YUDANAKA private bath, sobanoodles

We recently stayed at Hotel Shimaya, and to be honest, there's not too much we can add to the accolades of previous guests. Yes, Yumoto San and his wife will astound you with their generosity and willingness to go that extra mile to make your stay memorable. Yes, the rooms are spacious, tidy and inviting. So what can we add that will be of value to future guests?

Well, we can offer an insight into the Onsen located on the hilltop overlooking the valley. Having experienced both the public and private baths. Both of us agree that the public experience was more traditional, with better views and cheaper rates to boot. However, if you are travelling as a couple and wish to experience the sunset from the warmth of the natural springs together, then it is worth forking out the extra cash for that privilege. Also it's a good option if you have modesty issues as full disrobing is required.

We can also recommend the restaurant down the street behind the hotel that specialises in soba noodles - very nice food and reasonable prices.

Overall we immensely enjoyed our stay in Yudanaka, and a large part of that is due to the hospitality provided by Hotel Shimaya - thank you so much for a wonderful Japanese countryside experience!

Alison and Matt
(Brisbane, AUSTRALIA)

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