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Shimaya

2.5 star property

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Hot springs
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hot springs

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$217
26 Apr - 27 Apr

Explore the area

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Yudanaka Onsen, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, 381-0401
  • Place, Yudanaka Hot Spring
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shibu
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shiga Kogen Ski Area
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 2F, 10 tatami size))

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Japanese Style Room, 2F, Shared Bathroom/Toilet

Japanese Style Room, 2F, Shared Bathroom/Toilet

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 3F, 10 tatami size)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 4F, 10 tatami size)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 2F, 8 tatami size)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 3F, 8 tatami size)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 4F, 8 tatami size)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

About the area

Yamanouchi

Shimaya places you steps from Yudanaka Hot Spring and within a short 5-minute stroll of Shibu. Highlights at this ryokan include free self-parking, a free area shuttle and karaoke. .This ryokan offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and dry cleaning/laundry services. Other amenities include laundry facilities, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free train pick-up service. .With a stay at this Yamanouchi ryokan, you'll be 1 km (0.6 mi) from Shiga Kogen Ski Area and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park.

What's nearby

  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Shibu - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Takayakushi Wakoan - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Heiwakannon - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station - 7 min walk
  • Kaesa Station - 25 min drive
  • Matsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪味処 みかさ - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ラーメン 徳味 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪いさみ寿し - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪やまブイブイ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪HAKKO BEER STAND - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Shimaya

Shimaya offers its guests hot springs. Public spaces have free WiFi. An area shuttle, A train station pick-up shuttle and A train station drop-off shuttle are free. An arcade/games room, karaoke, and laundry facilities are also featured at Shimaya. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Yamanouchi ryokan.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Karaoke
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Smoking in designated areas
Shimaya offers 12 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, slippers, bidets and toilets with an electronic bidet. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours a day. 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

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,600 for adults and JPY 1,600 for children

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • 24-hour public bath
  • Hot springs
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately JPY 1600 for adults and from JPY 1600 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Shimaya Inn Yamanouchi
Shimaya Inn
Shimaya Yamanouchi
Shimaya
Shimaya Ryokan Hotel Yamanouchi-Machi
Shimaya Ryokan Japan/Yamanouchi-Machi, Nagano Prefecture
Shimaya Ryokan
Shimaya Yamanouchi
Shimaya Ryokan Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Shimaya?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Shimaya?

As of 24 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shimaya on 26 Apr 2026 start from AU$217, 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 Shimaya?

Yep, Shimaya has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Shimaya?

No, there is no spa at this property. Shibu is a short 3-minute walk away.

Does Shimaya serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is served daily from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shimaya?

No, Shimaya does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shimaya?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shimaya?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Shimaya Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 241 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mr Yumoto and his staff were so helpful and friendly. He made sure we got to the snow monkeys before the crowds. Everyone was welcoming. A delightful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Emily

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with very friendly staff, the offer free transport to the monkey park and the onsen are great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dylan Videria

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

We loved it there. This town is about a 15 minute walk to Shu
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, comfortable, simple breakfast And good location. It is exactly as described.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ichiro, the innkeeper, was very kind and even drove us to the snow money reserve and back free of charge. Nice to experience a traditional Japanese ryokan. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly host that drives you to the snow monkey park for free and back. Wifi was not working for the entirety of the 3rd floor during my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager (owner?) and his wife were incredibly welcoming and pleasant. They take great pride in their hotel and it shows in every aspect of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This hotel is 6-8 minutes walk from train station at gentle uphill. With a few days notice, you can arrange shuttle pick up. We did not. We stayed two nights in room 402. Room is large and clean with safe and fridge. It has a sitting area and small balcony. Traditional Japanese style room. Note hotel is very old and dated but after initial surprise, we grew to really like it. No elevator. Onsite onsen is very nice. They even have a small private one. Shuttle will drop you at monkey park entrance. We saw lots of monkeys and had at great dinner at Gion restaurant by the train station. In the summer the town is very quiet. Note you cannot visit most of the onsens in Shibu unless you’re staying right in the Shibu town and this hotel is a short walk away in neighboring town. For us the hotel’s onsen was just fine. Simple, affordable breakfast was offered. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb host offered great advice and dropped us off at the entrance to snow monkeys. Room was great traditional room. Ideal location if going to snow monkeys easy walk from the train station
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a charming little spot. The host and staff really went above and beyond to make me feel at home. He took me and some other guests to a local festival that I never would have otherwise known about, and wound up being one of the highlights of the trip. If you want an authentic connection to what’s going on in Yudanaka, this place is for you. The hotel is super interesting, with a very nice Onsen. You also get access to some local Onsen that would otherwise be inaccessible to tourists. As someone who lived in Japan for several years, has travelled extensively in the country, and speaks the language, let me just reiterate other comments here: this is a really unique and cool place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We highly recommended a stay at Shimaya Ryokan for anyone visiting Yudanaka. The location, cleanliness & attention to detail were outstanding and host/owner Mr Yamuto (apologies if name is spelt incorrectly) went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and that all our needs were met… even driving us to Snow Monkey Park and providing us with maps for the next leg of our trip. A very positive and memorable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayla, VALLEY VILLAGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Liliana

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at Shimaya. The family run ryokan is clean and has only a few rooms. This meant that it was easy to book the private hotel onsen as a family and, later, my daughter and I had the larger women's hotel onsen to ourselves. The family was very helpful and kind, even driving our family to Snow Monkey Park, offering to drive us back, and suggesting a walking route back for exploring Shibu Onsen. They also provided various sized boots that allowed me, my husband, and our 10 year old daughter to have sturdy boots for the walk along the snowy and muddy path up to Snow Monkey Park. Our room was a perfect size for our family of three, including an enclosed balcony with a nice view of the mountains. It was also located a short walk from the train. While the ryokan only offered breakfast (which was great), there were many restaurants in Shibu Onsen and Yudanaka within walking distance. We had a wonderful time and will definitely return if we are able.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
charming - excellent service from hosts. as others have mentioned, they gave us a ride up to the monkey park, & to train station upon our departure, for which we were so grateful after a week’s trekking. as vegetarians, we were also super happy with the breakfast offerings. such sweet people, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazingly friendly and helpful. Absolutely made our stay feel like we were guests in their own home. The building is older and a bit worn but this adds to the experience of staying at a traditional guest house. It feels like it has a very rich history of welcoming guests. The house was spotless and immaculately kept. Our hosts generously offered to drive us to the monkey park gate nearby The monkey park experience was like no other! An absolute highlight of our family’s trip to Japan.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful ryokan operated by a friendly couple - they went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable by letting us borrow boots for the snow and driving us up to the Snow Monkey park.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy Stay, Lovely Hosts

Adorable, family owned place with big (for Japan) traditional rooms. The owners are extremely friendly and even drove us to the monkey park. The onsen is clean and very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were treated extremely well by everyone at Shimaya. They went above and beyond to ensure that our travel plans worked out. Amazing customer service from very kind people!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025