Name: Shibu Onsen KOKUYA
Address: Hirao 2200, Yamanouchi, JP

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Nestled in Yamanouchi's entertainment district, Shibu Onsen KOKUYA offers a relaxing escape just steps from Shibu and a short drive from Shiga Kogen Ski Area. This spa ryokan boasts individually decorated guestrooms, each equipped with a refrigerator, minibar, and complimentary wired and wireless internet access. Guests can enjoy on-site dining at one of the ryokan's three restaurants, including Tyoseian, specializing in Japanese cuisine. The spa provides massage services, and recreational amenities such as hot springs, karaoke, and bicycle rentals are also available. A complimentary train station pick-up service and free valet parking are provided for added convenience.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 220 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-23

Guests praise the warm, English-speaking service, diverse private onsens, and delicious food. Main drawbacks include aging facilities, poor soundproofing, cold water in rooms, and mixed views on value for money.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Rooms9.3

Service9.3

Location9.3

Facilities9.2

Cleanliness9.2

Surroundings9.2

Value8.4

＋ PraisedAbundant onsens including private · Friendly and helpful staff · Delicious traditional kaiseki · Historic 400-year-old charm

－ ComplaintsFuton comfort issues · Early checkout/cleaning intrusion · Dated facilities · Limited vegetarian options

KEYIdeal for those seeking traditional hospitality and onsens. Book shuttle early; sensitive to noise or aging facilities should consider carefully.

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Room types · 4

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Deluxe Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath

2 × Double bed / 2 × Futon Mat140 ㎡up to 4

This family room has an air conditioning.

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Superior Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath

4 × Futon Mat18 ㎡up to 4

This quadruple room features an electric kettle and air conditioning.

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Standard Japanese-style Room with Open-Air Bath

4 × Futon Mat16 ㎡up to 3

This quadruple room has an air conditioning and electric kettle.

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Standard Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom

6 × Futon Mat12 ㎡up to 4

This family room features air conditioning.

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Facilities · 50

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Offsite parking discounted rates availableFree beach shuttleAir conditioningLuggage storageSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingMassage servicesParkingSki storageKaraokeKid mealsPublic BathEntertainment staffHammamStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusPhysical distancing rules followedCashless payment availableFire extinguishersFirst aid kit availableSanitized tableware & silverwareGuests can opt-out any cleaning services during staySmoke alarmsGuest room sealed after cleaningPhysical distancing in dining areasKey accessProcess in place to check health of guestsAccess to health care professionalsScreens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety24-hour securityThermometers for guests provided by propertyInternet accessFree beach shuttleNo accessible shuttleOffsite parking discounted rates availableReception hallSelf parking (surcharge)Bicycle-friendly propertySki storageSnow sports gearSpa tub (surcharge)Vegetarian menu options availableAccessible shuttleFront desk (limited hours)Housekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsRestaurantRoom serviceNon-smoking throughout

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Nearby & map

Sights

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Jigokudani Monkey Park

park

hot springs area with large population of wild snow monkeys

2.7km

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Shiga Highlands

landmark

sight-seeing area in Japan

6.5km

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Jigokudani Onsen

nature

building in Nagano Prefecture, Japan

2.6km

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Mount Shiga

nature

Japanese volcano

8.1km

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Mount Yakebitai

nature

mountain in Nagano Prefecture, Japan

8.3km

6

Mount Kōsha

nature

mountain in Japan

7.9km

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Mount Higashidate

nature

mountain in Japan

8.1km

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Click a row to locate it · distances are approximate. Data from Overture / Michelin / Wikidata.