Shibu Onsen Sakaeya

3.0 star property
Find serenity in natural hot springs then recharge with fresh mountain air. Let local charm soothe your senses.

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Spa
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Premium Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Bathtub | View from room
Nestled near Shiga Kogen Ski Area, Shibu Onsen Sakaeya offers a tranquil retreat with an indoor mineral hot spring and 24-hour public bath. Unwind in the onsen, grab a coffee at the cafe, or enjoy Japanese hospitality at the bar. With free self parking and helpful staff nearby, guests can relax knowing their needs are met.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Onsen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hot springs
  • Breakfast available
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Computer station
  • Front desk safe
  • Water dispenser
  • Meeting room

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • DVD player
  • Lift
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The current price is £310
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar

Room options

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Design Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Spring-water bath
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Premium Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Spring-water bath
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 57 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Executive Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Executive Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Quadruple Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 3.3 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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About the area

Map
Shibu Onsen, Shimotakai gun, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, 381-0401

What's nearby

  • Shibu - 1 min walk
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 16 min walk
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 3 min drive
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park - 5 min drive
  • Ryuoo Ski Park - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Iiyama Station - 28 min drive
  • Zenkojishita Station - 28 min drive
  • Nagano (QNG) - 31 min drive
  • Yudanaka Station - 22 min walk
  • Free train station pickup
  • Free train station drop-off

Restaurants

  • ‪猿座株式会社 まちノベイト - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Farmhouse - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪そば処 やり屋 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪HAKKO - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪羅臼庵 - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Shibu Onsen Sakaeya

When you stay at Shibu Onsen Sakaeya, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Shibu. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Also, Yudanaka Hot Spring and Jigokudani Monkey Park are within a short drive.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Free train station shuttle from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Hot springs

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 79
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours a day. There are hot springs on site.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

Optional extras

  • Japanese breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 1100 for children

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Also known as

Shibu Onsen Sakaeya Inn Yamanouchi
Shibu Onsen Sakaeya Inn
Shibu Onsen Sakaeya Yamanouchi
Shibu Onsen Sakaeya
Shibu Onsen Sakaeya Ryokan
Shibu Onsen Sakaeya Yamanouchi
Shibu Onsen Sakaeya Ryokan Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

Does Shibu Onsen Sakaeya offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Shibu Onsen Sakaeya does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Shibu Onsen Sakaeya?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Shibu Onsen Sakaeya?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shibu Onsen Sakaeya?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Shibu Onsen Sakaeya and nearby?

On-site recreation at Shibu Onsen Sakaeya includes hot springs.

What's the area around Shibu Onsen Sakaeya like?

Shibu Onsen Sakaeya is a short 1-minute walk from Shibu and 16 minutes' walk from Yudanaka Hot Spring.

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Shibu Onsen Sakaeya Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

This was our first ryokan experience and we couldn’t have been more impressed. The staff were fantastic, the kaiseki dinner and breakfast were incredible and our room, with a private Onsen, was stunning. The area around the hotel is so picturesque. We had a great time exploring the streets, in our provided yukata, trying all the public onsen. We will certainly be back to Shibu Onsen
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was our first time staying at a ryokan and it was a fantastic experience. The staff were so welcoming, the rooms clean & tidy and the food deserved at least 1 Michelin star! Would highly recommend.
Hayley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice property. Staff very friendly abd helpful. Very clean. Traditional baths are very nice.
Catherine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at this Ryokan with an amazing hot spring bath for guest use. It was a traditional Japanese inn with all of the special touches to experience the local Japanese customs. The room was very nice and comfortable, and the staff were super friendly and helpful. This was a great place to stay to visit the snow monkey park nearby and can be reached easily by train and then a short bus ride. We highly recommend this Ryokan for your stay.
Christy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Authentic , great snow monkeys
Henry, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Onsen trip
Very close to shibu onsen bus stop, very clean. The staff is all very nice. We were served by Suzuki-san, her English is very good, she explain all about the hotel and Shibu onsen nicely. Room is very spacious. It has indoor and outdoor onsen. Dinner and breakfast courses were fantastic and delicious. I will highly recommend to stay here when visiting Shibu Onsen
IIN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was our first time in a Ryokan! And we loved it!! We enjoyed wearing the Kimonos provided and having a multi course dinner! They were also able to provide vegetarian options for dinner as well. The onsen at the hotel was much larger and nicer than the free ones outside the hotel. There is a toilet in the room but no shower, so you have to use the public bath to shower.
Priya, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely ryokan, excellent baths
Excellent ryokan, women's public bath was never more than 2 people but the private bath with sauna is worth booking..book ASAP as spots fill up. Meals are amazing, though the first night menu was preferred by far. The staff is very kind, but their support is limited so make sure to do your research if you're looking to visit snow monkeys or venture outside of the town. They aren't as up to date local bus schedules, etc.
Tiffany, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Shibu Onsen Sakaeya is an unforgettable gem nestled in the heart of Japan's charming onsen town. From the moment I arrived, I was embraced by the warmth and hospitality of the staff, who made my stay exceptional. The ryokan's traditional atmosphere, with its beautifully preserved wooden interiors and serene ambiance, immediately put me at ease. However, what truly set Sakaeya apart was the personal touch of the staff, especially Runa, whose kindness and grace left a lasting impression on me. Her attentive service, warm smile, and genuine desire to make my stay comfortable made me feel like an honored guest. Whether it was offering local insights, ensuring I enjoyed the full onsen experience, or simply sharing kind words, Runa’s presence elevated my time there. She embodied the spirit of Japanese hospitality, making each interaction a memorable one. The onsen itself was a peaceful retreat, with soothing waters and a relaxing environment that perfectly complemented the traditional ryokan experience. I left Shibu Onsen Sakaeya not only refreshed but deeply moved by the kindness of its people, particularly Runa. If you're seeking a place that marries beauty, tranquility, and heartfelt service, Sakaeya is the perfect destination.
Patrick, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

TOMOHIKO, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

スタッフの方に良くして頂き快適でした ご飯も美味しく部屋もきれいでした 湯めぐりはとても楽しく気持ちよかったです
Kazuko, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cheri, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ying Ying, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

マサキ, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

食事もお部屋も大満足でした!
YUKA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Meilleur hôtel!
roxane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Isaac, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

全てが素晴らしい。ゆっくり出来ました。
Hidenori, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

素晴らしい滞在でした
素晴らしい旅館でした。 家族で宿泊しましたが、 温泉も気持ち良く、お料理も大変美味しく、なによりスタッフの方々のお心遣いに おかげさまでとても心地よく過ごすことが出来ました。 また、渋温泉に伺う際には利用させていただきたく思っています。 ありがとうございました。
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

kenichi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

KATSUHIKO, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip

General property information

Breakfast
Available
Parking
Free
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM