Ryokan Yumoto Shirogane-Onsen Hotel
071-0235 Hokkaido, Biei, Shirogane, Japan – Great location - show map
The hotel exceeds our expectations in many ways. They offer a free shuttle bus to the Blue Pond at nigh which is great for us who are not super comfortable to drive in the snow at night. The hotel is right next to Shirogane waterfall (3 mins walk). The view was wonderful there. Staffs were amazing. Breakfast was super! Buffet style with lots of options. Dinner is good to though not Kaiseki style.
ThailandNatural onsen very nice, both indoor and outdoor. Free transportation to town is a great service, both drop off and pickup. Very much appreciated.
United States of AmericaOnsen is good. Half board price plus onsen is good value for money.
ThailandThe onsen at the hotel is super clean. Location wise is great, right in front of the waterfall. Front staff speaks good English. Staff at the restaurant they can speak word by word. Food is great and free parking
ThailandKaiseki dinner was excellent! 2 minutes walk from Shirogane falls and a short drive to the blue pond
IsraelAuthentic Japanese Onsen hotel. We stayed in a Japanese family tatami room which worked remarkably well for our family of 4. Very close to Shirogane falls and the blue pond. Hot spring baths were lovely, especially the outdoor pool and the cold plunge pool. Food was outstanding.
United States of AmericaStaff were very friendly. Air is fresh. Great for walks. I would recommend friends to the hotel for walking activities. Can be recommended for annual gathering.
SingaporeRoom was good, food was great, location is excellent
ThailandGood location to visit the Waterfall. Room was clean. Dinner in room was nice but service was slow. We were there during New Years and the hotel staff informed us about fireworks at a nearby town with free shuttle which was great!
MalaysiaFood was excellent, Staff very friendly and helpful. Beautiful outside onsen pool. Right next to the waterfalls and pedestrian bridge.
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Yumoto Shirogane-Onsen Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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Yumoto Shirogane-Onsen Hotel offers tranquil Japanese-style rooms, hot spring baths and Japanese cuisine, while free Wi-Fi is provided at the lobby.
Rooms come with a personal attendant service, and feature a tatami-mat floor, a seating area with chairs and a coffee table, and traditional futon bedding. Amenities include an LCD TV, a fridge and yukata robes. The attached bathroom offers toiletries.
Guests at the Shirogane-Onsen Yumoto can relax in an indoor or outdoor hot spring bath, or look for local products at the hotel’s shop. Facilities include drinks vending machines and free parking. An anniversary gift can be arranged upon advance request, at extra charge.
A buffet breakfast is catered at the dining room, while a traditional kaiseki multi-course dinner is served either at the dining room or in the guest room.
Yumoto Shirogane-Onsen Hotel is a 3-minute walk from Shirohige-no-Taki Waterfall, and a 3-minute drive from Shirogane Aoi Ike Pond. Shikisai-no-Oka Park and Nishibi-no-Mori Museum are both a 30-minute drive. Biei Station is a 20-minute drive, and Asahikawa Airport is a 40-minute drive.
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.
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Breakfast Info
Buffet
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Open-air bath, Bathhouse, Hot spring bath
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What's nearby *
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Kusawakebosai Center8.7 miles
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Farm Tomita11.2 miles
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Chomin Center11.4 miles
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Nakafurano Hokusei Ski Lift11.6 miles
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Furano Golf Course12.4 miles
Natural Beauty *
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青い池 Lake1.9 miles
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しらひげの滝 Lake0.1 miles
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ブルーリバー River0.1 miles
Closest Airports *
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Asahikawa Airport16.6 miles
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Tokachi–Obihiro Airport58.9 miles
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Amenities of Yumoto Shirogane-Onsen Hotel
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Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Massage chair
- Bathhouse
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Sauna
Services
- Shuttle service
- Daily housekeeping
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Shuttle service (free)
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Gift shop
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Safe
General
- Air conditioning Additional charge
- Heating
- Elevator
- Family rooms
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Children & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 2 and above are considered adults at this property.
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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
Yumoto Shirogane-Onsen Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Free shuttle bus schedule:
From JR Asahikawa Station: 13:00, 17:00
From JR Biei Station: 13:40, 17:40
From Hotel: 9:40
Guests wishing to use the hotel's shuttle bus are requested to inform the hotel at least 2 days in advance. Depending on the amount of bus reservations, guests may not be able to use the free shuttle bus service as seats are limited.
Guests must check in by 7:30 PM to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
