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Shimaya

2.5 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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Yudanaka Onsen, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, 381-0401
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Shibu
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Heiwakannon
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 2F)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room, 2F, Shared Bathroom/Toilet

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 3F)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 4F)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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About this property

Shimaya

Yamanouchi ryokan steps from Yudanaka Hot Spring
A restaurant, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are available at this ryokan. Free WiFi in public areas is provided, as well as free self parking, a free area shuttle, and free train station pick-up. Additionally, an arcade/game room, a garden, and a front-desk safe are onsite.
Shimaya offers 12 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, bidets, and toilets with an electronic bidet. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours. There are hot springs on site.
The ryokan offers a restaurant. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Shimaya features hot springs. An area shuttle, a train station pick-up service, and a train station drop-off service are complimentary for guests. This hot springs ryokan also offers a terrace, an arcade/game room, and karaoke. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Shimaya has designated areas for smoking.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
Shimaya has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

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
  • A restaurant

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)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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 elevator

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)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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 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 1600 for adults and JPY 1600 for children

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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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

Shimaya Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 207 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Only that even though the room is very large they can NOT fit more than two people per room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint century old multi-generational run family onsen. Feels like visiting a friend. The hosts are warm and so hospitable, provide local info and recommendations. Breakfast is not to be missed, the player piano, and jute box memorabilia set against a nice spread with local fruit, in addition to a modest western style offerings. A modest stay on a trip to see the macaques.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property in an incredible area with amazing hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming stay. Slept on tatami mat so helpful for my tweeked back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was so helpful, drove me to the snow monkeys, and generally was kind. Sweet little room i had, traditional and peaceful. A lovely experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The old man at the reception made this stay the best. He gave us recommendations and was so helpful! Especially with the language barrier he helped us out so much. Unfortunately the shower room and the toilet room lights did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shimaya is a great base to see the snow monkeys. Ichiro, the owner, is a wonderful person who will help you realize your dreams. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great experience staying there. Simple down to earth accommodation with friendly staff and owner. We had a great time there and location is good with nearby restaurants. Good option if you are seeking a clean and comfortable stay with basic amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel. Mr and Mrs Yumoto were incredible hosts and they have a beautiful property. Do yourself a favor, if up to see the snow monkeys spend a night with them!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
The owner is the most attentive and accommodating man! Made sure we hade all we need, know where to go, even inquired as to where we were going…to make sure our experience was great. Hotel is older but in great shape. The free/24-7 in house onsen was hot as heck! Varied day by day of course depending on what is being cooked up underground! Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Claudia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige, Tokyo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay at Shimaya. The owners, as mentioned in other reviews are outstanding. Gave us a ride to the Snow Monkeys and were very helpful. The breakfast (¥700) was simple and quick - toast, fruit, yoghurt, coffee and juice! Onsen was clean and great. We were on the fourth floor and the views were unreal. Will for sure be returning in the winter!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Lovely Stay
Would highly recommend this traditional hotel for anyone travelling to Yudanaka. We were made to feel very welcome by the friendly host. Public onsens are on site. However, a private onsen is available for a small fee, which is well worth it! A complimentary lift to the snow monkey park the following morning was much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hadi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Very traditional japanese style accommodation. Was decent accommodations, but a bit expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a small ryoken (bed and breakfast). You can reserve a private onsen (where you and your opposite gender companion) can bath together. The proprietor is nice and gave us a ride to see the snow monkeys. He spoke some English which was helpful as an American and the messages of gratitude from many countries and languages all over the walls suggest that many other travelers from all over the world had good stays.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended ryokan
If I could rate Shimaya an 11 out of 10, I would. The inn itself was so charming and wonderful, and that's long before you get to the wonderful hosts' hospitality, joy, and kindness. When we shared our plans for Nagano, we were told we HAD to check out Obuse...which was a worthwhile stop on our trip and definitely added to the richness we enjoyed in Japan! Thank you so much.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rolando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff managing the hotel are warm & very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John-Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shimaya is a traditional inn with comfortable futons on tatami flooring. Nicely hot onsen, unique deep soaking bath in the room. Owners are lovely and it was extremely useful to be driven to the monkey park in time for it opening. That's a taxi fare of about 2000 yen so a generous honour provided by the owners. Great location