Hatsunoyu

Excellent service! Amazing breakfast! Thank you very much.

Amazing traditional hospitality. Great experience

Don’t expect a luxury stay, but a traditional ryokan experience. Great food, clean ryokan and a wonderful nice host.

We arrived 6 hours before checkin to leave our luggage and head to the snow monkey park and they were kind enough to drive us right to the entrance , they have a pass so we didnt have to walk up from the bus stop like everyone else.

Yuko was a fantastic host, and we were lucky enough to be the only guests at the ryoken, so had full use of the private onsen (which was beautiful!). The breakfast was great and Yuko made the logistics of travelling to the monkey park and station super easy by providing a lift! The ryoken is in the middle of Shibu making it very easy to access all of the 9 public baths! Amazing place to stay, just be careful of the time you choose to visit - our stay was in April from Wednesday to Thursday, and every restaurant apart 1 was closed (assuming it's the off-season). Something to consider as you may need to travel to Yudonaka (a short drive) for places to eat!

Everything. The best experience I've had since coming to Japan. Highly recommend Hatsunoyu to everyone!

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宿の方がいろいろ配慮してくれました。

The owners, Yuko and her husband are very responsive and helpful and they picked us up from the train station to the ryokan (and back to the station after we checked out), and also drove us to the snow monkey park entrance on the morning we wanted to visit the park. Yuko is very friendly and she speaks English really well and we enjoyed the meals at Hatsunoyu. She made us feel relaxed and comfortable during our 2 nights stay.

Some facilities are quite run down but they are still clean. What bothered us most was there is no hot water from the room tap for brushing our teeth and washing up and it's rather inconvenient during winter.

I had a wonderful stay at this authentic Japanese ryokan. The charm of the place lies in its simplicity and traditional feel. Though the ryokan is old, it has a timeless authenticity that makes the experience unique and memorable. The host was incredibly friendly and accommodating, and it was a pleasant surprise that they could converse in English, which made communication effortless. One of the highlights was the meals. Both dinner and breakfast were simple but absolutely delicious, showcasing the essence of home-cooked Japanese cuisine. However, if you’re expecting an elaborate kaiseki meal, this might not be the place for you. Overall, it’s excellent value for money, offering a genuine ryokan experience with warm hospitality and satisfying meals. Highly recommended for those seeking an authentic and unpretentious stay.

I really liked the owner, she was very helpful with picking us up and dropping us off at the station and the monkey park.