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About the Hotel

2173 Hirao, Yamanouchi (Nagano), Japan, .

Shibu Hotel is situated in Shibu Onsen, a historic hot spring area in Nagano Prefecture with over 1300 years of history. The hotel is designed to showcase traditional Japanese culture, offering a range of hot-spring baths and seasonal dishes made from local produce. Guests can immerse themselves in the beautiful landscapes of the region while also partaking in winter sports and nearby activities. The hotel’s main hall features the unique 'Shumoku Zukuri' architectural style, enhancing its cultural significance.

Location

Located 2 km from Yudanaka Station, Shibu Hotel provides easy access to public transport for exploring the region. The hotel is about 100 km from Matsumoto and is ideally positioned within the historic hot spring town of Shibu Onsen, known for its cobblestone streets lined with traditional restaurants. Guests can easily reach popular attractions such as the Jigokudani Yaen-Koen and other cultural sites in Nagano.

Rooms

All guestrooms at Shibu Hotel include premium bedding, air conditioning, and modern amenities such as free WiFi and stocked minibars. The traditional rooms feature Japanese-style futon bedding on tatami flooring, allowing guests to experience local culture. Certain units offer seating areas for relaxation, enhancing the travel experience with views of the changing seasonal landscapes. Non-smoking rooms come equipped with bathtubs, bidet toilets, and flat-screen TVs.

Eat & Drink

The hotel's dining options focus on traditional Japanese cuisine, incorporating ingredients sourced from the bountiful nature surrounding the area. Dinner is served as a multi-course meal featuring local organic rice and high-quality Shinshu beef. Guests are required to check in to partake in dining experiences, which change seasonally. The restaurant aims to provide authentic tastes that reflect the region's culinary heritage.

Leisure & Business

Shibu Hotel offers various leisure facilities, including a free-use reservable hot-spring bath and shared indoor and outdoor baths. The property features a hot tub, karaoke lounge, gift shop, and recreational amenities designed to provide comfort and entertainment. Guests can also explore the local hot spring town while wearing yukata robes, further immersing themselves in Japanese tradition and culture.

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17 m²

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Getting around

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City Centre

Yamanouchi (Nagano) 1.6 km

Airports

Matsumoto (MMJ) 107.1 km

Train

Yudanaka Station 1.8 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Kaiseki!

“The Kaiseki dinner and breakfast were beautifully presented and incredibly tasty, making dining a highlight of our stay.” view full review

Relaxing Onsen!

“The open air onsen was a amazing experience, providing a private and serene space for relaxation, truly a gem in this hotel.” view full review

Charming Traditional Wear!

“Wearing authentic traditional clothing for dinner enhanced our cultural experience, making it feel even more special and immersive.” view full review

Excellent Amenities!

“Access to the 9 onsen in the area was fantastic, allowing us to enjoy various relaxing baths, a unique experience we cherished.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Parking
Safe deposit box
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Skiing
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Free shuttle service

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Spa centre
Spa lounge
Hot spring bath
Open-air bath
Public Bath

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

2173 Hirao, Yamanouchi (Nagano), Japan, .

Map view

2173 Hirao, Yamanouchi (Nagano), Japan, .

City landmarks

Zoo

Jigokudani Monkey Park

2.8 km

Hirao

Sekai Heiwa Kannon

720 m

Hirao

Shibu Onsen

1.0 km

1163 Hirao

Sake Storehouse Art Museum

880 m

1465 Hirao

Shiga Highlands Roman Museum

1.4 km

3106 Hirao

Baio-ji Temple

1.0 km

Bridge

Shibuyu Bridge

1.2 km

Gallery

Tamamura Honten

610 m

Yumiya Shrine

1.5 km

3227-1 Hirao

Kaede no Yakata

1.7 km

3121 Hirao

Emmei Tabako Jizo

1.0 km

2062 Hirao

Ishi Hot Spring

1.0 km

3080

Issa Seisensui Kinen Haiku Shiryokan Tokuntei

1.1 km

Kamibayashi

Minzoku Shiryokan Gosetsu No Yakata

1.2 km

HeIon

Issado

1.3 km

3077 Hirao

Yudanaka hot spring

2.0 km

1174-1 Sano

The Site of Sano

2.1 km

Hirao

Jigokudani Valley

2.3 km

Kamogatake

4.0 km

Shigakogen

Mizunashiike

4.0 km

1150 Nakano

Japan Clay Dolls Museum

4.5 km

1150 Nakano

Nihon Tsuchi Ningyo Museum

4.5 km

7-82 Higashiyama

Higashiyama Park

4.4 km

Nakano

Meguriai no Kyoseki

4.5 km

Ichinuma

4.6 km

2132 Kuriwada Nakano

Joraku-ji Temple

4.7 km

956 Mayama

Ponpoko Hot Spring

4.9 km

Nearby

2032 Hirao

Otozan Onsenji Temple

480 m

2238 Hirao

Shibuyu Shrine

160 m

2032 Hirao

Onsenji

480 m

Restaurants

Sobadokoro Yariya

1.2 km

2169 Hirao

Kozushi

1.1 km

2157 Shibu

Kaneshin

1.2 km

2267-2 Hirao

Ramen Tokumi

1.3 km

2271 Hirao

Shinanoji

1.1 km

2148-2 Shibu

Koishiya Cafe & Bar

1.3 km

2277 Hirao

Koshiya Ryokan

130 m

Restaurant

Rairaiken

200 m

2300 Andai

Hatakanseido

200 m

2316 Hirao

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

88%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Friendly Staff

Great Location

Quiet Surroundings

Limited Nearby Shops

8.8/10

Great

Rooms

9.0

Location

8.3

Service

9.8

Dining

9.0

Chris

United States, October 2023

9.4/10

Staying at the Shubu Hotel was a delightful experience. The rooms with Japanese style beds and both Japanese and Western style chairs were spacious and offered a great view of the river. The service was exceptional, thanks to the ever-accommodating owners and staff. The location in the Shibu area was perfect, with easy access to the snow monkey park. The dining experience, featuring traditional Japanese food, was excellent. Overall, a great value for money with top-notch facilities.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms at the Shubu Hotel are spacious, offering a fantastic view of the river. The blend of Japanese and Western styles in the beds and chairs adds a unique touch to the room.

Service

10.0

The service at Shubu Hotel is outstanding. The owners and staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to ensure a wonderful stay.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location in the Shibu area is excellent, providing a small boutique hotel experience with a family-like atmosphere. It's close to the snow monkey park and a typical old Japanese street with various dining and shopping options.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience at Shubu Hotel is exceptional, offering traditional Japanese cuisine with attentive and personalized service.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel boasts hot spring pools with generous operating hours, adding to the overall relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Michael

United States, September 2023

8.8/10

The hotel offers a delightful mix of Japanese style and Western comforts. The rooms are spacious, clean, and well-designed. The service is top-notch, with attentive and friendly staff. The location provides a peaceful old-style experience in a charming area. The dining experience is excellent, and the facilities are impressive. However, the quiet surroundings might not suit everyone, and more shops nearby would be convenient.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms are all renovated, very clean, and spacious, with a thoughtful blend of Japanese and Western elements.

Service

9.0

The staff are extremely attentive, organized our needs effectively, and even went the extra mile to enhance our stay.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location in the middle of Shibu onsen offers a wonderful old-style experience, close to charming restaurants and shops.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience is amazing, with excellent service and spectacular, tasty meals.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel boasts superb facilities, including a convenient free shuttle service to various attractions.

Friendly Staff

Quiet Surroundings

Ronald

United Kingdom, September 2023

9.0/10

Staying at this traditional Japanese hotel was an incredibly warm and welcoming experience. The rooms were great, super comfy, and beautifully designed with tatami, futons, and sliding shoji screens. The service was top-notch, redeeming our impression of Japan with attentive and helpful staff who went above and beyond. The location was excellent, right in front of the main onsen street, leading to a typical old Japanese street with restaurants and shops. The dining experience was wonderful, offering traditional Japanese meals with a vast and amazing variety. Overall, a fantastic stay with some minor drawbacks.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were quintessentially Japanese, incredibly warm and welcoming, and well equipped with tatami, futons, sliding shoji screens, and tea service.

Service

10.0

The staff was very friendly and attentive, providing exceptional service from picking us up at the train station to ensuring our stay was memorable.

Location

9.0

The location was excellent, being right in front of the main onsen street and allowing easy access to the public onsen and the charming village nearby.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was traditional Japanese and outstanding, offering a welcoming and caring atmosphere with lots of delicious dishes.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-maintained and provided everything needed for a comfortable stay.

Michael

United States, September 2023

9.0/10

Staying at this hotel was a delightful experience overall. The rooms were beautifully laid out with traditional items and lovely small touches, offering a spacious layout with lots of natural light from the many windows. The separate dining area added a nice touch to the accommodations. The service was exceptional, going above and beyond to make my stay memorable, including tailored meals and shuttle service. The location, nestled in Shibu Onsen, was convenient for exploring the nine Onsens in the town. The dining experience was fantastic, providing delicious meals with attentive service. Although the price may not be the cheapest, the value for the money was definitely worth it for such a unique and personal experience.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms exceeded expectations, being even better than in the pictures. They were spacious, comfortable, and full of attention to details.

Service

10.0

The service was impeccable, with staff going out of their way to ensure a wonderful stay. From driving me out for dinner to tailored menus, the hospitality was top-notch.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location in Shibu Onsen was perfect for exploring the town's Onsens. Although a bit quiet, it provided a peaceful setting next to the window on a little carpet island.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was delightful, offering plentiful and delicious meals with attentive and personal service.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities at the hotel were top-notch, providing everything needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Friendly Staff

Quiet Location

Edmund

United Kingdom, July 2023

9.0/10

My stay at the hotel was simply amazing. The rooms were stunning with futon beds, offering a large space with ensuite bathroom facilities overlooking the river. They were comfy, clean, and spacious, providing beautiful views of the river and mountains, even though the pricing didn't entirely match the experience.

Rooms

9.0

I loved the stunning rooms with cozy futon beds and the breathtaking views of the river and mountains. Everything was clean and comfortable during my stay.

Service

10.0

The service here was top-notch. The staff was very helpful, welcoming, and kind, going above and beyond to make sure our needs were met. They even tailored the menu to our preferences and provided great assistance and guidance throughout our entire stay. The shuttle service was incredibly convenient and a nice added touch.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was ideal for accessing the public onsen and being close to various attractions like the Jigokudani Monkey Park. It was a bit old and traditional, but the proximity to the Japanese street with restaurants and shops was fantastic. Being near the train station and onsen made exploring the area so convenient.

Dining

9.0

Dining at the hotel was a delightful experience. The traditional Japanese meals served were delicious and beautifully presented. The individual service and the variety of small, tasty dishes made each meal memorable.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities at the hotel were great and added to the overall comfort of my stay. Everything was well-maintained, and the atmosphere was perfect for a relaxing getaway.

Peter

United States, June 2023

8.6/10

My stay at the hotel was wonderful! The rooms were spacious and very well thought out with a mix of Japanese and Western touches. The staff were incredibly attentive and made sure we had a great experience. However, the location was a bit too quiet for my liking, with limited shops around. Overall, a great value for the money!

Rooms

9.0

The rooms are fantastically large with traditional bamboo matting and futon bedding. They were clean and comfortable, advising us to visit a liquor store for beverages. The little touches of Japanese style combined with Western elements made the room cozy and inviting. The extra cupboard space was a nice touch.

Service

10.0

The service was exceptional! From driving to Nagano to meet us to arranging transportation to the monkey sanctuary, the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. They even picked us up daily from the Yamanouchi train station and were always eager to assist us with any plans we had.

Location

7.0

The hotel is in the middle of Shibu onsen, right next to the main street. While the location was great for exploring the local area, it was a bit too quiet for my preference without many nearby shops. The proximity to the bus stop and other attractions like the monkey park was convenient.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was spectacular! The traditional Japanese breakfast and dinner were delicious, with lots of small, flavorful dishes. The preparation and service enhanced the overall experience, making it a memorable culinary journey.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities were great, offering everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Although slightly older in style, they were well-maintained and functional, adding to the traditional charm of the place.