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Shibu Onsen KOKUYA

3.0 star property
3-star spa ryokan near Shiga Kogen Ski Area

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2200 Hirao, Yamanouchi, Shimotakai-gun, 381-0401
  • Place, Shibu
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yudanaka Hot Spring
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Shiga Kogen Ski Area
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Superior Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Standard Japanese-style Room with Open-Air Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Standard Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom

Standard Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

About the area

Yamanouchi

In entertainment district.Your stay at this ryokan will put you steps from Shibuyu Bridge and a 5-minute walk from Onsen-ji Temple. Shibu and Heiwakannon are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Shibu - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Shibuyu Bridge - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station - 8 min drive
  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪味処 みかさ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Farmhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪猿座カフェ (ENZA Cafe) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪穂垂亭 HOTARU TEI - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪ラーメン 徳味 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Shibu Onsen KOKUYA

3-star spa ryokan near Shiga Kogen Ski Area
There are 3 restaurants on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. As a guest of Shibu Onsen KOKUYA, you'll find a full-service spa and hot springs. A train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are free. Spa services, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Yamanouchi ryokan.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • Karaoke
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
Shibu Onsen KOKUYA offers 19 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.

Private bath/onsen services include an indoor private onsen (in communal space) and an outdoor private onsen (in communal space). 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free covered valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • Couples/private dining
  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of 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

Kokuya Hotel Yamanouchi
Shibu Onsen KOKUYA Inn Yamanouchi
Kokuya Yamanouchi
Kokuya
Shibu Onsen KOKUYA Inn
Shibu Onsen KOKUYA Yamanouchi
Shibu Onsen KOKUYA Ryokan
Shibu Onsen KOKUYA Yamanouchi
Shibu Onsen KOKUYA Ryokan Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Shibu Onsen KOKUYA to the airport?

Shibu Onsen KOKUYA is 64.1 mi (97-min drive) away from the Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA?

As of Mar 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA on Mar 23, 2026 start from CA $495, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Shibu Onsen KOKUYA have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA.

Does Shibu Onsen KOKUYA offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 2200 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA?

This ryokan offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Shibu Onsen KOKUYA have a pool?

Shibu Onsen KOKUYA does not have a pool.

Does Shibu Onsen KOKUYA have a restaurant?

Shibu Onsen KOKUYA is home to Tyoseian, which features Japanese cuisine.

Does Shibu Onsen KOKUYA have a spa?

This ryokan has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Shibu Onsen KOKUYA to downtown Yamanouchi?

Shibu Onsen KOKUYA is 1.4 mi away from Yudanaka Shibu Onsen.

Shibu Onsen KOKUYA Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 120 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Georges, longueville

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhyse

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Hema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location with a historical past. Has 8 onsen on site and rooms have a private onsen. Lots of different ones try on addition to the 9 public baths. Not as personal as I thought It would be given the generational handover Stayed 2 nights and wished I’d only preferred the set meal for one night to experience the night life outside the ryokan.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy, Calgary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing, food was fantastic, onsen’s were magical. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, friendly and helpful english speaking staff, an amazing facility with great baths, all in an incredible location. We would recommend anyone going to Yamanouchi and Shibu onsen stay at Kokuya
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wai Kwan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chris C

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for the Onsen and Snow Monkeys

Traditional Ryokan with many onsen baths. We had our own outdoor onsen which was nice but you could also use one of the other larger onsen by free reservation, these were great. Traditional Japanese meal for dinner which was lovely and very authentic feeling. Quite expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place! Loved the kaiseki and on site onsen experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay here, it was one of the highlights of our trip. The staff were very attentive and kind and helped us whenever we had a question. We loved the private onsen in our room as well as the option to use the other onsens on the property. The beds were very also one of the most comfortable throughout our entire trip. The dinner and breakfast meals were amazing. We would have loved to stay longer but it was outside of our budget. Thankyou for an amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow what an experience. The service was amazing. So glad we decided to spend a night here. The futton was comfortable and the onsen baths were so relaxing. One of the highlights of our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

C C K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georges, longueville

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel in Shibu Onsen

Loved our stay at Shibu Onsen Kokuya and would highly recommend. They made the trip into the mountains and to see the snow monkeys very easy - with transfers included and bag drop to the station. The traditional dinner and breakfast were a great experience. Also loved the variety of onsen’s available within the hotel itself - and private Onsen with your room if you want!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the most amazing experiences of my entire life. The staff there made everything perfect. I didn’t know a place like this existed and I was deeply impressed by every aspect of our trip here. It’s unreal
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We cannot say enough good things about this property. The staff were incredibly thoughtful, informative, and fun to chat with! We had never stayed in a ryokan before and would recommend KOKUYA to all our friends and family. The food was incredible and we enjoyed the variety of Onsen available just in the hotel (we never made it to the public onsens). They also had a shuttle to the snow monkey park in the morning, and will transport your luggage back to the train station upon departure. We will be back to spend more time in this wonderful place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Tornoto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024