Kaneki Hotel - Yamanouchi (Nagano)

Family-run ryokan in Shibu Onsen with key access to 9 public baths and private onsen

Location & Access

Kaneki Hotel sits in Shibu Onsen, a 2 miles walk from Jigokudani Monkey Park and a 8 miles drive from Ryuoo Ski Park. The hotel is one stop on the Monkey Park bus route, with the bus stop directly outside. Suzaka City Zoo is 15 miles away, and Zenkoji Temple is 19 miles from the property. Matsumoto Airport is 65 miles from the hotel.

Wellness & Onsen

Guests at Kaneki receive a key to all 9 public onsens in Shibu Onsen, plus access to the hotel's own private onsen and separate men's and women's public baths. The private onsen allows couples or individuals with tattoos to bathe together. Massage services and a public bath are also available on site.

Accommodations

The hotel offers Japanese-style quadruple rooms with tatami flooring, air conditioning, and a refrigerator. Each room includes a TV and free toiletries. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.

Guest Services

Kaneki Hotel provides free off-site private parking and luggage storage for guests. The family-run staff communicates using Google Translate and are known for their helpfulness with bus schedules. Yukatas and geta sandals are provided for the onsen experience.

Entertainment

Karaoke is available for guests at the hotel. The surrounding Shibu Onsen town offers an ink-stamp collection activity across the 9 public onsens. The hotel's location in the old town provides a traditional atmosphere with heavy snowfall in winter.

• Location: 2 miles from Jigokudani Monkey Park, 8 miles from Ryuoo Ski Park
• Onsen: Key to 9 public onsens + private onsen on site
• Rooms: Japanese-style quadruple rooms with tatami
• Wellness: Hot spring bath, massage, public bath
• Service: Family-run, yukatas provided, luggage storage
• Entertainment: Karaoke, Shibu Onsen stamp rally

License number: 長野県北信保健所指令62中保環第21－16号