Ryokan Hakuba Onsen Ryokan Shirouma-so
399-9301 Nagano, Hakuba, Happo 5004 , Japan –
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 80 reviews)
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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.
This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Hakuba! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
This property is also rated for the best value in Hakuba! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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Located in the top-rated area in Hakuba, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!
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Area Info
– Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!Closest Landmarks *
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Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal0.1 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 Alpine Plants Botanical Garden2.7 miles
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Happoike3.3 miles
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Tsugaike Nature Park5.2 miles
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Togakushi Kagamiike12.6 miles
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Togakushi Shrine Okusha12.9 miles
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Togakushi Forest Botanical Garden13.4 miles
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Kurobe Dam13.6 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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Ohhyokuri Restaurant0 miles
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Kihachi Restaurant0.1 miles
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Maeda Restaurant0.1 miles
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Lion cafe Cafe/Bar0.2 miles
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Lawson Supermarket0.2 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Aokiko Lake7.5 miles
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Happo-one Mountain0.3 miles
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Mastukawa River0.3 miles
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Happo-one Nakiyama Ski lift0.3 miles
Closest Airports *
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Toyama Airport36.5 miles
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Matsumoto Airport37.3 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Togakushi Shrine13.7 miles
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Shiritsuomachisangaku Museum13.7 miles
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Chusha No.1 Pair Lift13.9 miles
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Chusha No.2 Pair Lift14 miles
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Togakushi No.2 Romance Lift14.3 miles
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Togakushi No.3 Quad Lift14.4 miles
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Togakushi No.4 High-Speed Pair Lift14.4 miles
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Zenkoji Temple19.3 miles
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Nagano Station19.5 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“Good location, staff was knowledgable, spoke fluent English, allowed us to leave our luggage at the inn while we skiied and even drive us to the mountain. Inclu...”
Canada“Immaculately run family owned business. Toshi was kind enough to give me a lift to nearby ski areas and dinner places and even allowed me to use the onsen after...”
Singapore“Everything; the location is very handy, delicious breakfast, the onsen was perfect after a day on the mountain and the staff were so friendly and helpful.”
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Facilities of Hakuba Onsen Ryokan Shirouma-so Great facilities! Review score, 9.6
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Ski
- Ski pass vendor
- Ski storage
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Skiing
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
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Electric vehicle charging station
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Hot spring bath
Services
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- Fax/Photocopying
- Laundry
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Safe
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
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Children & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
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This property doesn't offer cribs.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
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.
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.
