Senshinkan Matsuya
10/10 Exceptional - Based on 3 reviews
Senshinkan Matsuya is a traditional, family-run ryokan set in the historic Shibu Onsen district of Yamanouchi, Nagano. The property occupies a classic multi-storey wooden building where guests experience tatami-floored rooms and Japanese futon bedding alongside contemporary comforts such as communal Wi‑Fi in public areas and on-site parking. Located within easy reach of Yudanaka and the area’s main attractions, the inn provides a local shuttle and serves as a practical base for visiting the nearby Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and the wider Shiga Kogen ski area.
Accommodation is presented in straightforward, Japanese-style rooms that emphasize simplicity and local character; some room types share bathroom facilities while others provide en suite options, so guests should check availability when booking. Bathing facilities are central to the ryokan’s offering: indoor cypress wood baths and an original indoor tub are complemented by an outdoor option, all fed by the locality’s natural hot spring water. Senshinkan Matsuya also highlights access to multiple public bath-houses and street foot baths in Shibu Onsen, allowing visitors to sample a range of communal onsen experiences typical of the town.
Meals follow a regional, multi-course approach with dishes based on Nagano’s seasonal ingredients and are served in the dining room to preserve a calm communal setting; reservations for dinner are advised if arrival is late. Practical services include luggage storage and assistance arranging local transfers and activities, while house rules maintain a quiet, non-smoking atmosphere. For travelers seeking an authentic ryokan with onsen in Nagano prefecture, Senshinkan Matsuya offers a concise, traditional stay with direct ties to the area’s hot-spring culture.
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Review summary for: Senshinkan Matsuya
Positive Reviews
Exceptional hospitality
Hosts provided warm, attentive service and went out of their way to make the stay pleasant, creating an overall excellent experience.
Delicious, carefully prepared dinner (sukiyaki)
The evening meal (sukiyaki) was prepared with care and finesse and was described as a lovely dining experience.
Pleasant private onsen
The private onsen was highlighted as a very pleasant and relaxing experience.
Clean and comfortable rooms
Guest rooms were reported as clean and comfortable, contributing to a restful stay.
Convenient location for Snow Monkey Park and public onsens
The ryokan is close to the Snow Monkey Park (a short bus ride or about a 30-minute walk) and only a few meters from public onsens, making sightseeing and bathing convenient.
Negative Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rooms are Japanese-style with futon bedding; typical room types sleep two to four guests, extra beds or cribs are not available, and the ryokan generally does not accept children.
Yes — the property has natural indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths and guests receive access to Shibu Onsen’s nine public baths with a town key; tattoos may restrict use and private baths are generally not available.
Yes — a complimentary pickup from Yudanaka Station is available by prior arrangement; the hotel’s shuttle runs in the afternoon (around 14:30–17:30) and a morning shuttle to the Snow Monkey Park departs roughly at 09:00.
From Tokyo airports take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano Station, then the Nagano Dentetsu line to Yudanaka; from Yudanaka use the hotel shuttle, a local bus or a taxi to reach Shibu Onsen.
Staff speak Japanese and can assist in English for common requests; availability of fluent English speakers may vary.
Traditional multi-course Japanese dinners using local ingredients and set Japanese breakfasts are served in the dining room; dinner reservations and timely check-in are required to be served.
The ryokan is close to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park (shuttle available), Shibu Onsen’s nine public baths, Heiwa Kannon and the Shiga Kogen ski area.
Shibu Onsen is compact and walkable; local buses and taxis run from Yudanaka Station, the hotel offers limited shuttle services, and free parking is available if you drive.
Check-in is from 15:00 to 18:30 and check-out is by 10:00; please inform the ryokan of your expected arrival time and luggage can be stored before check-in.
Pets are not allowed; private onsen use is generally not offered so contact the ryokan for special requests; Shibu Onsen’s main street has small shops and restaurants with larger stores in nearby Yudanaka.