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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
(1) Rooms with indoor hot spring baths available
(2) Rental hot spring baths for private use (outside guest rooms): 5 baths
Chloride spring, Sulfate spring, Sulfur spring
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.
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)”.
Jigokudani Yaen-koen (Snow Monkeys Park), Shiga Kogen (Shiga Highlands), Shiga Kusatsu Kogen Route (Route 292, Area closed for winter)
Hot spring resort adjacent to Jigokudani Yaen-koen known for snow monkeys. Enjoy strolling along creeks and roads, lined with historical buildings.
1758
29 rooms
*Smoking is prohibited in all rooms
*These links will go to the travel agencys’ reservation website.
17,600 - 39,600 yen per guest per night
The price includes one dinner and one breakfast
2202 Hirao, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano, Japan Show map
(1) 1h 30 min by JR Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, then 45 min by Nagano Electric Railway to Yudanaka Station and 7-min shuttle bus ride from there
(2) 2h 50 min by JR Limited Express from Nagoya Station to Nagano Station, then 45 min by Nagano Electric Railway to Yudanaka Station and 7-min shuttle bus ride from there
The required times may slightly vary depending on the time of day.
July 24, 2017 update
March 07, 2017 update