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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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Room type
Number of guests
 
4 futon beds
4 futon beds
2 double beds
2 single beds
2 double beds
2 double beds
2 double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.2
High score for Yamanouchi

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wee
    Singapore Singapore
    Very comfortable and relaxing stay. Staff was very hospitable. Rooms were very spacious and clean. Breakfast and dinner were delicious. In house onsen was very nice. Right in the heart of Shibu Onsen area and a short 10 min drive to snow monkey park.
  • Eadaoin
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location, they collected us from the train station, and dropped us up to snow monkey park and collected us. Dropped us back to the train station when we were leaving
  • Ronald
    Australia Australia
    Friendly very helpful and welcoming hosts. Loved the spacious room, very comfortable beds. Dinner and breakfast were very enjoyable with my vegetarian diet easily accommodated.
  • Callum
    Australia Australia
    Perfect location. Wonderful staff and lovely Japanese food.
  • Simpson
    Singapore Singapore
    The hotel is beautiful, in a great location for the onsens. The food is amazing, very traditional style, it was a real experience!
  • Melissa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A wonderful stay. Chose this hotel due to having transportation between Yudanaka train station and the Snow Monkey Park. Very handy indeed! There are two public onsen within the facility (gender separated) and two private onsen (indoor, free and...
  • Yun
    China China
    The room is clean and spacious, with great view of river in the front. it felt relaxing and tranquil. The staff is nice and friendly, really helpful. we are suprised to find someone who is able to speak chinese in this town. The meal offered...
  • Gloria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts of the property were totally amazing at looking after us. Beautiful family. Beautiful location and hotel. Loved the private onsen will definitely visit again
  • Abby
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, to begin with Yamada San our shuttle driver and tourist guide . Then to the amazing couple slightly elderly that ran the hotel to the young Nepalese staff that explained everything in English . The bedroom and private onsen were...
  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    Very welcoming and well-run place, great location, comfortable room with river view, excellent Japanese-style breakfast and dinner (need to order in advance). Free shuttle from/to the train station and Snow Monkey Park.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Shibu Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Kid meals
    Additional charge

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shuttle service
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Luggage storage
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by elevator

    Wellness

    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Spa facilities
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Shibu Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 1 year are welcome.

    Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBNICOSUCUnionPay credit cardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided 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 Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about Shibu Hotel

    • Shibu Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Skiing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Public Bath
      • Hot spring bath
      • Spa lounge/relaxation area
      • Open-air bath
      • Spa facilities

    • Check-in at Shibu Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at Shibu Hotel include:

      • Quadruple
      • Twin

    • The prices at Shibu Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at Shibu Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • À la carte

    • Shibu Hotel is 4.3 miles from the centre of Yamanouchi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Shibu Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.