Around Shibu Onsen
Q. Is there a convenience store nearby?
We apologize, but there are no convenience stores near our inn. However, there are liquor stores, greengrocers, restaurants, and souvenir shops in the hot spring town, and we recommend you visit those. The closest convenience store to our inn is the Lawson located in front of Yudanaka Station (a 5-minute drive).
Q. Are the nearby souvenir shops open from the morning?
Yes, some souvenir shops in the hot spring town are open as early as 7:00 AM.
Q. Do I take the stamp towel into the bath?
The tenugui towel you buy for the nine-bath pilgrimage works like a stamp card: you collect a stamp at each of the nine public bathhouses, plus one bonus bath. You can carry it with you, but the stamps will smudge if it gets wet, so we suggest keeping it away from the water.
Q. Can I wash myself at the public bathhouses?
We are sorry, but the public bathhouses (soto-yu) in Shibu Onsen have no washing facilities. If you would like to wash, please use our main bath here at the ryokan.
Q. Are the public bathhouses in town very hot?
The water at the spouts is 55–65°C, so it is very hot indeed. The public bathhouses (soto-yu) are free-flowing, and some parts of the tubs can reach 45–50°C. Please always check the temperature before getting in, and add cold water to adjust it if you need to.
Q. Can you play table tennis?
Yes, we have facilities available for you to use. However, we do not have a table tennis room at our hotel, so we recommend "Karen Kaikan," which is located nearby.
Q. What are the opening hours of Jigokudani Monkey Park?
The opening hours for Jigokudani Monkey Park are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM in summer and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in winter. *Please note that as these are wild animals, they may not be present at the scheduled times. Please understand this before visiting. Please refer to the live camera on the official website. Admission fees: ○Adults (junior high school age and older) 800 yen ○Children (5 years and older) 400 yen