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Ryokan

Shiratama no Yu Kahou

Shibata City, Niigata, Japan
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Ranked No.1 overall in the “Top 100 Hotels and Ryokans in Japan” chosen by professionals. The Shiratama-no-Yu hot spring boasts one of the highest sulfur contents in the country.

Guest review score

Exceptional
Reviews: 377
4.7

Access

Tsukioka Station
12 min drive
Shibata Station
22 min drive
Niigata Airport
53 min drive

Property facilities

  • Parking lot
  • Jet bath
  • Sauna
  • Spa / Beauty salon
  • Swimming pool
  • Restaurant

Explore our rooms and plans

Price (low to high)
1 room type
Standard Japanese-style room (Satoyama side guest room image ①)
Standard Japanese-style room (garden side guest room image ②)
Standard Japanese-style room (Garden side guest room image ①)
No smoking
1 x Futon, 1 x Tatami mats
218.0 ft²
Max 6 adults / 5 children
Room facilities
  • Bath and toilet available
  • Internet available in room
  • Standard Japanese-style room (Satoyama side guest room image ①)
    Free cancellation until Jan 24
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Dinner
    Dinner (private dining room)
    Breakfast (restaurant)
    Seasonal Sale
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    -4%
    $375.70
    $356.92
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    A standard plan of refined quality, filled with joy and relaxation at Kahou. [Breakfast] [Dinner]

    Free cancellation until 1/24/2026 11:59 p.m.(JST)

    From casual gatherings for relaxation and camaraderie, to essential stays for important celebrations and anniversaries, trust in the quality standard of Kaho with peace of mind. This plan is where your desired stay begins. Feel free to consult us about surprise arrangements or additional requests. ■ About Dinner Venue: Private dining room at the restaurant or banquet hall (depending on the date, dining in your room may also be available) Content: We prepare Kaho's signature 'Japanese banquet cuisine set.' We focus on bringing out the flavors of each ingredient, including treasures from the sea, mountains, and countryside. ※Venue selection requests are not accepted. If you have any special circumstances or prefer table seating, please feel free to consult with us. ※We accommodate allergies for the 7 specified key ingredients, so please let us know at the time of reservation. Changes to the menu due to personal preferences will incur an additional fee. ■Regarding breakfast Venue: Convention Hall Content: Over 80 varieties of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes prepared in a buffet style. A rich variety of dishes, including local specialties and menus loved by children, will be available. ※Due to circumstances, the venue may change, or we may provide a Japanese breakfast set menu. ■Child pricing (including tax)/Children's rates are fixed. ・Elementary school students (with meals and bedding): ¥15,400/ A 'children's banquet cuisine' will be provided for elementary school students. ・Preschooler (ages 3–6: includes meals and bedding): ¥11,000 / A 'lunch banquet cuisine' will be prepared for children. ・Preschooler (ages 1–2: meals only, no bedding): ¥9,900 / A 'lunch banquet cuisine' will be prepared for children. ・Preschooler (ages 1–2: bedding only, no meals): ¥5,500 ・Preschooler (ages 1–2: no meals or bedding): ¥2,750 ・Infant (age 0): Free → When applying, please exclude them from the number of guests and indicate in the remarks section. ※For children's bedding, it will be 'the same bedding as adults'.

    Seasonal Sale
    $356.92
    $375.70
    4% Off
    Taxes & fees incl.
    2 guests 1 night 1 room
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Dining locations
    • Dinner (private dining room)
    • Breakfast (restaurant)
    Cancellation policy
    Free cancellation deadline
    1/24/2026 11:59 p.m. (JST)
    10 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    20%
    7 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    30%
    3 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    50%
    1 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    70%
    0 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    100%
    No-show
    100%
    The penalty charges are based on the original rate of this room. However, if any discounts are applied, the incurred penalties will not exceed the total discounted amount of the reservation.The exchange rate is fixed when booking.

    Taxes & fees

    Included

    Consumption tax (from 10/1/2019) (Per person per night) 10%

    Excluded*

    Bathing tax (from 4/1/1950) (Per person per night)¥150

    * Excluded taxes and fees are approximated and may vary based on the property. They will be collected at the property at the time of check-in or check-out.

Room details

Standard Japanese room, Non-smoking (12.5 tatami)

No smoking
1 x Futon, 1 x Tatami mats
218.0 ft²
Max 6 adults / 5 children
Room facilities
  • Bath and toilet available
  • Internet available in room