Name: Kaneki Hotel
Address: 2073 Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan
Rating: 7.4

Keisuke Miwa

2024/4 Stayed at Shiga Kogen for spring snowboarding.It's not far from the parking lot to the inn, so there's no problem even if you have a lot of luggage.・Inside the buildingChange into slippers at the entrance in front of the reception desk. There are shoe boxes available, but if you are worried about them being stolen, I think it's a good idea to bring a bag or something to take indoors.There is also an elevator, although it is small. Enough to fit two adults + one or two carry-on bags.·roomThe building is old overall and the soundproofing is poor, but there are not many inconveniences. Smoking is allowed in all rooms. This hotel is the only one in the area that allows smoking in the rooms, so it's a great hotel for smokers.There are rooms with and without toilets. There is no bath in the room.There was a closet and a kimono rack in the room, so I was able to dry my wet clothes on the slopes.There are occasional insects, so please be careful if you hate insects.Is the air conditioner controlled throughout the building? There was a separate oil heater. It seems to be the type that automatically turns off every few hours, so it was a little chilly in the morning.The refrigerator is small and has a separate freezer compartment inside the refrigerator. Small glasses, pots, teapots, and tea available. A microwave is located in the lobby on the first floor.Indoor wear is a yukata. The only amenity provided was a toothbrush, so it would be a good idea to bring any necessary items such as a comb.·bathThe indoor bath (rock bath) that is not reserved for private use has a washbasin with a hairdryer in the changing room.The private bath (cypress bath) only has a changing basket in the changing room, so please dry your hair in your room.There is no shower in the private bath, so if you would like to take a shower, I think it would be better to use the rock bath.The only items provided were conditioner shampoo, body wash, soap, and a dirt towel, so if you are particular about these things, I think it would be a good idea to bring your own.There was no special request for a private bath, and you could use it as long as it was vacant, so it was very convenient. The temperature of the water varied depending on the day, but it was never too hot or too lukewarm. If you open the window, it is a back street where people pass through, so please be careful not to open it completely naked. lol·mealI stayed for 3 nights just for breakfast, but I was happy to see a different menu every day.Basic grilled fish, egg dishes, side dishes, rice, and miso soup.The grilled fish included salmon and mackerel, the eggs served in dashimaki and hot spring eggs, and the side dishes included yam and boiled eggplant, as well as salad chicken.On a chilly morning, I was grateful for the bowlful of rice and miso soup heated by solid fuel.·serviceThe friendly staff were able to respond flexibly to a variety of things. It seems to be a family-run business, and whenever we met in the lobby, they would say hello, welcome back, etc., and I felt at ease, just like at home.・LocationExcellent access to the slopes of Shiga Kogen.Also, the area between Yudanaka and Shinshu Nakano is not far by car, so I went to various local restaurants for dinner.It's also perfect for wandering around Shibu Onsen town.I would definitely use it again.

Satoshi T

I was able to stay at a cheap price in a hot spring town. It was enough for an overnight stay, and I was able to visit 9 hot springs in the city. …

Yasumi Kikuchi

``Inn where you can visit the nine hot springs at the lowest price'' ``Many rooms are large halls'' ``Showa era air conditioners are weak'' ``Old building'' ``Bathrooms are not clean'' ``Toilets and rooms are clean'' ``Parking lot is by the river Difficult to understand along the route, advance inquiries required.”

Axel Font

It's a Two Star 🌟 🌟 rated hotel, in Shibu Onsen, so expectations should be kept in check accordingly. Road in front of the hotel is Really tight and took some maneuvering with our rental vehicle but managed to get the car out to a wider road a short block from the hotel where a Free parking lot for the hotel is available.Once you walk into the hotel, you leave your shoes 👞 👟 onto a shelf and slip into their provided slippers, which some may find unsanitary as they are random slippers laying around, but we had no issues.Front desk person was polite and helpful and guided us to our room on the third floor. Yes there is an elevator, REALLY Small, but it will help enough with your luggage.As for the room itself, it is Open and spacious But nothing breathtaking. Mats are on the floor to sleep on, and thus provided a place to lie your head on.The room has an old sink and toilet and serves it's purpose. As for the shower 🚿 it is located elsewhere and I didn't use it.We went in the summer and the room is air conditioned so luckily, no issues with temperature.Hotel is located Very near nine hot onsens to dip into and the hotel does supply you with yukatas and footwear to use for the onsens, of course I chose wooden clogs, keeping to the spirit of the area.As for the nine Onsens... Well, I went into 4 of them. Two were fine, one had only 1ft of water 💧 and the other was SO Hot 🔥 we couldn't get in. This does not reflect on the hotel at all though, just something to note.We did find a Wonderful little bar down the same street as the hotel to the left and the owners are Very inviting, speak English and provide Great Food, Drinks, and Better Hospitality... Again just mentioning what's in the area.Would my family and I stay at the hotel again, tough to answer, the price is right, But it is Not the nicest we saw in the area when walking around.AGAIN, it's a Two Star hotel and nothing extraordinary. ENJOY your travels!

T Ohira

The parking lot is separate from the Kinki Hotel. It was a road along the river, a parking lot for a general residential building, but there was a signboard to guide you. The hotel is an old building, but it's good for those who don't need service, clean bathrooms, or rooms, just want to stay the night. Breakfast includes mushroom miso soup, rice, salmon, yam, a small side dish, hot spring eggs, and pickles. It was delicious.The indoor bath only provides rinse-in shampoo and body soap. I did not use the private bath this time.

Keisuke Miwa

2024/4 Stayed at Shiga Kogen for spring snowboarding.It's not far from the parking lot to the inn, so there's no problem even if you have a lot of luggage.・Inside the buildingChange into slippers at the entrance in front of the reception desk. There are shoe boxes available, but if you are worried about them being stolen, I think it's a good idea to bring a bag or something to take indoors.There is also an elevator, although it is small. Enough to fit two adults + one or two carry-on bags.·roomThe building is old overall and the soundproofing is poor, but there are not many inconveniences. Smoking is allowed in all rooms. This hotel is the only one in the area that allows smoking in the rooms, so it's a great hotel for smokers.There are rooms with and without toilets. There is no bath in the room.There was a closet and a kimono rack in the room, so I was able to dry my wet clothes on the slopes.There are occasional insects, so please be careful if you hate insects.Is the air conditioner controlled throughout the building? There was a separate oil heater. It seems to be the type that automatically turns off every few hours, so it was a little chilly in the morning.The refrigerator is small and has a separate freezer compartment inside the refrigerator. Small glasses, pots, teapots, and tea available. A microwave is located in the lobby on the first floor.Indoor wear is a yukata. The only amenity provided was a toothbrush, so it would be a good idea to bring any necessary items such as a comb.·bathThe indoor bath (rock bath) that is not reserved for private use has a washbasin with a hairdryer in the changing room.The private bath (cypress bath) only has a changing basket in the changing room, so please dry your hair in your room.There is no shower in the private bath, so if you would like to take a shower, I think it would be better to use the rock bath.The only items provided were conditioner shampoo, body wash, soap, and a dirt towel, so if you are particular about these things, I think it would be a good idea to bring your own.There was no special request for a private bath, and you could use it as long as it was vacant, so it was very convenient. The temperature of the water varied depending on the day, but it was never too hot or too lukewarm. If you open the window, it is a back street where people pass through, so please be careful not to open it completely naked. lol·mealI stayed for 3 nights just for breakfast, but I was happy to see a different menu every day.Basic grilled fish, egg dishes, side dishes, rice, and miso soup.The grilled fish included salmon and mackerel, the eggs served in dashimaki and hot spring eggs, and the side dishes included yam and boiled eggplant, as well as salad chicken.On a chilly morning, I was grateful for the bowlful of rice and miso soup heated by solid fuel.·serviceThe friendly staff were able to respond flexibly to a variety of things. It seems to be a family-run business, and whenever we met in the lobby, they would say hello, welcome back, etc., and I felt at ease, just like at home.・LocationExcellent access to the slopes of Shiga Kogen.Also, the area between Yudanaka and Shinshu Nakano is not far by car, so I went to various local restaurants for dinner.It's also perfect for wandering around Shibu Onsen town.I would definitely use it again.

Satoshi T

I was able to stay at a cheap price in a hot spring town. It was enough for an overnight stay, and I was able to visit 9 hot springs in the city. …

Yasumi Kikuchi

``Inn where you can visit the nine hot springs at the lowest price'' ``Many rooms are large halls'' ``Showa era air conditioners are weak'' ``Old building'' ``Bathrooms are not clean'' ``Toilets and rooms are clean'' ``Parking lot is by the river Difficult to understand along the route, advance inquiries required.”

Axel Font

It's a Two Star 🌟 🌟 rated hotel, in Shibu Onsen, so expectations should be kept in check accordingly. Road in front of the hotel is Really tight and took some maneuvering with our rental vehicle but managed to get the car out to a wider road a short block from the hotel where a Free parking lot for the hotel is available.Once you walk into the hotel, you leave your shoes 👞 👟 onto a shelf and slip into their provided slippers, which some may find unsanitary as they are random slippers laying around, but we had no issues.Front desk person was polite and helpful and guided us to our room on the third floor. Yes there is an elevator, REALLY Small, but it will help enough with your luggage.As for the room itself, it is Open and spacious But nothing breathtaking. Mats are on the floor to sleep on, and thus provided a place to lie your head on.The room has an old sink and toilet and serves it's purpose. As for the shower 🚿 it is located elsewhere and I didn't use it.We went in the summer and the room is air conditioned so luckily, no issues with temperature.Hotel is located Very near nine hot onsens to dip into and the hotel does supply you with yukatas and footwear to use for the onsens, of course I chose wooden clogs, keeping to the spirit of the area.As for the nine Onsens... Well, I went into 4 of them. Two were fine, one had only 1ft of water 💧 and the other was SO Hot 🔥 we couldn't get in. This does not reflect on the hotel at all though, just something to note.We did find a Wonderful little bar down the same street as the hotel to the left and the owners are Very inviting, speak English and provide Great Food, Drinks, and Better Hospitality... Again just mentioning what's in the area.Would my family and I stay at the hotel again, tough to answer, the price is right, But it is Not the nicest we saw in the area when walking around.AGAIN, it's a Two Star hotel and nothing extraordinary. ENJOY your travels!

T Ohira

The parking lot is separate from the Kinki Hotel. It was a road along the river, a parking lot for a general residential building, but there was a signboard to guide you. The hotel is an old building, but it's good for those who don't need service, clean bathrooms, or rooms, just want to stay the night. Breakfast includes mushroom miso soup, rice, salmon, yam, a small side dish, hot spring eggs, and pickles. It was delicious.The indoor bath only provides rinse-in shampoo and body soap. I did not use the private bath this time.

Keisuke Miwa

2024/4 Stayed at Shiga Kogen for spring snowboarding.It's not far from the parking lot to the inn, so there's no problem even if you have a lot of luggage.・Inside the buildingChange into slippers at the entrance in front of the reception desk. There are shoe boxes available, but if you are worried about them being stolen, I think it's a good idea to bring a bag or something to take indoors.There is also an elevator, although it is small. Enough to fit two adults + one or two carry-on bags.·roomThe building is old overall and the soundproofing is poor, but there are not many inconveniences. Smoking is allowed in all rooms. This hotel is the only one in the area that allows smoking in the rooms, so it's a great hotel for smokers.There are rooms with and without toilets. There is no bath in the room.There was a closet and a kimono rack in the room, so I was able to dry my wet clothes on the slopes.There are occasional insects, so please be careful if you hate insects.Is the air conditioner controlled throughout the building? There was a separate oil heater. It seems to be the type that automatically turns off every few hours, so it was a little chilly in the morning.The refrigerator is small and has a separate freezer compartment inside the refrigerator. Small glasses, pots, teapots, and tea available. A microwave is located in the lobby on the first floor.Indoor wear is a yukata. The only amenity provided was a toothbrush, so it would be a good idea to bring any necessary items such as a comb.·bathThe indoor bath (rock bath) that is not reserved for private use has a washbasin with a hairdryer in the changing room.The private bath (cypress bath) only has a changing basket in the changing room, so please dry your hair in your room.There is no shower in the private bath, so if you would like to take a shower, I think it would be better to use the rock bath.The only items provided were conditioner shampoo, body wash, soap, and a dirt towel, so if you are particular about these things, I think it would be a good idea to bring your own.There was no special request for a private bath, and you could use it as long as it was vacant, so it was very convenient. The temperature of the water varied depending on the day, but it was never too hot or too lukewarm. If you open the window, it is a back street where people pass through, so please be careful not to open it completely naked. lol·mealI stayed for 3 nights just for breakfast, but I was happy to see a different menu every day.Basic grilled fish, egg dishes, side dishes, rice, and miso soup.The grilled fish included salmon and mackerel, the eggs served in dashimaki and hot spring eggs, and the side dishes included yam and boiled eggplant, as well as salad chicken.On a chilly morning, I was grateful for the bowlful of rice and miso soup heated by solid fuel.·serviceThe friendly staff were able to respond flexibly to a variety of things. It seems to be a family-run business, and whenever we met in the lobby, they would say hello, welcome back, etc., and I felt at ease, just like at home.・LocationExcellent access to the slopes of Shiga Kogen.Also, the area between Yudanaka and Shinshu Nakano is not far by car, so I went to various local restaurants for dinner.It's also perfect for wandering around Shibu Onsen town.I would definitely use it again.