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This property was amazing. The location was incredible - a very short drive from the snow monkeys. The village was beautiful. The ryokan was really authentic - enjoyed making up the beds and the complimentary robes. The food was also really good - even gluten free options catered for. A must stay property!!

Stayed in April 2024

A really nice ryokan in Shibu onsen center! The staff was really nice and they speak english! It is on the main road were the 9 onsens are. There is also a bar/restaurant in the ryokan, we had dinner there !

Stayed in April 2024

Great staff 💚

Stayed in April 2024

Expensive

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Stayed in April 2024

Closed during the middle of the day so no coffee available until 6pm. Rooms small.

Staff were friendly. Traditional building in centre of Osen area. Courtesy bus for pickup from station and dropped out to snow monkey park. Nice food. Very good espresso coffee.

Stayed in April 2024

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Room was traditional and beautiful, great location to experience the onsens and the snow monkey park, with a helpful free drop off. We had breakfast and coffee in the restaurant and it was really nice. Staff were so helpful, especially the lady at breakfast :) One of our favourite experiences in Japan!

Stayed in April 2024

Closest convenience store is a 30 min walk to the Lawson next to yudanka station, there are local shops that close at 10pm, but the location is worth the walk

Location is amazing, close to 9 public onsens and also the monkey park. They provide shuttles from and to the Yudanaka station and also to the monkey park. The inn itself was clean and comfortable with good facilities, and also with a restaurant inside.

Stayed in April 2024

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Stayed in April 2024

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We were seeking an authentic experience of Japanese baths and staying in a Japanese Inn in a traditional style room and property. We were not disappointed. Authentic Inn with a warm welcome (within check in hours). We were delighted by our room which was traditional Japanese style with futons that you prepare yourself. Toilets and showers are shared separately. We liked the fact that it was lights out and no noise from 10pm due to the house being made from wood and being over 100 years old. This is not a modern house recreation, it is an authentic inn and has some simple upgrades but not brand new. We were somewhat surprised by the "western" additions to the breakfast and dinner menus but were pleasantly surprised by the Japanese options. The highlight was using the various public Onsen that the residents of the inn have the keys to access freely. The in supplies all garments and footwear to go from hot bath to hot bath. Really wonderful glimpse into authentic Onsen village life.

Stayed in April 2024

It felt more like a high end hostel than a Ryokan, but we actually loved that.

The staff was so friendly, and the hotel has a great vibe. The building and facilities may be old, but that's really part of its charm. We would come back again for sure.

Stayed in March 2024

A lovely authentic Ryokan . Great position loved the town.

Stayed in March 2024

We are not used to traditional futons, and this was an adjustment. The room was otherwise very tidy and comfortable, similar to more Western hotel room sizes in Japan (which is still on the small size compared to American hotels).

It’s set in a traditional onsen town, so if you are there for a more traditional ryokan/onsen experience, it is fabulous! It’s also a short bus ride and hike to the snow monkey park, which is amazing to see. There are 9 public onsens to try, and the scenery is gorgeous. Our staff was very accommodating, and offered both.a private onsen slot as well as shuttle to the nearest train station included with advance reservation.

Stayed in April 2024

I was there during the winter and it was very cold. I think additional blankets should be offered during the winters.

This is a fantastic place to stay. I had some awesome conversations with the people in the hostel room. The rides to the train station were a big help. Walking around the small town was a great experience.

Stayed in January 2024

Amazingly friendly and helpful staff, awesome free onsens and a great cozy place to stay in.

Stayed in April 2024

property could be renovated in some areas

shuttle, staff Kevin found my husband's cell phone and took care of it. Thank you for that!

Stayed in April 2024

Perfect place to stay and visit the 9 local Onsen. We also made a trip to visit the Snow Monkeys which was an wonderful experience. Our room was traditional and comfortable. The futons were good for me, I like a firm bed.

Stayed in March 2024

Shared bathroom

Handy location to the main Snow monkey area you can walk to it from there. Lovely relaxed atmosphere. You can get a key from there for the Onsens and they provide a map English speaking staff Free ride to station!!

Stayed in March 2024

I have bad knees a the stairs were very difficult.

Stayed in March 2024

I think the access was pretty hard, most of the roads were blocked due to snow.

There were many onsens to go to, as well as private onsens. There were also buses to go to the money park that you can book. The restaurant below was an Italian restaurant. (the Karage was so good) We also had ramen beside the hotel. also good

Stayed in March 2024

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A wonderful ryokan in Shibu onsen, which is so close to the 9 public onsens. Shoes, robes and towels provided for this. The room was a great size and heaters in the room for when it got cold. Shared bathroom facilities were good and the Japanese style breakfast was very tasty. The staff were very friendly and the drop off at the station after check out was very helpful. Great communication with the ryokan before arrival. The staff recommended places to eat - it’s a small, quiet village and not everything was open (due to the ski season having just finished). We didn’t eat at the hotel because their restaurant is closed on Tuesday evenings. Would recommend!

Stayed in April 2024

We booked this property because we were informed that there was a free ski shuttle to Ryuoo from train station. Shuttle had ended the week before & it was going to cost $100 in taxis to get to/from. Certainly not the Ryokan’s fault but I would think they’d be in ‘the know’ for their guests. We had to forfeit our 2nd night (no refund) as it was pouring rain, we’d seen the monkeys, done the 9 baths & there wouldn’t have been much to do with my 14 year old son now that skiing was a bust. We only had 9 nights in Japan. The only other comments were that the communal bathrooms were cold (the building is 100+ years old) & we had to set up our own futons.

It was a traditional Ryokan right in the heart of the 9 public onsens. The room & futon set up were comfortable. The staff were very kind.

Stayed in March 2024

No food in evenings on Tuesdays. Not much open in town. Few choices of places to eat and everything shut by 9 so plan ahead.

Snow Monkeys within a 25 minute walk. This was great. Staff friendly and helpful. Access to Shibu Onsens are included and you get the traditional robes and getas too. You can also hire a pirvate onsen for cheap. Rooms are traditional and was a fun experience. One night on a futon was plenty though. Shared bathroom was very clean.

Stayed in March 2024

The ladies toilet is on the 1st floor and we stayed on the 3rd floor. However, not that big problem because we slept very well all night.Thanks to the relaxing onsen bath before we went to bed.

The property is very close to all public onsen and the staff are really nice and they speak english. They are very organize and helpful.

Stayed in March 2024

Every room was unique. Absolutely loved my time in this Ryokan

Stayed in March 2024