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Shimaya

Yamanouchi, Nagano

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Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.585 by the guests who stayed here.

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4.6/5

FantasticFrom 106 reviews

5.0/55 Feb 2026

KRISTA • Family Trip

The gentleman who runs the place is very nice and accommodating. There was hot water and tea waiting for us in our room, which was a delicious, unexpected treat. The bathroom / shower are small, but were clean and served their purposes. The women’s onsen was very relaxing and much needed after a day at the Snow Monkey Park. My family and I enjoyed our stay.

5.0/529 Jan 2026

Yik Han • Couple Trip

Cozy place that’s conveniently accessible to Yudanaka station. There’s a convenience store (Lawson) located right outside the train station and on the way to Shimaya. The couple who owns the place is very friendly, often greeting guests at the common area throughout the day. Room is spacious enough for 2, including much space for airing snowboarding attire. Comes with hot water that is replaced everyday, as well as green tea powder if you wish to make your own. Washroom and bathroom are clean. Overall a very pleasant experience, would highly recommend to anyone visiting Nagano and/or snowboarding at Shiga Kogen.

5.0/523 Jan 2026

José Rafael • Couple Trip

Los onzen no eran lo que esperábamos pero de ahí en fuera, todo lo demás muy bueno y muy agradable

5.0/528 Dec 2025

Daniel

Great stay with very friendly staff, the offer free transport to the monkey park and the onsen are great.

5.0/56 Dec 2025

Samantha • Trip with Friends

Amamos nuestra estadía, el dueño es un señor super amable, super servicial y nos encariñamos de él de lo lindo que es. El Ryokan está padrísimo, en muy buenas condiciones y la ubicación es muy buena. El señor nos llevó en auto al monkey Forest y nos dio muchas recomendaciones para visitar en Nagano. Tiene un muro con billetes de todo el mundo que los inquilinos donan, y él se pone muy contento de recibirlos y los coloca cuidadosemente junto con el nombre de quien lo donó. También tiene dibujos que las personas hacen. Al final de la estadía nos regaló un listón con una moneda 💜

5.0/511 Nov 2025

Laurie

We loved it there. This town is about a 15 minute walk to Shu

5.0/528 Sep 2025

gregory • Couple Trip

Clean room, comfortable, simple breakfast And good location. It is exactly as described.

5.0/515 Aug 2025

SEIJI • Family Trip

建物が古い事はありますが、それ以外はゆっくり、のんびりと宿泊するには良い宿です。

5.0/523 Jul 2025

Alexander

Ichiro, the innkeeper, was very kind and even drove us to the snow money reserve and back free of charge. Nice to experience a traditional Japanese ryokan. Highly recommended.

5.0/55 Jul 2025

steven • Family Trip

The manager (owner?) and his wife were incredibly welcoming and pleasant. They take great pride in their hotel and it shows in every aspect of our stay.

5.0/51 Jun 2025

greg • Couple Trip

Superb host offered great advice and dropped us off at the entrance to snow monkeys. Room was great traditional room. Ideal location if going to snow monkeys easy walk from the train station

5.0/529 May 2025

Miller • Solo Trip

This was a charming little spot. The host and staff really went above and beyond to make me feel at home. He took me and some other guests to a local festival that I never would have otherwise known about, and wound up being one of the highlights of the trip. If you want an authentic connection to what’s going on in Yudanaka, this place is for you. The hotel is super interesting, with a very nice Onsen. You also get access to some local Onsen that would otherwise be inaccessible to tourists. As someone who lived in Japan for several years, has travelled extensively in the country, and speaks the language, let me just reiterate other comments here: this is a really unique and cool place.

5.0/58 May 2025

Kristina • Couple Trip

We highly recommended a stay at Shimaya Ryokan for anyone visiting Yudanaka. The location, cleanliness & attention to detail were outstanding and host/owner Mr Yamuto (apologies if name is spelt incorrectly) went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and that all our needs were met… even driving us to Snow Monkey Park and providing us with maps for the next leg of our trip. A very positive and memorable experience.

5.0/51 Apr 2025

Miriam • Family Trip

We loved staying at Shimaya. The family run ryokan is clean and has only a few rooms. This meant that it was easy to book the private hotel onsen as a family and, later, my daughter and I had the larger women's hotel onsen to ourselves. The family was very helpful and kind, even driving our family to Snow Monkey Park, offering to drive us back, and suggesting a walking route back for exploring Shibu Onsen. They also provided various sized boots that allowed me, my husband, and our 10 year old daughter to have sturdy boots for the walk along the snowy and muddy path up to Snow Monkey Park. Our room was a perfect size for our family of three, including an enclosed balcony with a nice view of the mountains. It was also located a short walk from the train. While the ryokan only offered breakfast (which was great), there were many restaurants in Shibu Onsen and Yudanaka within walking distance. We had a wonderful time and will definitely return if we are able.

5.0/51 Apr 2025

John

5.0/524 Mar 2025

Kathleen • Couple Trip

charming - excellent service from hosts. as others have mentioned, they gave us a ride up to the monkey park, & to train station upon our departure, for which we were so grateful after a week’s trekking. as vegetarians, we were also super happy with the breakfast offerings. such sweet people, would stay again

5.0/517 Mar 2025

Ryan • Family Trip

The staff were amazingly friendly and helpful. Absolutely made our stay feel like we were guests in their own home. The building is older and a bit worn but this adds to the experience of staying at a traditional guest house. It feels like it has a very rich history of welcoming guests. The house was spotless and immaculately kept. Our hosts generously offered to drive us to the monkey park gate nearby The monkey park experience was like no other! An absolute highlight of our family’s trip to Japan.

5.0/520 Jan 2025

Andrew • Trip with Friends

Wonderful ryokan operated by a friendly couple - they went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable by letting us borrow boots for the snow and driving us up to the Snow Monkey park.

5.0/520 Jan 2025

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

Adorable, family owned place with big (for Japan) traditional rooms. The owners are extremely friendly and even drove us to the monkey park. The onsen is clean and very nice.

5.0/520 Jan 2025

Brandon

We were treated extremely well by everyone at Shimaya. They went above and beyond to ensure that our travel plans worked out. Amazing customer service from very kind people!

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Hot Spring/Onsen

Parking (Free)

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Yudanaka Onsen, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, JP

Nearby Destinations

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-9:00 PM

Check-out10:00 AM

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

About Shimaya

Shimaya Location
Located in Yamanouchi, Shimaya is just steps from Yudanaka Hot Spring and 3 minutes by foot from Shibu. This ryokan is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Ryuoo Ski Park.

Shimaya Facility and Service
Enjoy recreational amenities such as hot springs and karaoke. This ryokan also features complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.

Shimaya Rooms
Stay in one of 12 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 - Sat, 06 Jun 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children