Shimaya Ryokan

  Customer Review on 27 April 2012 

The couple that own the ryokan are so friendly, helpful and enthusiastic. There is certainly also an onsen which is great. It&'s so near to Yudanaka train station and also the owners drove us to the snow monkey park.

  Jasper Van V. on 13 March 2012 

It&'s a really nice, conventional ryokan. The rooms are spacious and clean. The property owner is really helpfull and after arriving took us directly to an onsen with a nice view over the valley and afterwards to a nice isakaya. Also they supply free transportation to the monkeypark.

  Customer Review on 9 July 2011 

Beautifully set out rooms that were really clean and had all we needed plus more. There was one onsen to share for the whole property, but as we were the only customers that night we were able to have private usage of it. I think private booking times are also accessible during busier periods of the year. The family are completely gorgeous and went out of their way to create our stay perfect. We were explained all of the things to do in Yudanaka and all of the local restaurants available. We were also driven around to attractions, such as the snow monkeys (an absolute must do whilst in Nagano/Yudanaka! ). We had the Japanese style breakfast and it was also fantastic. Definitely would return to Shimaya ryokan if I was ever to pay a visit to Nagano again.

  Christine F. on 9 July 2011 

Beautifully set out rooms that were really clean and had all we needed plus more. There was one onsen to share for the whole property, but as we were the only customers that night we were able to have private usage of it. I think private booking times are also available during busier periods of the year. The family are absolutely stunning and went out of their way to create our stay perfect. We were explained all the points to do in Yudanaka and all the local restaurants available. We were also driven around to attractions, such as the snow monkeys (an absolute must do whilst in Nagano/Yudanaka! ). We had the Japanese style breakfast and it was also fantastic. Definitely would return to Shimaya ryokan if I was ever to have a look at Nagano again.

  Gwendoline R. on 21 May 2011 

Lovely massive rooms Excellent facilities. Very caring and helpful hosts who will do just about anything to help you appreciate your stay in Yudanaka and offer you helpful travel advice. They will go out of their way to meet all your needs including transportation. The meals were prepared thoughtfully and were delicious. Everything was excellent.

  Customer Review on 14 February 2011 

The family that runs the spot is great. Really kind, extremely helpful. I think this is a great spot for people who don&'t speak any Japanese and need that extra help to figure out where to eat, where to go, how to get there etc. They have pamphlets in English and even translated menus for eating places close by. As well, they can take you to the monkey park (if you don&'t have transportation) and to onsen. And i highly recommend the kaiseki dinner! So delicious!

  Kevin O. on 14 February 2011 

The family that runs the place is great. Very kind, extremely helpful. I think this is a great place for people who don't speak any Japanese and need that extra help to figure out where to eat, where to go, how to get there etc. They have pamphlets in English and even translated menus for restaurants close by. As well, they can take you to the monkey park (if you don't have transportation) and to onsen. And i highly recommend the kaiseki dinner! So delicious!

  James E. on 7 February 2011 

Great staff, willing to drive you to all local points of interest like monkey park and ski resort free of charge. Helpful and extremely friendly. Rooms were stunning - traditional Japanese, and Onsen was able to be booked privately, VERY HOT! WiFi is included and was stable and fast.

  Customer Review on 29 January 2011 

The owners, Mr. and Mrs. Yumoto, are extremely kind and helpful. Location is best for visiting both the Snow Monkey Park (Mr. Yumoto will drive you there) and seeing the pretty town of Yudanaka. Room was warm and clean. Breakfast was an outstanding value and contained numerous types of items.

  Davida M. on 29 January 2011 

The owners, Mr. and Mrs. Yumoto, are extremely kind and helpful. Location is ideal for visiting both the Snow Monkey Park (Mr. Yumoto will drive you there) and seeing the pretty town of Yudanaka. Room was warm and clean. Breakfast was an exceptional value and contained numerous types of items.