Shibu Onsen is a small hot spring town located in Yamanouchi-machi, Nagano Prefecture, but within it, "Shibu Onsen Kadoya" has exceptional charm. At this inn, you can enjoy the attractive rooms and 9 open-air baths.
The rooms are renovated from old folk houses with a Showa-style atmosphere, and you can hear the murmuring of the stream from the windows. Although you need to set up the futon by yourself, there is a retro atmosphere. The basic amenities are also available, allowing you to relax without hesitation.
The true charm of Kadoya lies in the hot spring hopping that you can enjoy here. In addition to the two private baths on the premises, you can also extend your legs to the 9 open-air baths through an underground tunnel. Among them, the black hot spring bubbles of the cypress bath are a rare sight unique to Shibu Onsen. Due to the hot spring components, no detergent can be used in the open-air baths here. Such small inconveniences make it seem like the unique charm of this place.
Kadoya is almost a self-service inn, but that is what makes it so charming. There are shooting ranges and standing izakayas in the hot spring town, retaining the atmosphere of a small handmade hot spring town. After finishing dinner at a nearby restaurant, you can wake up the next morning in a riverside room with good sunlight.
Shibu Onsen Kadoya is like a hidden gem for travelers who enjoy hot spring therapy and hot spring hopping. Why not experience the simple yet unforgettable charm of this inn?