Name: Shibu Onsen KOKUYA
Address: 381-0401 Nagano, Yamanouchi, Hirao 2200, Japan, Hirao 2200, Nagano, 381-0401, Japan
Rating: 9.3

Shibu Onsen KOKUYA

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Japanese-style hotel Kokuya offers comfortable rooms that boast a private outdoor hot spring bath and free internet access. The hotel features 2 restaurants, a spa and spacious hot-spring baths. Kokuya lies in the heart of renowned hot spring area Shiba Onsen. Free shuttle from Yudanaka Station is available upon request. The hotel is just 3 km away from Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. Rooms feature tatami-mat flooring and traditional futon bedding. They come with a seating area, and are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy a massage at Zen Spa, or unwind in one of the 9 indoor and outdoor hot springs. Some baths can be reserved for private use. The hotel has a souvenir shop and drink vending machines. Restaurants Nagaoan and Yawaragi serve traditional local cuisine, offering restaurant seats as well as private dining spaces. Western breakfast is available upon advance request.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

FREE private parking!
Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath

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Room type

Number of guests

Price

Deluxe Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath

2 double beds

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2 futon beds

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Superior Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath

4 futon beds

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Standard Japanese-style Room with Open-Air Bath

4 futon beds

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Standard Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom

6 futon beds

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Anjalee

United Kingdom

“The amenities were good and the food was lovely! The staff were so helpful and friendly too.”

John

United Kingdom

“We were looking for an authentic experience in a Japanese ryokan and this met our expectations. Traditional accommodation, food, onsens and welcoming staff meant that we had a wonderful stay. The transfer to the monkey park and luggage storage at...”

Catherine

Australia

“Authentic traditional Onsen with the most delicious food and friendly staff. Centrally located. Very clean with a variety of private indoor and outdoor baths to choose from.”

Grahaem

United Kingdom

“Perfect location in centre of village. In house thermal baths. Excellent dinner (and breakfast, if Japanese breakfasts are your thing)”

Alexandru

Romania

“The room with the private onsen is really cool, although the hotel has more than enough onsens. The experience was amazing, taking us through the culture with in-depth explanations.”

Paulius

Denmark

“Location is great in middle of the town Food was good 8 private free onsens was nice touch private onsen in a room was also nice”

Valerija

United Kingdom

“Private bath was amazing, host and all the staff were very accommodating, fantastic food, beautiful setting and the best night sleep.”

Armando

United Kingdom

“Everything! The room was comfortable and clean, the location was great. We had an amazing evening meal and breakfast. The staff were also really helpful.”

United Kingdom

“Staff were incredibly welcoming and efficient. We were collected from the train station which was welcome. Food and dining experience as a whole was outstanding. Option of storing luggage at station after check out and free transfer to the snow...”

Sukanya

Singapore

“Absolutely loved the property! The onsens were fabulous, food was delicious and staff were very warm and helpful. Our room with a pry ate onsen was nice too. It was completely worth the splurge!”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

レストラン #1

Cuisine
Japanese
Open for
Breakfast • Dinner

Facilities of Shibu Onsen KOKUYA

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Shibu Onsen KOKUYA

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