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Amazing place. We went in July, which was offseason for the area but would totally recommend both the town and this ryokan. Service and food were outstanding - the kaiseki dinner was our favourite meal in Japan. Shibu is an onsen town so there are lots of public baths. Fun to visit, but the onsen at Sakaeya was better - beautiful and even featured an outdoor pool. The ryokan is close to the snow monkey park which was a real highlight even in July. Add this place to your Japan itinerary!

Stayed in August 2024

Wonderful service, really beautiful ryokan, walking distance to the monkey park. Dinner was one of the best meals we had in Japan. Loved the hotel indoor and outdoor onsens and being able to walk through the town to try some of the local onsens.

Stayed in August 2024

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Clean, quiet building with beautiful, spacious bedrooms. The views are spectacular. The staff were attentive, kind, informative, and friendly. The dining experience was a real treat, consisting of multi-course meals in private dining rooms. We had a room with a private onsen that looked out over the mountains. The shared onsen was enjoyable too.

Stayed in June 2024

If I have one complaint, our beds felt like they were made of foam not spring and the sheet was polyester fitted. Considering the price, I think it should be a regular cotton sheet.

Good location, nice room, superb dinner and breakfast, efficient staff, nice onsen

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing! It was all amazing.

The spaces are gorgeous with the most hospitable staff. All the Onsen facilities were top class especially the outdoor one. We didn't feel like going to any other onsens in town after being in our hotel. Our breakfast and dinner was exemplary with our vegetarian needs taken into account beautifully by the host and chef. We are very grateful for the effort.

Stayed in May 2024

Everything was amazing.

The food was amazing, the staff were all incredibly nice and helpful, and the hotel itself was absolutely beautiful.

Stayed in May 2024

Everything! The ambience, the facilities, the hostesses, the onsen and the entire village. A truly amazing experience to visit❤️

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing every thing was great

Comfortable and luxurious Japanese rooms, exceptional breakfasts in private rooms, lovely onsen

Stayed in April 2024

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We had the room with the private bath. This was the highlight for us. Comfortable beds. Delicious in room drinks were provided. The included dinner and breakfast were incredible! We were very full. Lovely toiletries in the bathroom. Overall was a brilliant stay. The family asked to stay for 1 more day but alas our itinerary meant we had to move on.

Stayed in April 2024

Beautiful and comfortable. We loved having our own private bath. Staff were exceptional and the meals were amazing.

Stayed in April 2024

Accessing the location with lots of bags can be rather difficult if you’re not able to catch the bus that runs between the various Onsens.

Beautifully well kept property perfectly located between the Onsens and various landmarks. Easy to access by bus from the train station. Public indoor and outdoor Onsens in the Ryokan were wonderfully clean and quiet. The staff were extremely kind and helpful. I would go again in a heartbeat!

Stayed in April 2024

very clean and tidy. the food was amazing

Stayed in April 2024

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What a beautiful location in the hills. Fresh air, hot springs, brewers and sake makers nearby. Monkeys were fabulous!

Stayed in April 2024

Best stay in our 3 weeks holiday. Can't wait to come back again. Thank you.

Stayed in April 2024

The onsen facilities were great, kaiseki dinner was also excellent. Above all, the service from all the staff were truly exceptional.

Stayed in April 2024

Be aware that you need to book the meals 1 week in advance. We were unable to get breakfast or dinners at the spot

The location is perfect and the onsen was great. The staff iscextremely friendly and tried to accomodate our wishes. They have also booked a nearby restaurant for us.

Stayed in April 2024

Cleanliness and the friendly staff

Stayed in April 2024

Very friendly staff, excellent Japanese dinner and breakfast, lots to do in the area (Snow Monkey park, Onsen tour), not crowded.

Stayed in April 2024

No laundry

The public baths were amazing and the private onsen we booked twice was well worth it! Staff were great. The hyperbaric chamber was a fun surprise to do, didn’t cost much!

Stayed in April 2024

It was great!

This was our only stay in a traditional Ryokan for our Japan trip and it was a very good experience of this sort. We (parents) enjoyed the Onsen and the evening meal. The town is beautiful and well worth a visit. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in April 2024

Amazing ryokan experience! The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was wonderful. Truly a memorable experience.

Stayed in March 2024

It’s situated around really good onsens. The dinner and breakfast service were beyond excellent as well.

Stayed in February 2024

The personal hot spring tub, the views, the perfect meals and service!!

Stayed in February 2024

It’s a public bathroom (shower facilities) which I wouldn’t expect for the price, but it’s understandable due to edo period. The room has a private toilet though!

Professional staff, well maintained building and rooms, traditional rooms and in a great edo period location with a high level dining experience.

Stayed in February 2024