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Shibu Onsen KOKUYA

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Take advantage of an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), shopping on site, and laundry facilities at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor private onsen or sauna, and indulge in a massage. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, dinner, and Japanese cuisine. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NT$7,934
NT$9,660 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22

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A wooden sauna with a hot tub, a small wooden cabinet, and a potted plant.

Deluxe Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden hot tub with a bench, surrounded by a wooden deck and bamboo walls.

Superior Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden walkway, a small pond, and surrounding greenery.

Standard Japanese-style Room with Open-Air Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom | Minibar, in-room safe, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Standard Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for ROH Japanese-style Room

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, chairs, a television, and a sliding door.

ROH Japanese-style Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Double Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese-style Room With Private Open-air Bath

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

Japanese-style Room With Private Open-air Bath

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Double Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese-style Room With Private Open-air Bath

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and sliding doors.

Japanese-style Room With Private Open-air Bath

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Double Futons
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Yamanouchi, Shibu Onsen KOKUYA is in the entertainment district. Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Madarao Kogen Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jigokudani Monkey Park. Biande Shinshu Nakano and Taikan Bonsai Museum are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like skiing. Visit our Yamanouchi travel guide
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2200 Hirao, Yamanouchi, Shimotakai-gun, 381-0401

What's nearby

  • A snow-covered landscape with a flowing waterfall, a bridge, and traditional buildings.
    Shibu
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A large geyser with a circular pool and water spouting from the center.
    Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park
    3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Shibuyu Bridge
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sake Storehouse and Museum
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station
    8 min drive
  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
    97 min drive

Restaurants

  • 味処 みかさ
    3 min drive
  • 道の駅の食堂
    4 min drive
  • 山ノ内大勝軒
    11 min drive
  • 穂垂亭 HOTARU TEI
    3 min drive
  • The Farmhouse
    3 min drive

About this property

Shibu Onsen KOKUYA

  • Ryokan near Shiga Kogen Ski Area
  • You can look forward to an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), shopping on site, and laundry facilities at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor private onsen or sauna, and indulge in a massage. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, dinner, and Japanese cuisine. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking and valet parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up, and bike rentals
    • Hot springs on site, multilingual staff, and a gift shop
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Toilets with electronic bidets and toothbrushes and toothpaste
    • TVs with cable channels
    • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • Couples/private dining
  • Kaiseki meal

Restaurants on site

  • HIroma
  • Tyoseian
  • Yawaragi

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Full-service spa

  • 24-hour public bath
  • Hot/mineral springs
  • Massage
  • Private indoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Private outdoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Sauna
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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.
  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is Shibu Onsen KOKUYA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA?

As of 2026/8/18, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA on 2026/8/21 start from NT$7,934, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shibu Onsen KOKUYA located?

Situated in the entertainment district, this spa ryokan is steps from Shibu and Shibuyu Bridge. Sake Storehouse and Museum and Onsen-ji Temple are also within 5 minutes. Yudanaka Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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