Thermen Hotels in Yamanouchi

Our family made a special trip from Tokyo to Nagano, and besides exploring the surrounding attractions, watching the snow monkeys soaking in the hot springs of Nozawa, and visiting the Togakushi Shrine, the highlight of this trip was staying at Issa no Komichi Biyu no Yado. Initially, we had modest expectations, thinking of it as just another experience. However, upon arriving in the snowy Yudanaka Shibu Onsen, we were immediately impressed by the warm and professional hospitality. From the thoughtful reception to the exquisite dinner and the unique public onsen, every aspect exceeded our expectations and left us pleasantly surprised. This wasn’t just a hotel stay—it was an unforgettable journey into the heart of Japanese onsen culture. If you’re planning a trip to Nagano, this is definitely a place worth visiting to experience the perfect blend of hot springs and nature!

We had a wonderful time at Shibu Hotel in Nagano, thanks to their excellent service. Mr. Yamada was incredibly kind and accommodating, ensuring everything ran smoothly from the reservation process to our stay. The hotel offers convenient round-trip pick-up and drop-off at the train station, which made our trip even easier. The staff were exceptionally polite and attentive, taking care of every request we had with care and efficiency. We enjoyed a delightful Kaiseki dinner and a traditional Japanese breakfast—both were absolutely delicious. The highlight of our stay was the outdoor private onsen. Soaking in the hot spring while watching the snow fall was an unforgettable experience. We truly enjoyed every moment of our stay and highly recommend Shibu Hotel for a relaxing and authentic Japanese experience!

This was our very first stay in a ryokan and our second night in Japan. It was lovely as was the staff. Our attendant walked us to our room and explained everything and told us he would come back later to fix our beds. My husband was especially grateful for the extra pad as he is over 6 ft. As pretty as it is, you do still feel like you are sleeping on the floor. It definitely was an experience and of the ryokans we stayed in, this was the nicest. We did have a nice breakfast included. What I enjoyed looking at was the placemat at breakfast that basically was a map of everything you were being served and an explanation of what it was, especially the Japanese items. We loved being so close to the Snow Monkey Park and the hotel even had snow cleats you could rent to attach to your shoes. It was very icy getting from the hotel to the beginning of the trail as it was early February. The gardens in and around the hotel were covered in snow and especially beautiful. I had contacted the hotel in advance to tell them of our arrival time at Yudanaka Station and they were there to pick us up. On the return, they took us back to Yudanaka Station for our return to Nagano. Great hotel and service

From the moment you enter Kokuya Ryokan, be prepared to leave the real world behind and fully immerse yourself in the experience. You swap your shoes for slippers at the door and don’t see them again until you leave. You will receive a warm welcome from polite and gentle-mannered staff, get taken up to your beautiful room, and once you’ve changed into your traditional yukata, it’s time to let the relaxation begin. The multi-course dinner will probably be one of the best meals you’ve had in your life, with many unusual textures and flavors to try. The futons are comfortable, and your room is kept toasty warm. There are even skincare products to keep you pampered and moisturized between soaks in the onsen. Honestly, you won’t even need to open your suitcase while you’re there. The staff will take you through all the logistics when you arrive, but there are some things that might be useful to know in advance. - The ryokan sends a shuttle to Yudanaka station at about 15:00 to collect new arrivals, so time your journey to take advantage of this benefit. - The ryokan also offers guests the opportunity to catch a shuttle to the Snow Monkey Park immediately after breakfast the next morning. - After you leave the ryokan, they will take your luggage down to the coffee shop opposite the station, so you don’t need to worry about those logistics. - Trains from Yudanaka back to Nagano leave at 12:30 and 15:30. - The ryokan itself has several private onsens that you can reserve for a 45-minute slot. Because the onsens are on the property, you can go in with your partner or travel companions regardless of gender. It’s a boutique hotel, so you don’t have to worry about not getting access to all the onsens you want. - The ryokan is on the main road of the Shibu Onsen town. The hotel will give you a key so you can wonder down the main road, visiting any of the public onsens you wish - however, with so many gorgeous and more private onsens in the hotel itself, you probably won’t have time or the desire for this. - Also, there is a coffee machine in the room! (I was worried about having to survive without coffee, and this turned out to be an unfounded concern). We had an incredible and totally indulgent time at Kokuya. Experiencing a traditional ryokan is a privilege that you should try at least once if you can. And adding the Snow Monkeys in give the trip a double purpose, making it that much more memorable. The only thing that would have made the trip better is if we had been allowed to linger longer over every course of our dinner.

Nah am Yudanaka Bahnhof, kostenloser Transfer zum Snowmoneypark, traditioneller Ryokan mit schönen großen Zimmern, Zimmer mit eigenem Bad und Toilette verfügbar, Hotelonsen nach Geschlechtern getrennt sehr sauber und schön und kostenlos verwendbar, wir durfen sogar als Paar kostenlos zusammen in das Hotelonsen, weil kaum Gäste in der Unterkunft waren in dieser Nacht im Oktober 23. Gastgeber sehr bemüht - fast etwas aufdringlich. Frühstück für 700 Yen pro Person westlich ausreichend. Auf jeden Fall eine Empfehlung.

Das Hotel hat ein Fahrzeug in der Tanko-Station geplant. Obwohl die Gebäude alt sind, sind die Servicepersonal sehr freundlich. Die USA sind nicht genug warmes Wasser im Volkszwembad, zu schwach und so schwach, dass es nicht fertig ist. Es gibt auch ein Hotel, das uns nach der Einfahrt zum Höllendalen Wilde Bus führt, aber die Rückfahrt braucht einen eigenen Bus zum Standort in der Nähe des Hotels. Die Umgebung des Tages beginnt zu schwimmen und schnee zu brechen. Ich muss wirklich ins Hotel zurück.

Schönes Hotel, freundliches Personal, das sich anhält, sehr empfohlen

This is my second stay in this lovely ryokan, and it was as magical as the first. Matsuo, the owner, is a friendly and welcoming host, who speaks English and is ready to explain anything you need and the staff are wonderful. Matsuo will drive you to the bottom of the Snow Monkey park (the rest is on foot through a lush hill). Our meals were served in a dining room just for us, and the food was a visual and gastronomic feast. We stayed in the largest room, which has its own en-suite. The ryokan has 3 hot baths, I strongly recommend trying the one outdoors: there’s something poetic about sitting in the hot pool, while rain drizzles and steam rises.

Ein wirklich einzigartiges und erschwingliches Ort, mit einem wirklich wunderbaren Gastgeber. Ich fand das zufällig und wir waren alle so erstaunt von unserem Aufenthalt. Der Ort ist älter und zu Hause, aber die Zimmer und Einrichtungen sind alles in Ordnung. Wir begannen unseren Aufenthalt mit dem Einkauf des Eigentümers Miyasaka San, ein Abendessen anbieten, und es war ein sehr großzügiges und breites Essen (Sashimi,Tempura usw.), von etwa 9 Gerichten für jeden von uns. Dann gab uns Miyasaka San eine Geschichtelektion über Kyudo (japanisches Archee). Einige Tage später hatten wir Glück, mit ihm eine Lektion zu haben, und er führte auch die Kyudo-Zeremonie, die eine erstaunliche Erfahrung war. Er führte uns auch freundlich bis zum Eingang des Affenparks. Wir waren hier im Mai spät im Frühling und sahen immer noch einige Blumen der riesigen Apfelbäume um. The area is a quiet charming chain of smaller ‘cities’ and the real treat here are the 9 public onsens you can visit. Read up on them. This would be a great place to visit in winter for skiing, to get away from the real overrun popular places. Sie gehen nach Yamanochi-Machi, indem Sie einen Zug nach Nagano, und dann wechseln zu einem örtlichen Zug nach Yudanaka, der am Ende der Linie ist. Dies ist wirklich ein ländlicher Ort, und der Aufenthalt in diesem ryokan wird nur zu der Erfahrung hinzufügen. Wir hoffen, einen Tag zurückzukehren, mit unserem Archey Hausarbeit gemacht :)

This small family owned onsen was a total jewel. Snuggled in a quiet small town. The scenery was amazing and local enough to walk to beautiful shrines and delicious local restaurants. I recommend booking breakfast, as it is a very private experience with an exquisite spread of traditional Japanese plates. The owners are sweet and super accommodating, with proper communication as we arrived super late (2:00am) and were still just as friendly and helpful.