AIBIYA

AIBIYA Bed and Breakfast in Shimotakai District

About this bed and breakfast

Located in Shimotakai District, this attractive bed and breakfast for R 1,142 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. Offering a barbecue and ski storage space, AIBIYA is located in Yamanouchi in the Nagano Region, 4.1 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Shimotakai District

Nearby attractions

Yubatake

12.82 miles

Hiroshi Senju Museum Karuizawa

AIBIYA

4.7

Outstanding(212 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Shimotakai District

Reasons to book

People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Shimotakai District

Nearby attractions

Yubatake

12.82 miles

Hiroshi Senju Museum Karuizawa

Reviews

4.7/5.0

Outstanding(212 Reviews)

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9.0

Feb 2024

Comfortable accommodation with superbly welcoming hosts!

Very nice and welcoming hosts! Great breakfasts!

The family apartment is the only place where one can get a private bathroom and it is up a narrow staircase. We were very glad that the hosts helped us with our heavy suitcases!! There were no chairs to sit upon in the room, so the bed (a bit low to the floor) was the only option! Fortunately, we are fairly flexible, but those with mobility issues should take note! Bedside reading lamps would also have been welcome.

9.0

Dec 2023

A great place to stay close to the slopes, and interesting spots and Soba restaurants to discover.

Seongmi and Yoshi were great help to discover the region and interesting spots around. Logging is clean, quiet and comfortable.

Breakfast is ok, but I had better.

9.0

Dec 2023

Warm cosy stay with wonderful hosts

Cosy, warmhearted place in a traditionally restored bed & breakfast run by amazing host couple that made you feel very welcome. The town has multiple onsens to try out via voucher provided in this b&b.

10.0

Nov 2023

Un hostel convivial tenu par un couple d'hôtes très accueillants

J'ai beaucoup apprécié l'hospitalité des 2 hôtes qui ont créé un lieu où on se sent bien. Ils sont été très sympatiques. L'hostel est confortable et bien équipé. Il y a un petit-déjeuner le matin. Dès le début super check-in avec transmission de toutes les adresses à côté. Rien à redire c'était parfait, ,j'étais content d'avoir dormi dans ce lieu et aurait pu prolonger si je n'avais pas prévu d'autres plans.

Rien à dire

10.0

Aug 2023

Great stay, very peaceful. Great hosts. Definitely the place to Stay in Yudanaka.

The staff (Seongmi & Yoshi ) were tireless to provide everything that was needed for a great stay. Also, in the arrival day, there was a typhoon hitting Kyoto and if it wasn't for Yoshi contacting us and letting us know how to proceed and which routes to take to Yudanaka, we would have probably end up stuck in Kyoto for a few days. The room was perfect, exactly as expected. Yoshi and Seongmi provided great tips during all our stay, not only for things to do/eat in the region, but also for the rest of our trip.

9.0

Aug 2023

Heartwarming experience on beautiful location as a starting point for our excursions

Beautiful and friendly place for the moments of pausing

10.0

Aug 2023

The lovely couple, the place everything exceded my expectations. I will repeat my stay!!

Everything exceded my expectations, the cleanliness, of all areas was more than I expected. The couple was extremely kind, caring and loving. The breakfast had almost all homemade, extremely good. If I would have to rate the overall performance between 1 to 10 it would be 100. Hope to keep up a long lasting friendship!!!! The Onsen experience was awesome. If you get to consider going to the Monkey Park don’t hesitate in doing so, it was amazing!! Thanks for enforcing me to do so!! Thanks for all!!! We had a wonderful dinner together!!!

Everything was excellent. Nothing to change!! Make the next stay longer to enjoy more!!

10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay at Aibiya in July. The room is spacious and comfortable. The hosts are super nice and speak perfect English. They were very helpful recommending restaurants. The breakfast is very tasty. We got to taste their home made apple jam from locally grown apples. Yummy! We also tried the onsen at a hotel nearby. We walked to and from the Monkey Park. The hike up was warm, but still manageable. We found a hot footbath along the way in a neighbouring village.

10.0

Jul 2023

Fantastic hosts in a great location

The hosts were fabulous

Large rooms. Clean and open. Excellent for cooking and hanging out.

10.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

Great hospitality! The recommendations from Yoshiki and Seongmi (particularly Yoroduya onsen and the side trip to Obuse) were extremely helpful.

Nothing during my stay.

10.0

May 2023

If you’re considering staying here, just do it. It’s well worth your money!

A gorgeous find in the heart of Yudanaka. A great base for you to explore Yamanouchi. Contemporary, modern guest house with traditional details. Super cosy and comfy room, with chilled hosts who always take the time to chat to you.

Wish I had stayed longer! PS. Please advertise on Hostelworld, most solo travellers book through this app/website! X

10.0

May 2023

We loved our stay at Aibiya! The owners Seongmi & Yoshi were so lovely and went out of their way to help with whatev

Location, comfortable beds, the breakfast, the owners were so lovely, the shop at the front.

10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

It was a short stay but Yoshi and Seonmi were lovely hosts, convenient location to onsens, cosy rooms and would love to be back!

9.0

Feb 2023

Friendly hosts and a great location for activities in the area.

The hosts were really friendly and made great recommendations about local activities and places to eat to help us plan our stay. The hosts were very welcoming to our children, and I could see that they had a great interaction with all the other guests that were also staying. The place was very clean and comfortable, and the European breakfast suited us well.

9.0

Feb 2023

Great stay at a great location for a good price.

The location was great. breakfast was also great. bed was good! Perfect public transport facilities around.

I was expecting a bit more privacy as it is advertised as a hotel. I would rather call it a guest house as it seems more interaction with owners/other guests is somehow expected.

10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional!

Cosy and comfortable. Ideally located for Snow Monkeys, Onsen, or skiing at any of the local ski fields. The hosts take great pride in their establishment and look after all their customers exceptionally well.

Having to leave.

10.0

Feb 2023

Great hosts and location. Clean and tidy very Japanese Ryokan.

The place was a beautiful ryokan newly refurbished. It had a very Japanese feel with the timber walls and floors. It is very well located on a nice street close to the train station. Many restaurants and onsens close by. The hosts Yoshi and Seongmi were excellent and super helpful.

10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

clean, hospitable host introducing amazing onsen and tasty sushi

10.0

Jan 2023

Fantastic homestay with excellent hosts in Yudanaka

Fantastic homestay in Yudanaka. Yoshi and Seongmi run an excellent homestay. They are very kind and friendly, and extremely helpful in terms of planning activities and giving you recommendations on great places to eat and drink. The building itself is beautiful, spotlessly clean, and very cozy. There is a full size kitchen for your use if you desire. There is a light breakfast every morning with good coffee. There is no onsen on site, but they have arrangements with 3 nearby onsen that you can visit for a very reasonable cost (and also a private onsen they can make a reservation for you at). An excellent place to stay if you are going to visit the snow monkeys, ski/board at one of the mountains in the area, or just explore Yudanaka and the nice small towns nearby. We hope to return here soon!

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10.0

Jan 2023

Beautiful welcoming guesthouse in the mountains with lovely and knowledgeable hosts to guide you

Beautiful welcoming guesthouse in the mountains run by Seongmi and Yoshi who were incredibly lovely and helpful throughout. Loads of great recommendations for things to do and see, and places to eat. Literally every single recommendation was brilliant. Helped us navigate local onsen and what to do there etc and would definitely recommend these too. Our room was the superior double and it was spacious with lots of storage, rails for clothes and heater for the winter. It was very clean with tatami floors, comfortable beds with very warm duvet. Air conditioning unit also. Beautifully designed room and house in general. Breakfast was comforting continental style, breads, butter and jam, fruit, coffee and juice. Incredible apples. Cosy living room area. Showers were great and very clean - didn't ever have trouble getting in. Lots of bathrooms around as well so I wouldn't worry at all about not having a separate bathroom. Laundry room was really handy and cheap - washer and separate dryer, was ok for us to use our own washing capsules from home too but they having washing powder too.

Nothing we didn't like at all but something that would be good to be aware of is that sound does travel (it's a friendly guesthouse, not a massive anonymous soundproofed hotel) so need to keep noise down and be considerate.

10.0

Jan 2023

Pure bliss

Yoshi and Seongmi were very helpful right from the start, and rang us to help work out transport times to avoid us missing the last train connection to Aibiya. As it was early season some slopes remained close so Yoshi would help us check each morning the slopes that were opened so we could plan our day, and he just generally provided really good practical advice. Vicinity to eateries was marvellous, all very homestyle and a lovely Japanese experience. Some google translating was necessary but we got along just fine with the menus' pictorial guidance. Very happy to immerse in the experience, and go with the flow. An adventure, if you will. The outdoor onsen at Yurodoyu is a gem that pictures do no justice to - just do remember to observe the etiquette if you do make it there. The famous Shibu onsen is a treat, even if just to wander through. Yoshi and Seongmi have made Aibiya a lovely place, and their hospitality shines through. They have really thought through their approach, and made Aibiya a home away from home with many little touches. We were happy to return to the lodge each day after a full day on the slopes, sometimes cook an easy dinner as the facilities are fantastic, chill out and share the days' highlights. We went for a holiday and came back with memories and the bonus of having made friends.

The schlep to the slopes can get a bit much on the public bus (Powder Express), but the slopes are a true treat once you get there.

10.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

Great location, very friendly and helpful hosts, excellent stay overall

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10.0

Dec 2022

Super helpful owners that made you feel like family, wish I could have stayed longer

Super helpful owners that made you feel like family. Only stopped by for a short day trip and now i wish i stayed for longer. Quaint little ryoukan with tons of amenities like a game/recreation room, a dining room and washing services all situated within the premises. The rooms were cozy and we have no complaints.

10.0

Dec 2022

Lovely stay in Yudanaka Onsen

We spent two nights in this place. The hosts welcomed us warmly and gave a lot of tips and are easy to talk. The room was comfortable and well decorated. Special mention to the breakfast, it was a really nice stay there.

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8.0

Dec 2022

Very good

Great breakfas, very good recommendations of the village, excellent to all sights

10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

A very nice family guesthouse where you feel welcome from the first minute of arrival. The very friendly owner gives you useful information about activities, restaurants and other attractions nearby. Breakfast was simple but delicious and with local products. Very convenient is the short distance to the train/bus station

10.0

Sep 2022

I highly recommend this place for anyone coming to Nagano. The hosts were amazing and the location is perfect. I had an

The property had a lovely traditional vibe, was kept very clean and had all the facilities you need!

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9.0

Sep 2022

Cozy and comfy stay!

It is located in the heart of Yudanaka. The breakfast was excellent, the bed is exactly as advertised (comfy mattress), staff were exceptional and very helpful.

10.0

Mar 2022

This was easily the best place I have stayed in Japan.

The property was very clean and comfortable and the staff was amazing!

Everything was great.

9.0

Feb 2022

Superb

Beautiful Building and decoration and excellent location

10.0

Jan 2022

the perfect mix of modern and traditional is a great escape from the big city

Yoshi and Seongmi were an absolute delight. They went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and well taken care of. From scheduling reservations, telling us about bus times, to driving us to snow monkey park when we missed our bus, they truly did everything they could. Aibiya is the perfect mix of modern and traditional with tons of great food options around. Not to mention the great breakfast every morning. We hope to be back again!

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10.0

Jan 2022

Amazing hospitality

Amazing hospitality, Yoshi and Seongmi were great hosts, very friendly and made us feel really comfortable. They helped us with access to the local onsens, told us about the local area, and also provided free breakfast. The room was also beautiful and very comfortable. We wish we could have stayed longer, highly recommend staying at Aibiya, we had an brilliant experience.

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FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Shimotakai District?

The average price for a rental in Shimotakai District is R 2,204 per night. This rental is R 1,062 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at AIBIYA. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is AIBIYA pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at AIBIYA?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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AIBIYA

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Shimotakai District

Nearby attractions

AIBIYA

Bed and Breakfast in Shimotakai District

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Shimotakai District

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Shimotakai District?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is AIBIYA pet friendly?

What amenities are available at AIBIYA?

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