Nasushiobara Masudaya
6/10 Good - Based on 1 reviews
Nasushiobara Masudaya sits in the Shiobara Onsen area of Nasushiobara, Tochigi, occupying a compact riverside site that emphasises the hot spring experience. The property draws its own natural source and presents a mix of indoor and open-air bathing options: a top‑floor panoramic bath for extended use, an outdoor open‑air bath that looks toward the valley and town lights, and a reservable private open‑air bath for couples or small groups. Common facilities include a small lounge, a jacuzzi-style bath option and on‑site parking; the house keeps a restrained, practical service style suited to short stays and outdoor itineraries.
Accommodation is modest and functional, with room allocations typically arranged as futon-style or simple guest rooms offering river or town views; standard in‑room amenities include climate control, a refrigerator, electric kettle and a private bathroom. The ryokan operates with a compact footprint and a limited number of rooms, which supports quieter communal spaces and scheduled use of the bathing facilities. Practical details such as non-smoking rooms, basic Wi‑Fi and an on‑site front desk service are provided, and some public bathing periods may be restricted for cleaning or reserved use, so staggered access is common.
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Review summary for: Nasushiobara Masudaya
Positive Reviews
Enjoyable stay
Guest reported having a fun/enjoyable stay overall.
Delicious meals
Both dinner and breakfast were described as tasty and satisfying.
Good bath/onsen
The bathing facilities were praised as good and contributed positively to the stay.
Negative Reviews
Breakfast start time
Guest requested that breakfast be made available from 7:00 AM (at least during summer), which would be helpful for them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rooms are traditional Japanese-style with layouts for 2, 3 or up to 6 guests (futons). The property is small (around ten rooms) so larger groups should reserve early.
Yes — the ryokan uses its own natural spring and offers indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths. There are also private/open-air bath options that can be reserved subject to availability.
There is no regular airport shuttle listed; the ryokan is served by local buses from nearby JR stations and offers free on-site parking for guests with cars.
The nearest regional airport is Fukushima Airport, roughly 80 km away; major rail hubs such as Nasushiobara or Nasu‑Shiobara stations are used for public-transport access.
Staff provide some English-language support and the property is noted to offer multilingual assistance. Guests with specific language needs should contact the ryokan in advance.
Expect traditional tatami rooms with futons and yukata provided, Japanese-style meals, and an emphasis on onsen bathing and local hospitality. Amenities include in-room tea sets and basic toiletries.
The ryokan sits in the Shiobara Onsen area, good for hot-spring walks, hiking and skiing; nearby points of interest include local onsen neighborhoods, suspension bridges and mountain trails in Nasushiobara.
Take JR to Nasushiobara or Nasu‑Shiobara and transfer to a local route bus toward Shiobara Onsen (journey by bus is roughly 45–60 minutes from the rail hub). A smaller local station (Kamimiyori‑Shiobara‑Onsenguchi) is also used for the area.
Check-in begins at 15:00 (3:00 PM) and check-out is by 10:00 AM; the ryokan requests that you notify them of your expected arrival time in advance and bring a photo ID for registration.
Private onsen baths are available but may require prior reservation or a small fee; pets are not permitted on the property. Basic shops and small stores are found in the Shiobara Onsen area, while larger supermarkets are in the broader Nasushiobara/Kuroiso area.