Shimobe Hotel
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Shimobe Hotel

1900 Uenotaira, 409-2947 Minobu Town, Minamikoma District, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
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Located in Minobu, Shimobe Hotel is a 4-minute drive from Fujikawa Craft Park and 11 minutes from Mt. Minobu Ropeway. This ryokan is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Mt. Minobu Kuonji Temple and 13.8 mi (22.1 km) from Lake Motosuko.Show More
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4.4/5Very Good·Cleanliness: 4.4
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Amenities
Private ParkingFreeHot SpringSaunaSpaMassage RoomCar Charging Facilities24-Hour Front DeskLuggage StorageBarTable Tennis Room
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Surroundings
Train: JR Shimobe-Onsen Station
(190m)
Train: JR Hadakajima station
(2.0 km)
Landmarks: Yu-no-oku Museum of Gold Mining History
(250m)
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Modern Japanese Twin Room
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Modern Japanese Twin Room

22m² | Floor: 5
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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Premium Twin Room
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Premium Twin Room

2 Single bed
18m² | Floor: 8
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Private toilet
Shampoo
Wardrobe
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Japanese style room 10 tatami mats (low bed)
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Japanese style room 10 tatami mats (low bed)

2 Small double beds
18m² | Floor: 5-7
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Heating
Wi-Fi in room
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Japanese style room 12 tatami mats
3

Japanese style room 12 tatami mats

4 Floor bedding
22m² | Floor: 3,4,6
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Private toilet
Shampoo
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Deluxe Twin
5

Deluxe Twin

2 Single bed
40m² | Floor: 5,6
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Private toilet
Shampoo
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Modern Japanese Room
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Modern Japanese Room

22m² | Floor: 5
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Heating
Mountain view
Wi-Fi in room
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Standard Twin
2

Standard Twin

2 Single bed
24m² | Floor: 6,7
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Heating
Bath towels
Towels
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Midzuki

Midzuki

2 Small double beds and 1 Floor bedding
29m² | Floor: 5
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Heating
Wi-Fi in room
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Panorama View Twin
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Panorama View Twin

2 Single bed
18m² | Floor: 8
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Shampoo
Heating
Razor
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Japanese style room 16 tatami mats(corner room)
1

Japanese style room 16 tatami mats(corner room)

5 Floor bedding
29m² | Floor: 3,4,6
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Heating
Wi-Fi in room
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Modern Japanese Style Deluxe Twin
1

Modern Japanese Style Deluxe Twin

4 Floor bedding
29m² | Floor: 5
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Heating
Wi-Fi in room
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Japanese style room 10 tatami mats
2

Japanese style room 10 tatami mats

4 Floor bedding
18m² | Floor: 3-4
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Tea bags
Shampoo
Soap
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Guest Reviews

4.4/5
Very Good
24 reviews
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  • Cleanliness4.4
  • Amenities4.4
  • Location4.4
  • Service4.4
Average for similar properties in Minobu
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G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
June 21, 2024
For any Yuru Camp anime fans, if you also are interested in an Onsen experience this is the perfect place. The facilities and staff are amazing! I couldn't believe the size of my room, especially after coming from a business hotel in Tokyo. I thought Deluxe Twin was just the "deluxe" version of a standard single twin size bed room instead of two twin beds but there are no complaints. Given it's more remote location I was expecting zero English but I was so surprised at how well some of the staff spoke English and had print outs for English speakers. I have to shout out two staff members, Nozomi and Joon Bae's english combined with my limited and grammatically atrocious Japanese they went above and beyond making me understand how everything worked as well as assisting me with my ventures outside of the onsen. They have two e-bikes available for rent which I rode to the next station on the minobu line so I could visit the school that was used in the anime as well as get a taxi to take me to Lake Shibere, from episodes 6 and 7 of season one. It was my first time in Japan, being the only foreigner at the hotel for the two full days, I only visited the baths once however the facilities are amazing and I plan on going back to use the Onsen more.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
December 12, 2023
I very much enjoyed my stay at the Shimobe Hotel. I originally wanted to stay at a nearby temple in Mount Minobe but realized that it was mainly an experience made for foreigners. I think we were the only foreigners there for our 2-night stay. I personality want to avoid staying with foreigners and want more of the local experience. The service was great, they could check you in and out without too much of a language barrier. We added dinner during check-in without any problem, we realized that the town closed early at night and was concerned that we wouldn't find a great place to eat dinner. The buffet dinner was great and we got a complimentary sashimi plate and yuzu highball on our second day. The breakfast buffet was also very good with a mix of local and western dishes. The station is located right near the hotel so it makes it a perfect spot to make a quick Mount Minobe day trip.
A‍n‍o‍n‍y‍m‍o‍u‍s‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
April 11, 2023
Good clean
E‍x‍p‍l‍o‍r‍e‍0‍4‍4‍4‍1‍7‍6‍7‍9‍5‍2
August 7, 2024
We visited this hotel after camping at Lake Motosu, changing the plan due to bad wether, we gave up continuing camping and visit Shimobe hot spring. It was easy acccess from Motosu by car. Eyentually this was the best choice for our family. The dinne and breakfast buffet were great. The hospitality of the hotel staffs was very good. Shimobe hot sprlng is not far from Tokyo. We will visit here again, not for alternative plan but for main plan.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
May 23, 2024
The staff were very kind and the breakfast and dinner were delicious. The rooms were a little old and there was a big difference in the quality of the men's and women's public baths, so I gave it a negative rating.
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G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
April 5, 2024
The structure is very intimate as it is hidden in the mountains and far from various services. It can be reached at the “Shimobe Onsen” stop on the Minobu Line. The staff is welcoming, affable, smiling. Some speak English. The rooms are in vintage Japanese style and I personally found them comfortable and clean. Mine had a bathroom with a self-heating tablet, skin care soaps and various hygiene products (toothbrushes, brushes, hand cream, cotton buds, etc.). Then there was the main room with a well-kept window corner, a Japanese-style table and chairs, and finally some wardrobes. One of the closets held futons. At the reception you can ask the staff to fix it for you while you are at dinner. I'm pretty sure I've also seen someone around choosing a mattress-cot instead in case you can't or can't sleep on the futon. There are very tight opening hours for breakfast and dinner (breakfast 7-9 am and dinner until 6-8 pm). You can access both with a ticket that you can get for free at reception. For lunch, however, you have to pay separately. It is mainly a buffet type of menu regarding breakfast and dinner. Obviously if you order something special (certain dishes or alcoholic drinks etc) these must be paid for. Small note on the buffet: It is very different from what we are used to in the West so don't be scared if in the morning you find a croissant with a skewer of roasted fish inside. This is not hyperbole. I'm serious. The food is good and the basic portions are small but no one is stopping you from having an encore if you want more. As regards the heart of the structure, i.e. the onsen, this is divided into two types: Private and Public. The public onsen consists of two areas that reverse approximately every 6 hours. One for the male gender and the other for the female gender. A very kind oba-San taught me some basics which I will summarize for the more curious: When you enter, undress and put everything in the basket. Bring with you only the small towel (I will call it "rag" from here on out). When reaching the pool area, do not jump in before having washed in the showers. There are products there (soap, shampoo, conditioner) and basins with chairs. Rinse both, moisten the cloth and then fill it with soap. Wash as normal but be sure to use the cloth to remove dirt and dead skin by scratching the skin. When you're done, rinse yourself and the cloth. Finally, pass the cloth under cold water and wring out. Put it on your head and off you go, go to whichever tub you prefer. Personally I recommend you vary between the hot and cold ones for circulation but if you only like the heat you can still vary with the sauna. The cold patch is used to help with dizziness if you have low blood pressure or to cool down when needed. As for the private onsen, it must be booked in advance and every 40 minutes
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G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
September 13, 2023
A six-story hotel suddenly appears in the middle of nowhere (satoyama). The greetings from all the staff upon arrival at the hotel were pleasant and gave me high expectations. First of all, I like the bath! There were many open-air baths, and the hot spring water was about 36°C.It was a nice hot spring that made you want to take a dip in any of the baths. The food was all very delicious, including fillet steak prepared in a live kitchen, charcoal-grilled yamame trout, and rice balls. In particular, the dried yamame trout for breakfast was rare, and the sandwich with it between croissants was the most delicious and unforgettable thing I've ever had.
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G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
July 5, 2023
Although the building is very old, the lounge on the first floor has a modern appearance, which is completely different from the ruin-like atmosphere seen from the exterior. The lounge offers free all-you-can-drink draft beer, red and white wine, and highballs in plastic and paper cups until 6:00 p.m. Self-service, and no snacks are provided, so it's a good idea to bring some persimmon beans. Now, the guest rooms (guest room floors) are clean, but they are basically old structures and facilities. Rooms that are undergoing renovation may be different. The key is not an auto-lock or card key, but a key with a large crystal keychain attached. The view from the room is surrounded by mountains and is peaceful, but the window frame is rusted and looks like it's going to rot, so you lose the feeling of looking out. There are rooms on the track side (entrance side) and on the road side (bath side), but the track side (entrance side) is better because you can see less of the hotel's exterior walls. I think the hot springs are alkaline, and I felt that the quality of the hot springs was very good. The open-air bath has a splendid rock bath and cypress bath, but it is surrounded by a wall and created with carefully crafted rocks and trees. You can't see the sky, but you can't see it because of the splendid wooden roof, but being able to feel the cool breeze makes it feel good in an open-air bath. We had a buffet plan for both dinner and breakfast, but the contents were far below expectations. I don't think there are any professional chefs on staff. At least I don't think there are any professional chefs in charge of buffet cooking. It was advertised as beef fillet steak, but it felt more like pork fillet. It is served rare on a small iron plate. It looked like pork, so I was worried about it being rare, so I ate it when it was cooked through. I sometimes see hotels that have an important history, such as having hosted members of the imperial family or famous celebrities in the past, but the way they rely on that history makes me feel sad. This lower hotel is Mr. Yuro Ishihara. There are many photos of celebrities enjoying their private time with their families displayed next to the souvenir shop.
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G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
December 17, 2022
It is a 1-minute walk from Shimobe Onsen Station. I used it for a day trip. The bathing fee is 1200 yen. There is a warm alkaline sulfur spring and a hot alkaline simple spring. Both are heated and circulated. There is a large resting space after the bath. There is also a foot bath.
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Services & Amenities

Hot Spring
Spa
Bar
Meeting Room
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Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
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Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–19:00
Check-out: 07:30–10:00

Front desk hours: 24/7

Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.

Breakfast
TypeAsian
StyleBuffet
Opening hours[Mon - Sun] 07:00-09:00 Open
AgeFee
Children 17 years old and under
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Adult
Buffet:JPY 3,300 (approx. NZD 36.98) per person
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Pets
Pets are not allowed

Service Animals
Service animals are allowed

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.

Paying at the Hotel

Property Description

  • Opened: 1929
  • Renovated: 2018
  • Number of Rooms: 92
Located in Minobu, Shimobe Hotel is a 4-minute drive from Fujikawa Craft Park and 11 minutes from Mt. Minobu Ropeway. This ryokan is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Mt. Minobu Kuonji Temple and 13.8 mi (22.1 km) from Lake Motosuko.

Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including hot springs, karaoke, and bicycles to rent.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The ryokan also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 92 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shimobe Hotel?

The check-in time at Shimobe Hotel is 15:00 and the check-out time is 10:00.

What amenities and services does Shimobe Hotel have?

Shimobe Hotel has the following amenities and services: Hot Spring, Sauna, Spa.

Are pets allowed at Shimobe Hotel?

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at Shimobe Hotel.

Does Shimobe Hotel provide breakfast?

Yes, guests at Shimobe Hotel can enjoy breakfast during their stay. Breakfast option(s): Asian.

How much does it cost to stay at Shimobe Hotel?

Prices at Shimobe Hotel are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

What is the cancellation policy for Shimobe Hotel?

The cancellation policy for Shimobe Hotel varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.

About This Property

Nearest Train StationJR Shimobe-Onsen Station
Distance to Train Station0.19KM
Average Price FromNZD609
Hotel Star Rating4