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About this property
Just 1640 feet from Yudanaka Station, traditional inn Shimaya Ryokan is a family-run friendly accommodations featuring hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms with free Wi-Fi. It provides free shuttle services from the station and to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and other famous local spots. This hotel was selected as one of Top 10 B&Bs and Inns in Japan by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award 2024. Rooms are cozy and comfortable, featuring tatami-mat flooring and futon bedding. They are equipped with a TV, a fridge and a safe. Some rooms come with an private bathroom. Ryokan Shimaya is just steps away from a 24-hour convenience store. It is 3.7 mi from Yomase Ski Resort. Free parking is available. Guests can leisurely soak in the spacious public hot spring bath or reserve baths for a private group. Meals can be served with advance reservation (extra charges apply). Japanese or American breakfast can be enjoyed at Shimaya’s dining room. A traditional dinner with seasonal dishes can be served in the privacy of guests' rooms. Open-air baths will be closed for a while from May 7.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Property highlights
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Located in the top-rated area in Yamanouchi, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!
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Breakfast Info
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Continental
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Free Parking Available On Site
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Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Konstantinos
Greece“This is a great place. The owner is super friendly and helpful.! Many thanks!” 
Aaron
Germany“The owner was very friendly and helpful. This is an excellent hotel for a more traditional Japanese hotel experience.”- Raimonda
Lithuania“It was perfect ! Room was very nice , good size , with a nice balcony . The owner was extremely nice ! He recomended us nice trails to walk and he gave us a ride to see snow monkeys . Our best regards from Mexico !” - Rose
United States“Owner was very accommodating, friendly and helpful :) He drove me to the Monkey Park on two days and explained the 9 bath houses in Shibu Onsen (just a short walk). I loved that the ryokan felt like “home” and would love to return! Just a short,...” - Sonya United States“Amazing hospitality. Location was fantastic as were the facilities. Host was incredibly friendly and helpful.”
- Trout United States“The hotel onsen was a better experience than the local onsen. Clean, quiet, not too hot, and lots of amenities - shower, soap, shampoo, hair dryer. The room with a view exceeded our expectations for an authentic Japanese retreat space in the...”
- Johan
Switzerland“Lovely staff and well located. Easy access to Jigokudani (monkeys) & Shiga Kogen (ski resort).” - Iuma United States“Owner was very friendly and accommodating. He even had a staff member take us to the snow monkey park. He held my luggage for the day as well so that we could easily enjoy the park. The rooms were very traditional and clean. The room had a...”
- Patrick United States“What a fabulous stay at a traditional Japanese ryoken. We loved the family that owned the property.”
- Sunah United States“The tatami mat rooms are spacious and cozy with incredibly comfortable futons. The hosts were also so friendly and hospitable. Not only did they provide snow boots, but they also offered to drive us from the train station and to the snow monkey...”
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
To have dinner/breakfast at the property, a reservation must be made in advance.
The property is located on the upper floors in a building with no elevator.
Please inform Shimaya of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
License number: 2中保環第77-1号
