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Ryokan Suminoyu

3.0 star property
3-star spa ryokan near Shibu

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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Shibu-onsen, Shimotakai-gun, Yamanouchi, Nagano, 381-0401
  • Place, Shibu
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yudanaka Hot Spring
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Jigokudani Monkey Park
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room, Half Board

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room, Breakfast Included

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room, Room Only

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese-style Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese-style Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Yamanouchi

In Yamanouchi .Stay at this Yamanouchi ryokan and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Shibu and 2 miles (3 km) of Yudanaka Hot Spring. Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park and Shiga Kogen Ski Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Shibu - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Maruike Ski Area - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park - 13 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station - 7 min drive
  • Zenkojishita Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪猿座カフェ (ENZA Cafe) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪HAKKO BEER STAND - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Farmhouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪ラーメン 徳味 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪YAMANOUCHI COFFEE - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ryokan Suminoyu

3-star spa ryokan near Shibu
As a guest of Ryokan Suminoyu, you'll find a full-service spa and hot springs. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Yamanouchi ryokan.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Ryokan Suminoyu offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Yamanouchi ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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. There are hot springs on site.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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 6:30 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booking rooms with Half Board must check in by 6 PM to receive dinner. Dietary restrictions and specific food requests cannot be accommodated.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • 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.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Ryokan Suminoyu Yamanouchi
Ryokan Suminoyu
Suminoyu Yamanouchi
Suminoyu
Ryokan Suminoyu Ryokan
Ryokan Suminoyu Yamanouchi
Ryokan Suminoyu Ryokan Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ryokan Suminoyu to the airport?

Ryokan Suminoyu is 180.4 mi (234-min drive) away from the Haneda Airport (HND) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ryokan Suminoyu?

As of Oct 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ryokan Suminoyu on Nov 14, 2025 start from $194.49, excluding 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.

Does Ryokan Suminoyu have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ryokan Suminoyu.

Does Ryokan Suminoyu offer free breakfast?

Ryokan Suminoyu does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ryokan Suminoyu?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at Ryokan Suminoyu?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Ryokan Suminoyu?

This ryokan offers free self parking.

Does Ryokan Suminoyu have a pool?

Ryokan Suminoyu does not have a pool.

Does Ryokan Suminoyu have a spa?

This ryokan has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Ryokan Suminoyu to downtown Yamanouchi?

Ryokan Suminoyu is 1.5 mi away from Yudanaka Shibu Onsen.

Ryokan Suminoyu Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 140 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Loved our experience. Only issue was the bed was not enough mattress for us but maybe others would not take issue. Other than that everything was a 10/10. Food was unique and delicious, service excellent, clean and of course the Onsen’s we so fun. Beautiful little town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicer Ryokan for the area. Obvious reason to stay is to visit the Shibu Onsen facilities and the Snow Monkey Park and this is a great option for those activities. Pretty close to the Shiga Kogen resort. Check the Map before booking as it is not in Nagano despite the address. Diner and breakfast with Half board was very good and staff were friendly and helpful. Free shuttles were a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ryokan Suminoyu was absolutely wonderful. We had a traditional Japanese room with two twin futons. The bathroom and shower were modern and lovely. The staff spoke English and were very gracious about our attempts to speak Japanese. The location is perfect; tucked on a quaint street in the heart of Shibu Onsen. We were picked up from the Yudanaka Station by the staff who monitored our train arrival time and were there to retrieve us when we arrived. There were also two very convenient morning shuttles to the Snow Monkey park. The walk back was down hill and only took 25 minutes. There were cabs there if you needed one. We were absolutely delighted with our Kaiseki style dinners and breakfasts. They were prepared and served beautifully and the wait staff were very gracious in explaining the various dishes and in what order to eat them. I cannot praise Ryokan Suminoyu enough. Thank you to the staff for making our first Ryokan and Onsen experience one we will never forget.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

A welcome slowdown in pace at a top notch Ryokan

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. From the pickup at the station to the drop off at the Snow Monkey Park, to the “key” to the local Onsen circuit…this was a welcome reprieve from the crazy pace of Tokyo and Kyoto. Everyone was so friendly and helpful, dinner and breakfast meals were all amazing and the rooms and facilities were clean and comfortable. I would go back in a heartbeat. And to top it all off, I accidentally left my shampoo and conditioner and before I’d realized it, they drove it over to me and gave it to me in the train before it departed, going way above expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For an authentic Japanese experience this is the place to go. Staff wonderfully helpful, picked us up from the Monkey Park when we arrived, also put on an early breakfast for us as well as early transport to the railway station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole stay was a great experience. The staff were amazingly helpful. We needed to be picked up from the station and they came. I needed a PowerPoint adapter abd tgey were able to loan me one. We needed to get back to the station earlier than their set time abd tgey accommodated us. Well done guys, it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, from check in to check out. Amenities available were great & dinning room staff were very friendly & explained all the dishes. Onsen was fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sami

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Delicious meals at the Ryokan and they catered to my dietary needs! They made me delicious vegan and gluten-free dinner and breakfast. I loved the bathhouse as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

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

wonderful Ryokan with delightful staff

We had a wonderful two night stay here, one in a traditional Japanese room and one in a modern Japanese room. The staff did everything to make us welcome; they are super friendly and helpful. You have everything you need for a stay in an onsen town. The kaiseki dinner was delicious - served in a dining room not in the room, and breakfast wonderful too. The roof level onsen is clean and tidy and has great views from the outside pools - the men's more so as the women's have a bamboo discretion fence. But you can see over it. Collected and dropped at Yudanaka station to meet our trains Heartily recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Janelle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Incredible rooftop bathing

Fantastic ryokan within Shibu Onsen - the rooftop spring are so nice that we barely felt the need to leave the town, and the food and service was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Issanagui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shufang

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique dining, excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christoph

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aureliusz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

cody

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was amazing! Never have I stayed with a more friendly staff. They were very helpful with everything. The tradition Japanese experience was perfect from the public hot baths to the great food served at dinner and breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely traditional Ryokan. The staff were lovely and welcoming and went out of their way to make our stay memorable. They offer free collection and delivery to the train station and drop off to the snow monkey resort. The food is beautifully presented and very traditional. They also have a lovely onsen to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

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

A wonderful time

A really special place. Amazing room, onsen and food. The service was absolutely amazing. We had the most special time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Judanaka station transfers were so very convenient for us as well as the transfers to Snow Monkey Park. The staff were incredibly patient and helpful even though we did not speak Japanese. The food served was really incredible. Even the kids meal was very thoughtfully planned and tasty. Location was perfect, it was so close to the shrine and a tiny play area with snow for kids was right next door. They also had a foot bath and next to an area with foot baths. The onsen on site was very nice especially the outdoor one. Not crowded at all. We had everything we needed, even great espresso at the front desk. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ward

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

First rate service

The place shows it’s age a little but the hospitality is first rate
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boon Kiat

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

Best Ryokan to stay.

the stay was very nice, very nice lady boss and very friendly, The room was large and extremely cozy and warm for ryokan stay. breakfast and dinner we have was so good. just love it. They supplied us with the key for the 9 public onsens and all the instructions. We also had all the necessary items for the onsen trips including warm jackets for going out. The onsen at the hotel is indoor and outdoor with an amazing view outdoors.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kia Hung

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

Fantastic Stay

Definitely the best decision to change our booking (for 03 families) to Suminoyu Ryokan as the overall stay was a superb one right from the start. It was also a 2nd time stay in this ryokan for one of us. Lady proprietor greeted us warmly outside the ryokan after we had parked our cars and her team immediately sprang into action welcoming and helping us with the bags and parking. It had snowed the night before so the roads were snowed in and iced and very cold. As we were heading into snow monkey park, lady boss was concerned with the ladies' footwear and gladly offered her personal snow boots to 2 of our female travellers. The rooms were clean, cosy and well maintained taking into account that the ryokan was fully booked. Dinner and breakfast were served in a room separated for each travelling party. Service were prompt and excellent especially from a lady staff ( Filipina) who is always obliging and smiley. The Onsen on the top floor was good and we enjoyed hot soaks daily with an awesome view of the mountain range. Check out was swift and the farewell experience from lady owner and her team was with the highest recognition to their guests. They stood and waited to bid goodbye out in the cold even when we gestured that we would take a while to get ready. Overall it was a great stay and the experience we had was exceptional from the team in Suminoyu Ryokan. Thank you Suminoyu Ryokan, we will sure to be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024