Guest house Shimashima features free WiFi access and private parking. Shinshimashima Station and the local bus terminal are a 2-minute walk from the accommodations. The Kamikochi area and Shirahone Hot Spring are respectively 67 minutes and 60 minutes away via bus. The on-site restaurant offers local cuisine and sake. Takayama is 2-hours away via bus. Matsumoto Castle can be reached in 30-minutes via train and walk. Norikura Kogen is a 50-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.6
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Matsumoto
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Trixie
    Canada Canada
    Guesthouse Shimashima was a wonderful base for exploring and hiking in Kamikochi (very short walk to bus stop and train station with a convenience store equally close by). We LOVED the authentic sauna experience, cozy common area, welcoming staff,...
  • Rapeephan
    Thailand Thailand
    It is a perfect place for hikers who want to visit Kamikochi or Mt.Norikura because it locates very near to shin-shimashima station. It also has so many facilities for hikers such as shoe-dryer and free-laundry. The room has large space (we can...
  • Jackson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Genuinely the nicest accommodation I have stayed in. The staff were lovely and spoke very good english which was really helpful as my Japanese is not very good. It was really clean, good facilities with face wash, toner, shampoo, conditioner,...
  • Francesca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It had everything you may need for a short stay. Bathrooms had shampoo, conditioner and body wash as well as air dryer. Towels were also available. The staff were very polite and friendly. The location is very close to Kamikochi if you are...
  • Colum
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beds are comfortable, owner knowledgeable and friendly and location for exploring mountains excellent
  • Antoine
    Canada Canada
    Perfect location to visit Kamikochi, you are much closer than if you were staying in Matsumoto and it's a lot quieter
  • Fonthip
    Thailand Thailand
    It’s very great time to stay here , if you like to stay at local Japan hotel, this place is totally recommended. And it’s very near to bus/train station.so you can grab the good time to visit kamikochi.
  • Michela
    Italy Italy
    Comfortable clean and spacious room. Excellent restaurant next door and very nice and clean shared spaces. The owner is young, friendly and extremely welcoming! We loved our stay here :)
  • Bipasha
    Japan Japan
    Super close to the station and had vegan dinner option!
  • Bradley
    Australia Australia
    Perfect spot to stay if planning on hiking in Kamakochi. The staff were excellent, and love the wood cabin feel of the place. Dinner that is purchasable there was also very nice!

Hosted by 松本市 ゲストハウス

9.4
9.4
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
松本市 ゲストハウス
1 Easy access to Kamikochi, Takayama and Matsumoto castle ・From our guesthouse, it is only two-minute walk to Shinshimashima station and bus terminal, from where you can travel to many scenic spots including Kamikochi, Takayama and Matsumoto castle. ・A parking space is available. The parking fee per day is 300 yen for cars, 100 yen for motorcycles and free of charge for bicycles.   2 A new beginning is waiting for you ・You can enjoy cooking in a shared kitchen and having a meal with other travelers or talk over drinks till dawn or spend all your time reading books in a shared living room. ・The shared kitchen and the living room are available 24 hours a day. 3・Matsumoto guesthouse
In the midst of a richly forested landscape, our guesthouse provides calm and peaceful time to you. You can enjoy the wonderful starry sky at night while bathing in an open-air bath and forget the fatigues of the road. Moreover, many scenic spots including Kamikochi, Takayama and Matsumoto castle are easily accessible from here. We are very much looking forward to meeting you. If you have any questions about tourist sites, public transports and so on, please feel free to contact us.
・Showers are available 24 hours a day. ・Our guesthouse locates near the Azusa river. You can take a refreshing walk there hearing the music of a stream and birds in the morning. ・There is a 24-hour convenience store within two-minute walk.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • 山賊岳食堂
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern

Amenities of Guesthouse Shimashima
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linens
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs ¥300 per day.
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Lockers
    • Baggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Safe
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Spa
    • Sauna
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Guesthouse Shimashima takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 6 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverNICOSUCUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Guesthouse Shimashima of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

    This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    When booking half board, note that drinks are not included.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 05:00:00.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    License number: 長野県松本保健所指令29松保第65-7号

    FAQs about Guesthouse Shimashima

    • Guesthouse Shimashima is 6.2 miles from the center of Matsumoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Guesthouse Shimashima is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Guesthouse Shimashima has 1 restaurant:

      • 山賊岳食堂
    • The prices at Guesthouse Shimashima may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guesthouse Shimashima offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Sauna
    • Room options at Guesthouse Shimashima include:

      • Twin
      • Family