Shimaya

TUTTO BENE

The female spa was a lovely facility. Onsen are very hot- moreso than many foreigners would expect- but this may be modifiable. The family onsen was tiny. For bigger people, it was not a realistic option. The best part about staying in a more traditional Japanese hotel was learning how things could be different. This is also the challenge (low doorways, separate bath compartments for sink, toilet, shower). If you appreciate those differences, the hospitality will win you over every time!

Maybe some different breakfast options for different days.

Der ältere Herr, der im Hotel arbeitet, hat sich für unsere Reise interessiert und sich super um uns gekümmert. Hat uns zum Snow Monkey Park gefahren. Und Tipps für unsere Aktivitäten gegeben. Selbstspielendes Klavier beim Morgenessen.

Bisschen Geruch im Zimmer. Aber sonst war alles i.O

Very friendly staff.

Lots of stairs to carry luggage up. We did know this before we booked the fourth floor, but my wife packed bricks in her case :)

Mr Yamoto is super vriendelijk en doet er alles aan om het je naar je wens te maken

Het pension is behoorlijk verouderd, het kan wel een opknapbeurt gebruiken. Als je houdt van terug in de tijd is het echter super want heel netjes.

The rooms were lovely, japanese traditiinal style that felt luxurious and spacious, the onsen was fantastic and our host was super sweet and helpful, we felt very taken care of. Thank you Mr. Yumoto!

I loved everything about our stay here. Traditional rooms, excellent air conditioning. We had a room with a private bathroom. It’s basic but sufficient. The owner transferred us to monkey park and picked us up. The breakfast was super cheap but all we needed was- egg, fruit, cereal, coffee.

Nothing - it was all great

La struttura é un pó datata, ma questo non toglie nulla all’ottima esperienza che abbiamo avuto. Il proprietario Ichiro è super gentile, accogliente e simpatico, ci ha accolti nel migliore dei modi. Essendo il check-in alle 15:00, appena arrivati ci ha accompagnati personalmente all’ ingresso del parco delle scimmie, spiegandoci anche il percorso da fare al ritorno. La camera é molto accogliente e intima, dormirete sul tatami in un tipico Ryokan giapponese, un esperienza da provare almeno una volta nella vita. La camera dispone anche di una verandina, dalla quale si accede alla stanza con il solo wc, molto carina per rilassarsi la sera. Noi avevamo la camera con il bagno in camera, la doccia é un po datata, ma comunque pulita e funzionante al 100% La camera ha anche un condizionatore adatto sia alla stagione invernale che estiva. Noi abbiamo scelto di fare colazione in hotel (costa 1000 yen a persona). La colazione é molto semplice, quindi adatta a tutti: c’é frutta, yogurt, pane, marmellata e burro, corn flakes, latte, succo e caffé Noi siamo scesi abbastanza presto e la postazione colazione non era ancora pronta, ma Ichiro ci ha chiesto di aspettare un attimo e in 5min lui è la moglie hanno allestito tutto. Noi non abbiamo provato le Onsen, ma l’hotel dispone di Onsen maschili e femminili. Ha anche un Onsen privata, più adatta a coppie e famiglie, che va prenotata a slot orario. Il proprietario vi spiegherà tutto al vostro arrivo Una cosa che mi é rimasta molto impressa, in modo positivo, é che Ichiro scatta una foto insieme a qualsiasi persona che alloggi da lui, come ricordo, e questo la dice lunga sull’attenzione e il rispetto che porta alle persona che decidono di soggiornare nel suo hotel Ci siamo sentiti a casa, per tutto il soggiorno, nonostante fossimo dall’altra parte del mondo. P.S abbiamo apprezzato molto anche il piccolo regalino che Ichiro ci ha donato prima della nostra partenza ❤️

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Great property with onsen. Large rooms with view. Great breakfast and very helpful owner

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Clean, comfortable, very nice fresh breakfast daily, onsen, dispenser of hot water for tea brought to our room each day, a nice balcony with a beautiful view of the mountains and town, conveniently located, great recommendations for restaurants offered by the gracious host.

El personal, la atención es genial. El Onsen del hotel es ideal para los turistas.

Le propriétaire est extrêmement sympathique! Le onsen privé a été un plus pour nous puisque nous voyagions avec notre bébé de 1 an et avons des tatouages. Ça nous a permis de vivre l’expérience au moins une fois!

Les lieux sont un peu défraîchis. Ça n’a rien changé pour nous mais si vous cherchez quelque chose de moderne ce n’est peut être pas le bon endroit. Tout est très propre cependant!

Poloha je super.

Majitel je extremne prijemny, je v teto vesnici pomer vykon a cena nas prekvapilo, ale jsou to lazne, tak to tak asi je.

We had an excellent stay at Shimaya. The owner was so welcoming and helpful and the breakfast was so fresh. It was a great experience. He drove us to the monkey park and then we walked back through the lovely Shibu Onsen town. Highly recommend

The owner was very friendly and helpful

Staff and owners were friendly, room was nicely sized. We apprecieted the free shuttle to to the Monkey Park trailhead. Breakfast was simple but delicious and good value. Onsen were very hot!

Slightly dated facilities, difficult to find conveniently located wall outlets for charging devices, walls/windows very thin so not too soundproof (tricky with baby) but thats too be expected at a Ryokan

This place was absolutely fantastic, this was genuinely one of the best stays my husband and I have had. The rooms were great, the onsen was lovely, the location was fantastic, and the hospitality and service of the staff went above and beyond from driving us to the monkey park to advising us on great walking paths nearby. I'd highly reccomend Shimaya to anyone visiting Yamanouchi.

Fabulous hosts picked us up from the station which although very close, was a brilliant help with the bags. They also dropped us off at the snow monkeys. The property is very authentic with Onsens and appropriate clothing to wear as well as snow boots and a drying room.

Service

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We loved the friendly staff. Great view from our room. Clean and charming ryokan.

There are so many things to like about Shimaya - location, staff, value for money - wouldn't hesitate to recommend and hope to stay again.

Such a lovely stay with a lovely family! And you do feel like family when you arrive. Aside from that, the rooms are comfortable (if a bit dated), the location is fantastic, and there is plenty of parking.

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Veldig sjarmerende Ryokan med deilige private bad! Litt slitt, og ganske enkel frokost, men rent og vennlig.

staff members were very nice. the location fits what the listing says

a little pricey for a room with shared bathroom.

Gorgeous, thoughtful staff, onsen and simple but ample breakfast.

Nothing -it was ace.

The hosts were so helpful and friendly.

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This was our second time staying at Shimaya. The hotel is owned and run by the cutest couple ever. They speak enough english to get by and want to make sure that your stay in Yudanaka is perfect. They have lots of recommendations and go out of their way to make the stay lovely. They even drove us to the monkey park!

We enjoyed everything from the traditional tatami mat floors and bedding to the simple but delicious breakfast.

Onsen and the bed

the stairs

We loved the friendly atmosphere and exceedingly comfortable beds. Breakfast was great, especially the entertainment provided by the pianola!

The only minor issue was the heat of the onsen. We found them a little hot to bathe

Very friendly staff Nice Japanese breakfast Enjoyed private bath

Lovely homely place to stay. The owners are so kind and thoughtful, and it feels like a real traditional Japanese experience. The location is perfect for visiting the monkey park, but I wish we could have stayed longer to further explore the area.

Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen und haben uns direkt wie Zuhause gefühlt. Unser Zimmer war sehr groß und im japanischen Stil, genau so wie wir uns es gewünscht haben. Das Hotel ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen aber das hat uns gar nichts ausgemacht - dadurch wurde es sogar noch authentischer. Vom Bahnhof ist es nur ein kurzer Fußweg zum Hotel. Wir würden auf jeden Fall wieder hier buchen.

Die öffentlichen Bereiche des Hotels werden nicht beheizt und es war ziemlich kalt außerhalb des Zimmers.

One of the best stays we ever had. Super friendly staff, very nice and traditional ryokan experience. We highly recommend to come here. Especially the traditional rooms with futons, the owner giving us tips for what to see, the included shuttle service to the monkey park (they drive you a little early around 8am, which is perfect to be one of the first people there before the crowds) and the private onsen that you can reserve for an hour (super hot, but nice!) where super nice.

Great place and very friendly hosts. Drive us to the snow monkeys. Helped us getting reservations at a great restorane and advised on hot to use public onsens. I think it is the best place if you like to get a rest Japanese feeling while enjoying onsen and nature.

C'était mon debut de voyage avec mon premier ryokan et premier onsen. Bien sûr j'ai adoré.

Very close (1 mile) to the snow monkey park. Breakfast was very good. The owners running the hotel were super nice and accommodating. Very close to the snow monkey park, the hotel can drive you there. It is nice to walk back through the old town the hotel is in to experience the local vibe.

The bathrooms are somewhat dated with little room to put stuff on.

Loved the room, the view, the private onsen, the bath in the room and best of all was the staff and the fun vibe. Very helpful and nice staff

The owners were very friendly and helpful with anything you needed. Great location and spacious room.

The beds are very firm with an even firmer pillow. I would Recommend you bring your own pillow.

Incredible staff, really helped give local recommendations for izakaya's and updates on the slopes at Shiga-kogen.

La cercanía al parque de los monos.

Es un hotel antiguo, las instalaciones necesitan renovación , no tiene ascensor y nos tocó una habitación en la tercera planta. La cama es tradicional, personalmente tanto el futón como especialmente la almohada durísimos no pude descansar. Hace frío cuando apagas el ac pero si lo dejas puesto el ruido es muy molesto. Aunque el dueño lo intenta y se agradece mucho a veces se complica la comunicación en inglés.

Great location, walking distance to the train station. The owners were lovely and wanted to help in any way they could. The rooms were very traditional. I loved the tatami mats, the futons were comfortable, and the Japanese teaset and traditional Yukata (robes), provided for going to and from the onsen, were beautiful and very comfortable to wear. The owner provides free transport up to the snow monkey Park at 8am so we were the first to arrive which was so so good and no crowds. Beautiful accommodation, warm friendly owners and walking distance to ancient Shibu onsen town and several great dining options

Rooms are small by Western standards but they are very beautiful and worth the experience of staying in a traditional Ryoken.

Delightful traditional room and very spacious for Japan. Onsen bath on the property was a bonus and the beautiful kimons to borrow while at the hotel was icing on the cake. We arrived before check in, and were whisked up to the snow monkey park in the hotel’s complimentary shuttle.

Just be aware there is no lift.

Loved the private onsen.

The stairs are hard work with luggage but not really an issue.

The continental breakfast was wonderful - fresh fruit, milk bread, fresh jammy hard boiled eggs, coffee, and cereals. Perfect to get you fueled up for your day.

A real treat to find. Very traditional Japanese accommodation with a cosy, homely feel.

Nothing - it was wonderful.

Friendly owners, very comfortable futon beds. Private onsen is clean and simple to book.

Breakfast is very simple, still very tasty but don't expect a full cooked meal. It was toast, boiled eggs, fruit, cereal and drinks. Still highly recommended!

The staff was friendly and because it is a family business everything felt very relaxed and “homey”. They offer a ride to the Monkey Park and they made sure we were there early so we almost had the park to ourselves which made the experience unforgettable. Nice and simple breakfast, toast, eggs, yogurt and fresh fruits. Juice and coffee. We loved the futon beds and had the best sleep here. This town, Yamanouchi, is small but extremely beautiful. There are not many restaurants but the few that are here offered some of the best food we tasted during our Japan trip. Could not recommend this stay more!

Location and staff was excellent

Wonderful place close to the train station. A short walk away from Shibu Onsen. We had a lovely room, and the onsen bath was really nice. When we went to see the monkeys, the guest house lent us boots as there were still snow.

To be honest, all was good.

The staff was very kind. They took us to the monkey park early in the morning so we wouldn't encounter many people. The onsen in the hotel was amazing, they provided us with beautiful yukatas and slippers to get in. The breakfast was very complete, I really enjoyed it. The rooms were very spacious, comfortable and pretty, with a traditional design. Tatami floors are so comfortable! Again I have to mention how friendly the owner was. English is not my first language and either his yet we could communicate and he shared things he knew about my country and made sure we got our visit right.

The building is a bit old and I get that it might not be attractive to everyone but old buildings tend to have characteristics that are hard to find in new ones. For example, the rooms are more spacious, we even got a beautiful terrace with a view. The room where they serve breakfast was in the basement and it looked like it was an old party or dance room with a bar and an old jukebox, it was very interesting to see that.

La proximité de l’hotel de la gare .

Le déjeuner aurait pue être un peu plus japonais qu’occidental

Great experience in a ryokan and onsen. Proximity to town. Room was great

The hosts are a couple who have been running the inn for years, it is such a special place! They are so nice and helpful with a shuttle to the Snow Monkey Park and local recommendations. My kids loved it there!

Nothing, this place is the best!

Fantastic hosts who were very welcoming. Very close to the Snow Monkey park. Rooms were spacious and clean. Enjoyed using the onsens.

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Each room has a tatami mat floor on which shoes are not allowed, a sliding door which opens up to a balcony, and a bath. The private onsen at the ryokan was superb (one reserves this by writing their name on the sheet just outside the onsen). The man who runs the place is incredible -- he exudes a passion for entertaining guests. We felt so welcome at this ryokan. Highly recommended.

老板人很好，提供了有用的出行建议和饮食建议，店里氛围很好，早晨虽然简单，但是有自动钢琴伴奏，很有氛围感。店里的温汤温度很舒服。

Charming and beautiful. Great location. Very helpful and friendly staff.

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Breakfast was basic but sufficient. The staff are amazing, and the room is so cute. Love Shimaya

Location, onsen, the owner the is super nice and attentive. The included drive to monkey park makes a huge difference. You can beat the crowds as they drive you there at 8am.

Toilet is on the balcony and somewhat cold in winer time. Also the main area is a bit outdated and needs some TLC

La stanza era davvero bella e tipica. Se si vuole provare l’esperienza di un vero Ryocan questo è il posto giusto.

L’acqua dell’onsen era davvero troppo calda! Impossibile riuscire ad entrare. Peccato!

The staff were very informative and friendly, gave us great recommendations to see the snow monkeys early. Superb.

Love the owner. He was very friendly and we enjoyed the piano downstairs. Comfortable futon and great view from the room.

Personnel très serviable.

Friendly hosts, wonderful onsen and perfect location

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Friendly staff, fantastic hospitality, comfortable stay with convenient onsen

The steep staircase

Super friendly staff

Easy to get to from train. A very cozy and traditional Japanese hotel. Owners are very helpful to get us to Snow monkeys early as to avoid crowds.

Der Empfang war sehr zuvorkommend. Das Zimmer war cool. Der Besitzer ist sehr nett und hat uns zum Snow Park gebracht. An dem Tag hat es ziemlich geregnet und das Hotel stellt dann Gummistiefel zur Verfügung. Super praktisch. Sehr gastfreundlich.

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Very welcoming and chatty host!

No lift

Friendly staff, private and public onsens, view, location, lift to snow monkey park, traditional, warm

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La cortesia e gentilezza dell'anziano proprietario, molto simpatico e pronto a fare conversazione. La navetta gratuita per il Monkey Park è un plus

La struttura è oggettivamente da rivedere. Molto vecchia e basterebbe davvero poco per renderla più accogliente e confortevole. La onsen è sotto la media di qualunque altro hotel in cui abbiamo soggiornato. Sicuramente il periodo invernale in questa zona del Giappone non ha aiutato (molto gettonata), ma costa troppo per quello che è. Colazione ok. Non c'è ascensore

Authentic

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Loved the hospitality and traditional Japanese vibe of the hotel. The onsen made the stay even better. Perfect location for skiing in Shiga Kogen, 30 min with the local bus, 5 min walk from the hotel! Great authentic food near the hotel.

Personal muy amable

We loved the owners… they went out of their way to make our stay unique. They were beyond kind.

I didn’t fully understand that we would have to share a bathroom on the second floor, but that was probably my misunderstanding. There are rooms with private toilets as well.

friendly proprietor took time to chat and give recommendations to us, spacious rooms, good temperature onsen

it was ok

The owner, Mr. Yumoto, provides a ride to the monkey park, which is really nice, and the property is situated on a quiet street just a short walk from the train station and they will pick you up if you pre-arrange. The hot spring in the hotel is very nice, clean and hot. Also, he recommended a visit to nearby town Obuse. WOW WOW WOW wish I'd have known about this town earlier. It is beautiful and has many fun places to visit (unlike Yudanaka). Recommend: stay in Obuse and arrange to visit the monkey park, or stay one night at Shibuya to see the monkeys (early, right at opening, is best), the rest in Obuse.

I was expecting a lovely property and was disappointed to find it to be old, frumpy, dog-eared. Regretted my decision upon arrival, but thought it was so well-rated, perhaps give it a chance. Sad to report it did not redeem itself. There are many many rules. The owner only helped when he was in the right mood I think. Also, we were given 1 towel per day so if you get it wet (taking a shower or using the hot spring) in the morning. you will have to use your cold wet towel all day. Breakfast was functional but not nice, and there was no complimentary coffee or tea available without paying for breakfast. Also: if you want the experience of going from hot-spring to the next in your yukata, it is in the next town over, in Shiba Onsen (where there are many many ryokan) and easy to get to from Yudanaka train station.

It was close to the monkeys. Private onsen was nice. We got a ride to and from the monkey park and to the train station. We were able to borrow snow boots.

Property was fine.

Onsen was nice and clean. Yumoto san was very friendly and helpful. He provided boots for the snowy conditions and a ride to the Snow Monkey Park. The blanket for the futon was soft and cozy. Location was reasonable and fairly walkable from the train station.

While the facility was clean it was very dated. The worst part was the futon mattress. It was extremely uncomfortable. I’ve slept in many “washitsu” or traditional tatami rooms in hotels before but that mattress was the worst.

We stayed here as a family during our New Year trip. It is a small and charming place with an onsen, and we had a very comfortable stay. The owner kindly provided many helpful tips for visiting the Snow Monkey Park, which we truly appreciated. After check-out, they also generously offered to drive us to the train station. We truly enjoyed our time here and had a wonderful stay.

Not about accommodation but for other advise During new year period it was a bit hectic. e.g. Train and bus was crowded. The restaurant around the area mostly closed or sold out. So recommend to visit the place during less busy period

L'accoglienza e la gentilezza dei proprietari

Tout Le propriétaire est charment attentionné disponible L hôtel très bien placé Un petit déjeuner décrit comme simple mais parfait Très bonne couette , appréciable en janvier Le onsen privatif dans l hôtel Le transfert pour le parc aux singes …. Un hôtel chaleureux .

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