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Shibu Hotel

4.0 star property
Ryokan with free parking, steps from Shibu

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Lobby sitting area
Property entrance
Public bath
Exterior
Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, soundproofing

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$475
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Explore the area

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2173 Hirao, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, 381-0401
  • Shibu
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, soundproofing

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, soundproofing

Japanese Style Room - Half Board

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, soundproofing

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 17 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, soundproofing

Japanese Room - Room Only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Yamanouchi

Shibu Hotel places you steps from Shibu and within a 30-minute stroll of Shiga Kogen Ski Area. Highlights at this ryokan include a restaurant, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .This ryokan has free WiFi in public areas, tour/ticket assistance and a gift shop. Plus you'll find luggage storage and a front desk safe. There's also the convenience of free train pick-up service. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Yamanouchi ryokan include Jigokudani Monkey Park and Maruike Ski Area.

What's nearby

  • Shibu - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Maruike Ski Area - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park - 13 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station - 6 min drive
  • Iiyama Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪猿座カフェ (ENZA Cafe) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Farmhouse - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪HAKKO YAMANOUCHI - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪羅臼庵 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪そば処 やり屋 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Shibu Hotel

Ryokan with free parking, steps from Shibu
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Shibu Hotel offers its guests hot springs and Access to hot tub. A train station pick-up shuttle and A train station drop-off shuttle are free. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and a front desk safe are also featured at Shibu Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Yamanouchi ryokan.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Shibu Hotel offers 20 accommodations with free minibar items and espresso makers. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 26-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Yamanouchi ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Private bath/onsen services include an outdoor private onsen (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. There are hot springs on site.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Private outdoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Genkan (entryway)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Geta (wooden sandals)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property 3 days in advance of arrival; special requests are not guaranteed to be accommodated. Requests are not accepted on site.
Guests booked in Room Only rate plans who want to enjoy breakfast or dinner during their stay must contact the property at least 3 days in advance to order (surcharge).
Guests booked in Breakfast Included rate plans who want to enjoy lunch or dinner during their stay must contact the property at least 3 days in advance to order (surcharge).
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner.
Guests booked in Half Board rate plans who want to enjoy lunch during their stay must contact the property at least 3 days in advance to order (surcharge).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Shibu Hotel
Shibu Hotel Yamanouchi
Shibu Yamanouchi
Shibu Hotel Japan/Yamanouchi-Machi, Nagano Prefecture
Shibu Hotel Ryokan
Shibu Hotel Yamanouchi
Shibu Hotel Ryokan Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Shibu Hotel?

Shibu Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Shibu Hotel?

As of 15 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shibu Hotel on 1 Oct 2025 start from AU$471.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Shibu Hotel?

Yep, Shibu Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Shibu Hotel?

No, there is no spa at this property. Shibu is a short 1-minute walk away.

What makes Shibu Hotel a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Shibu Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shibu Hotel?

No, Shibu Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Shibu Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Shibu Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves Japanese cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shibu Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shibu Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.