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Shimaya

2.5 star property
Ryokan with free parking, steps from Yudanaka Hot Spring

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Shimaya welcomes travelers with its indoor mineral hot spring and 24/7 public bath. Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace after a full breakfast. The property offers high-speed WiFi, and the attentive staff consistently earns positive reviews from visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$255
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 2F, 10 tatami size))

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Room, 2F, Shared Bathroom/Toilet

Japanese Style Room, 2F, Shared Bathroom/Toilet

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Separate bath and shower
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 3F, 10 tatami size)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 4F, 10 tatami size)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 4F, 10 tatami size)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 2F, 8 tatami size)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 2F, 8 tatami size)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 3F, 8 tatami size)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 3F, 8 tatami size)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 4F, 8 tatami size)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, 4F, 8 tatami size)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
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About the area

Map
Yudanaka Onsen, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, 381-0401

What's nearby

  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Shibu - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Maruike Ski Area - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park - 15 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station - 7 min walk
  • Kaesa Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪味処 みかさ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪HAKKO BEER STAND - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ラーメン 徳味 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪いさみ寿し - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ティーサロン都 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Shimaya

Ryokan near Yudanaka Hot Spring
Located close to Shibu and Jigokudani Monkey Park, Shimaya provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 24-hour public bath. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and hot springs on-site
  • Karaoke, a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Shimaya include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate baths/showers, toilets with electronic bidets and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,600 for adults and JPY 1,600 for children

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • 24-hour public bath
  • Hot springs
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately JPY 1600 for adults and from JPY 1600 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 bath 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Shimaya Inn Yamanouchi
Shimaya Inn
Shimaya Yamanouchi
Shimaya
Shimaya Ryokan Hotel Yamanouchi-Machi
Shimaya Ryokan Japan/Yamanouchi-Machi, Nagano Prefecture
Shimaya Ryokan
Shimaya Yamanouchi
Shimaya Ryokan Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

Is Shimaya pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shimaya?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shimaya on 10 Nov 2025 start from NZ$251.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Shimaya?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shimaya?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shimaya?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shimaya located?

Situated in Yamanouchi, this ryokan is within a 5-minute walk of Yudanaka Hot Spring and Shibu. Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Yudanaka Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Shimaya Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 224 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great experience staying there. Simple down to earth accommodation with friendly staff and owner. We had a great time there and location is good with nearby restaurants. Good option if you are seeking a clean and comfortable stay with basic amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel. Mr and Mrs Yumoto were incredible hosts and they have a beautiful property. Do yourself a favor, if up to see the snow monkeys spend a night with them!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and surrounding areas were beautiful covered in snow during our Winter visit. The hotel provided boots so we could easily get around in the snow. The man who was at the front desk during our stay was knowledgeable of the area and kind. We had two rooms and both were clean and comfortable throughout our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shimaya is a great base to see the snow monkeys. Ichiro, the owner, is a wonderful person who will help you realize your dreams. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint century old multi-generational run family onsen. Feels like visiting a friend. The hosts are warm and so hospitable, provide local info and recommendations. Breakfast is not to be missed, the player piano, and jute box memorabilia set against a nice spread with local fruit, in addition to a modest western style offerings. A modest stay on a trip to see the macaques.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My stay at Shimaya was great. The owner and his Son? Were very helpful and warm hearted. My room was very traditional and I loved it! The facility itself is a little run down, but clean and it has everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was so helpful, drove me to the snow monkeys, and generally was kind. Sweet little room i had, traditional and peaceful. A lovely experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Only that even though the room is very large they can NOT fit more than two people per room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay at Shimaya. The owners, as mentioned in other reviews are outstanding. Gave us a ride to the Snow Monkeys and were very helpful. The breakfast (¥700) was simple and quick - toast, fruit, yoghurt, coffee and juice! Onsen was clean and great. We were on the fourth floor and the views were unreal. Will for sure be returning in the winter!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The old man at the reception made this stay the best. He gave us recommendations and was so helpful! Especially with the language barrier he helped us out so much. Unfortunately the shower room and the toilet room lights did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ziyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly boss. Can provide transport to/fro Yudanaka station. Just need to use phone and call them. Also to/fro to the monkey park. But need to make sure his driver is around. Family Onsen too small and needs cleaning.

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Staff & service
Mr. Yamoto was great as was his wife. If you are looking for a place to sleep for the night on your way to the snow monkeys, this traditional hotel is great. They will take you to the monkeys and provide you with galoshes for the hike. The property is dated though, with some features in disrepair. The town is absolutely dead mid week with basically no dining options so bring food or be prepared to eat what you can find at the local minimart. The restaurants that are open are booked up by guided tours.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Snow monkey ryokan

It was a decent comfy plac. large bedroom. Friendly helpful staff. The owner even gives people rides to Snow Monkey Park and to the train station! My only disappointment was the picture from their listing showed a large beautiful outdoor onsen with a view, and come to find out that Onsen is not on the property -- it's located ten minutes drive away and closed for winter. That picture was the main reason I picked this hotel, and wanted to show my partner, so we didn't get that nice luxury experience. Oh well. It was decent besides that, and the town is cute and has many onsen!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Robyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Although the room was spacious and parking was included, this was a very disappointing stay. The Onsen was dirty, the facility was extremely old and in need of an update. The breakfast was expensive for what you got. They did not restock breakfast, just not worth it. There is no elevator, the bedding is old and there are barely any restaurants around. We went to Goen restaurant - which was good… but also the only one open and nearby. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

SEIJI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly host that drives you to the snow monkey park for free and back. Wifi was not working for the entirety of the 3rd floor during my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This hotel is 6-8 minutes walk from train station at gentle uphill. With a few days notice, you can arrange shuttle pick up. We did not. We stayed two nights in room 402. Room is large and clean with safe and fridge. It has a sitting area and small balcony. Traditional Japanese style room. Note hotel is very old and dated but after initial surprise, we grew to really like it. No elevator. Onsite onsen is very nice. They even have a small private one. Shuttle will drop you at monkey park entrance. We saw lots of monkeys and had at great dinner at Gion restaurant by the train station. In the summer the town is very quiet. Note you cannot visit most of the onsens in Shibu unless you’re staying right in the Shibu town and this hotel is a short walk away in neighboring town. For us the hotel’s onsen was just fine. Simple, affordable breakfast was offered. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025