Great atmosphere and location. Lovely Japanese style rooms e.g. futons, green tea. Yes, would recommend very much. Felt very safe in the hotel. Easy to find and we loved the monkey park, onsen and food! Extremely helpful staff. Number one!

Steven Leong
From New Zealand
Jul. '08
Stayed at Shibu Hotel, Shibu Onsen, Nagano Prefecture

Staff were very welcoming and so friendly, even though we can hardly speak any Japanese. Nothing was too much trouble. Onsen was great- very relaxing and well-kept. The view from our room was beautiful and the sound of the waterful was very peaceful and relaxing. The food (dinner and breakfast) was delicious and we really enjoyed eating authentic Japanese meals.

Cheryl Seeto
From Sydney, Australia
Jul. '08
Stayed at Shibu Hotel, Shibu Onsen, Nagano Prefecture

Lovely place to stay for feel of traditional Japan with convenience of a modern hotel. Great location, close to Shibu onsen and snow monkleys- much more character than Yudanaka. Yamada family could not be more welcoming and friendly. Would definitely come back/recommend.

Natalie and Robert Rowland
From London, UK
Stayed in Mar. '08
I stayed at Shibu Hotel, Shibu Onsen, Nagano Prefecture

We have had such a wonderful stay at your hotel. It is perfectly situated on the beautiful onsen street and within walking distance to Yudanaka. Also close to the snow monkeys. The staff are so friendly, very helpful and go out of their way to assist you with your enquires. We were picked up at the railway station and taken back again.Would highly recommend a stay at this hotel.

Alan Hedges
From Australia
Stayed in Mar. '08
I stayed at Shibu Hotel, Shibu Onsen, Nagano Prefecture

Shibu Hotel was a memorable experience! Friendly attentive staff ensured our stay was comfortable. The pick-up service from the station and provided transportation to jigokudani snow monkeys was prompt and reliable. Our included breakfast was a very pleasant experience.

Anne-Maree Grant
From Australia
Stayed in Feb. '08
I stayed at Shibu Hotel, Shibu Onsen, Nagano Prefecture

Shibu Onsen Hotel is delightful. The moment you are met from the train station and you are welcomed at the front door of the hotel you know you are in for a treat. The atmosphere is calming, the staff work hard to make you feel relaxed- take tea after the private onsen, in the old school room at the front and water nightfall. The Japanese garden at the front is lit up　and the waterfall in the background is so picturesque, a photograph doesn’t do it credit. We felt safe here, our belongings locked in the in room safe gives added security when traveling overseas. Using the public onsens also very safe. Monkey Park is best attraction in local area.

Bridget and Vince Halley
From England
Stayed in Feb. '08
I stayed at Shibu Hotel, Shibu Onsen, Nagano Prefecture

A very traditional and spacious hotel. As it is a small scale family owned business, staffs were very friendly and attentive to your needs. Will definitely recommend to my family and friends! And the onsen inside the hotel was great too, felt recharged after it.

Charmaine Lin
From Singapore
I stayed at Shibu Hotel, Shibu Onsen, Nagano Prefecture

Shibu Hotel is a charming Japanese ryokan situated in the old town of Shibu Onsen, Nagano.
Nearby attractions include the famous Jigokudani Monkey Park where bathing monkeys are spotted throughout the year. Especially during the winter, you will be amazed with how they bath in the natural hot spring!

Shibu Hotel , Shibu Onsen, Nagano Prefecture