Jinpyokaku Honten
Kambayashi Onsen, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0401 Nagano Prefecture
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Welcome to Jinpyokaku, your Yamanouchi-machi “home away from home.” Jinpyokaku aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year.
For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Yamanouchi-machi, Jinpyokaku is located a short distance from Shibuyu Shrine (0.6 mi) and Emmei Tabako Jizo (1.3 mi).
Rooms at Jinpyokaku offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi.
24 hour front desk, baggage storage, and shops are some of the conveniences offered at this onsen ryokan. A hot tub will also help to make your stay even more special. If you are driving to Jinpyokaku, free parking is available.
While in Yamanouchi-machi be sure to experience nearby seafood restaurants such as Jin Sushi or Kaneshin.
If you are interested in exploring Yamanouchi-machi, check out a , such as Sekai Heiwa Kannon.
Jinpyokaku puts the best of Yamanouchi-machi at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Hot bath
Free shuttle or taxi services
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Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Parking
Wifi
Shuttle bus service
Hot spring bath
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Flatscreen TV
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Romantic
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Languages Spoken
English, Japanese
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Kambayashi Onsen, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0401 Nagano Prefecture
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Somewhat walkable
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I would give our experience 6 out of 5 if I could. Difficult to express how much we loved the full experience of our stay. Firstly, if you are planning to see the snow monkeys this place is the only one in the area to consider - a short stroll to the park entry and then when you have seen enough of the monkeys you can quickly get back to this heavenly, quiet, getaway. The public onsen is beautiful. We also had a private onsen in our room that gave us options. The rooms are traditionally appointed with a lot of additional comforts; immaculate. Breakfast and dinner are provided - we stayed three days and could not get enough of the amazing and varied food. Soooo delicious! The service was magnificent - Ayaka and her team provided over the top service. We are hard pressed to recall such a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Thank you Ayaka.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from jinpyo, オーナー at Jinpyokaku Honten
Responded 4 Feb 2020
Thank you very much for your stay in Jinpyokaku 3 nights. We enjoyed with you and your wife,and we are so happy that we celebrated birthday for her. Thank you for a wonderful opportunity. We are looking forward to welcoming you again. Thank you so much. Kindest regards.
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We enjoyed every relaxing and tranquil minute of our time at the onsen. A private bath was a definite highlight . The meals were made all the more delicious not only by their careful preparation but by the time our host took to explain the food to us. Each meal was beautiful to look at and eat. Sadly no snow monkeys but the comfort and pleasure of the onsen more than made up for their absence and the walk up to the park was stunning and the path easy. The lady looking after us made each aspect of staying at these wonderful places more enjoyable by explaining to us so carefully how to make the most of our time there. I would happily go back!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Heavenly place with amazing food for breakfast and dinner. Service is exceptional and so friendly. This is the most relaxing place I have ever stayed. If you are going to see the snow monkeys you cannot stay in a better place. Take the opportunity to walk to the old Onsen district to view lovely old buildings, shrines and public foot baths.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from jinpyo, オーナー at Jinpyokaku Honten
Responded 15 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for your stay in Jinpyokaku. And,We appreciate all you review and details. Thank you so much. We are looking forward to welcoming you again if any chance. Take care. Kindest regards.
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Jinpyokaku Honten is beautiful in every way and I can’t recommend it more highly. If you stay here, you will be very fortunate. From the warmth of Michiko’s welcome to the exquisite, peaceful and very comfortable interiors, to the delicious and beautiful food (presentation and taste something else, even by Japan standards) to the onsen (Heaven). The quiet forest surrounds make for lovely walks. We met the lady owner at the end and she was beautiful, elegant and full of love. I can’t help feeling the whole of Jinpyokaku Honten has been blessed by her touch.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Had such a great stay here at this little gem. The service was excellent, the food was amazing, and the location can't be beat for the snow monkey park. And the onsen, it was marvellous. Don't get many mixed onsen nowadays and it was nice to finally be able to soak with my partner and friends (a robe is provided to enter the water for decency so dun worry).
Highly recommended and worth the detour from Hakuba/tokyo.
Highly recommended and worth the detour from Hakuba/tokyo.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from jinpyo, オーナー at Jinpyokaku Honten
Responded 15 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for your stay in Jinpyokaku. We are very happy by your wonderful evaluation and thank you so much. We are really grateful. We are looking forward to seeing you again, if any chance. Kindest regards.
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Upon arrival to yudanka station, we were picked up by them and were greeted at the front entrance of the ryokan.
Ive never experienced such top quality customer service before, i was definitely amazed by their kindness and overflowing politeness
I would definitely recommend ! Very close to the monkey park and the onsen is beautiful
The dinner and breakfast made me speechless, dinner was a half board and breakfast was a mix of western and of japanese style
The room was a cosy traditional japanese styled room
They even provided boots for our trip to the snow monkey park as it was snowing (which was very useful or my sneakers would have gotten muddy) and they made sure our experience was a great memorable one
Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a full japanese cultural experience !!
Ive never experienced such top quality customer service before, i was definitely amazed by their kindness and overflowing politeness
I would definitely recommend ! Very close to the monkey park and the onsen is beautiful
The dinner and breakfast made me speechless, dinner was a half board and breakfast was a mix of western and of japanese style
The room was a cosy traditional japanese styled room
They even provided boots for our trip to the snow monkey park as it was snowing (which was very useful or my sneakers would have gotten muddy) and they made sure our experience was a great memorable one
Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a full japanese cultural experience !!
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Date of stay: February 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from jinpyo, jinpyokaku at Jinpyokaku Honten
Responded 16 Apr 2016
Dear Mac Y Thank you for coming to jinpyokaku inn. you are enjoy the memory of the trip to japan in our inn and we very honored. we hope you come again another season. we're looking forward to see you again. sincerely jinpyokaku
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Our stay at Jinpyokaku Ryokan was truly an incredible experience
We were extremely impressed by the kindness of the staff, by the gracious owner who is also a wonderful chef and the premisses which can rival any 5 stars hotels. We would recommend without hesitation to whoever is looking for a place to relaxed, be pampered and wash away any stress
Location : located near Snow monkey park, in a very quiet street at walking distance from Shibu Onsen village. Easy access to Shiga Kogen for wonderful hiking experience during the fall or skiing activities during winter.
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Our room was spacious, so relaxing, with traditional elegant decoration yet simple, with all the modern confort (Free Wifi, strong signal, air con, fridge etc...). It comes with a private stone onsen and Jacuzzi and sitting areas so we can enjoy the view while sipping our tea
The public onsen (with mixed gender area) is well landscaped and appointed with all the amenities you would need
Food :
Diners and Breakfast were simply out of this world. Kaseiki dinners consist of 10-14 dishes, sourced with fresh local products. Starting with appetisers with traditional sake (the one brewed in the shabu village) then a piece of Sashimi, then some small dishes, pickles, various dishes with sauces, soup to rince the palate, grilled fishes, shinshu beef and rice etc...the quality of the products, the beautiful presentation, the graciousness of the service were truly overwhelming. We stayed 5 days, and during this period, none of the dishes were identical, which is truly amazing.
Staff : the staff is the most lovely and eager to make everything to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. The chef is a dynamic gracious lady who draw herself the daily menu and cooked marvellous dishes.
Overall this is truly a amazing stay, that worths every penny. We are coming back for winter activities and Jinpyokaku ryokan is our home away from home base.
We were extremely impressed by the kindness of the staff, by the gracious owner who is also a wonderful chef and the premisses which can rival any 5 stars hotels. We would recommend without hesitation to whoever is looking for a place to relaxed, be pampered and wash away any stress
Location : located near Snow monkey park, in a very quiet street at walking distance from Shibu Onsen village. Easy access to Shiga Kogen for wonderful hiking experience during the fall or skiing activities during winter.
Premisses and Facilities :
Our room was spacious, so relaxing, with traditional elegant decoration yet simple, with all the modern confort (Free Wifi, strong signal, air con, fridge etc...). It comes with a private stone onsen and Jacuzzi and sitting areas so we can enjoy the view while sipping our tea
The public onsen (with mixed gender area) is well landscaped and appointed with all the amenities you would need
Food :
Diners and Breakfast were simply out of this world. Kaseiki dinners consist of 10-14 dishes, sourced with fresh local products. Starting with appetisers with traditional sake (the one brewed in the shabu village) then a piece of Sashimi, then some small dishes, pickles, various dishes with sauces, soup to rince the palate, grilled fishes, shinshu beef and rice etc...the quality of the products, the beautiful presentation, the graciousness of the service were truly overwhelming. We stayed 5 days, and during this period, none of the dishes were identical, which is truly amazing.
Staff : the staff is the most lovely and eager to make everything to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. The chef is a dynamic gracious lady who draw herself the daily menu and cooked marvellous dishes.
Overall this is truly a amazing stay, that worths every penny. We are coming back for winter activities and Jinpyokaku ryokan is our home away from home base.
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Date of stay: October 2014Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: book a room with private onsen
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Response from jinpyo, フロント オフィス マネージャー at Jinpyokaku Honten
Responded 30 Aug 2015
Hello! First, we apologize for taking so long to reply. Hope you are doing well. Thank you very much for coming to our inn again and for your such wonderful comments. It was so nice seeing again !! Reading those your kind comments always make us happy. All of our staffs remember you and we think of you as a part of our family. You know you are always welcome here !! It would be nice if you could come back here again and stay with us !! Thank you, Staffs from Jinpyokaku
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A quiet 6 room traditional Japanese Ryokan that provides for an authentic and fairly luxurious experience. We stayed in a superior suite that was roomy and comfortable with its own private Onsen. The shared Onsen had a mixed sex area out among the rocks with very warm water and a mildly sulfurous odor. After the bath we had a delicious home cooked banquet in a private, esthetic dining room.
Only a 30 minutes walk to the snow monkey pool, this Ryokan was a lovely overnight stay to experience the attraction.
Only a 30 minutes walk to the snow monkey pool, this Ryokan was a lovely overnight stay to experience the attraction.
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Date of stay: June 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed two nights at this ryokan.. Arriving on a bitterly cold afternoon with occasional snow flurries. We stayed in a different room each night (at my request) as the room I had been most intrigued by was only available one night. Both traditional Japanese rooms were beautiful but what made this the most wonderful stay were the charming and helpful staff, the fabulous food cooked by the owner and the attention to detail and small touches that made us feel happy and at home (which included putting ceramic hot water bottles in our beds to warm them up!) The kaiseki meals were the best we had on our three week holiday, local ingredients - juice from the regions tasty apples, gorgeously delicate home made soups, the beef shabu-shabu was to die for.
The onsen was lovely too, we got up early for pre- breakfast bathing and had it to ourselves both mornings. Bathing in the hot pool with snowflakes gently cooling my face is an experience I will never forget.
We stayed here to visit the famous snow monkeys nearby, touristy but fun. It is worth staying for the ryokan alone.. The monkeys are an interesting bonus!
The onsen was lovely too, we got up early for pre- breakfast bathing and had it to ourselves both mornings. Bathing in the hot pool with snowflakes gently cooling my face is an experience I will never forget.
We stayed here to visit the famous snow monkeys nearby, touristy but fun. It is worth staying for the ryokan alone.. The monkeys are an interesting bonus!
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Date of stay: February 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from jinpyo, jinpyokaku at Jinpyokaku Honten
Responded 21 Apr 2016
Dear Lorelei-Lemaris Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at the jinpyokaku. Did you enjoy the meal and hot spring and japanese culture? Now here is getting warm. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. arigatougozaimasita jinpyokaku
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I hesitated a lot when I was booking the hotel, because two night at this ryokan cost more than 5 other nights in Airbnbs during the rest of our trip. But I am so glad I did, because it was such an amazing experience! First of all, the ryokan looks magical in the winter, with soft, powdery snowfall. Even though it has been around for 100+ years, the room and facilities are extremely well-kept. The bathroom is so spacious and beautiful with an in-room onsen, and quality skincare products. Futons were very comfortable, and I had one of the best sleeps in my life. Outdoor onsen was the highlight of the stay for me. It's beautiful, and I never realised what an experience it is to soak in an onsen!
As cold as the weather was when we visited, we experienced such warm hospitality from the staff when we visited. Service was really impeccable, but also sincere. We had such great conversations during meals, and we learnt a lot about the Japanese culture through them. Oh, and the food? Mind-blowing! The owner is an excellent cook. We had 4 meals, and tried so many local ingredients cooked to perfection.
Location is excellent too. It is walking distance to the monkey park (worth a visit for sure), and a 20 mins bus ride to Shiga Kogen Ski Park.
Would definitely recommend you to book a stay here if you are visiting Nagano! My boyfriend and I are half-serious about booking a trip to Japan every year just to stay at this ryokan...
As cold as the weather was when we visited, we experienced such warm hospitality from the staff when we visited. Service was really impeccable, but also sincere. We had such great conversations during meals, and we learnt a lot about the Japanese culture through them. Oh, and the food? Mind-blowing! The owner is an excellent cook. We had 4 meals, and tried so many local ingredients cooked to perfection.
Location is excellent too. It is walking distance to the monkey park (worth a visit for sure), and a 20 mins bus ride to Shiga Kogen Ski Park.
Would definitely recommend you to book a stay here if you are visiting Nagano! My boyfriend and I are half-serious about booking a trip to Japan every year just to stay at this ryokan...
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Date of stay: January 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Definitely get the rooms with in-room onsen
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Response from jinpyo, jinpyokaku at Jinpyokaku Honten
Responded 17 Apr 2016
Dear Phway P Thank you for staying at Jinpyokaku inn. We are extremely glad to read your message. Now here is spring season and a lot of cherry blossom. Please come to another season. We look forward to see again. arigatougozaimasita jinpyokaku
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This ryokan is not located in Shibu Onsen area although you can go there about 5 minutes ride by taxi from this ryokan. Keys to the 9 public baths are offered only to who stays in Shibu Onsen area, so you can not have the keys if you stays at this ryokan. But anyone have a key to the biggest public bath (named O-YU) from 10:00 to 16:00 by paying 500 yen at Shibu Onsen information center. If you want to experience traditional Japanese onsen culture and feel atmosphere in old Japanese onsen town, Irecommend you to once go there,
You are taken to a special room of your own for food service.
It was quite amazing.
The highlight of our culinary experience in Japan.
I think you agree on a time for dinner.
It was outdoors, but like a built in patio with wooden slats for privacy and a door that went into a room with a hand basin and that room had a door that linked to the toilet and a corridor on to other rooms of the accommodation. I would describe were we stayed as more of an apartment, than a room and the apartment was only for us, not shared facilities.
konnitiwa.
Monkeys are descending from the mountain almost every day.
January February has many snow and cold so monkeys often enter hot springs.
Arigatou gozaimasu.
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"Michiko at reception speaks excellent English. Cafe Enza nearby, lovely for lunch and apple pie. Taxi from station essential (up hill)."Read full review
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JapanChubuKoshinetsuNagano PrefectureShimotakai-gunYamanouchi-machiShigakougenhoppo Onsen / Kumanoyu Onsen / Yudanaka shibu Onsen
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6
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Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a spa, and free parking.
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Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
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The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Japanese.