Ryokan Hakuba Onsen Ryokan Shirouma-so
399-9301 Nagano, Hakuba, Happo 5004 , Japan – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 80 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Food was delicious and it was a beautiful accommodation.
United States of AmericaBest human services - drive and pick up to ski sites and dinner outsides. Great breskfast and dinner. Great values!
ThailandStaff was very friendly and helpful. Food was excellent. Onsen is very nice and clean. They even took the time to drive us to the bus station in the morning. Would stay again when I came back.
United States of AmericaThis place was amazing. Everyone was so friendly and the meals were amazing (get the dinners!) We were there in off season and found it to be the perfect retreat from the busy cities. They went above and beyond to make us comfortable.
CanadaThey sincerely made you feel like you had been invited into their home. Incredible local food served with love.
United States of AmericaWe wanted to have a stay in a ryokan. This place, a ryokan with updated features (like our own toilets/sinks) was fantastic. The rooms were spacious with good views (mountain view booking). Staff was very gracious and helpful. Food was fabulous. I am recommending to everyone!!
United States of AmericaStaff were excellent, and a great stop before walking Mt Shirouma Dake.
AustraliaFamily-owner was super friendly & helpful! Chef even cooked different breakfast for different days! Arigatou gazaimasu
United Arab EmiratesFelt like royalty staying in a perfect traditional tatami room on a futon under a fluffy doona as the snow fell gently which I watched after sliding aside the rice paper screen. The onsen was amazing and everyone was no fuss and welcoming. The traditional breakfast was varied and changed daily. Two minutes walk to bus terminal that is the info centre and pickup for activities. Cannot recommend enough.
AustraliaAmazing friendly staff/owners, delicious and filling breakfast, cute room and nice onsen
United States of America
Hakuba Onsen Ryokan Shirouma-so
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Rebecca
United States of America
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Danai
Thailand
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Aaron
United States of America
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Gillian
Canada
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Susan
United States of America
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Deborah
United States of America
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Hugh
Australia
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Ivan_k777
United Arab Emirates
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Kathryn
Australia
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Michelle
United States of America
A 5-minute walk from Nakiyama slope of Happo-one Ski Resort, Ryokan Shirouma-so offers a hot-spring bath and home-cooked meals. The Japanese-style rooms have tatami-mat floors, traditional futon bedding and free WiFi.
The air-conditioned rooms at Hakuba Onsen Ryokan Shirouma-so are simple but elegant, with shoji paper screens and tatami (woven-straw) floors. Each comes with yukata robe and private toilet. Guests can unwind in the on-site hot spring baths between 6:00 to 9:00 and 15:00 to 23:00, while individual shower booths can be used 24 hours in the annex building.
Guests can enjoy an in-room massage for a fee, or relax in the free-use massage chair. Storage for skis and snowboards is provided, and elevator tickets and trekking tickets are sold at the hotel. A refrigerator can be found in the common area.
The ryokan is 1.2 mi from JR Hakuba Train Station and 5 mi from Tsugaike Park. On-site parking is free.
The property offers homemade Japanese breakfasts using fresh local ingredients.
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 Hakuba, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 10 for two-person stays.
Located in the top-rated area in Hakuba, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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See what guests loved the most:
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Rebecca
United States of America“Food was delicious and it was a beautiful accommodation.”
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Danai
Thailand“Best human services - drive and pick up to ski sites and dinner outsides. Great breskfast and dinner. Great values!”
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Aaron
United States of America
“Staff was very friendly and helpful. Food was excellent. Onsen is very nice and clean. They even took the time to drive us to the bus station in the morning. Would stay again when I came back.”
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Gillian
Canada“This place was amazing. Everyone was so friendly and the meals were amazing (get the dinners!) We were there in off season and found it to be the perfect retreat from the busy cities. They went above and beyond to make us comfortable.”
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Susan
United States of America
“They sincerely made you feel like you had been invited into their home. Incredible local food served with love. ”
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Deborah
United States of America
“We wanted to have a stay in a ryokan. This place, a ryokan with updated features (like our own toilets/sinks) was fantastic. The rooms were spacious with good views (mountain view booking). Staff was very gracious and helpful. Food was fabulous. I am recommending to everyone!!” Read more
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Hugh
Australia“Staff were excellent, and a great stop before walking Mt Shirouma Dake.”
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Ivan_k777
United Arab Emirates“Family-owner was super friendly & helpful! Chef even cooked different breakfast for different days! Arigatou gazaimasu”
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Kathryn
Australia
“Felt like royalty staying in a perfect traditional tatami room on a futon under a fluffy doona as the snow fell gently which I watched after sliding aside the rice paper screen. The onsen was amazing and everyone was no fuss and welcoming. The traditional breakfast was varied and changed daily. Two minutes walk to bus terminal that is the info centre and pickup for activities. Cannot recommend enough.” Read more
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Michelle
United States of America
“Amazing friendly staff/owners, delicious and filling breakfast, cute room and nice onsen”
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Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal0.1 miles
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Happo One Ski Resort0.4 miles
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Hakuba Jump Arena0.6 miles
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Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park1.4 miles
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Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort2.7 miles
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Hakuba Goryu Alpine Plants Botanical Garden2.7 miles
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Happoike3.3 miles
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Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area3.6 miles
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Tsugaike Nature Park5.1 miles
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Hakuba Cortina Ski Area5.7 miles
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Restaurant Ohhyokuri0 miles
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Restaurant Kihachi0.1 miles
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Restaurant Maeda0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar Lion cafe0.2 miles
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Lake Aokiko7.5 miles
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Mountain Happo-one0.3 miles
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River Mastukawa0.3 miles
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Happo-one Nakiyama0.3 miles
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Toyama Airport36.5 miles
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Matsumoto Airport37.3 miles
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Amenities of Hakuba Onsen Ryokan Shirouma-so
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Towels
- Slippers
- Free toiletries
- Shared bathroom
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Ski
- Ski pass vendor
- Ski storage
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Hot spring bath
- Skiing
Media & Technology
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- Fax/Photocopying
- Laundry
Safety & security
- Safe
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Electric car charging station
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prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Hakuba Onsen Ryokan Shirouma-so accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Guests driving to the property are kindly requested to call the property directly in case there is difficulty locating the property.
Breakfast is not included in the price for children staying in extra beds.
To eat breakfast at the hotel, a reservation must be made in advance.
The property offers a free pick-up service from Happo Bus terminal and Hakuba Station. To enjoy the free shuttle service, guests are to book in advance and provide their arrival times under Special Requests at time of booking.
FAQs about Hakuba Onsen Ryokan Shirouma-so
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Hakuba Onsen Ryokan Shirouma-so (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
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Check-in at Hakuba Onsen Ryokan Shirouma-so is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The prices at Hakuba Onsen Ryokan Shirouma-so may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Hakuba Onsen Ryokan Shirouma-so is 1.2 miles from the center of Hakuba.
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Hakuba Onsen Ryokan Shirouma-so offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Skiing
- Hot spring bath
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Room options at Hakuba Onsen Ryokan Shirouma-so include:
- Twin
- Triple
- Quad
- Family
- Partner offer
