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Ryokan Suminoyu

3.0 star property

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A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden bathhouse, stone steps leading to the water, and a view of the sky at dusk.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a sliding shoji screen.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a central decorative vase.
A swimming pool with tiled walls and a metal ladder.
A traditional Japanese ryokan entrance with sliding doors, a red table, and a Christmas tree.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$217
2 Sept - 3 Sept

Explore the area

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Shibu-onsen, Shimotakai-gun, Yamanouchi, Nagano, 381-0401
  • Place, Shibu
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yudanaka Hot Spring
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a sliding shoji screen.

Japanese Style Room, Half Board

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a sliding shoji screen.

Japanese Style Room, Breakfast Included

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a sliding shoji screen.

Japanese Style Room, Room Only

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

Japanese-style Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Yamanouchi

At Ryokan Suminoyu you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Shibu and within 30 minutes of Yudanaka Hot Spring. Highlights at this ryokan include free in-room WiFi. .This ryokan has free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage and a lift. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of free train pick-up service. .With a stay at this 3-property class Yamanouchi ryokan, you'll be 2 km (1.2 mi) from Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Jigokudani Monkey Park.

What's nearby

  • Shibu - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Onsen-ji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shibuyu Bridge - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station - 8 min drive
  • Matsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪味処 みかさ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪道の駅の食堂 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪穂垂亭 HOTARU TEI - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Farmhouse - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪福十拉 - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ryokan Suminoyu

Ryokan Suminoyu offers its guests hot springs. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Yamanouchi ryokan.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Ryokan Suminoyu offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Yamanouchi ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. There are hot springs on site.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Hot springs

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booking rooms with Half Board must check in by 6 PM to receive dinner. Dietary restrictions and specific food requests cannot be accommodated.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Ryokan Suminoyu Yamanouchi
Ryokan Suminoyu
Suminoyu Yamanouchi
Suminoyu
Ryokan Suminoyu Ryokan
Ryokan Suminoyu Yamanouchi
Ryokan Suminoyu Ryokan Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Ryokan Suminoyu?

Yep, Ryokan Suminoyu has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Ryokan Suminoyu?

As of 11 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ryokan Suminoyu on 2 Sept 2026 start from NZ$217, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Ryokan Suminoyu?

No, there is no spa at this property. Shibu is a short 1-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ryokan Suminoyu?

No, Ryokan Suminoyu does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ryokan Suminoyu?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ryokan Suminoyu?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ryokan Suminoyu Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 146 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdoor Onsen on 6th floor has great views. Food was amazing. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a welcoming and special stay we had! Couldn’t fault the facilities or the staff. A great location, comfortable setup with great amenities, added services like shuttles from the train station and to the monkey park, and a super dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, amazed with the attention during the check in and check out service, incredible experience durin the dinner en breakfast service. All 9 baths incluided in rate, awesome stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Echo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A cozy onsen ryokan with very attentive and helpful male staff. I was truly impressed by his excellent service and will definitely return for another stay. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious. Although the onsen is not very large, it offers both indoor and outdoor baths and was pleasantly quiet with few people around.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shufang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique dining, excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For an authentic Japanese experience this is the place to go. Staff wonderfully helpful, picked us up from the Monkey Park when we arrived, also put on an early breakfast for us as well as early transport to the railway station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, from check in to check out. Amenities available were great & dinning room staff were very friendly & explained all the dishes. Onsen was fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was lovely and comfortable, the staff was very pleasant, friendly and helpful. The superb dinner and breakfast were really memorable and a highlight of my trip!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely small traditional onsen hotel.

Lovely small hotel. Very clean, great service. Great onsen on top floor. Traditional Japanese dinner was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Such a good time. Definitely would book again!

Really nice place. You get access to the 9 onsen nearby and the town is cute and quiet. Definitely opt in for meals, they are AMAZING.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Ryokan Experience

Lovely ryokan experience at a reasonable price! Felt like a new property, with great rooms, food, and hospitality for our entire stay. Highly recommended for your first time staying at a ryokan, especially in an onsen village
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ka Wai Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a good hotel, I have happy time in the hotel, thanks for the pick up and the advice for our visit, snow monkeys are cutr
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicer Ryokan for the area. Obvious reason to stay is to visit the Shibu Onsen facilities and the Snow Monkey Park and this is a great option for those activities. Pretty close to the Shiga Kogen resort. Check the Map before booking as it is not in Nagano despite the address. Diner and breakfast with Half board was very good and staff were friendly and helpful. Free shuttles were a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was amazing! Never have I stayed with a more friendly staff. They were very helpful with everything. The tradition Japanese experience was perfect from the public hot baths to the great food served at dinner and breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible rooftop bathing

Fantastic ryokan within Shibu Onsen - the rooftop spring are so nice that we barely felt the need to leave the town, and the food and service was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful time

A really special place. Amazing room, onsen and food. The service was absolutely amazing. We had the most special time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Amenities
Loved our experience. Only issue was the bed was not enough mattress for us but maybe others would not take issue. Other than that everything was a 10/10. Food was unique and delicious, service excellent, clean and of course the Onsen’s we so fun. Beautiful little town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Delicious meals at the Ryokan and they catered to my dietary needs! They made me delicious vegan and gluten-free dinner and breakfast. I loved the bathhouse as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so kind and helpful, and the included meals were exquisite. We were picked up from Yudanaka station and driven to the Snow Monkey Park the next morning. The location is within a block of two public onsens, but the hotel’s own onsen is even nicer and well-appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First rate service

The place shows it’s age a little but the hospitality is first rate
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely traditional Ryokan. The staff were lovely and welcoming and went out of their way to make our stay memorable. They offer free collection and delivery to the train station and drop off to the snow monkey resort. The food is beautifully presented and very traditional. They also have a lovely onsen to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely stay at this Ryokan and would highly recommended it. Staff were kind & accomandating and made sure I felt welcome as a solo traveller. When they heard I intended to visit the monkey park the day I arrived, they especially arranged for transportation to take me there. The ryokan is english-friendly, especially my server for dinner who could hold a conversation. Food featured local ingredients and was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole stay was a great experience. The staff were amazingly helpful. We needed to be picked up from the station and they came. I needed a PowerPoint adapter abd tgey were able to loan me one. We needed to get back to the station earlier than their set time abd tgey accommodated us. Well done guys, it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pui Cheuk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good arrangement about go to monkey park with private bus 👍👍👍 But no return service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A welcome slowdown in pace at a top notch Ryokan

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. From the pickup at the station to the drop off at the Snow Monkey Park, to the “key” to the local Onsen circuit…this was a welcome reprieve from the crazy pace of Tokyo and Kyoto. Everyone was so friendly and helpful, dinner and breakfast meals were all amazing and the rooms and facilities were clean and comfortable. I would go back in a heartbeat. And to top it all off, I accidentally left my shampoo and conditioner and before I’d realized it, they drove it over to me and gave it to me in the train before it departed, going way above expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025