Does Shibu Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Shibu Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is parking offered on site at Shibu Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shibu Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Shibu Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing. Additional recreation onsite includes hot springs. Shibu Hotel also has a hot tub.

Are there restaurants at or near Shibu Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers Japanese cuisine.

What's the area around Shibu Hotel like?

Shibu Hotel is a short 16-minute walk from Yudanaka Hot Spring and 6 minutes' walk from Onsen-ji Temple.

Shibu Hotel, Yamanouchi: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 26, 2025

Wondering hotel in lovely surroundings, Staff made us very welcome and comfortable, the Perfect end to our holiday. Would highly recommend

Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 10, 2025

Shibu Hotel is such a lovely place to stay the staff is very kind and attentive. Most of them spoke some English. We would definitely come back for the hospitality and beautiful location.

Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 22, 2023

Stunning traditional Japanese hotel, with onsen onsite. The kaiseki meals were spectacular, and they accommodated dietary requirements impressively well. Fantastic place to stay.

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 4, 2024

Very nice traditional Japanese hotel

Very cute Ryokan hotel. We booked a Japanese style room including dinner and breakfast, food was very tasty if you like traditional Japanese food. If you prefer other cuisines you might opt for booking a room that doesn’t have food included. Staff is very friendly! We booked private onsen and that was also very nice. Definitely recommend this hotel!

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 10, 2025

Traditional luxury Onsen experience in near Nagano

This traditional Onsen and inn has excellent staff that is very patient, kind, thoughtful, and pays attention to details. They were very friendly, and willing to speak English to explain and introduce new foods. No matter what time we stopped by front desk, they answered our questions with a smile. They cleaned mud off our shoes after our visit to snow monkey park. Their shuttle service to park and train station was super helpful. They even returned my mother’s forgotten hat to her on the rapid express train before we left town after check out.

Irene, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 19, 2023

Shibu Hotel is very beautiful. Our Deluxe Twin room looks like new. The room is much larger than advertised. We were lucky to book half board as the private dining room is beautiful and the staff is just so courteous. The meals are so beautifully decorated and delicious. The onsen is clean and very warm. We were picked up from the train station and were driven to the Snow Monkey Park. We love this place and will definitely come back.

Yu Jing, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 16, 2023

A fantastic place to stay. The staff are just exceptional. Was very kindly welcomed and was offered transport to and from the monkey park. In detail instructions for the onsens were provided along with the traditional robes and shoes. I highly recommend staying here. Just ensure you contact the property with you train arrival time asap so you don’t have to walk from the station

Erin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 31, 2024

Best hotel near snow monkey river

The staff was amazing. Very friendly and professional. I especially like the fact that they picked us up from our bus stop and took us to Snow monkey River. Thereafter, we called them, and they picked us up and took us to the hotel. The private onsen was amazing. I enjoyed it. The 13 course meal was exceptional and tasty This is a must place hotel to be at because they make the whole transition from the bus stop to their place very easy. There is a couple that runs the place and they are helpful, professional, and beautiful!!!

Teresa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 10, 2024

We had the best time at the Shibu Hotel! The staff was so friendly and went above and beyond to accommodate us and make us feel welcome in their little slice of paradise. Our room was beautiful! We were given rides to and from the train station, rides to and from snow monkey park, two great meals, and friendly helpful service at every juncture. The hotel’s private and public onsen’s are great but don’t miss out on the public bath house tour!!! The hotel perfectly placed in the middle of the public bath house tour and will give you a map and a key to access each little bath. One of the best experiences of our entire Japan trip (or any trip). I would also pick one night to and try one of the local restaurants. We loved our smokey bar and home closing experience at a place down the road called Chokkun Izakaya.

David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 24, 2025

Great service with good foods.

The spa was not big but was clean and comfortable. All the staffs were so polite and gave us VIP treatment. The owner was very accommodating with our plans. I would highly recommend this hotel if you are in Shibu Onsen village.

Miki, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 15, 2025

We had a fantastic stay at Shibu Hotel. The staff were so kind and welcoming. They made us feel so special throughout our stay. The Kaiseki dinner was such an experience. The room was very nice, clean and had nice decor. I would recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Shibu Onsen.

Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 20, 2025

Excellent place to experience Japanese Onsens

Excellent service and delicious food. The hotel is clearly well run and cared for. The onsen baths in the hotel were the perfect temperature and the location ideal.

Jamie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 4, 2025

Off the beaten path… beautiful scenery and people

EIRINI, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 26, 2025

The property could stand some renovation, but was nice overall and in a pretty location. The best part was the staff. They were very kind, considerate, helpful and accommodating. I appreciated them very much. And when I think back on my stay, that will be what I most distinctly remember.

Joshua, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 16, 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our Ryoken experience. We stayed in the Japanese style room and had dinner and breakfast. Both exceeded our expectations. The meals were served in our own private room and were very elaborate and delicious. So many different dishes were included. The staff were very nice. The onsen experience was also very fun. Finally, they made it so convenient to visit the snow monkeys upon arrival. Highly recommend.

Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 1, 2025

Highlight of trip. Service excellent. Stayed 2 nights and food for breakfast and dinner different each night. So fun and delicious . Onsen each different and very relaxing. Snow monkeys incredible. Borrow boots from hotel. We forgot and they cleaned our shoes.

Karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 29, 2025

One of the best staff who was always super helpful during our stay. Food service at both breakfast and dinner were always of very high quality. Lastly, onsen experience was also very relaxing. I recommend booking the private outdoor onsen.

Smittipon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 28, 2025

Excellent service and awesome breakfast I truly recommend and forgetting to mention to high quality of the staff

Fabrice, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 27, 2025

Staying the night here was unnecessary and expensive. I would advise you to visit the monkey park and then continue onward to wherever you’re headed. Having said that should you decide to spend the night, the room was large comfortable and well appointed. Beds were comfy and there was free tea and beverages in the public lounge. The kaiseki dinner was good but the breakfast was a single tray set menu. No buffet. It’s a sleepy town with 9 onsens, so spring onwards might be worth to get the onsen key, put on your Yukata and go to town (sic). The owners brother drives the shuttle to the money park and the station. He is a lovely person!!! Oh and don’t miss the Chokkun Izakaya. The owner is a character alongwith his wife so you will have a very enjoyable and filling meal - guaranteed.

Amir, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 24, 2025

Amazing staff that are so accommodating, the dinner was a great experience and the food was delicious. Couldn't fault the experience here.

Michaela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 23, 2025

A wonderful spot to experience Shibu Onsen

Such a wonderful stay! The staff were so friendly and accommodating. They drove us to and from Yudanaka station, and had no trouble offering us vegetarian kaiseki. The room was spacious and comfortable, with a great sunset view.

Raphael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 22, 2025

Superbe séjour.

Séjour incroyable. Un lieu charmant, un personnel chaleureux, accueillant, attentif. Les repas sont délicieux, pouvoir profiter d'une option végétarienne est vraiment appréciée. Le onsen privatif est magnifique. Nous remercions chaleureusement l'équipe de l'hôtel pour ce magnifique séjour.

Marie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 21, 2025

Top notch

We felt like royalty. Excellent food and service. The van ride to the Monkey Park and the outdoor private onsen was icing on the top! Highly recommend!

Barbara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 15, 2025

Beautiful, serene place to visit snow monkey park

Very caring staff and thoughtful experience. The private and group onsens on site were beautiful and clean. The guidance and support navigating the town were exceptional. Will go again.

David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 2, 2025

とても気の利いた素敵なホテル旅館ですお料理も美味しく温泉も最高な湯質です

KIUYA, 2-night trip

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