2173 Hirao, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano, Japan
📞 0269-33-2551
Shibu Hotel, located in a picturesque riverside area overlooking the spa resort town of Shibu Onsen, offers guests a nostalgic journey with its warm lounge reminiscent of elementary school classrooms from the 1950s. The ryokan's excellent service includes convenient transportation to and from Jigokudani Yaen-koen, famous for its snow monkeys, as well as to Yudanaka train station, ensuring a hassle-free experience for visitors. Traditional Japanese-style rooms, rejuvenating onsen baths, and meticulously prepared multi-course meals featuring local specialties create an authentic cultural immersion that has earned this establishment praise from travelers seeking a genuine ryokan experience.
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One hour 30 minute by JR Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, then 45 minute by Nagano Electric Railway to Yudanaka Station and 5-min shuttle bus ride from there
Jigokudani Yaen-koen (Snow Monkeys Park), Shiga Kogen (Shiga Highlands), Shiga Kusatsu Kogen Route (Route 292, Area closed for winter)