicious . Onsen each different and very relaxing. Snow monkeys incredible. Borrow boots from hotel. We forgot and they cleaned our shoes.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Apr 10, 2025

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

Traditional luxury Onsen experience in near Nagano

This traditional Onsen and inn has excellent staff that is very patient, kind, thoughtful, and pays attention to details. They were very friendly, and willing to speak English to explain and introduce new foods. No matter what time we stopped by front desk, they answered our questions with a smile. They cleaned mud off our shoes after our visit to snow monkey park. Their shuttle service to park and train station was super helpful. They even returned my mother’s forgotten hat to her on the rapid express train before we left town after check out.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Dec 25, 2023

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

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.

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

Nikolaj

Feb 13, 2023

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

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

Verified traveler

Feb 4, 2024

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

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

valerie

Jan 2, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Elizabeth

Jan 21, 2023

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

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

Oct 17, 2023

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

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

Dec 19, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Erin

Sep 16, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

8/10 Good

Amir

Mar 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

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