Shima Tamura  

In Nakanojo’s Shima district, steps from the Shima River and Sawatari Onsen. Minutes from Hoshi Onsen and Shima no Oketsu, with Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park nearby and roughly 40 km from Yubatake and 48 km from Naeba Ski Resort. A classic ryokan setting that’s family-friendly and centered on hot springs.

This ryokan has 47 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators and flat-screen TVs. Rooms feature separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking tubs and bidets, laptop-compatible safes, separate sitting areas and daily housekeeping. Expect a traditional onsen vibe with garden views and comfortable communal spaces.

Soak in hot springs, choose between indoor and outdoor pools, or hit the sauna and spa treatment rooms. Onsite nightlife includes a bar, karaoke and a nightclub; there are also table tennis facilities, gift shops and a banquet hall. Free Wi‑Fi and free self-parking keep things easy — wake up to Shima River views and nearby onsen steam.

Conference and meeting/presentation facilities are available, plus a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, luggage storage and complimentary wireless internet. Free self-parking and lobby newspapers round out the practical perks.

An onsite restaurant serves meals and a bar keeps evenings lively. Buffet breakfasts are offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.