Accommodation: Jigokudani, Yudanaka, Shibu Onsen
There are three distinct areas for accommodation and hotels near the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park in Nagano (Jigokudani Yaen-koen). Hence these are listed in three categories as below - hotels in Yudanaka Onsen, accommodation in Shibu Onsen, as well as places to stay in Kanbayashi Onsen - with a brief description.
Hotels in Yudanaka Onsen
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Shimaya Ryokan Shimaya Ryokan is a popular establishment located in the centre of Yudanaka Onsen and only eight minutes away from Yudanaka station. Within a short walking distance you will find various types of reasonably priced restaurants and sushi bars, as well as a 24 hour convenience store, a coin-operated laundromat, an ATM machine and a Post Office.When requested, the ryokan will provide 'on-demand' free shuttle services to and from the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park as well as collection and/or drop-off at the station. No credit cards accepted - payment by cash only (in advance). Read or leave a review of Shimaya Ryokan here. Map to Shimaya Ryokan |
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Yudanaka Seifu-so Yudanaka Seifu-so is a traditional Japanese style guesthouse located in Yudanaka Onsen. Free breakfast and LAN connections provided. The building was built during the Meiji era (1868-1912) with a traditional inner garden too. All of the 15 guest rooms are Japanese-style rooms with tatami mats. Guests can use the onsen privately upon request (for free). Map to Yudanaka Seifu-so |
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Ryokan Suisensou Ryokan Suisensou is a relaxing local inn with traditional tatami and futon sleeping arrangements. Meals are available as is free internet access. A variety of activities are available including a visit to the monkey hot springs. Hot spring onsen and kitchen facilities available. Map to Ryokan Suisensou |
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Hatsunoyu Ryokan Hatsunoyu Ryokan has three baths. One public bath for men, one public bath for ladies, and one private bath. The public baths are available 24 hours and all rooms are Japanese traditional style. Credit cards not accepted. Please inform the hotel of your arrival time at Yudanaka station for a free pick-up service. Map to Hatsunoyu Ryokan |
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Yorozuya Hotel The Yorozuya Hotel has long been known as one of the leading hotels in northern Nagano. The large wooden bathtub on the premises has been designated as national cultural property. After a dip in history, guests can also enjoy soaking in the large open-air hot-spring bath. See a video of Yorozuya Hotel in Yudanaka Onsen (Japanese only) |
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Yoroduya Annex Yurakuan (a.k.a. Yorozuya Annex Yurakuan) Yoroduya Annex Yurakuan is a companion to the Yorozuya Hotel. It is a casual and comfortable Japanese-style inn - reasonably priced, offering bed and breakfast with both Japanese-style guest rooms and western-style guest rooms available. The hot springs bath has a temple style wooden architecture, chosen as one of the best ten onsen baths in Japan! You can use the onsen privately upon request. There is an internet café and a pub inside the hotel. English speaking staff available. Map to Yorozuya Annex Yurakuan |
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Hotel Tsubakino is a modern ryokan (traditional hotel) located in Yudanaka Onsen, a small town famous for hot springs and surrounded by the most beautiful mountains of Nagano. Hotel Tsubakino offers both modern convenience and traditional Japanese atmosphere. Guests can enjoy a spectacular view of the northern Japanese Alps while soaking in the outdoor hot tubs (private onsen available). Enjoy high speed Internet access anywhere in the hotel using a wireless connection. See a video of Hotel Tsubakino in Yudanaka Onsen (Japanese only) |
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Yudanaka Onsen Maruka Ryokan Yudanaka Onsen Maruka Ryokan is not large, but has a calm and peaceful authentic Japanese style with 100% natural hot spring available 24 hours. They offer comfortable homelike service and handmade dishes. 8 mins walk from Yudanaka Stn. No credit cards accepted. Map to Yudanaka Onsen Maruka Ryokan |
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Bouzansou Hotel A traditional Japanese style inn with onsen. Free shuttle to the Snow Monkey Park can be arranged. English and Thai speaking staff on hand to assist. Map to Bouzansou Hotel |
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Ajina Yuyado Yasuragi Ajina Yuyado Yasuragi is only eight minutes walk from Yudanaka Station or a shuttle can be arranged. This is a small establishment with six rooms and two onsen that is popular with foreign guests (rated 4.5 stars for service and hospitality). Map to Ajina Yuyado Yasuragi |
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Yudanaka Hotel Yudanaka Hotel is a Japanese style inn located in Yudanaka Onsen, Nagano Prefecture - only 3 minutes walk from Yudanaka Station. Kitchenette available in some rooms (subject to availability). Credit cards accepted. Map to Hotel Yudanaka |
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Aburaya Tosen Only seven minutes walk from Yudanaka Station or collection service available. Nine new rooms with open air baths available. Read or leave a review of Aburaya Tosen here. Map to Aburaya Tosen - See hotel video (Japanese only) |
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Hotel Shirogane Only three minutes on foot from Yudanaka Station. Hotel Shirogane is situated on large forested grounds on the side of a hill. There is a great view from the guest rooms of Mount Kita-shingogaku and more. All rooms are en-suite Japanese-style. Japanese style rooms with beds (called a combination room) can be arranged if available upon request when you check-in. Read or leave reviews of Hotel Shirogane here |
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Yudanaka Yumoto Inn Booking details coming soon! Yudanaka Yumoto is a small Japanese style ryokan with only four rooms. It is equipped with popular open-air hot spring bath in the traditional style garden. Internet access available and credit cards accepted. Map to Yudanaka Yumoto Inn |
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Uotoshi Ryokan Booking details coming soon! A Japanese ryokan situated in Yudanaka-Shibu Hot Spring Resort at the foot of Shiga Heights. with an English-speaking host. Hotspring cypress baths are available 24 hours. Kyudo (Japanese traditional archery) can be experienced during your stay. Free collection from the station. Read or leave reviews of Uotoshi Ryokan here |
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Issa-no Komichi Ryokan is located near Yudanaka Station (see map). It's location provides a beautiful night view from every room. There are four onsen attached to the ryokan - two inside and two outside rotemburo. Complimentary shuttle from Yudanaka Station. The inn is only ten minutes by car from the entrance to the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. Map to Issa-no Komichi Ryokan |
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Ryokan Biyu no Yado (a.k.a. View Ryokan or Hotel View) was renovated in July 2008. The hotel has been reimagined with soothing, open space in mind. Ryokan Biyu no Yado is located along the Yomase River, providing you a picturesque view of the Northern Alps yet only 8 minutes by foot from Yudanaka Station. The name means “Inn with beautiful hot spring”.
English speaking staff are generally available as well as a free shuttle to/from Yudanaka Station as well as the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and Shiga-Kogen ski areas. Free collection from station. Read or leave reviews of Ryokan View Yudanaka here |
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Accommodation in Shibu Onsen
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Hotel Sakaeya (a.k.a. Shunran no Yado Sakaeya) Shunran no Yado Sakaeya is a traditional Japanese-style inn located in Shibu Onsen with the Monkey Park only ten minutes away by car from the hotel. Unique inside and outside onsen hot springs featuring oriental medicine and rustic, charming open-air baths are available onsite. Map to Hotel Sakaeya |
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Shibu Hotel Shibu Hotel is a Japanese-style inn popular with foreign visitors. Free collection from station and shuttle to Jigokudani Yaen Koen (Monkey Park) available. Close to the Onsen Monkey Park than some other onsen areas of Nagano. The hotel has both Japanese-style rooms with tatami mats and western-style rooms as well as three different types of onsen including a private bath. See a video of the Shibu Hotel (Japanese only). |
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Shibu Onsen Kokuya Inn Shibu Onsen Kokuya Inn is a popular historical inn dating back 400 years with friendly hosts located in Shibu Onsen. The Kokuya prides itself on providing a genuine Japanese inn experience. The hotel has five indoor hot springs (onsen) and four open-air baths. Enjoy a hot tub on the balcony too! See a video of Shibu Onsen Kokuya Inn (Japanese only). Read or leave reviews for Shibu Onsen Kokuya |
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Hotel Nishimasa Five minutes by taxi from Yudanaka Station the Hotel Nishimasa offers a cosy stay with traditional food, great views of the surrounding mountains and soothing hot springs. Early check-in and late check-out available. Credit cards accepted (JCB, MC, Visa). Map to Hotel Nishimasa |
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Andaikan Ryokan Andaikan Ryokan is a traditional Japanese style inn, very retro looking, and even includes getta (clogs) and yukata (Japanese style robes) that can be used whilst strolling in the area. Five minutes by bus from Yudanaka Station (near Shibu Onsen Post Office). Map to Andaikan Ryokan |
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Kadoya Hotel - booking details soon! The Kadoya Hotel is located in the foothills of the Shiga Highlands along the crystal clear Hoshi River. There are separate rock baths for men and women as well as open-air baths made of cypress that can be reserved for private use, all of which only utilise spring waters flowing directly from the source. Guests also enjoy visiting the other nine different onsen located throughout the area. No credit cards accepted. |
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Ichinoyu Katei The entire Ichinoyu Katei Hotel maintains a Japanese-style atmosphere for a wonderfully relaxing experience. The hotel has large baths with adjacent open-air baths that boast a great view of the area. The baths can be reserved for private use between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Guests can also look forward to the hotel's banquet-style dishes. See a video of Ichinoyu Katei (Japanese only). |
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Suminoyu Inn Booking details soon! |
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Matsuya Ryokan, Shibu Onsen Booking details soon! Matsuya, located in Shibu Onsen, is a ryokan with a gracious homely feel. Its public hot spring bath (onsen) is very unique in that the bath tub and interior are made out of cypress. |
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Places to Stay in KaNbayashi Onsen
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Fudo-Son no Yu Kotobuki is a unique combination of Japanese, Western and cottage style hot spring resort located in the luscious forest of Kanbayashi Onsen - one of the one hundred famous hot springs in Japan. The inn is conveniently located just under the gateway of mountain path to Jigokudani Yaen-koen. Guests have a relaxing lounge area, several different types of onsen and hearty meals as well. Map to Fudo-Son no Yu Kotobuki |
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Korakukan Ryokan is a small inn with twelve Japanese style rooms and is as close as you can get to the Monkey Park (see hotel map below). Naturally the inn has both an inside and outside onsen. If you want to get close to the monkeys this is the place to be. The monkeys are very active - clambering over the building, looking through the windows and even using the outdoor baths. Cost is around 10,000 yen per person per night (including dinner and breakfast) | ||
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Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku combines the comfort of a hotel providing you with your private space and time, and the heart-warming service of a ryokan (traditional Japanese-style inn). Watch a video of Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku (Japanese only). |
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Yuyado Sekiya - booking details soon! Yuyado Sekiya is a traditional Japanese-style inn (ryokan) in Kanbayashi Onsen. The inn is well placed near the entrance to the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. Map to Yuyado Sekiya |
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Jinpokau Inn - booking details soon! Jinpyokaku sits near the entrance to the Jigokudani-koen Monkey Park. It is a very traditional Japanese inn first opened in 1901. Over the years it has played host to a large number of famous writers (inc. Yasunari Kawabata), artists and politicians. Yomiuri Travel rated this inn a member of the "100 real hot-springs" in Japan in 2004. Inside and outside hot spring baths are available. |
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Yamanoyu Hotel - booking details soon! The Yamanoyu Hotel is built in the highest point of Kanbayashi Onsen. The location is renowned for it's stillness. Famous Japanese authors such as Fumiko Hayashi, Sakae Tsuboi and others stayed and wrote masterpieces here. The room that “Meshi” was written in by Fumiko Hayashi is still in existence as well as the room used by Sakae Tsuboi when writing “Nijyushinohitomi”. Free LAN connection available. |
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