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Shibu Onsen KOKUYA

3.0 star property
Ryokan with 3 restaurants, steps from Shibu

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Superior Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath | Bathroom | Hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet, towels
Exterior
Front of property
Standard Japanese-style Room with Open-Air Bath | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Standard Japanese-style Room with Open-Air Bath | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Shibu Onsen KOKUYA offers a tranquil mountain escape with natural hot springs and a sauna. Guests can book massages, browse local shops, or enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine at three restaurants. The staff creates a genuinely welcoming atmosphere for visitors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Japanese-style Room with Open-Air Bath | Bathroom | Hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet, towels

Standard Japanese-style Room with Open-Air Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Spring water bathtub
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Deluxe Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath | Bathroom | Hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet, towels

Deluxe Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Superior Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath | Bathroom | Hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet, towels

Superior Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Spring water bathtub
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Standard Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Located in Yamanouchi, Shibu Onsen KOKUYA is in the entertainment district. Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Shibu 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 and Yubatake. Takayakushi Wakoan and Biande Shinshu Nakano are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like skiing.
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2200 Hirao, Yamanouchi, Shimotakai-gun, 381-0401

What's nearby

  • Shibu - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 19 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 - 3 min drive
  • Iiyama Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪猿座カフェ (ENZA Cafe) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪HAKKO BEER STAND - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Farmhouse - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪HAKKO YAMANOUCHI - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪羅臼庵 - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Shibu Onsen KOKUYA

Ryokan near Shibu
Near Yudanaka Hot Spring, Shibu Onsen KOKUYA provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), shopping on site, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor private onsen or sauna, and indulge in a massage. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, dinner, and Japanese cuisine. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up, and bike rentals
  • Hot springs on site, multilingual staff, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets and toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free covered valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • Couples/private dining
  • Kaiseki meal

Restaurants on site

  • HIroma
  • Tyoseian
  • Yawaragi

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Full-service spa

  • 24-hour public bath
  • Hot/mineral springs
  • Massage
  • Private indoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Private outdoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Sauna
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Kokuya Hotel Yamanouchi
Shibu Onsen KOKUYA Inn Yamanouchi
Kokuya Yamanouchi
Kokuya
Shibu Onsen KOKUYA Inn
Shibu Onsen KOKUYA Yamanouchi
Shibu Onsen KOKUYA Ryokan
Shibu Onsen KOKUYA Yamanouchi
Shibu Onsen KOKUYA Ryokan Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

Is Shibu Onsen KOKUYA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shibu Onsen KOKUYA located?

Situated in the entertainment district, this spa ryokan is within 1 mi (2 km) of Shibu and Yudanaka Hot Spring. Shiga Kogen Ski Area is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away. Yudanaka Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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