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About this property
Offering a free-use reservable hot-spring bath, shared indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths, and traditional multi-course dinners with Shinshu beef, Shibu Hotel is 8 minutes from Yudanaka Train Station on the free shuttle. The traditional rooms have Japanese-style futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Yukata robes, green tea and floor-cushion seating allow you to experience Japan’s unique culture. More universal facilities include air conditioning, a mini-fridge and a TV. Each room has a private toilet, and guests bathe at the hot-spring baths. Snow Monkey Park is a 25-minute trip (10-minute drive + 15-minute walk) from the hotel, and the Nakayama Shinpei Memorial Museum is a 20-minute drive. Zenkoji Temple is a 1-hour drive. On-site parking is free. When not luxuriating in the hot-spring baths, you can check out the gift shop. Free Wi-Fi is provided at the lobby. The set-menu Japanese breakfast and dinner are served at the dining room. You must check in by 18:00 to eat dinner at the property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Hot spring bath
Property highlights
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)
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Free Private Parking Available On Site
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Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Maxwell
United States“The host was very accommodating and made the stay warm and enjoyable” - Stephanie United States“The food was fabulous and delicious, the location was perfect and the hosts were amazing and accommodating.”
- Steve United States“Even though the lobby is a little dated, our stay was awesome. Room nice and comfy. Breakfast was fantastic. Shuttle from train station and also shuttle to Snow Monkey Park and back was a great bonus. The owners are really nice. All the staff went...”
- Stuart
Canada“Very nice traditional hotel decent price and friendly staff. They picked me up from the train station and even drove my luggage to the next hotel I was booked at since they only had the one day available. They also took me to the snow monkey park...” - Mayan
Israel“Amazing service, this hotel felt like home. They are the nicest people! Loved the private outdoor onsen.” - Sara
New Zealand“Loved it, didn’t want to leave. The food was outstanding and the service was amazing. Huge comfortable rooms. They even cleaned our boots for us. The owners are just so lovely and really add to the character of the hotel. Sitting in the hotel...” - Ming Canada“Owners and staff are extremely pleasant and kind. Onsens were wonderful. We booked a Japanese room and it was huge! And the free shuttle from station and to snow monkey park was an added bonus!”
Csilla
Germany“I really liked the athmosphere of it. It felt like traditional Japan. We had half board that allowed us to try japanese food beyond what we would dare to order in a restaurant. The staff was exceptional!”- Jackie United States“Our room was large and beautiful. I liked that there was a shuttle to take us to and from the monkey hot spring park. The shuttle will also pick you up from train station. There were only 2 monkeys at monkey park , but the hike was worth it -...”
- Naveera United States“The staff was helpful and pleasant. The food was great considering it is a traditional Japanese meal. We were a group of Asians and Caucasian Americans, with not everyone used to eating traditional Japanese food, but everyone enjoyed the meals....”
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
To use the hotel's free shuttle, call upon arrival at Yudanaka Train Station. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. Drop-off at the station is only possible after 15:00.
Please inform the hotel of how you plan to reach the hotel at time of booking.
Guests without a meal plan who want to eat breakfast at the hotel must make a reservation at least 1 day in advance.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Shibu Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
