Sakaeya Hotel - Yamanouchi (Nagano)

3-star Japanese-style hotel in the Shibu hot-spring area with on-site indoor/outdoor public hot-spring bath and access to 9 local onsens

Rooms & Accommodations

Sakaeya offers Japanese-style rooms with tatami floors and futon bedding. Each room has a satellite TV, a safety deposit box, and a fridge. Guests are welcomed with a complimentary sweet snack and green tea upon arrival, and colorful Yukata robes are provided for use during the stay.

On-Site Facilities & Amenities

The hotel onsen includes three options: an indoor mineral bath, a highly carbonated indoor bath, and an outdoor onsen in the garden. A sauna and a cold bath are also available on the property. Public areas have free Wi-Fi, and the front desk offers luggage storage and photocopying services.

Dining & Food Services

Dinner consists of a traditional multi-course kaiseki meal served in a private dining room. Breakfast is a Japanese set-menu, also served in the same private setting. The hotel can accommodate vegetarian needs upon request and offers a selection of sake to complement dinner.

Activities & Nearby Attractions

A 10-minute drive from Sakaeya takes guests to Snow Monkey Park, where monkeys bathe in hot-spring water. The hotel is a 20-minute drive from Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Resort. Guests also receive a wooden key that unlocks all 9 public onsens in Shibu Onsen town.

Guest Services & Transport

Sakaeya runs a free shuttle to and from Yudanaka Train Station, 5 minutes away by car. A paid shuttle brings guests directly to the Snow Monkey Park entrance for 5000 yen round trip for a family. Private parking is free on site, and the staff can arrange transport for large groups by taxi.

• Rooms: Japanese-style rooms with tatami floors and futon bedding
• Dining: Multi-course kaiseki dinner and Japanese set-menu breakfast in a private dining room
• Wellness: Indoor/outdoor public hot-spring bath, sauna, and cold bath on-site
• Location: Center of Shibu hot-spring area, a 10-minute drive from Snow Monkey Park
• Local Experience: Wooden key to access all 9 public onsens in the town
• Transport: Free shuttle to Yudanaka Train Station and paid shuttle to Snow Monkey Park

License number: 8中保環第75-13号