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Shibu Onsen KOKUYA

3.0 star property

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A traditional Japanese onsen with stone baths and wooden barrels.
Front of property
A wooden hot tub with a bench, surrounded by a wooden deck and bamboo walls.
A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden fence, a stone lantern, and a small pond.
A wooden hot tub in a covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, surrounded by plants and a bamboo fence.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2200 Hirao, Yamanouchi, Shimotakai-gun, 381-0401
  • Place, Shibu
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shibuyu Bridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yudanaka Hot Spring
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath

A wooden sauna with a hot tub, a small wooden cabinet, and a potted plant.

Deluxe Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden hot tub with a bench, surrounded by a wooden deck and bamboo walls.

Superior Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden walkway, a small pond, and surrounding greenery.

Standard Japanese-style Room with Open-Air Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Yamanouchi

Shibu Onsen KOKUYA places you next to Shibu and within a mile (2 km) of other popular attractions like Yudanaka Hot Spring. This 3-star ryokan has 19 rooms and welcomes guests with 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Shibu - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Shibuyu Bridge - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sake Storehouse and Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station - 8 min drive
  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪味処 みかさ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪猿座カフェ (ENZA Cafe) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪穂垂亭 HOTARU TEI - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Farmhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪ラーメン 徳味 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Shibu Onsen KOKUYA

Guests staying at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA enjoy access to a full-service spa, karaoke, and free WiFi in public areas. Free valet and self parking are available, and there's also a free train station shuttle. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, concierge services, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this hot springs ryokan include laundry facilities, a vending machine, and a gift shop.
Guests can expect TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer toothbrushes and toothpaste, slippers, and toilets with an electronic bidet. Refrigerators, minibars, and electric kettles are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.

Private bath/onsen services include an indoor private onsen (in communal space) and an outdoor private onsen (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours. There are hot springs on site.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free covered valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • Couples/private dining
  • Kaiseki meal

Restaurants on site

  • HIroma
  • Tyoseian
  • Yawaragi

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Full-service spa

  • 24-hour public bath
  • Hot/mineral springs
  • Massage
  • Private indoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Private outdoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Sauna
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily
  • 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.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free shuttle service to and from the train station. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for private bath/onsen. Contact the ryokan at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Kokuya Hotel Yamanouchi
Shibu Onsen KOKUYA Inn Yamanouchi
Kokuya Yamanouchi
Kokuya
Shibu Onsen KOKUYA Inn
Shibu Onsen KOKUYA Yamanouchi
Shibu Onsen KOKUYA Ryokan
Shibu Onsen KOKUYA Yamanouchi
Shibu Onsen KOKUYA Ryokan Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA?

Shibu Onsen KOKUYA offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA?

As of Jul 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA on Jul 9, 2026 start from $270, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around Shibu Onsen KOKUYA?

This ryokan is located in Yamanouchi and just steps from Shibu and Shibuyu Bridge. You'll also find Yudanaka Hot Spring and Heiwakannon less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA?

Yes, valet and self parking are offered for free at the ryokan.

Is there a spa at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include hot springs and massages.

Does Shibu Onsen KOKUYA include a casino at the property?

No, Shibu Onsen KOKUYA doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

Is Shibu Onsen KOKUYA a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this ryokan, including 3 restaurants and couples/private dining plus some guestrooms feature a private indoor hot tub.

Does Shibu Onsen KOKUYA have a hot tub?

No, but this ryokan does have hot/mineral springs.

Does Shibu Onsen KOKUYA have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Shibu Onsen KOKUYA has 3 restaurants, and serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Shibu Onsen KOKUYA allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA.

Does Shibu Onsen KOKUYA have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this ryokan.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Shibu Onsen KOKUYA.

Shibu Onsen KOKUYA Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 126 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best stays I've ever had!! Great service, great food, extremely friendly and helpful staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful stay for our small family of 3. I want to go back already!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful, nice to experience traditional style rooms and dining.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about this place. The atmosphere, beautiful hot springs, very nice host. Checkout was smooth, food was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The team at Kokuya were excellent throughout our stay - kind, caring and personable, I cannot imagine staying at another Ryokan in the city of Yamaguchi. We are looking forward to seeing Sho-san and the team again very soon!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing, food was fantastic, onsen’s were magical. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very helpful and welcoming.The orovate onsenwas superb
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

nova

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The private onsen in our room was highlight of our stay. Staff was the best, everyone were helpful and efficient. There is a free shuttle to the snow monkey park.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were out standing, very helpful. Love the 400 year old Ryokan - lots of steps. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Amenities
A great experience. Staff was amazing and made sure our stay was perfect, from the room, meals, onsen and transport. We went with our kids and they said this was their favorite stay during our trip in Japan. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, friendly and helpful english speaking staff, an amazing facility with great baths, all in an incredible location. We would recommend anyone going to Yamanouchi and Shibu onsen stay at Kokuya
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a spectacular place! The staff were very helpful and gracious, the room was lovely, the nine Onsen were all unique with different temperatures of water (the Onsen in town were very very hot, so this was especially nice to have), the food was delicious (they even prepared vegetarian for us!), my message was EXCELLENT. We took the shuttle to see the snow monkeys but walked the 20 minutes back in the sun. And had the special treat of seeing and playing a game with the charming and talented geisha of Shibu Onsen! We had a lovely two night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place! Loved the kaiseki and on site onsen experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Hema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location with a historical past. Has 8 onsen on site and rooms have a private onsen. Lots of different ones try on addition to the 9 public baths. Not as personal as I thought It would be given the generational handover Stayed 2 nights and wished I’d only preferred the set meal for one night to experience the night life outside the ryokan.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful ryokan you'll never want to leave

Excellent cuisine, wonderful location (private onsen, especially the outdoor ones, are great), kind and friendly staff, beautiful atmosphere at night, traditional and spacious rooms (chilling in the room onsen bath was a dream)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property in Yamanouchi. Staff was very friendly and the rooms were amazing. The open air bath in the room was serene and relaxing. The private hot springs on the property were all great as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kirill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great selection of onsens right inside the ryokan. Nice Japanese food in the half board. Very accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and Manager went out of their way to accomodate our group itinerary, including transportation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow what an experience. The service was amazing. So glad we decided to spend a night here. The futton was comfortable and the onsen baths were so relaxing. One of the highlights of our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel in Shibu Onsen

Loved our stay at Shibu Onsen Kokuya and would highly recommend. They made the trip into the mountains and to see the snow monkeys very easy - with transfers included and bag drop to the station. The traditional dinner and breakfast were a great experience. Also loved the variety of onsen’s available within the hotel itself - and private Onsen with your room if you want!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay here. Everyone was so lovely and helpful. It was an amazing experience. We’re planning on coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for the Onsen and Snow Monkeys

Traditional Ryokan with many onsen baths. We had our own outdoor onsen which was nice but you could also use one of the other larger onsen by free reservation, these were great. Traditional Japanese meal for dinner which was lovely and very authentic feeling. Quite expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay here, it was one of the highlights of our trip. The staff were very attentive and kind and helped us whenever we had a question. We loved the private onsen in our room as well as the option to use the other onsens on the property. The beds were very also one of the most comfortable throughout our entire trip. The dinner and breakfast meals were amazing. We would have loved to stay longer but it was outside of our budget. Thankyou for an amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was one of best stays I’ve ever had. The staff were extremely professional and courteous. Food/meals felt authentic and abundant. The onsens offered a more atheistic variety with the added privacy. We cant thank the staff enough for how polite and helpful they truly were!