Shibu Hotel

So much to say about Shibu Hotel so let me start with the big points - Free pickup from Yudanaka Station - you can transfer here from Nagano (go down the steps). Call the Shibu Hotel when you know your train time - Free transfer to the Snow Monkey Onsen leafing you to do the last 10 mins on flat ground - MUCH appreciated - Free secure key access to 9 Onsen in the town + 3 at the Ryokan = TWELVE Onsens are for your use. Ask for the ‘souvenir towel’ (in red envelope) and you can get a stamp for visiting each Onsen + a 10th stamp from a small shrine above Onsen number 9. Check the example of a completed towel to the right of reception. The hotel is a Ryokan which means traditional Japanese style without skimping on quality. There are some basic rules about Ryokan the owners will be all too happy to explain to you which are simple things like leaving your shoes at the door. Optionally you can wear a sized Yukata (similar to a kimono) for your stay and even when visiting the neighbouring onsens (it makes changing easier and you won’t look out of place). They’ll be ready and welcoming with a smile and “make yourself at home” mantra that is embodied thoughout your stay.

2 לילה נסיעה, 5 מרץ, 2020

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Gem of a place

This was a delightful hotel with amazing customer service. Get the breakfast and spend time visiting the onsens!

Dina, 1 לילה נסיעה, 15 פברואר, 2020

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Wonderful Traditional Stay

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.

Timothy P, 2 לילה נסיעה, 10 פברואר, 2020

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Absolutely delightful experience. The staff is attentive and courteous.

Thomas, 5 לילה נסיעה משפחתית, 27 ינואר, 2020

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Outstanding

Outstanding place in the heart of Shibu Onsen. A genuine Japanese experience. A friendly, competent staff.

2 לילה נסיעה, 3 ינואר, 2020

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Extremely courteous and friendly service. This was our first Ryoken experience and it could not have been better! Close to Main Street and the hotel provides shuttle to/from snow monkey park and the train station.

1 לילה נסיעה רומנטית, 22 דצמבר, 2019

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Traditional hotel in beautiful traditional town.

We spent big money compared to the rest of our trip, not realising we had picked one of the most popular venues of the area. From the moment we arrived we felt looked after. Staff picked us up from the train station. English speaking staff helped us check in and settle into our room. Including sizing the yukata to wear. We were driven to and from the monkey park. We had access to the onsen on site as well as the communal ones in town. We had a map of stores and restaurants. The hotel is very traditional. The room fit 4 very comfortably. The room was a tatami room. Nice touches like our shoes being left ready at the door when they knew we were going out. And the lovely matriarch even bagged us joice and lollies to take when we left as it was really early in the morning. It was expensive but absolutely worth it.

Martina, 2 לילה נסיעה משפחתית, 20 דצמבר, 2019

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Extremely helpful hotel staff. We were surprised that driver offered us a free ride to the snow monkey place upon our arrival at the train station.

1 לילה נסיעה משפחתית, 3 דצמבר, 2019

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Amazing staff, loved the location

Julia, 1 לילה נסיעה, 29 אוקטובר, 2019

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Fantastic ryokan

What a fantastic ryokan. The hotel met us at the train station, then showed us the 3 onsen at the hotel and then took us up to a huge bedroom. There were 3 Japanese beds made up for us plus a little sitting room. A separate toilet and shower. There was a safe, lots of electrical outlets, a fridge, cold water carafe, yukata, and overcoat to wear in the hotel and outside. Everything was clean and so lovely. We had a wonderful view of the mountains and river. They also took us up the snow monkey park entrance (and will pick you up, too -although we walked back down). Very attentive staff. Always trying to help you. There are a couple of people there who speak English. We did have the Japanese dinner there one night. There must have been 12-15 courses (I stopped counting after a while). Delicious but be aware that a lot of it is fish in case you don’t like fish. There was beef as well. I would stay there again in a heartbeat. We had room 504 with a great view of the river and mountains.

Diane, 2 לילה נסיעה משפחתית, 4 אפריל, 2019

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