Wafu no Yado Masuya

We had a wonderful stay here. The room was very clean and comfortable, perfect for resting. We reserved a room with a private onsen bath, which was extremely convenient for a family traveling with kids. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious, made with fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. The staff were also very kind and helpful from check-in and check-out to meal service and providing local travel recommendations. We would definitely stay here again if we visit the area in the future.

We have had the pleasure of staying at different Onsen throughout Japan so it is nice that this is another one that did not disappoint. The room was on the bigger side with plenty of space for bags, even when the mattresses were laid out in full. We really appreciate the spacious balcony, with a beautiful view of the river. The sound of the river waking you up in the morning is just - absolute bliss! We have to say the food truly did not disappoint as well. Dishes were curated meticulously with attention to detail. Food looking beautiful is one thing, but taste is another - and both did not disappoint! Service is friendly and warm, typical of any Japanese establishments (except for Zara in Osaka, I am still holding a grudge 🙄). Cherry on the absolute top, the front desk volunteered to drive us to the train station as all he was unable to call for a taxi due to rush hour - that saved us from a 25 mins walk dragging our bags. Overall, it was an amazing experience and yes please do consider this place when you visit Yudanaka.

This was my favorite stay in Japan and I’m so glad I booked it. It was just so wonderful and special - particularly the delicious, beautifully presented, and very filling breakfast (a must if you’re staying!) the room was very nice and traditional and they gave you everything you needed for the hot springs. I am not much of a hot spring person and tried the one downstairs but it was too hot for me haha. For someone who likes the onsens the one thing is this ryokan only gives access to public baths 2 and 3 which I couldn’t find and not the rest of Shibu onsen. But that wasn’t a problem for me. They were so nice there and some wore gorgeous kimonos. I even got there early enough I got to catch the shuttle to the monkey park before I checked in which was super helpful. They also had shuttles to the train station. I’m so glad I spent a day in this village. It was totally worth the extra steps rather than just a quick trip to the monkey park. It was so nice to experience the small village

We had an unforgettable stay at this ryokan. We went there in the middle of May, and it was particularly peaceful. The welcome and service were impeccable — we didn’t lack anything in the room, and we were even pleasantly surprised to be offered an afternoon snack. The meals (dinner and breakfast) were delicious and very generous. Having our meals in a private dining room just for us was also a very special experience. Finally, the onsens were clean, nicely hot, and spacious. In short, we loved our stay and would be happy to come back if we get the chance.

Overall, for being a slightly less expensive ryokan, I had a wonderful experience. I regret not staying another day to truly enjoy the onsens more. Food: I wish I could have had dinner - but I’m not sure if you might need to contact them prior to check in to reserve as from my understanding it was full? The breakfast I was able to add on and was fantastic. Service: The service is always warm and inviting, and respectful. Room: The bathroom is pretty tight and uncomfortable, otherwise the main bedroom is lovely. It was also a little noisy during the night - not sure if it was the structure of the onsens or what. Overall I’d recommend this for a simple, relaxing ryokan experience!

A more basic traditional ryokan in an older building. The service was very warm and the staff showed great hospitality, though at times it seemed they would lose track of things like we were not assigned a dinner slot one day until almost dinner time. Likely the result of not having modern systems to keep track of things. The food is the true highlight here - kaiseki breakfast and dinner every night was a luxury and they did a fantastic job accommodating vegetarian needs. It did not get old even though we stayed 3 nights, they kept bringing out new dishes! They offer a shuttle from yudanaka and the overall location is quite convenient. The one real issue we had was that we could often smell sewage / the toilet even when we closed both doors between that area and our living area. Likely caused by an older plumbing system.

We had a wonderful stay at this charming ryokan at Shibu onsen. The rooms were spotless and thoughtfully designed, offering a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend a room with a private open air onsen. The staff were warm, attentive, and made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Breakfast and dinner were absolutely delicious and clearly made with care. The location was perfect as well — quiet, convenient, and easy to explore the surrounding area. A peaceful, comfortable stay that we’d gladly return to!

We had a wonderful day there. Truly Japanese vibe and excellent service. We enjoyed hotel’s onsens a lot. Very comfortable pillows and futon. It was even too warm inside the room for us, so we turned off the AC and we were not cold in the morning. They also have free tea in the room as well as a coffee/chocolate near the reception. We would like to come back again!