Nishimachi Hotels with Shuttle Services

It was an amazing stay here in Shimaya. The hosts are very helpful. They can pick you up from the station (though it only takes a few minutes walk to get there) and drop you off at Jigokudani Monkey Park for free. As we came during the winter, the night could be pretty cold even with the heater on so we asked the hosts for help and they brought an extra heater to our room. The onsen in the ryokan is just wonderful. There are public and private onsens provided but since there weren't many people...

Old but well maintained. A very short walk from the bus/station. Have some restaurants near the train station and they close at 11pm. It was very kind of the owners of the hotel to offer to send us to the monkey park which otherwise we have to catch a bus. It seems like a family owned and run hotel. Althought language a bit of a barrier, Google Translate helped a bit. They dont have attached bath and toilet is shared but is very clean. You can take your bath at the 3 onsen available which 1 is...

This is property is a bit dated in term of furnishing and deco but it make it up with the most attentive staff I have seen in Japan. They certainly experienced and very good with guests. The breakfast was excellent. We stayed for three days and the menu changed daily. The property is a bit further from Yudanaka area but shuttle van is available and free. We especially love the onsen. The outdoor onsen has one of the best commanding views of the valley. It was snowing when we were there and the...

Great service the owners are very helpful and friendly. I would stay here again. The Japanese style room was great and the outdoor bath on the roof was great on a cold snowy night