42 km from Kawaba Ski Resort in Minakami, Shojuen features accommodation with access to spa facilities, public bath and open-air bath. Offering free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 18 km from Naeba Ski Resort. The accommodation offers a hot spring bath, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a tatami, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with a bidet. A seating area is available to all guests, while certain rooms will provide you with a Blu-ray player. The units are equipped with heating facilities. The ryokan offers an à la carte or Asian breakfast. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Ishidan-gai Steps is 42 km from Shojuen. Matsumoto Airport is 154 km away.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Asian

Free private parking available on-site

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
3 futon beds
5 futon beds
2 single beds
and
1 futon bed
1 futon bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
9.5
High score for Minakami

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gabe
    Singapore Singapore
    We were worried a ryokan in the middle of nowhere had no one who could speak english but we were pleasantly surprised at the lady manager’s proficiency and she was excellent in communicating in english. The private onsen was incredible and so were...
  • Annie
    France France
    Superbe ryokan avec onsen privatif (il y en a 2). Magnifique maison traditionelle meublée avec gout. Accueil très sympathique avec deux petits robots kawaï. Repas extraordinaires. Accessible en bus depuis la station de shinkansen.
  • Jo
    Singapore Singapore
    + The staff were very friendly and helpful. + We pre-ordered the sukiyaki for dinner. It was absolutely delicious. + The rooms were spacious and comfortable. + Private Onsen is available. But you will need to shower at the public onsen...

Host Information

Company review score: 10Based on 5 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Everyday we improve our hotel better. But we hardly speak English. We give many customers hospitality! Thanks.

Property information

Guests can look forward to a private session in a reservable bath free of charge, a relaxing soak in Sarugakyo hot spring baths (open even late in the night), and heartwarming homemade meals. Rooms have a sunken kotatsu and air cleaners. Checkout time: 11:00.

Neighbourhood information

Access:Jyoetsu-Shinkansen "Jomokogen-station" is near. Taking "Kanetsu-bus" there and getting off the last bus-stop "Sarugakyo", you will walk 3 min to reach Shojuen.

Language spoken

Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Shojuen
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Hot spring bath
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Minibar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Luggage storage

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Wellness

    • Spa facilities
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath

    Languages spoken

    • Japanese

    House rules
    Shojuen takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 18:00
    Check-out
    From 09:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 6 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.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBUnionPay credit cardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that this property only serves two different types of dinner courses. Guests staying for 3 or more consecutive nights will be served the same dinner and/or breakfast from either the 1st or 2nd day.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Shojuen

    • Shojuen is 6.8 miles from the centre of Minakami. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Shojuen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Shojuen is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at Shojuen include:

      • Triple
      • Family
      • Twin
      • Double
    • Shojuen offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot spring bath
      • Public Bath
      • Open-air bath
      • Spa facilities