Shibu Hotel
Ryokan in Shimotakai District
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, 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 a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as an LCD TV and an espresso maker. Other amenities include premium bedding, down comforters, towels, and slippers.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of Shimotakai District
Available Rooms
Japanese Room - Room Only
Beds not specified • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Japanese Style Room - Half Board
Beds not specified • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Basic Twin Room
Beds not specified • 140 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Superior Twin Room
Beds not specified • 178 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Twin Room
Beds not specified • 178 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Superb onsen experience. Our room was very clean with comfortable tatami/futon. Outdoor and indoor onsen was very pleasant as were the private onsen. Kaiseki was delicious and filling. Most of all staff and owners were very welcoming and kind. Will come back.
5.0 / 5.0
Superb onsen experience. Our room was very clean with comfortable tatami/futon. Outdoor and indoor onsen was very pleasant as were the private onsen. Kaiseki was delicious and filling. Most of all staff and owners were very welcoming and kind. Will come back.
2.5 / 5.0
The staff was amazing. Very friendly and professional. I especially like the fact that they picked us up from our bus stop and took us to Snow monkey River. Thereafter, we called them, and they picked us up and took us to the hotel. The private onsen was amazing. I enjoyed it. The 13 course meal was exceptional and tasty This is a must place hotel to be at because they make the whole transition from the bus stop to their place very easy. There is a couple that runs the place and they are helpful, professional, and beautiful!!!
2.5 / 5.0
The staff was amazing. Very friendly and professional. I especially like the fact that they picked us up from our bus stop and took us to Snow monkey River. Thereafter, we called them, and they picked us up and took us to the hotel. The private onsen was amazing. I enjoyed it. The 13 course meal was exceptional and tasty This is a must place hotel to be at because they make the whole transition from the bus stop to their place very easy. There is a couple that runs the place and they are helpful, professional, and beautiful!!!
2.5 / 5.0
We had the best time at the Shibu Hotel! The staff was so friendly and went above and beyond to accommodate us and make us feel welcome in their little slice of paradise. Our room was beautiful! We were given rides to and from the train station, rides to and from snow monkey park, two great meals, and friendly helpful service at every juncture. The hotel’s private and public onsen’s are great but don’t miss out on the public bath house tour!!! The hotel perfectly placed in the middle of the public bath house tour and will give you a map and a key to access each little bath. One of the best experiences of our entire Japan trip (or any trip). I would also pick one night to and try one of the local restaurants. We loved our smokey bar and home closing experience at a place down the road called Chokkun Izakaya.
2.5 / 5.0
We had the best time at the Shibu Hotel! The staff was so friendly and went above and beyond to accommodate us and make us feel welcome in their little slice of paradise. Our room was beautiful! We were given rides to and from the train station, rides to and from snow monkey park, two great meals, and friendly helpful service at every juncture. The hotel’s private and public onsen’s are great but don’t miss out on the public bath house tour!!! The hotel perfectly placed in the middle of the public bath house tour and will give you a map and a key to access each little bath. One of the best experiences of our entire Japan trip (or any trip). I would also pick one night to and try one of the local restaurants. We loved our smokey bar and home closing experience at a place down the road called Chokkun Izakaya.
2.5 / 5.0
Very cute Ryokan hotel. We booked a Japanese style room including dinner and breakfast, food was very tasty if you like traditional Japanese food. If you prefer other cuisines you might opt for booking a room that doesn’t have food included. Staff is very friendly! We booked private onsen and that was also very nice. Definitely recommend this hotel!
2.5 / 5.0
Very cute Ryokan hotel. We booked a Japanese style room including dinner and breakfast, food was very tasty if you like traditional Japanese food. If you prefer other cuisines you might opt for booking a room that doesn’t have food included. Staff is very friendly! We booked private onsen and that was also very nice. Definitely recommend this hotel!
5.0 / 5.0
Kazuyoshi and family was so nice and kind. They provided the highest quality service and hospitality we’ve had so far ever! Their property is so healing and peaceful with their on property private Onsen’s. Their close location to the snow monkey park was so worth it as well! Their dining experience was so amazing and delicious! We will bring our family back for sure.
Mahalo and Aloha Kazuyoshi San and family! Much respect and a Big Thank you! Jya mata!
5.0 / 5.0
Kazuyoshi and family was so nice and kind. They provided the highest quality service and hospitality we’ve had so far ever! Their property is so healing and peaceful with their on property private Onsen’s. Their close location to the snow monkey park was so worth it as well! Their dining experience was so amazing and delicious! We will bring our family back for sure.
Mahalo and Aloha Kazuyoshi San and family! Much respect and a Big Thank you! Jya mata!
5.0 / 5.0
Family most friendly and gracious
5.0 / 5.0
Family most friendly and gracious
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful historic property. Comfortable rooms. The hot spring baths make this a must. Very close to snow monkey park and the best part - they will shuttle you from the train station, to the hotel, to the monkey park, to dinner and to the train station. Staff is very helpful. Awesome place.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful historic property. Comfortable rooms. The hot spring baths make this a must. Very close to snow monkey park and the best part - they will shuttle you from the train station, to the hotel, to the monkey park, to dinner and to the train station. Staff is very helpful. Awesome place.
5.0 / 5.0
The love and attention the owners put into this property making sure all our needs was taking care of has surpassed our expectations. You are treated as a guest in their home. Will definitely recommend. Our family made incredible memories there.
5.0 / 5.0
The love and attention the owners put into this property making sure all our needs was taking care of has surpassed our expectations. You are treated as a guest in their home. Will definitely recommend. Our family made incredible memories there.
2.5 / 5.0
The most wonderful place, beautiful location and kind service. The private onsen is definitely worth the visit. And the food service is traditional and generous. Only a few minutes from the snow monkeys and the staff will take you there and pick you up.
2.5 / 5.0
The most wonderful place, beautiful location and kind service. The private onsen is definitely worth the visit. And the food service is traditional and generous. Only a few minutes from the snow monkeys and the staff will take you there and pick you up.
5.0 / 5.0
Shibu Hotel is very beautiful. Our Deluxe Twin room looks like new. The room is much larger than advertised. We were lucky to book half board as the private dining room is beautiful and the staff is just so courteous. The meals are so beautifully decorated and delicious. The onsen is clean and very warm. We were picked up from the train station and were driven to the Snow Monkey Park. We love this place and will definitely come back.
5.0 / 5.0
Shibu Hotel is very beautiful. Our Deluxe Twin room looks like new. The room is much larger than advertised. We were lucky to book half board as the private dining room is beautiful and the staff is just so courteous. The meals are so beautifully decorated and delicious. The onsen is clean and very warm. We were picked up from the train station and were driven to the Snow Monkey Park. We love this place and will definitely come back.
5.0 / 5.0
A really incredible town and hotel. The service and hospitality was amazing. A really great stay.
5.0 / 5.0
A really incredible town and hotel. The service and hospitality was amazing. A really great stay.
2.5 / 5.0
The Shibu Hotel is a family run ryokan. The service level is beyond exceptional. They both fulfilled everything we wanted before we asked, but found ways to make our stay more pleasant than we had thought of.
The kaiseki dinners and Japanese breakfasts were rich, varied and authentic. And again the staff that served us were exceptional.
While we enjoyed the village onsens, the onsens at the Shibu Hotel were our favorites.
2.5 / 5.0
The Shibu Hotel is a family run ryokan. The service level is beyond exceptional. They both fulfilled everything we wanted before we asked, but found ways to make our stay more pleasant than we had thought of.
The kaiseki dinners and Japanese breakfasts were rich, varied and authentic. And again the staff that served us were exceptional.
While we enjoyed the village onsens, the onsens at the Shibu Hotel were our favorites.
5.0 / 5.0
A fantastic place to stay. The staff are just exceptional. Was very kindly welcomed and was offered transport to and from the monkey park. In detail instructions for the onsens were provided along with the traditional robes and shoes. I highly recommend staying here. Just ensure you contact the property with you train arrival time asap so you don’t have to walk from the station
5.0 / 5.0
A fantastic place to stay. The staff are just exceptional. Was very kindly welcomed and was offered transport to and from the monkey park. In detail instructions for the onsens were provided along with the traditional robes and shoes. I highly recommend staying here. Just ensure you contact the property with you train arrival time asap so you don’t have to walk from the station
5.0 / 5.0
Very friendly staff. Lovely stay. Great location for onsens.
5.0 / 5.0
Very friendly staff. Lovely stay. Great location for onsens.
2.5 / 5.0
Great hotel with a clean, large room. The Onsen hot bath was absolutely awesome: you can have it private and outdoors or indoors.
Very helpful staff has completed an overall picture.
Highly recommended.
2.5 / 5.0
Great hotel with a clean, large room. The Onsen hot bath was absolutely awesome: you can have it private and outdoors or indoors.
Very helpful staff has completed an overall picture.
Highly recommended.
5.0 / 5.0
Stunning traditional Japanese hotel, with onsen onsite. The kaiseki meals were spectacular, and they accommodated dietary requirements impressively well. Fantastic place to stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Stunning traditional Japanese hotel, with onsen onsite. The kaiseki meals were spectacular, and they accommodated dietary requirements impressively well. Fantastic place to stay.
2.5 / 5.0
I absolutely loved the Shibu Hotel! The staff were incredible. They were extremely helpful and kind during our entire stay. There are public bathhouses around the area that you get free access to. You can also use the hotel's private onsen which was AMAZING. The dinner and breakfast were very delicious! And they offer a shuttle to and from the snow monkey park nearby. I would definitely stay here again!
2.5 / 5.0
I absolutely loved the Shibu Hotel! The staff were incredible. They were extremely helpful and kind during our entire stay. There are public bathhouses around the area that you get free access to. You can also use the hotel's private onsen which was AMAZING. The dinner and breakfast were very delicious! And they offer a shuttle to and from the snow monkey park nearby. I would definitely stay here again!
5.0 / 5.0
The free shuttle service is really good. The staff drove us from and to the station and also to the monkey park. They even made sure I could buy the famous apples from Nagano before leaving town (which are much more expensive anywhere else)
2.5 / 5.0
A really enjoyable stay. Everybody was very friendly, welcoming and helpful and the room was clean and comfortable. We were taken up to, and collected from, the nearby Snow Monkey Park. This was great to see with the monkeys out in large numbers. In and around the hotel you are encouraged to wear the traditional Yukata which adds to the experience and we enjoyed the use of the hotel’s private onsen. Both dinner and breakfast were excellent, fantastically presented and we had the added pleasure of our own private dining room. An evening walk around the Main Street where most of the nine renowned public onsen are located was rich in atmosphere with the way the wonderful old buildings are lit at night.
2.5 / 5.0
A really enjoyable stay. Everybody was very friendly, welcoming and helpful and the room was clean and comfortable. We were taken up to, and collected from, the nearby Snow Monkey Park. This was great to see with the monkeys out in large numbers. In and around the hotel you are encouraged to wear the traditional Yukata which adds to the experience and we enjoyed the use of the hotel’s private onsen. Both dinner and breakfast were excellent, fantastically presented and we had the added pleasure of our own private dining room. An evening walk around the Main Street where most of the nine renowned public onsen are located was rich in atmosphere with the way the wonderful old buildings are lit at night.
2.5 / 5.0
This was a delightful hotel with amazing customer service. Get the breakfast and spend time visiting the onsens!
2.5 / 5.0
This was a delightful hotel with amazing customer service. Get the breakfast and spend time visiting the onsens!
2.0 / 5.0
Hotel itself is becoming a bit dilapidated. Any lacking of hotel condition is made up with the friendliness and service of the staff. They treat you like family and happily go the extra mile to ensure an enjoyable stay.
FAQs
How much does this ryokan cost compared to others in Shimotakai District?
The average price for a rental in Shimotakai District is £95 per night. This rental is £117 above the average.
Is parking included with this ryokan?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Shibu Hotel. 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 Shibu Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this ryokan is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Shibu Hotel?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and hot tub or spa.
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