Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan in Nakanojo offers family rooms with tatami floors, balconies, and mountain views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and a TV. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath, open-air bath, and terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient Amenities: The ryokan provides free bicycles, a public bath, concierge service, and a coffee shop. Additional services include full-day security, luggage storage, and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Naeba Ski Resort is 29 mi away, Ishidan-gai Steps 21 mi, and Matsumoto Airport 86 mi from the property. The surrounding area features a hot spring area. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the breakfast provided by the property, the attentive staff, and the excellent dinner.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

Availability

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Number of guests
 
3 futon beds
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Sara
United States United States
“Friendly and welcoming staff that was very accommodating to our dietary restrictions :) Clean, private onsens near the beautiful Shima River. We enjoyed our walk into town exploring the area.”
Robert
United States United States
“The amenities were wonderful! The meals were unbelieveably good, and the service was exceptional. I've been to a different ryokan before in Hiroshima that was more luxurious (and about 3x the price) but this place blows it out of the water. I'll...”
Zhangyan
Singapore Singapore
“Perfect little ryokan, small number of rooms which makes the service more personal and warm. Both dinner and breakfast were exceptional. Three wonderful private onsens that did not require paying extra. Highly recommended ryokan to stay in Shima...”
Harry
Vietnam Vietnam
“Great hospitality attitude brought by the local staffs.”
Lindsey
Canada Canada
“This was such a cool location and the town of Shima-Onsen is really neat. I loved the private onsens at the Ryokan and we visited them 3 times during our one night stay. The staff were extremely helpful and welcoming! The supper and breakfast were...”
Eiko
United States United States
“Traditional hot-springs inn with modern innovative amenities. Spacious accommodations and excellent meals”
Jillien
United States United States
“It was clean, conveniently located next to a bus stop, surrounded by nature, and the staff service is exceptional. I will always try to stay at least 2 nights whenever I visit Japan.”
Richard
Australia Australia
“Perfect escape from the hustle of Tokyo. The private onsens are a great way to unwind in a tranquil setting and the traditional breakfast/dinner were a tasty and filling, insight into the local cuisine. Staff were also great and always on hand...”
Matthew
Canada Canada
“Exceptional hospitality and service at this ryokan. Fairly easy to find and access the bus. The meals and breakfasts were perfect and they give you a wide array of food based on your choice. The rooms were of traditional Japanese style and the...”
Maria
Philippines Philippines
“It offered 3 private onsens The staff were helpful, friendly and cheerful. The kaiseki dinner and Japanese breakfast were beautifully prepared and delicious.”

Hosted by Masuo Kashiwabara

9.9
Host Review Score
Masuo Kashiwabara
We are a quaint traditional Japanese-style hotel (Ryokan) nestled in the Shima Onsen resort, offering a cozy atmosphere with only 14 rooms. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Japanese culture with our authentic cuisine, traditional rooms, and private open-air onsen baths. Experience the essence of Japanese onsen culture with the convenience of three traditional open-air private onsen baths available for unlimited use during your stay. Moreover, our facility welcomes guests with tattoos, providing a discreet environment where you can enjoy the onsen without worry. While our English proficiency is limited, our sincere and warm hospitality extends a heartfelt welcome to foreign guests. Shima Onsen, located just 3 hours from central Tokyo, is renowned for its old-fashioned streets, serene ambiance, and scenic features like rivers, lakes with special blue water, and surrounding mountains.
About Shima Onsen : Shima Onsen itself is a tranquil retreat along the crystal-clear Shima River, known for its hot springs that are believed to cure a myriad of ailments, with "shima" meaning "40,000" in reference to the purported number of illnesses treated. The resort exudes a traditional charm, capturing the hearts of visitors with its nostalgic atmosphere. Notably, Shima Onsen has gained fame as one of the inspirations for the onsen ryokan featured in the animated film "Spirited Away."
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Area info

Amenities of Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 18:30 and 07:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.