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

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00.

Where is Shibu Onsen Shibu Hotel located?

It is in Shimotakai-gun. Address: 2173 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.

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Shibu Onsen Shibu Hotel

渋温泉　渋ホテル

A Showa-nostalgia inn pouring a blend of three springs straight into its baths

★ 3.0TrustYou 96/100 · 399 reviews|Shimotakai-gun

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ABOUT

About this ryokan

♨️A Showa-nostalgia inn pouring a blend of three springs straight into its baths

Nagano · Shibu Hotel

A Showa-era inn since 1935

🏮Founded in 1935, this Shibu Onsen ryokan has welcomed guests since the Showa era.
🪵Zelkova beams, storehouse doors, stained glass and hibachi braziers from the old building are placed throughout.
🏨There are 20 rooms; check-in is 15:00 (last 24:00) and check-out 11:00.

Free-flowing hot spring baths

♨️Three sources at 97°C, 60°C and 36°C are blended and flow straight in, with no reheating or recirculation.
🌡️Temperature is checked four times a day to keep the baths at 42–43°C; the water is sodium-calcium chloride sulfate.
🛁Open-air and large indoor baths are available; they close for cleaning from about 9:30 to 15:00.

Private garden open-air bath and family bath

🌿The private garden open-air bath, built in December 2021, is also fed directly from the source.
⏱️Each 30-minute slot costs 2,000 yen (tax incl.), booked first-come at check-in; free for Superior Japanese Modern room guests.
🔑The indoor private family bath is free with no reservation; simply lock it from the inside.

From modern twins to 10-tatami rooms

🛏️Superior Japanese Modern Twins, renovated in November 2021, have Simmons beds, an illy coffee machine and free drinks.
🏞️The 10-tatami Japanese rooms face either the Yokoyu River or the stone-paved onsen town and the Hokushin Five Peaks.
🚭All rooms are non-smoking with free Wi-Fi, humidifying air purifier, safe and private bath.

Kaiseki from Shinshu ingredients

🥩Seasonal kaiseki menus feature Shinshu Alps beef and local produce, changing with each season.
🍶The aperitif is a fruit liqueur the head chef prepares a year ahead, and rice is organically grown Koshihikari.
🐟Extra dishes such as Alps beef steak, yamame trout and horse sashimi must be ordered 3 days before arrival.

A lounge recreating a Showa classroom

📚The Mahoroba lounge recreates an elementary school classroom with real desks, chairs and abacuses from around the 1950s–60s.
🍺Free beer, water and coffee are served 15:00–19:00, and water and coffee 7:00–11:00.
🍽️Meals are served in the dining area or banquet hall; five private dining rooms can be requested when booking.

Stone-paved streets and nine public baths

👘Shibu Onsen, with 1,300 years of history, is a traditional town with stone paving down to its narrow lanes.
🎫Guests can use all nine public baths free from check-in to 22:00 and from 6:00 until check-out.
🐒Jigokudani Monkey Park is within a 10-minute drive.

Access and pick-up

🚃From Nagano Station take the Nagano Electric Railway limited express (about 45 min) to Yudanaka, then bus or taxi about 5 min.
🚐Call with your train time and staff will pick you up at Yudanaka Station (arrivals from 15:12); drop-off is also available on request.
🚗About 13 km (20 min) from Shinshu-Nakano IC; free parking for 30 cars, with staff parking your car.

Private garden open-air bath and family bath

🌿The private garden open-air bath, built in December 2021, is also fed directly from the source.
⏱️Each 30-minute slot costs 2,000 yen (tax incl.), booked first-come at check-in; free for Superior Japanese Modern room guests.
🔑The indoor private family bath is free with no reservation; simply lock it from the inside.

From modern twins to 10-tatami rooms

🛏️Superior Japanese Modern Twins, renovated in November 2021, have Simmons beds, an illy coffee machine and free drinks.
🏞️The 10-tatami Japanese rooms face either the Yokoyu River or the stone-paved onsen town and the Hokushin Five Peaks.
🚭All rooms are non-smoking with free Wi-Fi, humidifying air purifier, safe and private bath.

A Shibu Onsen ryokan combining source-fed baths, the public bath circuit and a nostalgic Showa lounge. Note that the in-house baths are closed from about 9:30 to 15:00, and the Western twin has a unit bath without a bidet toilet.

#ShibuOnsen#NaganoRyokan#Yamanouchi#Kakenagashi#PrivateOnsen#SotoyuMeguri#Jigokudani

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Property Location With a stay at Shibu Hotel in Yamanouchi, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Jigokudani Monkey Park and Shibu Onsen. This 4-star ryokan is 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from Joshinetsu Kogen National Park and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Shibu. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Amenities Enjoy recreational amenities such as hot springs and a spa tub. This ryokan also features complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance. Dining At Shibu Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Breakfast is available for a fee. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access and luggage storage. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge.

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ROOMS

Available rooms

ACCESS

Getting there

♨ Yudanaka & Shibu Onsen · 33 ryokan in this onsen town

FACILITIES

Facilities & Services

Bar
Parking lot
SPA
Smoking is strictly prohibited in all public and private places
Restaurant
High speed internet access in the room

POLICY

Good to know

Mandatory fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: · A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Optional fees · Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 1100 for adults and JPY 1100 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Other information · Reservations are required for private bath/onsen. Reservations can be made by contacting the ryokan prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. · The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file. · A car is not required for transportation to and from this property. · Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities. Check-in Instructions · Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy · Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges · Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed · Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility · This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted · Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property Special Check-in Instructions This property offers transfers from the train station. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests booked in Breakfast Included rate plans who want to enjoy lunch or dinner during their stay must contact the property at least 3 days in advance to order (surcharge). Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner. Guests booked in Half Board rate plans who want to enjoy lunch during their stay must contact the property at least 3 days in advance to order (surcharge).

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

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shibu Onsen Shibu Hotel?: Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
What onsen and bath facilities are available?: Guests can use: SPA.
Where is Shibu Onsen Shibu Hotel located?: It is in Shimotakai-gun. Address: 2173 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.

← Back to search

Shibu Onsen Shibu Hotel

渋温泉　渋ホテル

A Showa-nostalgia inn pouring a blend of three springs straight into its baths

★ 3.0TrustYou 96/100 · 399 reviews|Shimotakai-gun

📍 View on map

PHOTOS

Photos

1 / 19 · Tap a photo to view it full screen

ABOUT

About this ryokan

♨️A Showa-nostalgia inn pouring a blend of three springs straight into its baths

Nagano · Shibu Hotel

A Showa-era inn since 1935

🏮Founded in 1935, this Shibu Onsen ryokan has welcomed guests since the Showa era.
🪵Zelkova beams, storehouse doors, stained glass and hibachi braziers from the old building are placed throughout.
🏨There are 20 rooms; check-in is 15:00 (last 24:00) and check-out 11:00.

Free-flowing hot spring baths

♨️Three sources at 97°C, 60°C and 36°C are blended and flow straight in, with no reheating or recirculation.
🌡️Temperature is checked four times a day to keep the baths at 42–43°C; the water is sodium-calcium chloride sulfate.
🛁Open-air and large indoor baths are available; they close for cleaning from about 9:30 to 15:00.

Private garden open-air bath and family bath

🌿The private garden open-air bath, built in December 2021, is also fed directly from the source.
⏱️Each 30-minute slot costs 2,000 yen (tax incl.), booked first-come at check-in; free for Superior Japanese Modern room guests.
🔑The indoor private family bath is free with no reservation; simply lock it from the inside.

From modern twins to 10-tatami rooms

🛏️Superior Japanese Modern Twins, renovated in November 2021, have Simmons beds, an illy coffee machine and free drinks.
🏞️The 10-tatami Japanese rooms face either the Yokoyu River or the stone-paved onsen town and the Hokushin Five Peaks.
🚭All rooms are non-smoking with free Wi-Fi, humidifying air purifier, safe and private bath.

Kaiseki from Shinshu ingredients

🥩Seasonal kaiseki menus feature Shinshu Alps beef and local produce, changing with each season.
🍶The aperitif is a fruit liqueur the head chef prepares a year ahead, and rice is organically grown Koshihikari.
🐟Extra dishes such as Alps beef steak, yamame trout and horse sashimi must be ordered 3 days before arrival.

A lounge recreating a Showa classroom

📚The Mahoroba lounge recreates an elementary school classroom with real desks, chairs and abacuses from around the 1950s–60s.
🍺Free beer, water and coffee are served 15:00–19:00, and water and coffee 7:00–11:00.
🍽️Meals are served in the dining area or banquet hall; five private dining rooms can be requested when booking.

Stone-paved streets and nine public baths

👘Shibu Onsen, with 1,300 years of history, is a traditional town with stone paving down to its narrow lanes.
🎫Guests can use all nine public baths free from check-in to 22:00 and from 6:00 until check-out.
🐒Jigokudani Monkey Park is within a 10-minute drive.

Access and pick-up

🚃From Nagano Station take the Nagano Electric Railway limited express (about 45 min) to Yudanaka, then bus or taxi about 5 min.
🚐Call with your train time and staff will pick you up at Yudanaka Station (arrivals from 15:12); drop-off is also available on request.
🚗About 13 km (20 min) from Shinshu-Nakano IC; free parking for 30 cars, with staff parking your car.

Private garden open-air bath and family bath

🌿The private garden open-air bath, built in December 2021, is also fed directly from the source.
⏱️Each 30-minute slot costs 2,000 yen (tax incl.), booked first-come at check-in; free for Superior Japanese Modern room guests.
🔑The indoor private family bath is free with no reservation; simply lock it from the inside.

From modern twins to 10-tatami rooms

🛏️Superior Japanese Modern Twins, renovated in November 2021, have Simmons beds, an illy coffee machine and free drinks.
🏞️The 10-tatami Japanese rooms face either the Yokoyu River or the stone-paved onsen town and the Hokushin Five Peaks.
🚭All rooms are non-smoking with free Wi-Fi, humidifying air purifier, safe and private bath.

#ShibuOnsen#NaganoRyokan#Yamanouchi#Kakenagashi#PrivateOnsen#SotoyuMeguri#Jigokudani

✨ Ask AI about this property

AI searches Shibu Onsen Shibu Hotel's official website to answer. AI can be inaccurate, so please check the original page or the property before booking.

Read the property's own description▾

* This description is the property's own text, in English.

ROOMS

Available rooms

ACCESS

Getting there

♨ Yudanaka & Shibu Onsen · 33 ryokan in this onsen town

FACILITIES

Facilities & Services

Bar
Parking lot
SPA
Smoking is strictly prohibited in all public and private places
Restaurant
High speed internet access in the room

POLICY

Good to know

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

GUIDE

New to ryokans?

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

♨️ Onsen bathing etiquette 🩹 Onsen with tattoos?✅ First-timer checklist All guides →

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shibu Onsen Shibu Hotel?: Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
What onsen and bath facilities are available?: Guests can use: SPA.
Where is Shibu Onsen Shibu Hotel located?: It is in Shimotakai-gun. Address: 2173 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.