Shibu Hotel, featuring traditional course meals using Shinshu beef, private hot springs, and shared open-air and indoor baths, is an 8-minute ride from Yudanaka Station via free shuttle bus. Traditional guest rooms feature futons laid out on tatami mats. Breakfast and dinner are Japanese set meals served in the dining hall. Check-in by 6:00 PM is mandatory for dinner service. Check-ins after this time will result in dinner not being provided, and no refunds will be issued. 【Information Regarding Allergies and Dietary Restrictions】 We accommodate dietary restrictions due to allergies or religious/philosophical reasons (vegetarian, vegan, etc.) to the extent possible. Please confirm the following points in advance: * We do not provide halal food. * Depending on the nature of your request, we may be unable to accommodate it. * Due to the nature of Japanese cuisine, we cannot provide broth made without bonito flakes, kelp, or dried sardines. Please understand this in advance. * Please notify us of dietary restrictions during online booking. The final deadline is 5 days prior to your check-in date. Changes or accommodations cannot be made after this deadline. We appreciate your understanding in advance. Experience Japanese culture with yukata robes, green tea, and zabuton seating. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a mini-refrigerator, and a TV. Each room has a private toilet. Please use the communal bathhouse for hot springs. Snow Monkey Park is 25 minutes from the hotel (10 minutes by car + 15 minutes on foot), the Nakayama Shinpei Memorial Museum is 20 minutes by car, and Zenkoji Temple is 1 hour by car. On-site parking is free. When not relaxing in the hot springs, you can visit our gift shop. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby.

Couples in particular 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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Callahan
United States United States
The sraff was incredible. Very nice, professional and kind. The onen experience both on site and in town was amazing. The hotel staff explained the appropriate way to use the onsens and even helped my husband dress properly. They drove us to the...
Kirstin
United States United States
Excellent meals, comfortable room and amenities. Great location for onsen hopping and snow monkeys!
Karen
United States United States
Friendly staff. Excellent meals. Appreciated the transportation to and from the station and to and from the Snow monkey park. Also appreciated being loaned cleats to wear at the snow monkey park.
David
United States United States
Great location, great staff. They shuttle you to/from the train station and the snow monkeys. Tip: go see the snow monkeys as early as possible to avoid larger crowds.
Carolina
United States United States
This place operates at very high standards. A van provides pickup from the train station and daily trips to visit the monkey park. The private outdoor Onsen can be reserved daily and it is magical. The food is thoughtfully prepared and served. The...
Faye
United States United States
Meals included were terrific! Rooms are beautiful and onsen is very well maintained and stacked with amenities.
Lily
United States United States
Family owned, very nice staff, very clean property right in the middle of town.
Teri
United States United States
The perfect location, a wonderful room, fantastic meals and gracious hosts. This hotel is also very close to the snow monkeys!
Annett
Switzerland Switzerland
The location was excellent, right in the heart of the charming resort town of Shibu Onsen. The staff were outstanding, and we really appreciated the pickup from the train station as well as the shuttle to the monkey park. Everyone was very kind...
Daniel
United States United States
Japanese meal was outstanding variety and taste. Setting for private onsen had a very natural feeling. Our corner room and view was exceptional. Shuttle service saved us a lot of concern.

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Amenities of Shibu Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath

House rules

Shibu Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 00:00 and 06:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-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 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.

License number: 長野県中野保健所指令 7中保環第75-2号

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