Shibu Onsen Taiyokan Yamatoya

♨️Free-flowing spring water and river views in 1,300-year-old Shibu Onsen

Nagano · Taiyokan Yamatoya

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A quiet inn by the river

• 🏯The inn sits in Shibu Onsen, a renowned Shinshu hot spring town with more than 1,300 years of history.
• 🌊Guests can enjoy natural hot springs in peace to the sound of the Yokoyu River.
• 🌙Set slightly apart from the main hot spring street, it stays quiet at night.

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Free-flowing natural hot spring

• ♨️The baths use 100% natural hot spring water on a free-flowing basis, blending three of Shibu Onsen's sources into soft, smooth water.
• 🌡️Source temperatures range from 59 to 98°C; the near-90°C water is cooled to a comfortable temperature with cold groundwater.
• 🧪Sodium-calcium chloride-sulfate spring (pH 6.53), said to help with neuralgia, muscle and joint pain, poor circulation and fatigue.

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Top-floor open-air baths and family bath

• 🏞️The large baths are on the top floor, and both the men's and women's baths have an open-air bath overlooking the Shibu Onsen streets.
• 👨‍👩‍👧A private family bath with a view sits between the men's and women's baths and is free for 45 minutes.
• 🕑Bathing hours are 14:00 to 9:30 the next morning; the tubs are drained and cleaned daily, and ice water is free after your bath.

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Japanese rooms over the river

• 🛏️All 12 rooms are calm Japanese-style rooms on the 3rd and 4th floors.
• 🌿Every room overlooks the Yokoyu River and the hot spring town, with snow views and a kotatsu in winter.
• 🛁Rooms have a bath, shower, washlet toilet, air conditioning, TV, fridge (paid drinks) and Wi-Fi.

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Home cooking by three generations of okami

• 👩‍🍳Three generations of okami cook with seasonal and local ingredients.
• 🥩A sample dinner includes wagyu sukiyaki, Shinshu salmon sashimi, grilled eel, chikuzen-ni and seasonal fruit; menus change with the season and supply.
• 🍙Rice is Koshihikari from Kijimadaira, and the senior okami's grilled rice balls can be ordered as a late-night snack on the day (ask at check-in). Local Shinshu sake is available.

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Facilities

• 🦶A hot spring foot bath beside the entrance is free to use.
• 🍽️Small groups dine in quiet private rooms, and a large banquet hall can be sized to the group.
• 📚The Japanese-style lobby has a shelf of picture books, and colorful yukata are available in summer for strolling the town.

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Strolling Shibu Onsen

• 🏮A retro town of wooden buildings and stone-paved lanes, known for its tour of nine public baths.
• ⛩️Nearby sights include Onsen-ji Temple, Takayakushi and Wago Falls.
• 🎯Old-style shooting galleries, free table tennis and souvenir shops line the streets.

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Access

• 🚗About 13 km (around 17 minutes by car) from Shinshu-Nakano IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway via Route 292.
• ⚠️The road after crossing Kurokawa Bridge and turning left is very narrow; the inn asks drivers to go straight at the Shibu/Andai intersection, cross the lantern-hung Shibuyu Bridge and turn right.
• 🕑Check-in 14:00 (last 19:00), check-out 11:00.

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Top-floor open-air baths and family bath

• 🏞️The large baths are on the top floor, and both the men's and women's baths have an open-air bath overlooking the Shibu Onsen streets.
• 👨‍👩‍👧A private family bath with a view sits between the men's and women's baths and is free for 45 minutes.
• 🕑Bathing hours are 14:00 to 9:30 the next morning; the tubs are drained and cleaned daily, and ice water is free after your bath.

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Japanese rooms over the river

• 🛏️All 12 rooms are calm Japanese-style rooms on the 3rd and 4th floors.
• 🌿Every room overlooks the Yokoyu River and the hot spring town, with snow views and a kotatsu in winter.
• 🛁Rooms have a bath, shower, washlet toilet, air conditioning, TV, fridge (paid drinks) and Wi-Fi.

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Free-flowing top-floor view baths and home cooking by three generations of okami, in quiet riverside Japanese rooms. All rooms are tatami-style, the inn is a little away from the town center, and the official site gives no public transport directions from the station.

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Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 14:00 · Check Out: 11:00 · Last Check In: 19:00

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shibu Onsen Taiyokan Yamatoya?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 11:00.

Where is Shibu Onsen Taiyokan Yamatoya located?

It is in Shimotakai-gun. Address: 1140-5 Hirao Yamanouchimachi.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.