About this property
Located in the centre of Shibu hot-spring area and a 5-minute drive from Yudanaka Train Station, Sakaeya offers Japanese-style accommodations. Guests can enjoy the on-site indoor/outdoor public hot-spring bath and wear the provided colourful Japanese Yukata robes. You can watch monkeys bathing in hot-spring water at the Snow Monkey Park, a 10-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Each comes with a satellite TV, a safety deposit box and a fridge. They include a private toilet, while bathrooms are shared. Guests are welcomed with a complimentary sweet snack and green tea upon arrival. Guests can relax at the shared lounge or shop for traditional gifts at the souvenir shop. Photocopying and luggage storage services are offered at the front desk. Free Wi-Fi is available at the public areas. A traditional multi-course is served for dinner and a Japanese set-menu for breakfast. Sakaeya Ryokan is a 10-minute walk from Heiwa Kannon and a 20-minute drive from Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Resort. Zenko-ji Temple and JR Nagano Train Station are a 1-hour drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Hot spring bath
Property highlights
Perfect for a 3-night stay!
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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
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Top pick by families with children
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Free private parking available on-site
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Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Andrew
Australia“Staff, location, chance to experience a futon sleep in a traditional ryokan, in house onsen better than the public ones up and down the street. Recommend a hire car to see more of the area eg snow monkeys and ski areas. Goen restaurant is a few km...” 
Pan
United States“The food was exceptional and creative Kaseiki meals. The culinary & service team outdid themselves and made sure we had a unique experience at each meal.”- Caroline
Germany“The service was outstanding. We got yukatas, Harris, some sweets and a fresh cup of tea at the beginning. I have some tattoo but I was allowed to come and gabe a private room including our own onsen bath. The room was huge with tatami mats,...” - Joshua
Singapore“Aesthetic- modern but with traditional bits still intact Staff - extremely accommodating and thoughtful to all our needs Food - it was a feast every meal with good variety Onsen - very luxurious and exclusive facilities” - Elizabeth Australia“We booked a private onsen room, this was absolutely amazing and the staff were incredible”
- Bernadette Australia“The location is very convenient, walkable both from the Snow Monkey Park and from Yudanaka train station, although they also provide shuttle services from the station and to the park. Our room was very spacious and the yukatas provided were...”
- Shannan Australia“Staff so accommodating with transfers between Sakaeya and the station and the snow monkey park. Beautiful welcome by all staff and fabulous host for our dinner and breakfast- thank you! Beautiful, comfortable room with everything we needed and I...”
- Patricia Australia“Our experience was beyond expectations - the staff were so accommodating, friendly and very knowledgable. We had a suite with private hot spa - which was private and enjoyable as we enjoyed the hot spa while it was snowing - which was amazing!...”
Kristen Australia“Located right in the middle of Shibu Onsen, Sakaeya is in an excellent location for those wanting to explore the village and public onsens, or catch a local bus to the Jigokudani Yaen-Koen Monkey Park. The staff were very kind and helpful, even...”- Melissa Australia“The staff at this property were exceptional in every way. They could not have been more generous and professional. The outdoor onsen was unexpected and delightful in the snow.”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.
Guests without a meal plan who want to eat breakfast and dinner at the property must make a reservation at least 7 days in advance.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
