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Offering a free-use reservable hot-spring bath, shared indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths, and traditional multi-course dinners with Shinshu beef, Shibu Hotel is 8 minutes from Yudanaka Train Station on the free shuttle. The traditional rooms have Japanese-style futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Yukata robes, green tea and floor-cushion seating allow you to experience Japan’s unique culture. More universal facilities include air conditioning, a mini-fridge and a TV. Each room has a private toilet, and guests bathe at the hot-spring baths. Snow Monkey Park is a 25-minute trip (10-minute drive + 15-minute walk) from the hotel, and the Nakayama Shinpei Memorial Museum is a 20-minute drive. Zenkoji Temple is a 1-hour drive. On-site parking is free. When not luxuriating in the hot-spring baths, you can check out the gift shop. Free Wi-Fi is provided at the lobby. The set-menu Japanese breakfast and dinner are served at the dining room. You must check in by 18:00 to eat dinner at the property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 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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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
2 full beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Yamanouchi
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Naveera
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was helpful and pleasant. The food was great considering it is a traditional Japanese meal. We were a group of Asians and Caucasian Americans, with not everyone used to eating traditional Japanese food, but everyone enjoyed the meals....
  • Sharon
    Australia Australia
    The room was big and the view of the river and mountains were great. The garden overlooking the onsen looked magical in the snow. The staff was wonderful and very accommodating. They provided transport to and from Yudanaka station and Snow monkey...
  • Samuel
    Mexico Mexico
    Beautiful hotel and room. Exceptional service. Free drinks after onsen is an amazing perk. Free shuttles were great.

Area info

Amenities of Shibu Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Baggage storage
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    Spa
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa facilities
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Shibu Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 1 are welcome.

    Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

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

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 1 and up are allowed)

    Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card UC NICOS JCB Diners Club American Express Cash Shibu Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are 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.

    Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about Shibu Hotel

    • Guests staying at Shibu Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • À la carte

    • Check-in at Shibu Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Yes, Shibu Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at Shibu Hotel include:

      • Quad
      • Twin

    • Shibu Hotel is 4.3 miles from the center of Yamanouchi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Shibu Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Skiing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Public Bath
      • Hot spring bath
      • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
      • Open-air bath
      • Spa facilities

    • The prices at Shibu Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.