Yudanaka & Shibu Onsen - Snow Monkey Resorts

Yudanaka & Shibu Onsen

Part of the wider Yamanouchi area, the historic towns of Yudanaka Onsen and Shibu Onsen are home to numerous hot spring guesthouses and public baths. Discovered more than one thousand years ago, the water is said to hold powerful healing properties and specific medicinal benefits. As such, Japanese have been coming to the towns for centuries, including injured samurai during warring periods to recuperate and relax in the ancient waters. Within easy reach of Nagano City, Shibu in particular retains much of its historic character with both towns putting you nearby the monkey park and Shiga Kogen.

20 THINGS TO DO AROUND YUDANAKA / SHIBU ONSEN & WHERE TO STAY

The hot spring towns of Yudanaka and Shibu Onsen are two of the region's most historic and offer plenty of reasons to visit throughout the year.

THE 9 HEALING HOT SPRINGS OF SHIBU ONSEN

With a history stretching back 1300 years, Shibu Onsen has long been known as a place of refuge, healing and relaxation.

Japanese Dining GOEN

Located directly across from Yudanaka Station, GOEN offers friendly service, indoor and outdoor seating, fantastic food and a warm welcome.

NAGANO DENTESTU RAILWAY

Getting to and from Yudanaka and Shibu is quick and easy using the Nagano Dentetsu Railway running from Nagano Station.

KITA-SHIGA KOGEN SKI RESORTS

The resorts making-up Kita-Shiga Kogen are often overlooked but offer lots of reasons to visit.

Plan Your Visit

(Access / General / Things to do)

20 Things to Do Around Yudanaka / Shibu Onsen & Where to Stay

Located a short distance from the Jigokudani Monkey Park and Shiga Kogen Ski Resort, …

Tours

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(Private Tour)

[START FROM NAGANO CITY] Private Snow Monkey Tour

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey
Pick-up:: Nagano City
Drop-off:: Nagano City Hakuba Nozawa Onsen Shiga Kogen Madarao Myoko

¥122,000 ~ / group

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(Day Tour)

1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey Shiga Kogen
Pick-up:: Nagano City Yudanaka/Shibu
Drop-off:: Nagano City Yudanaka/Shibu

¥23,000

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(Day Tour, Event Tour)

[NOV 23 ONLY] 1-Day Tour: Ebisu-ko Fireworks Festival & Snow Monkeys

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey
Pick-up:: Nagano City
Drop-off:: Nagano City

¥28,800

Recommended

(Day Tour)

(Spring Only) 1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Cherry Blossoms in Nagano

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey
Pick-up:: Nagano City
Drop-off:: Nagano City

¥19,800

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(Destination info)

20 Things to Do Around Yudanaka / Shibu Onsen & Where to Stay

Located a short distance from the Jigokudani Monkey Park and Shiga Kogen Ski Resort, …

(Destination info)

How to Get to Yudanaka & Shibu Onsen

Located with the wider region of Yamanouchi, the historic hot spring towns of Yudanak…

(Access)

Snow Monkey Park Bus Stop

One of the quickest and most convenient ways to access the Snow Monkey Park is by usi…

(Access)

Nagano Dentetsu Line (Nagano--Yudanaka/Monkey Park)

Running from Nagano Station to Yudanaka Station, the 'Nagano Dentetsu' or 'Nagano Ele…

(Access)

Nagaden Snow Monkey Express Bus Timetable

Nagaden operates a variety of express bus services to some of Nagano’s most popular d…

(Access)

Nagano Dentetsu Line Timetable

Running from Nagano Station to Yudanaka Station - the nearest station to the Jigokuda…

(Access)

Nagaden Snow Monkey / Shiga Kogen Express Bus

The Nagano Dentetsu company, most commonly referred to simply as Nagaden, operates th…

(Access)

Nagaden Local Bus

The Nagano Dentetsu company, most commonly referred to simply as 'Nagaden', operates …

(Access)

Nagaden Local Bus Timetable

Nagaden operates numerous local bus services in and around Nagano City including to t…

(Access)

Nagaden Shiga Kogen Express Bus Timetable

Nagaden operates a variety of express bus services to some of Nagano’s most popular d…

(Access)

Yudanaka Station

Yudanaka is a small station and terminus of the Nagano Dentetsu Line. While small, it…

(Access)

Yudanaka Station Taxi Information

The Nagaden Taxi Yudanaka Office is located in front of Yudanaka Station. The table a…

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Private Charters

NAGANO→SHIBU ONSEN

Duration:: 0-1 Hours
Spots:

¥43,000~

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Activities

(Onsen / Health & Well-being)

The 9 Healing Hot Springs of Shibu Onsen

Boasting a 1300-year history and numerous sources of thermal water, Shibu Onsen has l…

(Top Attractions / Onsen)

Explore Shibu Onsen

Located between Yudanaka Station and the Jigokudani Monkey Park, Shibu Onsen is a his…

(Local Food & Drink / Summer Activities)

Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano

The elevation of Nagano and resulting temperature difference between day and night, b…

(Onsen / Health & Well-being)

Shibu Onsen Bathhouse No.9: the 'O-yu'

The ninth and largest of the nine 'public' bathhouses of Shibu Onsen, the 'O-yu' is t…

Onsen Kaede-no-Yu

Located inside Yudanaka Station, Onsen Kaede-no-Yu is one of the nearest public hot s…

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Yudanaka & Shibu Onsen: 'Ashi-yu' (Footbaths)

As traditional hot spring towns, both Yudanaka Onsen and Shibu Onsen have natural the…

(Arts & Culture)

World Peace Kannon

The Sekai Heiwa Kannon (World Peace Buddha Statue) is 25 meters tall and is set upon …

(Nature & Adventure / Arts & Culture)

Issa's Pathway

Issa-no-Komichi is a path named after the renowned haiku poet, Issa Kobayashi (1763-1…

Jigokudani Monkey Area: International ATM

If you are at the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Kanbayashi area, or Shibu Onsen area, …

(Entertainment)

Shibu Onsen: Shooting Galleries & Games

One of the great joys of visiting any 'onsen' (hot spring) town in Japan is the feeli…

(Arts & Culture / Entertainment / Shopping / Summer Activities / Onsen / Health & Well-being)

Shibu Onsen: Simple & Fun Things To Do In A Traditional Hot Spring Town

Visiting and staying in a traditional ‘onsen’ (hot spring) town is something of a mus…

Onsen Toomi-No-Yu

Toomi-No-Yu is an onsen attached to Hotel Selan in Yomase. It has an open air bath fr…

(Arts & Culture)

Shibu Onsen: Decorative Planting Workshop

The decorative planting workshop is one where moss is used to create a living decorat…

(Summer Activities)

Yudanaka To Obuse Cycling

Obuse is a beautiful town where you can spend half a day roaming around, taking in th…

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Japanese Dining GOEN

¥Lunch: ¥1000~ Dinner: ¥2500~

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Events

(Arts & Culture)

Shibu Onsen Summer Festival

Every year in the month of August the streets of Shibu Onsen are closed to traffic an…

(Arts & Culture)

Yamanouchi's Firework Festival

Fireworks festivals are held all over Japan and the town of Yamanouchi, also known so…

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