Shirakaba is a Japanese ryokan located in a good location in the central village area offering a great value traditional Japanese experience with a lovely atmosphere.

Where is Shirakaba Nozawa?

Shirakaba is located in the central village area of Nozawa Onsen about 3 minutes walk to the main street with several of Nozawa Onsen's famous public onsens nearby.

• Closest lift access (Yu Road travelling walkway) - 800 m/10-15 mins walk
• Bus stop (Nozawa Onsen) - 100 m / 3 - 5 mins walk
• Restaurants & bars - In-house / 400 m to main street / 5 - 10 mins walk
• Convenience store - 400 m / approx 5 mins walk
• Rental shop - in-house

Rooms

There are a variety of room types including:

• Japanese style rooms (with and without en suites) catering for 1 - 3 guests
• Western/Japanese infused family rooms with western beds & private en suites catering for up to 5 guests.

All rooms have TV, heating & free WIFI. Some rooms have views and a bath tub in the en suite.

Facilities

The Ryokan includes a small segregate mens/womens Japanese bath house, laundry facilities, ski/snowboard storage & free WIFI. There is also free on-site parking 

Services

You can purchase lift tickets at the hotel plus they have an in-house ski/snowboard rental shop (where hotel guests get a discount). The staff at the front desk can speak some English.

Dining

There is an on-house restaurant serving breakfast each morning (you have an option of including breakfast in your package or pay as you go) plus they serve a traditional Japanese Kyseki multi-course meal in the evenings.

There is a funky bar/cafe next door to the Ryokan serving coffee, beer on tap and cocktails.