Wild snow monkey park and a 15-minute bus ride from Yudanaka Station. There is also a free shuttle from the station. The hot spring has a dynamic open-air bath that boasts the largest amount of water in Nagano Prefecture, and will warm you to the core during the cold winter. There is also a private cypress bath and open-air bath, so you can enjoy a private space. For meals, you can warm yourself up with local cuisine that uses plenty of Nagano Prefecture's mountain produce and Shinshu brand meat.

It takes about 40 minutes by train to get to Wild snow monkey park where the monkeys are. It takes about 20 minutes to walk from Ryokan (Japanese inn) to Yudanaka Station, but it's only a 4-minute taxi ride away, so it's not that far. The spacious Yumedono public bath is a natural spring that draws water from Jigokudani. You can also enjoy a stroll through the retro townscape nearby.

We recommend this inn because it is conveniently located for accessing Wild snow monkey park using the public transportation in Shibu Onsen. You can also dine in a private dining room. The kaiseki cuisine is made using seasonal ingredients. The hot springs are provided in private rooms with open-air baths. If you choose the all-inclusive plan, the cost of drinks and snacks is included, so you can enjoy your meal with sake that goes well with the food.

I recommend Hakuunro Ryokan (Japanese inn). It is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Yudanaka Station. This traditional hot spring inn has a retro atmosphere that is refreshing in this day and age, and I think it will be a valuable experience. The baths are free-flowing and can be used 24 hours a day. As it is a simple hot spring, the water is gentle on the skin. Meals can be served in your room, allowing you to enjoy the flavors of Shinshu.

Located almost in the center of Shibu Onsen, this three-story wooden Japanese-style Ryokan (Japanese inn) exudes the warmth of wood. Founded in the Edo period, the facilities are old, but not particularly inconvenient, and the atmosphere inside the building is wonderful, with plenty of the hot spring atmosphere of Shibu Onsen still remaining. For around 10,000 yen depending on the season, you can have breakfast and dinner in your room, allowing you to relax and unwind.

The inn is located on a hill in Yudanaka Onsen town, about a 7-minute walk from the station. A free shuttle bus runs from the inn to Wild snow monkey park every day, making it very convenient. There are rooms from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of the hot spring town or the mountain scenery. There is a large public bath, an open-air bath with natural 100% natural hot spring water, and a private hot spring on the rooftop, so you can enjoy the hot springs in the building while relaxing and taking in the night view of the hot spring town and the night sky.