The 10 best hotels & places to stay in Shima, Japan

Shima – 10 hotels and places to stay

鍾寿館

Situated within 49 km of Naeba Ski Resort and 36 km of Ishidan-gai Steps, 鍾寿館 features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Nakanojo.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

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US$141.28

1 night, 2 adults

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Shin Toji Hotel Lulud

Nakanojo (Near Shima)

Located in Nakanojo, 37 km from Ishidan-gai Steps, Shin Toji Hotel Lulud provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

Guenter

From

Australia

Very pristine and cosy. The best agedoshi tofu in Japan!!!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews

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US$115.46

1 night, 2 adults

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叶 Kanouya 四万温泉

Nakanojo (Near Shima)

Located in Nakanojo, 37 km from Ishidan-gai Steps, 叶 Kanouya 四万温泉 features views of the mountain.

Pae

From

Thailand

Unforgettable view with private onsen

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

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US$306.81

1 night, 2 adults

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Onsen Glamping ShimaBlue

Nakanojo (Near Shima)

Located in Nakanojo, 37 km from Ishidan-gai Steps, Onsen Glamping ShimaBlue provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. Guests can enjoy river views.

Suzie

From

Australia

We enjoyed a relaxing night at ShimaBlue. We are a family of four with two teenage children and whilst it was tight, we enjoyed some relaxing time in nature. The ONSEN on the deck was the highlight. There is not much to do In the small town so this is a great place if you need a rest! The BBQ dinner was amazing (note you do cook for yourself).

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

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US$328.22

1 night, 2 adults

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Sekizenkan Kashotei Sanso

Nakanojo (Near Shima)

Set in Nakanojo in the Gunma region, Sekizenkan Kashotei Sanso offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath.

Yuet Ming

From

Singapore

The facilities are well managed even though the ryokan has been around for 300yrs.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 359 reviews

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US$423.83

1 night, 2 adults

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Houshi Onsen Chojukan

Minakami (Near Shima)

Located along Houshi River, Houshi Onsen Chojukan features a public hot spring bath, Japanese-style accommodations with free Wi-Fi and Japanese cuisine.

Ian

From

South Africa

The most beautiful place I have ever been and I have travelled extensively

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews

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US$328.22

1 night, 2 adults

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Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan

Nakanojo (Near Shima)

Boasting mountain views, Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan provides accommodation with an open-air bath, free bikes and a terrace, around 34 km from Ishidan-gai Steps.

Hanna

From

France

This was one of the most special stays on our trip. The traditional rooms were lovely and the food was really good. The highlight was the private onsen, and snow in the morning making the experience even more magical. I would absolutely return.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews

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US$343.79

1 night, 2 adults

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Hinatamikan

Nakanojo (Near Shima)

Hinatamikan provides a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 38 km of Ishidan-gai Steps.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

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US$324.33

1 night, 2 adults

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Shima Onsen Yoshimoto

Nakanojo (Near Shima)

Set in Nakanojo, 37 km from Ishidan-gai Steps, Shima Onsen Yoshimoto provides accommodation with a hot spring bath, a public bath and an open-air bath.

Adam

From

United Kingdom

This place was incredible. 1000 years old and very good value for money. I did get scared about bears when I went for a smoke late at night, then the anxiety carried over into my bedroom where I was having nightmares about Oni and other japanese themed ghosts haunting my room. The staff were incredible, but I was extremely disappointed that there was neither an iron available (possibly due to the tatami floors) and there was no ironing service available from the staff. I would be happy to pay, but ironed clothes are very important to me and I would assume many guests feel the same. I will give the bed a bad rating because after a life of pocketed springs I cannot sleep on the floor. I find futons to be completely unbearable.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews

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US$188.11

1 night, 2 adults

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鹿覗きの湯つるや

Nakanojo (Near Shima)

Just a 2-minute walk from Yakushido, 鹿覗きの湯つるや has 3 public hot spring baths, offers complimentary parking, and free Wi-Fi access in its lobby.

Nicole

From

Australia

Where do I even start — this was our favourite stay in Japan! We originally booked for two nights but ended up extending our stay after a typhoon warning was issued for our next destination. The staff were incredibly accommodating, helping us weigh our options and moving us into another available room for the extra nights, ensuring that breakfast and dinner were included. Our host, Hinata, was absolutely wonderful. She spoke clear English and went over every detail of our stay — from cleaning times to meal preferences — with such care and professionalism. She was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely made us feel at home. The rooms are incredibly spacious, with soft, cosy beds, including a TV with Netflix and Disney! Making it easy to spend the day inside doing nothing! The food was exceptional — comparable to a fine Australian degustation that would easily cost hundreds back home. One night, we were even treated to dinner at their sister restaurant down the road, where we enjoyed delicious Wagyu steak, complete with pick-up and drop-off service. There were also snacks and alcoholic drinks available for purchase, plus a daily happy hour from 2–5pm. The private onsens, both in-room and in the public facility, were perfect for unwinding — with free Yakult on hand as a thoughtful touch. They also offered complimentary pick-up and drop-off at the local bus stop for both arrival and departure, which made everything so seamless. It was the perfect escape from the bustle of Tokyo — relaxing, memorable, and truly special. I can’t wait to return!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

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US$199.79

1 night, 2 adults

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