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Shirakaba

2.0 star property
Ryokan with free breakfast, walk to House of Oborozukiyo
your current months are May, 2024 and June, 2024.
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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
Bar (on property)
Luxury Room
Public bath
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

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9521 Toyosato, Shimotakai-gun, Nozawaonsen, Nagano, 389-2502
  • Popular LocationHouse of Oborozukiyo3 min walk
  • Popular LocationNozawa Onsen Snow Resort13 min walk
  • Popular LocationJapan Ski Museum13 min walk
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Room options

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Family Studio

Family Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

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Design Condo, 2 Bedrooms | In-room dining

Design Condo, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 70 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Family Room | Living area

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Traditional Room, Shared Bathroom

Traditional Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Free extra futon mattress
Bidet
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 13 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Free extra futon mattress
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 55 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 3 Single Futons

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About the area

Nozawaonsen

Located in Nozawaonsen, Shirakaba is in a national park. Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort and Togari Onsen Ski Resort are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park. House of Oborozukiyo and Kijimadaira Ski Area are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like skiing.
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What's nearby

  • House of Oborozukiyo - 3 min walk
  • Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort - 13 min walk
  • Japan Ski Museum - 13 min walk
  • Lake Hokuryuko - 6 min drive
  • Togari Onsen Ski Resort - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Iiyama Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Haus St. Anton - 2 min walk
  • 新屋 - 4 min walk
  • 大茂ん - 1 min walk
  • NEO BAR - 9 min walk
  • 里武士 Libushi Bar - 2 min walk

About this property

Shirakaba

Ryokan near Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort
Located close to House of Oborozukiyo, Shirakaba provides a free breakfast buffet, an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a terrace. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, luggage storage and free newspapers
  • A TV in reception, a front desk safe and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Shirakaba feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, German, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Public bath open from 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash

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

Property is also known as

Shirakaba Inn Nozawaonsen
Shirakaba Nozawaonsen
Shirakaba Ryokan
Shirakaba Nozawaonsen
Shirakaba Ryokan Nozawaonsen

Frequently asked questions

Is Shirakaba pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shirakaba?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shirakaba?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Shirakaba?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Shirakaba located?

Situated in a national park, this ryokan is within a 15-minute walk of House of Oborozukiyo and Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort. Togari Onsen Ski Resort and Kijimadaira Ski Area are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Shirakaba Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our 4 day stay here. Great location next to the main street in Nozawa.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just an amazing Nozawa retreat
OVERALL: stay there! Highly recommend Stayed there in summer 2021 INTERIOR: beautiful, modern Japanese, simple, calming, relaxing - nice modern Japanese style bedroom and sitting room with beautiful furnishings and great tea; bathrooms spacious and very modern CLEANLINESS: perfect, all spotless LOCATION: right in the middle of the village FOOD: went to their restaurant for dinner, everything was delicious - modern JP-international, with fantastic bread ‘Sam’s bread’ from a local baker
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

YK, Singapore

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean and well-equipped room. Excellent restaurant and food. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Very nice ryokan overall. Pity it doesn’t have its own onsen.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elle, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was comfortable and spotlessly clean. Waka the girl who works there at breakfast was exceptionally kind and accommodating with one person's allergies and some late arrivals. She was brilliant!! It's not cheap but seems everything in Nozawa quite pricey.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

TAKAFUMI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
とても満足
部屋もおしゃれでとてもきれいでした。 食事も美味しかったです。 リピートします！
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

tomonobu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019