Shimaya

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(194 Ratings)

Ryokan in Shimotakai District

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this ryokan rental

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, as well as a toilet with electronic bidet and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a hair dryer, slippers, and a mini-fridge.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Shimotakai District

Nearby attractions

Yubatake

20.4 mi

Hiroshi Senju Museum Karuizawa

Available Rooms

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 2F)

Beds not specified

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Japanese Style Room, 2F, Shared Bathroom/Toilet

Beds not specified

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 3F)

Beds not specified

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 4F)

Beds not specified

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 2F, 8 tatami size)

Beds not specified

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Shimaya

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9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(194 Ratings)

Ryokan in Shimotakai District

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Shimotakai District

Nearby attractions

Yubatake

20.4 mi

Hiroshi Senju Museum Karuizawa

Available Rooms

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 2F)

Beds not specified

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Japanese Style Room, 2F, Shared Bathroom/Toilet

Beds not specified

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 3F)

Beds not specified

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 4F)

Beds not specified

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 2F, 8 tatami size)

Beds not specified

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(194 Ratings)

5.0 / 10.0

Dec 2024

HIGHLY Recommended! Was a great family trip and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. If you have elderly or children please note there is no elevator and the stairs can be a little challenging so request a low floor.

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2024

Charming stay. Slept on tatami mat so helpful for my tweeked back

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2024

Charming stay. Slept on tatami mat so helpful for my tweeked back

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Shimaya is a great base to see the snow monkeys. Ichiro, the owner, is a wonderful person who will help you realize your dreams. Highly recommended!!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Shimaya is a great base to see the snow monkeys. Ichiro, the owner, is a wonderful person who will help you realize your dreams. Highly recommended!!

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

It was a great experience staying there. Simple down to earth accommodation with friendly staff and owner. We had a great time there and location is good with nearby restaurants. Good option if you are seeking a clean and comfortable stay with basic amenities.

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

5.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Amazing hotel. Mr and Mrs Yumoto were incredible hosts and they have a beautiful property. Do yourself a favor, if up to see the snow monkeys spend a night with them!

5.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Amazing hotel. Mr and Mrs Yumoto were incredible hosts and they have a beautiful property. Do yourself a favor, if up to see the snow monkeys spend a night with them!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

The owner is the most attentive and accommodating man! Made sure we hade all we need, know where to go, even inquired as to where we were going…to make sure our experience was great. Hotel is older but in great shape. The free/24-7 in house onsen was hot as heck! Varied day by day of course depending on what is being cooked up underground! Very clean.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Amazing stay at Shimaya. The owners, as mentioned in other reviews are outstanding. Gave us a ride to the Snow Monkeys and were very helpful. The breakfast (¥700) was simple and quick - toast, fruit, yoghurt, coffee and juice! Onsen was clean and great. We were on the fourth floor and the views were unreal. Will for sure be returning in the winter!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Would highly recommend this traditional hotel for anyone travelling to Yudanaka. We were made to feel very welcome by the friendly host. Public onsens are on site. However, a private onsen is available for a small fee, which is well worth it! A complimentary lift to the snow monkey park the following morning was much appreciated.

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

6.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Very traditional japanese style accommodation. Was decent accommodations, but a bit expensive.

6.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Very traditional japanese style accommodation. Was decent accommodations, but a bit expensive.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

This is a small ryoken (bed and breakfast). You can reserve a private onsen (where you and your opposite gender companion) can bath together. The proprietor is nice and gave us a ride to see the snow monkeys. He spoke some English which was helpful as an American and the messages of gratitude from many countries and languages all over the walls suggest that many other travelers from all over the world had good stays.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

5.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

If I could rate Shimaya an 11 out of 10, I would. The inn itself was so charming and wonderful, and that's long before you get to the wonderful hosts' hospitality, joy, and kindness. When we shared our plans for Nagano, we were told we HAD to check out Obuse...which was a worthwhile stop on our trip and definitely added to the richness we enjoyed in Japan! Thank you so much.

5.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

The staff managing the hotel are warm & very helpful.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

The staff managing the hotel are warm & very helpful.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Shimaya is a traditional inn with comfortable futons on tatami flooring. Nicely hot onsen, unique deep soaking bath in the room. Owners are lovely and it was extremely useful to be driven to the monkey park in time for it opening. That's a taxi fare of about 2000 yen so a generous honour provided by the owners. Great location

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Very comfortable, clean, and close to snow monkeys!! Owner was very hospitable, drove us to/from snow monkey park. Thank you for a very memorable stay!

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Very comfortable, clean, and close to snow monkeys!! Owner was very hospitable, drove us to/from snow monkey park. Thank you for a very memorable stay!

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Spacious, clean room with a great view. Very friendly and helpful host.

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Spacious, clean room with a great view. Very friendly and helpful host.

4.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Although the room was spacious and parking was included, this was a very disappointing stay. The Onsen was dirty, the facility was extremely old and in need of an update. The breakfast was expensive for what you got. They did not restock breakfast, just not worth it. There is no elevator, the bedding is old and there are barely any restaurants around. We went to Goen restaurant - which was good… but also the only one open and nearby. Would not stay here again.

4.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

The hos was really nice

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

The hos was really nice

5.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

The man at the front desk is the sweetest. He drove us to/from the monkey park at no extra cost. Highly recommend the onsen. You do need to book a timeslot with the hotel. The room was cozy and clean. All 4 of us slept great. Not much to do in the area but the snow monkeys and mountain views were worth it for 1 night.

5.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

5.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Amazing place to stay. The onsen was perfect after seeing the monkeys. Got a ride up and back by the owner.

5.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Amazing place to stay. The onsen was perfect after seeing the monkeys. Got a ride up and back by the owner.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

The owner was very kind. He gave us a ride to the monkey park and to the train station.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

The owner was very kind. He gave us a ride to the monkey park and to the train station.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Great stay. Mr Yumoto was super friendly and accomodating.

FAQs

How much does this ryokan cost compared to others in Shimotakai District?

The average price for a rental in Shimotakai District is $173 per night. This rental is $44 above the average.

Is parking included with this ryokan?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Shimaya. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this ryokan?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this ryokan. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Shimaya pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this ryokan is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Shimaya?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Shimaya

Ryokan in Shimotakai District

Reasons to book

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Map of Shimotakai District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 2F)

Japanese Style Room, 2F, Shared Bathroom/Toilet

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 3F)

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 4F)

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 2F, 8 tatami size)

Shimaya

Ryokan in Shimotakai District

Reasons to book

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Map of Shimotakai District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 2F)

Japanese Style Room, 2F, Shared Bathroom/Toilet

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 3F)

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 4F)

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 2F, 8 tatami size)

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this ryokan cost compared to others in Shimotakai District?

Is parking included with this ryokan?

Is there a pool at this ryokan?

Is Shimaya pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Shimaya?

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