Snow Monkey Town Syunran no Yado Sakaeya
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Do you worry about lots of things when you travel in a country with a totally different culture? The language, the food, the accessibility, the hospitality…? Let us introduce you to our warm and welcoming Inn. We are located near the Jikokudani Yaenkoen (Snow Monkey Park), with a bus stop only two minutes walking distance from the hotel. And we are only a five minute drive from the train station! We also have menus and brochures in English available. We only serve the finest food from the Shinshu area, and we will welcome you warmly and do our best to make your stay a memorable one! |
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WiFi is available at the whole building.
Snow Monkey Town!
One of the Shibu Hot Spring area’s particularities is that this is the only place in the world where you can see Monkeys having a bath! There are buses that go to the Park’s entrance, which is about a five minutes bus ride from our hotel. However be aware that you will have to walk for at least 20 minutes inside the park to reach the hot spring where the monkeys swim.
Winter
And in winter you can also go skiing in the biggest ski park in Japan.“Shiga Kogen Ski Resort”is only a 20 minute drive from our hotel.
Spring
In spring enjoy the Sakura (Cherry Blossom) by wearing a Yukata (casual summer Kimono) and walking along the river, or by having a Hanami (picnic under the Sakura).
Summer
In summer enjoy things such as the summer festivals, beautiful roses, watching fireflies at night and the splendid, refreshing natural surroundings..
Autumn
In autumn enjoy the Japanese Koyo (leaves changing colours) while hiking around and using the hot springs and delicious apples.
Nature!
What more could you ask for than splendid natural surroundings to relax in, to refresh yourself far away from your busy every-day life? Walking around, hiking, visiting temples and even the highest bread cafe in Japan, on the top of the mountain with some homemade bread and popular mushroom soup!Traditional games
While walking around the town in Yukata, experience the ancient traditional Japanese games and feel the Japanese harmony-和.
Togakushi Soba Sugakawa Soba
Nagano is famous for its Soba noodles. The most delicious ones are in Shinshu! Learn how to prepare the Soba and savor one of the most delicious Soba in Japan at the "Togakushi Soba" , an hour away by car from our hotel, and unique Soba at the "Sugakawa Soba", only 30 minutes drive from the hotel?!Chibikko Ninja Mura (Ninja Village for Children)
There is an unique amusement park with a ninja theme only an hour from our hotel. Visitors can borrow ninja costumes and Shuriken Darts and Fukiya Darts. With different levels of courses the experience of being a ninja is fun not only for children but also for adults and the entrance is free for our guests.
Joyama Zoo
There is a free zoo and aquarium park only an hour from our hotel too! Perfect to spend a relaxing and funny time with your family!The hot springs' tour!
The most popular activity in the area! At our hotel you can get the master key which gives you access to 9 different natural hot springs in town! Each hot spring is unique, so feel free to enjoy trying all of them! You also have open-air footbaths so that you can take a break whenever you would like to!
浴衣(Yukata)?!
Walk around town wearing a Yukata (a casual summer Kimono) as if you were Japanese for a day! They have an original design unique to our hotel and are simple to wear ? there is even an explanatory pamphlet in your room!
Rooms
From traditional to modern Japanese-style rooms, we offer you a variety of 7 different rooms to meet your needs! Every room is designed specifically with comfort in mind!Detail of Rooms
"Kaiseki Komachi"
Shibu Onsen's new traditional multi-course meal!
A meal you can’t find anywhere else in the world, with local ingredients that are the centrepiece of our menu! Every dish is fresh, original, seasonal, beautifully presented and meticulously prepared so as to be delicious! And if you have any kind of allergy, food restriction or any other kind of request, please feel free to enquire at any time - we would be pleased to respond!
Spa
Sakaeya's spa combine water from two different hot springs. The first spring is the Jigokudani Onsen, best known for the sight of monkeys enjoying its high-iron waters. Combined with a second high-temperature thermal spring, rich in minerals, our spa produces a mild, slightly acidic bath which is very gentle on the skin. The exceptional quality of the waters in our spa continues to win the hearts of our visitors.Letters!
How about a warm, hand-written letter to your beloved ones, people you have not talked to for ages? We offer original postcard and postal services! What better way to show your feelings than a hand-written letter full of well-expressed sentiments?
Celebrations!
At Sakaeya we want to treasure every guest, and their bonds with those people most dear to them. To make that possible we provide personalized services to celebrate your anniversaries - or any kind of celebration - such as special desserts, floral arrangements, special full course dinners, special Japanese celebratory Sake, message cards...Sakaeya's Family
Sakaeya won the prize for the most welcoming Ryokan (Japanese Inn) in the whole country, in part for providing services that are people-friendly, such as free wheelchairs, walking sticks, articles for children, necessary items for pregnant visitors, and the list could go on. Our policy is to support each and every staff member so that their dreams come true?whilst working together to make our hotel even better, and so that everyone can shine!
We look forward to meeting you!
Access
From Nagano StationTake the ≪ Nagano Dentetsu Train ≫ to
≪ Yudanaka Station ≫ (about 50min)
then the bus to the ≪ Shibu Onsen stop ≫
which is two minutes walking distance
from our hotel.
To Nagano Station
◎From Tokyo,
take the Shinkansen to Nagano
(about 1h30min)
◎From Kyoto or Osaka,
take the Tokaido Shinkansen to Nagoya
(about 35min)
then the Chuo Express-line Shinano to Nagano station
(about 2h50min)
◎From Kanazawa,
take the Hokuriku Express line to Naoetsu
(about 1h45min)
then the Shinetsu line to Nagano station
(about 1h30min)