
Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku
Overview
Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku is a traditional Japanese ryokan in the Kanbayashi Onsen village of Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture, renowned for being the closest accommodation to the famous Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park.
Key facts
- Price
- Premium
- Our tier, on a scale from Budget to Luxury
- Private bath
- 2 kashikiri baths
Checked on the inn’s official site, . How we check
Best time: Autumn: Spectacular fall foliage in the Yamanouchi mountains. Spring: Baby monkeys at Jigokudani park.
Before you book
- Reserve the room with open-air bath well in advance as there is only one
- Book private baths at check-in as they fill up quickly
- Winter weekends sell out fast due to snow monkey season, so plan months ahead
Baths & dining
Onsen & baths
- Spring type
- Simple thermal spring and sodium sulfate spring
- Water temperature
- 40-43°C
Private baths
- Hinoki (Japanese cypress) bath
- Granite stone bath
Indoor baths
- Main communal indoor bath (gender-separated)
Outdoor baths
- Outdoor rotenburo with mountain views (gender-separated)
- Reserve private baths at the front desk upon check-in
Dining
Main dining hall
In-room dining (select rooms)
- Breakfast
- 7:00 - 9:00
- Dinner
- 18:00 - 20:00
Specialty dishes
- Shinshu beef kaiseki course
- Local chicken and seasonal mountain vegetable dishes
- Wild mushroom specialties in autumn
- Soba noodles made with locally grown buckwheat
Dietary: Allergies accommodated with advance notice; Vegetarian options available upon request. At least 3 days before arrival
Photos
Rooms
| Room | Size | View |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Japanese Room | 8-10 tatami mats | Mountain or village view |
| Room with Indoor Hot Spring Bath | 10-12 tatami mats | Mountain or village view |
| Room with Open-Air Hot Spring Bath | 12+ tatami mats | Mountain view |
Worth knowing
- Private onsen baths (hinoki and granite)
- Public indoor and outdoor baths with constant fresh water
- Kaiseki dinner with Shinshu beef
- Free parking
- Proximity to Snow Monkey Park
Getting there
- Nearest station
- Yudanaka Station (Nagano Electric Railway)
- From the station
- 10 minutes by car or bus
- Parking
- Available
Questions
What types of room does Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku have?
Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku lists 3 room types: Standard Japanese Room, Room with Indoor Hot Spring Bath and Room with Open-Air Hot Spring Bath.
Does Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku have private onsen?
Yes. Hinoki (Japanese cypress) bath. Granite stone bath.
Does Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku have public baths?
Yes, Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku has shared baths for guests.
How do I get to Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku?
The nearest station is Yudanaka Station (Nagano Electric Railway). 10 minutes by car or bus.
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