Rekishi-no-Yado Kanaguya

Book Rekishi-no-Yado Kanaguya in Shibu Onsen (Nagano)— Uniquely designed, authentic building has been featured in various media as well as serving as a perfect shooting location. With five types of private-use hot spring baths. Hot spring resort adjacent to Jigokudani Yaen-koen known for snow monkeys.

Access: 1h 30 min by JR Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, then 45 min by Nagano Electric Railway to Yudanaka Station

Private Onsens (For couples, families, tattoo wearers)

(1) Rooms with indoor hot spring baths available
(2) Rental hot spring baths for private use (outside guest rooms): 5 baths

Spring quality/qualities (Please refer to this page for the health merits)

Chloride spring, Sulfate spring, Sulfur spring

Historical values

A traditional wooden Japanese inn that stands four stories tall. Particularly unique design among other Japanese architecture. Two of the buildings are designated as tangible cultural properties.

Appearance in famous works

Uniquely designed, authentic building has been featured in various media as well as serving as a perfect shooting location. The location said to be the model for Hayao Miyazaki’s animated film, “Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi (Spirited Away)”.

Tourist spots nearby

Jigokudani Yaen-koen (Snow Monkeys Park), Shiga Kogen (Shiga Highlands), Shiga Kusatsu Kogen Route (Route 292, Area closed for winter)

Top hot spring resort – Shibu Onsen

Hot spring resort adjacent to Jigokudani Yaen-koen known for snow monkeys. Enjoy strolling along creeks and roads, lined with historical buildings.

Year of establishment

1758

Number of rooms

29 rooms

*Smoking is prohibited in all rooms