Shibu Onsen Kadoya

♨️A Taisho-era inn in the heart of Shibu Onsen with its own free-flowing spring

Nagano · Shibu Onsen Kadoya

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An inn on the town's main street since the Taisho era

• 🏮Running since the Taisho era, Kadoya reopened after a renovation in 2021.
• 📍It stands right next to Shibu Oyu at the center of the hot spring town, handy for bath-hopping and strolling.
• 🌊The inn has a New Building along the Yokoyu River and a Main Building facing the hot spring street.

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100% own-source, free-flowing hot spring

• ♨️The large bath is fed with 100% natural hot spring water from the inn's own source, flowing straight from the spring.
• 🖤The slightly hot water carries dark yunohana flakes and can only be enjoyed here in Shibu Onsen.
• 🔑Two private baths, a rock bath and a hinoki cypress bath, are fully by reservation at the front desk.

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The nine public bathhouses

• 🧺Guests can bathe in Shibu Onsen's nine public bathhouses, open from 6:00 to 22:00.
• 🖋️You collect a stamp at each bathhouse, each with its own source and benefits, on a prayer towel.
• ⛩️The circuit ends with a visit to Shibu Takayakushi, which overlooks the town, to receive the final seal.

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Four types of tatami rooms

• 🛏️Rooms come in four types: 10-, 8- and 6-mat rooms in the New Building and a 10-mat room in the Main Building.
• 🏞️The New Building 10- and 8-mat rooms have a sitting area by the window, and river-side rooms look down on the Yokoyu River.
• 📺Every room has a toilet, TV, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and an electric kettle.

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Simple service and amenities

• 🧘Service is kept simple for a casual stay, and guests lay out their own futons.
• 👘Yukata, bath towels, hand towels, toothbrushes and slippers are provided.
• 🚪Check-in is at the river-side entrance; check-in from 16:00, check-out by 10:00.

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Standing bar on the hot spring street

• 🍺A standing bar at the street-side entrance serves cold beer and soft drinks after a bath.
• 🕓It opens from 16:00 to 22:30 and closes on irregular days.
• 🙌Non-staying visitors on a bath-hopping walk are welcome too.

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Access and parking

• 🚌From Yudanaka Station on the Nagano Electric Railway, take the Nagaden bus to Shibu Wagobashi; the inn is a 1-minute walk.
• 🚶The river-side entrance is 15 seconds from the bus stop, so drivers need not enter the narrow streets.
• 🅿️There is no private parking; use the Shibu Onsen public car park (800 yen per day).

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The nine public bathhouses

• 🧺Guests can bathe in Shibu Onsen's nine public bathhouses, open from 6:00 to 22:00.
• 🖋️You collect a stamp at each bathhouse, each with its own source and benefits, on a prayer towel.
• ⛩️The circuit ends with a visit to Shibu Takayakushi, which overlooks the town, to receive the final seal.

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Four types of tatami rooms

• 🛏️Rooms come in four types: 10-, 8- and 6-mat rooms in the New Building and a 10-mat room in the Main Building.
• 🏞️The New Building 10- and 8-mat rooms have a sitting area by the window, and river-side rooms look down on the Yokoyu River.
• 📺Every room has a toilet, TV, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and an electric kettle.

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The free-flowing baths, private baths and location at the start of the bathhouse circuit are the big draws. Service is self-service style with no meal information on the official site, and there is no private parking.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

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

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

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Shibu Onsen Kadoya located?

It is in Shimotakai-gun. Address: 2201 Hirao, Yamanouchimachi.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩125,123 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

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.