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Shinshu Shibu Onsen Kokuyaya
Nagano Prefecture／Shibu Onsen【400 Years of History】All baths in the facility are private, featuring six types of hot springs flowing continuously for 24 hours. Enjoy Shinshu beef and a variety of seasonal ingredients.
A 400-year-old Property located in the center of the Shibu Onsen town. Enjoy a tour of six types of hot springs and 14 baths, all of which are completely private within the Property. Relax your mind and body with 100% natural Onsen water. <The nostalgic town of Shibu Onsen, filled with steam> It is said that Shibu Onsen was discovered by the Buddhist monk Gyoki during the Nara period. Later, the Onsen-ji Temple was established through the contributions of the Sengoku warlord Takeda Shingen. During the battles of Kawanakajima, Shibu Onsen served as a healing place for wounded soldiers. The first proprietor of Kokuya, Ichizaemon, originally ran a rice merchant business called Kokuya but later opened an inn for travelers. Since then, the Property has been cherished by guests, and the current proprietor is the 16th generation.
Thank you very much for everything.Every year, we take a trip around our September wedding anniversary holiday. This year, we decided to visit Shibu Onsen, which my wife had long dreamed of, and booked through the IKYU site.The reasons I rated the Onsen and the Facility/amenities 4 stars are as follows:The Onsen water was simply too hot. I apologize to those who prefer very hot baths, but if you could lower the temperature of the source water flowing into the bath a bit more, it would be easier to relax. The private-bath system itself is good.As for the Facility/amenities, I would really like you to add a small shop. If guests want to have drinks in their room at night, it can feel a bit inconvenient.Other than that, I have no complaints at all.At first, all the stairs in the Ryokan were tough, but we gradually got used to them—and it was fun exploring the maze-like corridors while visiting different indoor baths. (It may be a little challenging for elderly guests...)As for service, this was one of the best Ryokan experiences we’ve ever had. The attendant who told us about local specialties and sights, the young man with glasses who gave us a ride on the tuk-tuk, and everyone from overseas whom we passed in the hallways—all of it was wonderful.We would love to visit again.Thank you very much.
大門バート 9/25/2026After earning my Onsen Sommelier Master certification, I’ve been gradually visiting Onsen around Japan.The water quality in Shibu Onsen is truly wonderful. I was surprised by how many international visitors there were. Because the public bath tour was crowded, I couldn’t visit them all… but I was able to enjoy almost all of the baths at the Ryokan.The staff were very friendly and relaxed, which made my stay truly soothing.To Mr. Y from the male staff: thank you for all the fun conversations. If you have time, please do come to Niigata again.
ミーぱんこ 4/1/2026
Facilities and Services
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- Room with Open-Air Bath
| IN | 15:00～18:00 |
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| OUT | 10:00 |
| Number of rooms | 19 rooms |
| Pet | Not allowed |
| Your child | Permitted |
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- Capacity 2~6 people
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- Capacity 2~4 people
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- Capacity 2~5 people
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Introduction of the Accommodation
The hot spring source for this bath is Jigokudani. The water is slightly cloudy and has a pleasant sulfur aroma. It flows naturally.
At our facility, to ensure you enjoy freshly prepared meals, we do not offer in-Room dining. Please enjoy your meals in the dining area.
Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation
- The room
- Hot Springs & Baths
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Basic Information
| Taxes | A separate Hot Spring Tax of 150 yen will be charged. |
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| Card information | VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX / DINERS |
| Pets | Not allowed |
| Breakfast | There is no information about breakfast. |
| Your child | You can stay. Child Sharing Existing Bedding. |
| Room service | Not available |
| Common amenities |
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| Facilities and Features |
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| Esthetic Massage | None |
| Fitness gym | None |
| Public Bath |
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| Open-air bath |
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| Private bath |
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| Room with Open-Air Bath |
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| Room with Onsen Indoor Bath |
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| Spring quality and benefits | Variety (6 types) Neuralgia, shoulder stiffness, rheumatism, gynecological diseases, gout, skin diseases, etc. ※Regarding the notation of "Gensen Kakenagashi" |
| Sauna | None |
| Hot stone spa | None |
| Others | Shuttle Service available from Yudanaka Station ○ Please inform us of your arrival time. ○ As check-in starts at 15:00, the station pick-up service will be available from the train arriving at 15:03. Thank you for your understanding. |
| About Hygiene Measures | We will implement the following measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
We will strive to ensure the health, safety, and public hygiene of our guests and staff, and we kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation.
1. Mandatory temperature checks, handwashing, gargling, and mask-wearing for staff.
2. The public bath within the facility will be available exclusively for private use for all guests.
*Usage time: From 3:30 PM to 10:15 PM (45 minutes) by prior Reservation.
From 10:30 PM until the next morning's checkout (no time limit) without Reservation.
3. Enhanced cleaning and hygiene measures throughout the facility using disinfectants.
4. Disinfectant will be provided at the front lobby, and we kindly request all guests to use it upon arrival.
5. Air purifiers and disinfectants will be provided in each guest room.
6. Dining venues will be arranged as private rooms or with partitions to ensure adequate spacing between guests. |
Reviews
- Rooms & Amenities4.19
- Facility4.06
- Hospitality & Service4.31
- Meals4.38
- Onsen & Bath4.69
- Satisfaction4.31
*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*
*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*
Access Information
Nagano PrefectureShimotakai District, Yamanouchi Town, Oaza Hirao 2200
TEL：+81-269-33-2511
■ By Train
From Tokyo Station: Hokuriku Nagano Shinkansen, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes → Nagano
From Osaka: Osaka → Nagoya (Limited Express Shinano, approximately 2 hours 40 minutes) → Nagano
From Nagano: Nagano Dentetsu Limited Express, 45 minutes → Yudanaka
*Shuttle Service available from Yudanaka Station
■ By Car
From Tokyo Nerima: Kan-Etsu Expressway, Fujioka JCT → Joshin-Etsu Expressway, Koshoku JCT → Shinshu Nakano I.C. (150 minutes)
From Shinjuku: Chuo Expressway, Okaya JCT → Nagano Expressway, Koshoku JCT → Shinshu Nakano I.C. (150 minutes)
From Nagoya: Chuo Expressway, Okaya JCT → Nagano Expressway, Koshoku JCT → Shinshu Nakano I.C. (180 minutes)
From Naoetsu: Joshin-Etsu Expressway → Shinshu Nakano I.C. (30 minutes)
From Shinshu Nakano I.C.: R292 Bypass (Olympic Road) → Shibu Onsen (15 minutes)
- Parking Information
- Fee
- Free for guests
- Parking time
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- Parking space
- No restrictions
- Number of parking spaces
- 10 cars available outdoor
- Valet service
- Unavailable
- Pickup and drop-off information
- Available (Free)Shuttle Service available from Yudanaka Station
○ Please inform us of your arrival time.
○ As check-in starts at 15:00, station pick-up will be available from the train arriving at 15:03. Thank you for your understanding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please provide information about Open-air bath.
・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: Available ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring Usage time: 15:00 ～ 10:00 the next day ○ "Fukuroku no Yu", "Ichicha no Yu", "Kasei no Yu"
What are the qualities and benefits of the hot spring water?
The spring quality and efficacy of the hot spring are as follows. ・Spring quality: Variety (6 types) ・Spring efficacy: Neuralgia, shoulder stiffness, rheumatism, gynecological diseases, gout, skin diseases, etc.
What kind of facilities and features are available?
There are the following facilities and features. Hot spring・Rooms with open-air baths available・Open-air bath・Free-flowing hot spring・Large public bath・Private bath・Free shuttle service
I would like to know the access information.
■ By Train From Tokyo Station: Hokuriku Nagano Shinkansen, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes → Nagano From Osaka: Osaka → Nagoya (Limited Express Shinano, approximately 2 hours 40 minutes) → Nagano From Nagano: Nagano Dentetsu Limited Express, 45 minutes → Yudanaka *Shuttle Service available from Yudanaka Station ■ By Car From Tokyo Nerima: Kan-Etsu Expressway, Fujioka JCT → Joshin-Etsu Expressway, Koshoku JCT → Shinshu Nakano I.C. (150 minutes) From Shinjuku: Chuo Expressway, Okaya JCT → Nagano Expressway, Koshoku JCT → Shinshu Nakano I.C. (150 minutes) From Nagoya: Chuo Expressway, Okaya JCT → Nagano Expressway, Koshoku JCT → Shinshu Nakano I.C. (180 minutes) From Naoetsu: Joshin-Etsu Expressway → Shinshu Nakano I.C. (30 minutes) From Shinshu Nakano I.C.: R292 Bypass (Olympic Road) → Shibu Onsen (15 minutes)
Is parking available?
・Fee： Free for guests ・Parking space： Length --- Vehicle width --- Vehicle height --- ・Number of parking spaces： 10 cars ・Valet Service： Unavailable
Please provide information about Room with Onsen Indoor Bath.
・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: Available ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring
Please provide information about Private bath.
・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: Available ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring ○ Private open-air bath "Seisen" is available by hourly reservation (free) 24 hours a day. ○ Private indoor bath "Gessen" can be reserved for the entire day (free) and is available 24 hours a day. ○ "Ichicha no Yu" and "Kasei no Yu" can be used privately for 1 hour from 19:00 to 20:00 and from 20:00 to 21:00, with a maximum of 4 groups per day. The private usage fee is 1,050 yen per hour per group.
Is an internet connection available?
Connection is possible. ・Wi-Fi is available. For more details, please refer to the room and plan information.
What kind of hygiene management is being conducted?
We will implement the following measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. We will strive to ensure the health, safety, and public hygiene of our guests and staff, and we kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation. 1. Mandatory temperature checks, handwashing, gargling, and mask-wearing for staff. 2. The public bath within the facility will be available exclusively for private use for all guests. *Usage time: From 3:30 PM to 10:15 PM (45 minutes) by prior Reservation. From 10:30 PM until the next morning's checkout (no time limit) without Reservation. 3. Enhanced cleaning and hygiene measures throughout the facility using disinfectants. 4. Disinfectant will be provided at the front lobby, and we kindly request all guests to use it upon arrival. 5. Air purifiers and disinfectants will be provided in each guest room. 6. Dining venues will be arranged as private rooms or with partitions to ensure adequate spacing between guests.
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