Shimobe Hotel
Location: Uenotaira 1900, Minobu, jp
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Ryokans
About this Property
Ancient Hot Springs
Immerse yourself in the natural hot spring baths dating back 2000 years, right at the hotel. Unwind and rejuvenate in this historical setting.
Cultural Entertainment
Experience the traditional Japanese culture with nightly drum shows and mochi rice cake cooking demonstrations by our talented hotel staff. Delight in the authentic entertainment during your stay.
Relaxation and Recreation
Indulge in tatami rooms with futon bedding and enjoy the in-room amenities and facilities. Unwind at the foot bath lounge or explore the karaoke lounges and gift shop. Book your stay and embrace relaxation at Shimobe Hotel.
Important Information
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Electric bicycle charging station
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- Sauna
- Massage services
- Table tennis
- Karaoke
- Non-smoking throughout
- Evening entertainment
- Public Bath
- Coffee Shop on site
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Face masks for guests available
- Security alarm
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Free wired internet
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Spa tub (surcharge)
- Internet access
- Concerts/live shows
- Reception hall
- Fishing nearby
- Bicycle-friendly property
- Electric bicycle charging station
Rooms Available
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Japanese Style Room (12 Tatami Mats), Non Smoking
4 Twin Futons
Overlooking the mountains
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and window screens
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and tatami floors (woven mat)
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Fireplace
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Window screens
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Premium Twin Room
2 Twin Beds
194-sq-foot room with mountain views
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and window screens
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Fireplace
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Window screens
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Standard Twin Room
The twin room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. This twin room is air-conditioned and has a seating area with a flat-screen TV, tatami, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box. The unit has 2 beds and 1 futon.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Air purifiers
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Standard Japanese-Style Room
Featuring tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, all rooms come with facilities like air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a low table. The private bathroom has a hairdryer.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Air purifiers
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
This family room features a flat-screen TV and seating area.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Air purifiers
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
-
Japanese-Style Twin Room
This twin room has a seating area, air conditioning.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Air purifiers
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Deluxe Twin Room
The spacious twin room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Air purifiers
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Large Twin Room
The twin room offers air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a bidet. The twin room features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Air purifiers
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Guest Reviews
- yuji (8/5): - 太鼓演舞が素晴らしかった。 少し古いですが、そこが味わいということでしょうかね。
- Huey Hoon (7/5): - Shimobe Hotel offers good value for money as the stay includes both dinner and breakfast. There are many onsen pools available, including both indoor and outdoor options, and the hot spring experience is very enjoyable and relaxing. The common areas and corridors to the rooms are beautifully and tastefully renovated, giving a very nice first impression. However, the room interior is a bit old and could benefit from maintenance or renovation. One highlight of the stay was definitely the free-flow beer after the onsen, which we especially loved and found very enjoyable.
- NOPPHADON (9/5): -
- Oksana (8/5): -
- ATSUSHI (10/5): - スタッフの皆さんの笑顔が最高でした! 料理も美味しかった! ありません。
- Aoi (9/5): 居心地がいい - 朝食がとてもおいしかった！そしてお部屋が広くて、スタッフさんたちも優しかったです。 夜ご飯の、お米や、全体的に漬物があまりおいしくなかった。そして、お風呂場のドアに多少のカビがあって、そこをお掃除したらいいなと思いました。
- masahiko (5/5): - お風呂は良かった。 布団の部屋で部屋の中は段差がいっぱいあって🤭
- Aaron (10/5): -
- Ronny (10/5): Family stay neer mt Fuji - Loved the footbath in hot water in front of nature The food - the staff - the private onsen The activities: egg coking- drum and moshi making - ping pong I highly recommend this hotel Nothing really maybe our first time in funton was a little hard but we asked for it 😊
- 木村 (8/5): 満足！ - くつろげる、居心地の良さ。スタッフ一同の気持ち良さ。 そして何よりも、温泉、清潔感と、たっぷり感。体に良いなと感じました。
- Elisabeth (9/5): -
- ひとみ (4/5): - 太鼓、餅つきは楽しかった。 スタッフの方は笑顔で明るく優しかった。 料理がバイキングになり、質が落ちた。 肉は固い、天ぷらは揚げたてではない。 おにぎり塩が足りない。 建物が古くて、メンテナンスされてない。木目が削れたまま。
- Sivert Frang (9/5): -
- Rui (10/5): SPA nas montanhas - Experiência japonesa verdadeira.
- Akie (4/5): -
- YOKOTA (8/5): -
- しんじ (8/5): - 大浴場・露天が広く洗い場も広く快適。湯温の異なるお風呂が複数あり飽きずに楽しむ事ができました。またスタッフによる和太鼓のパフォーマンスや餅つき、時間制限は有りますがフリーのアイスや飲み物のサービスもあり、ドリンクやアイスを食べながら雰囲気の良い足湯でリラックスでき満足度の高いお宿です。唯一残念なのは料金に対し食事の質は今一つと感じました。
- Annette (8/5): Fantastisch. - Het was een authentieke Japanse lokatie met supervriendelijk personeel, een prachtige onsen en heerlijk eten. De trommelshow en het moshi maken waren erg leuk. Alles in het hotel beviel prima, alleen in de directe omgeving lijkt, los van het gouddelversmuseum niet heel veel te beleven.
- Anupam (10/5): -
- Bella (10/5): Energy Recharge Stay! - We visited here all the way from Singapore, simply because the delicious grilled Yamame fish. We stayed here for 3 nights to enjoy a getaway from the concrete jungle. The Staffs here are truly friendly and helpful (Yes! I mean EVERY!) ! We enjoy hot spring egg, foot bath, private bath, table tennis, fishing, fireworks, drum show... a lot of activity there! (Some may charge varies with reasonable price) Thank you Shimobe hotel to give me a great vacation! WiFi connection is not that good but it reminds me to fully enjoy a chilled lifestyle.
- Christine (9/5): Beautiful relaxing property in mountain scenic setting. - Beautiful relaxing spa-like experience. Staff and service were fantastic and kind/accommodating to our different requests. The Yakutas were clean and comfortable. The onsens and foot bath were wonderful especially the private onsen which was large and luxurious, well worth the booking fee. On-site massage therapist was a nice touch and several from our party took advantage of it. Drum show and mochi demonstration were entertaining. The special entree add-on’s for dinner were delicious (sukiyaki, beef rice bowl, sashimi) but suggest to reach out to guests beforehand to order for the first night. Since you have to order the day before we did not get to have these specials on our first night. Buffet options were a bit lacking at dinner and breakfast, definitely more on the traditional side. Coffee in lobby not available until 3 pm. In-room DIY drip coffee was difficulty to figure out and was weak coffee. For mochi show, the hotel could consider offering a small sample of mochi at the end, as the show ended a little abruptly. Foot bath water temperature was extremely hot. Though the view and experience was wonderful, having the temperature just a couple degrees cooler would be more comfortable for most guests. More slipper sizes (smaller adults) would be helpful.
- Brandon (10/5): Exceptional - Shimobe Hotel displayed exceptionally friendly and accommodating service for English speakers. The rooms are wonderful and clean and the multiple hot springs are beautiful to experience. There are shows and other facilities provided for enjoyment and leisure. We loved our stay and would recommend everyone to stay and relax at Shimobe Hotel.
- OOTSUKA (8/5): ほぼ満足。 - チェックインは、スムーズで対応も良かったです。 ラウンジでのアルコールとコーヒー類のサービスと足湯で、リラックス出来ました。 部屋は、清潔感がありました。 楽しみにしていた夕食は、バイキングで品数と量が少なく感じましたが、どちらかというと、高齢のお客様が多かったので、食べ残しを減らす取り組みの一貫なら理解は出来ますが、物足りなさを感じてしまい、期待していただけに、残念でした。 個人的には、揚げ物と肉食の品数が少なめだった。 朝食バイキングは、よくある普通のバイキングでしたが、きのこ雑煮が美味しかった。 温泉は、源泉かけ流しで湯量も多く、露天風呂は３種類が楽しめて、夕食後の入浴だったので、ほぼ貸切で楽しめました。
- Verified traveler (10/5): スタッフのホスピタリティには感心している - いつ行ってもスタッフのホスピタリティには感心させられる。温泉の湯の管理もよく、快適に入浴を楽しめる。食事も満足している。
- Verified traveler (10/5): いつ行っても快適 - いつ行ってもスタッフのホスピタリティが素晴らしい。 温泉の湯の管理も適正。地元の食材も生かして丁寧に作られた料理もおいしく、安心していただいている。
- Kenichiro (10/5): - ビュッフェが美味しくて、温泉も広くて気持ちいい
- Yoshihisa (10/5): - １３年前に宿泊したことがある。 その時は和室であったが、今回は和洋室でベッドやソファがあるなど室内が快適に過ごせるように改善されていた。
- Mohamed (9/5): hotel with nice view, perfect location, private Onsen - location, space, facilities, friendly staff, food, Japanese style room was an amazing experience. I enjoyed the most the in hotel private onsen facility which I booked during my stay. complementary ice cream fridge, traditional drum show. dinner buffet had various food options including international food i appreciated having chicken tikka there. nothing negative to highlight.
- Adem (10/5): Exceptional - Well, I havent seen such polite and helpful staff in my lifez thanks for the wonderful stay! Worth every penny
- Jasmin (10/5): Exceptional - Close to the train station
- るみ (10/5): - スタッフや無理サービスが充実していてとても良かった
- Denise (10/5): Super experience - Everything was great, very attentive staff, good facilities and good food. All good!
- Michael (10/5): - Great place to experience japanese onsen, even for first timers
- ?? (10/5): - 施設は古いですが、きれいにお掃除されていて快適です。お風呂が気持ちいい‼️
- Gphscst (9/5): Superb -
- christine (8/5): - .
- Kenichiro (10/5): - 食事、温泉共に最高です。
- Nina (10/5): Great experience of Japanese onsen, friendly staff - Great experience of Japanese onsen, delicious dinner and breakasft buffet, great outdoor onsen, traditional rooms, not crowded. Ice cresm for free, mochi making and happy hour with footbath included. Lots to enjoy! Nothing, it is an older hotel but perfectly kept.
- Kamil (10/5): Shimobe Hotel was the best part of our 4 weeks trip to Japan - As an European we loved Shimobe Hotel. We visited hotel to feel like Japanese people during vacation, and it was brilliant. We could dip our feet in hot water watching koi fish pool, we were invited to mash rice to make rice cakes during evening animations, and there is beautiful stone outdoor onsen. Everything was far beyond our expectations, and I recommend Shimobe Hotel to everyone seeking calmness, relax and friendly atmosphere in traditional Japanese style
- シノブ (8/5): - スタッフの方が親切でとても良かったです。
- Fu Lan (10/5): - This place is a little far from the town but on the from Fuji city you pass a lake where you can a beautiful view of mt Fuji. The hotel is excellent with activities provided. Service is great and onsen really very nice. Two separate baths for male and female. They switched around in the morning. Meals are buffet style. They provided a good spread.
- Akihiro (8/5): - 施設がやや古い。旅館 ホテルと言った感じも悪くないが料理のレベルは一般的。
- ??? (6/5): - 夕飯・朝食ともにビュッフェスタイル。コロナが５類になったとしても食べ物はケース等に入れてほしい。その他、使い捨て手袋着用にて各自取るなど、気遣いがほしい。食材むき出し、デザートは冷やしていないため少しドロっとしており、スポンジ部分はパサパサしている。従業員の方は感じ良い！
- ユウコ (10/5): - スタッフの対応が素晴らしい 食事のバイキングも豊富で美味しく、サービスがとても気持ちいい マッサージを受けたが、自分に必要なストレッチも教えて下さり 大変有難かった 静かでもあり、ゆっくり過ごすには 是非また、伺いたい施設です
- Kazuyuki (8/5): - ソムリエがいて、いろいろ情報を得られ面白い。
- Koki (10/5): Exceptional -
- KAORU (8/5): スタッフはとても親切！ - 部屋は期待外れでした。そこそこ料金も高かったのでもう少し良い部屋かと思っていました。掃除は行き届いておりましたが全体的に補修が必要です。 スタッフはとても親切でした。特にレストランスタッフは良かったです。フレンドリーで翌日の予定にも親切にアドバイスいただいたり、ビュッフェなのにおすすめ料理を配って歩いたりととても親切でした。
- Mayumi (10/5): お料理が美味しい - 夕食も朝食もとても品数豊富なバイキングでした。土地の名物料理が出されており、たいへん美味しくいただきました。温泉には夜しか入れなかったのですが、男性には露天風呂があったとか。朝は男女のお風呂が入れ替わるというお話でしたが、そこは少し残念でした。スタッフの方々も皆さん感じがよく、快適に過ごせました。またいつか行けたらと思います。
- Verified traveler (10/5): - This place is incredible, the onsens were great. We drove from Numazu and this was by far one of the most scenic drives we've experienced in Japan. The entire Fuji river valley is breathtaking. As sleepy as the town is, this hotel and staff make up for it all w/ food drink, drum show, mochi pounding, and even small fishing opportunity. We had our infant son with us the entire time and the staff loved seeing him every chance they got. There were a few members on staff that could also speak english. Dinner and breakfast were great, couldn't stop eating the ayu on a stick; it was sooo good. We walked over the melody bridge about 5 mins away, on the way is a small liquor store on the left, grab an ice cold beer to beat the heat!
- Manlife (8/5): - Excellent location which is just minutes walk from the train station. Front desk was extremely nice and she personally brought me to the nice and big room which I have reserved.
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