Our main goal was to see the snow monkeys and the Shibu Hotel was a great location for this. Staff at the hotel transported us to and from monkey park. Painless! The monkeys did not disappoint. The room was spacious and comfortable. We were not thrilled by the dinner - we did not expect so much red meat. Staff had... More

This is a very nice yet basic Ryokan style inn. We stayed here for one night when we came to Shibu for the hot springs and snow monkeys. Everyone at the hotel is very nice, polite, and does their best to help even with the very little English they speak. You would be surprised how easy it is to communicate... More

Our party of five occupied two rooms for a one-night stay but the warmth and attentiveness of the staff made us feel as if we'd been there longer. This hotel is in reality a traditional ryokan with modern conveniences. Thick snow lay everywhere when we arrived at Yudanaka Station. A van from Shibu Hotel was waiting for us and within... More

Good base from which to visit the snow monkeys. Very friendly staff but with very limited English language skills, - but this can be managed. Try the set dinner in-house, - good value and very authentic. No western breakfast, and limited western rooms (2 ?), but rooms are very nice and spacious with western bathrooms. Onsen on-site is good. A... More