“Great stay”

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

“Best part of our Japan trip, beautiful countryside, mountains and snow monkeys”

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!

“Brilliant stay”

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.

“It was awesome, in a great location and would highly recommend.”

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.

“Charming ryokan with great staff.”

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.

“recommended if you are heading to the monkey park nearby.”

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

“Homely inn”

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

“Perfect, I would like to visit again.”

The hosts were so helpful and friendly.

“the hosts were very very nice and friendly and helpful.”

Onsen and the bed

Very friendly staff Nice Japanese breakfast Enjoyed private bath

“We thoroughly enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and comfortable facilities at Shimaya.”

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

“Lovely hotel”

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.

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.

“Amazing - the host is very nice and helpful. We felt comfortable and happy here”

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

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

“Shimaya - the heart of Yudanaka area”

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

“Fabulous stay in a welcoming traditional hotel close to the Snow Monkey Park.”

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.