Shimaya
This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in wildlife, nature walks and hot springs – Check location 381-0401 Nagano, Yamanouchi, Yudanaka Onsen, Japan – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in wildlife, nature walks and hot springs – Check location
One of our top picks in Yamanouchi.
Just 1,000 feet 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 25 B&Bs and Inns in Japan by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award 2013.
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 3.7 miles 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.
Yudanaka Onsen is a great choice for travelers interested in wildlife, nature walks and hot springs.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What's a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
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- What's a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What's a yukata?
- A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
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- How should I wear a yukata?
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- What's standard bathing etiquette?
- At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
This is our guests' favorite part of Yamanouchi, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
This property is also rated for the best value in Yamanouchi! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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Free Parking Available On Site
Open-air Bath, Bathhouse, Hot Spring Bath
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Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in wildlife, nature walks and hot springs – Check location
Closest Landmarks
- Yudanaka Station 0.3 miles
- Jigokudani Monkey Park 2.5 miles
- Ryuoo Ski Park 3.7 miles
- Hasuike Pond 4.3 miles
- Shigakogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area 6 miles
- Okushiga-kogen Ski Area 6.6 miles
- Manza Hot Spring 8.5 miles
- Mt. Kusatsu Shirane 9.7 miles
- Ainomine Pair Lift 9.9 miles
- Honshirane Pair Lift #1 9.9 miles
Most Popular Landmarks
- Lake Hokuryuko 11.4 miles
- Kusatsu Onsen 12.6 miles
- Yubatake 12.7 miles
- Pallcall Tsumagoi Ski Resort 12.9 miles
- Lake Nojiri 13.2 miles
- Zenkoji Temple 13.9 miles
- Nagano Station 14.4 miles
- Togakushi Shrine 18.5 miles
- Shima Onsen 20 miles
Restaurants & Markets
- Tamamura Sake &Beer Brewery Tasting Cafe/Bar 1 miles
- Convenience Store Supermarket 0 miles
- ISAMI SUSHI Restaurant 0.1 miles
Natural Beauty
- Shiga Kogen 「Emerald Lake trail」 Mountain 5 miles
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One of our top picks in Yamanouchi
Facilities of Shimaya Great facilities! Review score, 8.2
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Outdoors
- Sun Deck
- Terrace
- Grounds
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Bathhouse
- Open-air Bath (additional charge)
- Hot Spring Bath
- Massage (additional charge)
Ski
- Ski School
- Ski Storage
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Hiking
- Karaoke
- Game Room
- Skiing
Food & Drink
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
Services
- Shuttle Service (free)
- Baggage Storage
- Fax/Photocopying
- Souvenir/Gift Shop
- Dry Cleaning
- Laundry
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Room Service
General
- Air Conditioning
- All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
- Heating
- Safe
- Family Rooms
Languages Spoken
- Japanese
- English
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Children and Extra Beds
All children are welcome.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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