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Public Area 3, Shibu Onsen KOKUYA, Yamanouchi

Bedroom 4, Shibu Onsen KOKUYA, Yamanouchi

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Ryokan

Shibu Onsen KOKUYA

Yamanouchi, Nagano

The Fun Awaits

Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.72 by the guests who stayed here.

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4.6/5

FantasticFrom 51 reviews

5.0/525 Mar 2026

Jonathan • Family Trip

One of the best stays I've ever had!! Great service, great food, extremely friendly and helpful staff!!

5.0/518 Mar 2026

Mark • Family Trip

Absolutely wonderful stay for our small family of 3. I want to go back already!

5.0/514 Mar 2026

Rodrigo

Beautiful location

5.0/512 Mar 2026

Stephanie • Couple Trip

The team at Kokuya were excellent throughout our stay - kind, caring and personable, I cannot imagine staying at another Ryokan in the city of Yamaguchi. We are looking forward to seeing Sho-san and the team again very soon!

5.0/54 Mar 2026

Elena • Couple Trip

I love everything about this place. The atmosphere, beautiful hot springs, very nice host. Checkout was smooth, food was delicious

5.0/521 Feb 2026

Tamara • Family Trip

What a spectacular place! The staff were very helpful and gracious, the room was lovely, the nine Onsen were all unique with different temperatures of water (the Onsen in town were very very hot, so this was especially nice to have), the food was delicious (they even prepared vegetarian for us!), my message was EXCELLENT. We took the shuttle to see the snow monkeys but walked the 20 minutes back in the sun. And had the special treat of seeing and playing a game with the charming and talented geisha of Shibu Onsen! We had a lovely two night stay.

5.0/58 Jan 2026

nova • Family Trip

The private onsen in our room was highlight of our stay. Staff was the best, everyone were helpful and efficient. There is a free shuttle to the snow monkey park.

5.0/528 Dec 2025

Diana • Family Trip

A great experience. Staff was amazing and made sure our stay was perfect, from the room, meals, onsen and transport. We went with our kids and they said this was their favorite stay during our trip in Japan. Highly recommend.

5.0/512 Dec 2025

Warren • Trip with Friends

Staff were out standing, very helpful. Love the 400 year old Ryokan - lots of steps. Perfect location.

5.0/512 Dec 2025

Nadia • Solo Trip

Staff was very helpful and welcoming.The orovate onsenwas superb

5.0/517 Nov 2025

Darcy • Couple Trip

Staff were amazing, food was fantastic, onsen’s were magical. Can’t wait to go back!

5.0/53 Oct 2025

Joseph • Trip with Friends

Excellent service, friendly and helpful english speaking staff, an amazing facility with great baths, all in an incredible location. We would recommend anyone going to Yamanouchi and Shibu onsen stay at Kokuya

5.0/54 Apr 2025

Nathalie • Family Trip

Le Ryokan est superbe. Le personnel très serviable et accueillant.les bains très agréables. Exactement ce que nous étions venus chercher et même plus encore

5.0/521 Mar 2025

Jodi

Amazing place! Loved the kaiseki and on site onsen experience

5.0/515 Mar 2025

Lucy • Couple Trip

Absolutely loved our stay here, it was one of the highlights of our trip. The staff were very attentive and kind and helped us whenever we had a question. We loved the private onsen in our room as well as the option to use the other onsens on the property. The beds were very also one of the most comfortable throughout our entire trip. The dinner and breakfast meals were amazing. We would have loved to stay longer but it was outside of our budget. Thankyou for an amazing experience.

5.0/54 Mar 2025

Miriam • Couple Trip

Wow what an experience. The service was amazing. So glad we decided to spend a night here. The futton was comfortable and the onsen baths were so relaxing. One of the highlights of our trip.

5.0/59 Feb 2025

Chia Ming • Family Trip

文化氣息很好。私人露天溫泉很漂亮

5.0/56 Jan 2025

Rebecca • Couple Trip

Loved our stay at Shibu Onsen Kokuya and would highly recommend. They made the trip into the mountains and to see the snow monkeys very easy - with transfers included and bag drop to the station. The traditional dinner and breakfast were a great experience. Also loved the variety of onsen’s available within the hotel itself - and private Onsen with your room if you want!

5.0/519 Nov 2024

Dara • Couple Trip

This was one of the most amazing experiences of my entire life. The staff there made everything perfect. I didn’t know a place like this existed and I was deeply impressed by every aspect of our trip here. It’s unreal

5.0/51 Nov 2024

Natalie • Couple Trip

We cannot say enough good things about this property. The staff were incredibly thoughtful, informative, and fun to chat with! We had never stayed in a ryokan before and would recommend KOKUYA to all our friends and family. The food was incredible and we enjoyed the variety of Onsen available just in the hotel (we never made it to the public onsens). They also had a shuttle to the snow monkey park in the morning, and will transport your luggage back to the train station upon departure. We will be back to spend more time in this wonderful place.

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Karaoke

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Hot Spring/Onsen

Vending Machine

Parking (Free)

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Free Services

Free Train Station Pickup

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Transportation

Bicycle Rental

Valet Parking (Free)

Connectivity

Free WiFi

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2200 Hirao, Yamanouchi, Shimotakai-gun, JP

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Accommodation Rules

Announcement

Starting 1 June 2026, changes in local tax regulations will require guests to pay an Accommodation Tax at various updated rates, which will be collected separately by the property at check-in. The tax is determined based on the room rate and is charged per person, per night, as follows: 【Accommodation Tax from 1 June 2026, onwards】 For room rates less than JPY 6,000: None For room rates JPY 6,000 or more: JPY 300 (*JPY 200 for the first 3 years after the program starts) *For the purposes of the accommodation tax, the term “room rate” shall refer to the room-only rate, excluding meal charges and consumption tax. * Please settle the payment at the hotel upon check-in, even if you have paid by credit card in advance. *Applicable conditions for taxes, etc. are determined by each local government. For details, please check the official site of each local government or contact the hotel directly. *Taxes, etc. may change or be newly introduced without notice.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-6:00 PM

Check-out10:00

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

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. 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

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

About Shibu Onsen KOKUYA

Shibu Onsen KOKUYA Location
With a stay at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA in Yamanouchi, you'll be in the entertainment district, within a 10-minute drive of Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Shibu. This spa ryokan is 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort and 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Madarao Kogen Ski Resort.

Shibu Onsen KOKUYA Facility and Service
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including hot springs, karaoke, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this ryokan include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Shibu Onsen KOKUYA Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have slippers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
Satisfy your appetite with Japanese cuisine at Tyoseian, one of the ryokan's 3 restaurants. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 - Fri, 21 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children