Sakaeya Ryokan Shibu

Sakaeya Shibu Ryokan is located on the main street of Shibu Onsen. It features deluxe Japanese tatami rooms or twin rooms. Rooms have a private toilet and some have a full ensuite bathroom, or you can bathe in the indoor and outdoor onsen baths onsite or use one of the public onsens for free.

This Shibu ryokan has beautiful traditional Japanese architecture and décor.

Where is Sakaeya Shibu Ryokan?

Sakaeya is located in the middle of the Shibu Onsen village, on the main street with its quaint cobblestones and public onsens. The snow monkey park is only 5-10 minutes drive away. Yudanaka train station is only 1.5km away.

There are several restaurants and eateries within a few minutes walk of the ryokan and the front desk staff can provide a map to aid your orientation.

Shibu Onsen makes a great base to explore the many ski resorts nearby, particularly if you have a car. Shiga Kogen is the closest ski resort, only about 12km away. 

Rooms

Tatami room are generously sized  Sakaeya features deluxe generously sized Japanese tatami rooms (for up to 2-4 guests) or twin rooms. All rooms have a private toilet and some have a full ensuite bathroom, or you can bathe in the indoor and outdoor onsen baths onsite or use one of the public onsens for free (key available at the ryokan along with a map and description of the different baths).

Facilities and Services

The ryokan has beautiful onsen baths. The ryokan also provides yukata and wooden thongs if you want to wander around town and fully get into the Japanese culture!

A lounge area is available to congregate and wifi is available in this area. There is a small gift shop.

A Japanese set-menu is available for breakfast. Exquisite Japanese meals are available for dinner, including kaiseki.