Name: Shimaya
Address: 381-0401 Nagano, Yamanouchi, Yudanaka Onsen, Japan, Yudanaka Onsen, Nagano, 381-0401, Japan
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £100 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

Shimaya

381-0401 Nagano, Yamanouchi, Yudanaka Onsen, Japan – Excellent location - show map

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Just 500 metres from Yudanaka Station, traditional inn Shimaya Ryokan is a family-run friendly accommodation 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 cosy 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 en suite bathroom. Ryokan Shimaya is just steps away from a 24-hour convenience store. It is 6 km 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Yamanouchi, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0

Free parking available on-site

Public Bath, Hot spring bath

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Availability

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Room type

Number of guests

Quadruple Room 2nd Floor

4 futon beds

Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet 2nd Floor

4 futon beds

Quadruple Room 3rd Floor

4 futon beds

Quadruple Room 4th Floor

4 futon beds

Standard Twin Room

2 futon beds

Standard Twin Room

2 futon beds

Standard Twin Room

2 futon beds

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.7

Facilities

8.5

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Value for money

9.0

Location

9.0

Free WiFi

9.4

High score for Yamanouchi

Guests who stayed here loved

Alistair
United Kingdom
“Hosts were delightful: very friendly and helpful, driving us up to the monkey park twice (on the first trip the monkeys had retreated into the hills). Also enjoyed the on site onsens.”
Neil
United Kingdom
“Our stay was amazing. Mr Yumato was very friendly and helpful with any questions we had and offered options for us when we mentioned what we were doing. Our first try of an onsen which was a great experience. The Ryokan was also filled with...”
Estherina
Australia
“Early July, we were the only travellers so we had the onsen to ourselves. There was male, female and private onsen available. There was excellent service, and they welcomed our young toddlers. We got driven to the Jigokudani Monkey Park and picked...”
Syeda
Italy
“Very good onsen experience. Nice traditional room. Very warm and welcoming owner. Staffs are very helpful. Good parking facilities.”
David
New Zealand
“Mr Yumoto was very helpful throughout our stay. He drove us to the Monkey Park and printed material from the Internet, both for free. This was very kind of him. The breakfast was a continental breakfast which was spot on for us.”
Judith
Australia
“Shimaya is in a great location, close to the train station, cafes and Lawson shop.The room was very comfortable and clean and the small balcony was great. The owner was very pleasant & helpful. He drove us to the entrance of the snow monkey park,...”
Dominique
United Kingdom
“Shimaya was very attentive. He took us up to the Snow Monkey park in the morning. Onsen was lovely. Balcony had a view. We were recommended a great sushi restaurant too.”
Autumn
Italy
“Wonderful hot baths, great location surrounded by restaurants and nature and a short trip to the monkey park. The best part was the owner who is super kind.”
Helen
United Kingdom
“The hosts were lovely, welcoming and very helpful. The location was great for train station access, restaurants, temples and monkey park. The views were amazing from the room.”
Louise
Australia
“Yumoto-san is very welcoming! We had a great stay, albeit only 2 nights. Our room had a wonderful view, was clean, and comfortable. We were provided with a transfer to the snow monkey park, along with boots to wear, which was really...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

レストラン #1
- Cuisine
  Japanese

Facilities of Shimaya
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

House rules
Shimaya takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years

Extra bed upon request

¥2,000 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

OtherCash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

The prices at Shimaya may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
Check-in at Shimaya is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
Shimaya has 1 restaurant:
- レストラン #1
Shimaya offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Games room
- Karaoke
- Public Bath
- Hot spring bath
Shimaya is 5 miles from the centre of Yamanouchi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Room options at Shimaya include:
- Quadruple
- Twin
Yes, Shimaya is popular with guests booking family stays.