Shimaya

Great property with onsen. Large rooms with view. Great breakfast and very helpful owner

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Clean, comfortable, very nice fresh breakfast daily, onsen, dispenser of hot water for tea brought to our room each day, a nice balcony with a beautiful view of the mountains and town, conveniently located, great recommendations for restaurants offered by the gracious host.

The owner was very friendly and helpful

The owner, Mr. Yumoto, provides a ride to the monkey park, which is really nice, and the property is situated on a quiet street just a short walk from the train station and they will pick you up if you pre-arrange. The hot spring in the hotel is very nice, clean and hot. Also, he recommended a visit to nearby town Obuse. WOW WOW WOW wish I'd have known about this town earlier. It is beautiful and has many fun places to visit (unlike Yudanaka). Recommend: stay in Obuse and arrange to visit the monkey park, or stay one night at Shibuya to see the monkeys (early, right at opening, is best), the rest in Obuse.

I was expecting a lovely property and was disappointed to find it to be old, frumpy, dog-eared. Regretted my decision upon arrival, but thought it was so well-rated, perhaps give it a chance. Sad to report it did not redeem itself. There are many many rules. The owner only helped when he was in the right mood I think. Also, we were given 1 towel per day so if you get it wet (taking a shower or using the hot spring) in the morning. you will have to use your cold wet towel all day. Breakfast was functional but not nice, and there was no complimentary coffee or tea available without paying for breakfast. Also: if you want the experience of going from hot-spring to the next in your yukata, it is in the next town over, in Shiba Onsen (where there are many many ryokan) and easy to get to from Yudanaka train station.