Guesthouse Shimashima

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.5

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About this property

Guest house Shimashima features free WiFi access and private parking. Shinshimashima Station and the local bus terminal are a 2-minute walk from the accommodations. The Kamikochi area and Shirahone Hot Spring are respectively 67 minutes and 60 minutes away via bus. The on-site restaurant offers local cuisine and sake. Takayama is 2-hours away via bus. Matsumoto Castle can be reached in 30-minutes via train and walk. Norikura Kogen is a 50-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

  • Parking Available On Site

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2 twin beds
3 futon beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Maya
Israel Israel
“We stayed here for 2 night to explore the area of Kami kochi which was easily accessible from the guesthouse (direct bus 3 minutes walk away). The owner/staff was super nice and helpful and made us feel at home. 7-11 across the street was also...”
Jordon
Canada Canada
“Where it was located! Very great spot you just need to be organized with your bus schedules to get into the mountains (pre book) , not as simple to just get on and off according to times of bus . You need tickets and once they are gone they are...”
Adi
Israel Israel
“Nice and helpful staff, clean, close to the bus station to the kamikochi! There is also a nice restaurant with vegetarian option, and many facilities in the guesthouse.”
Jhoelle
Japan Japan
“Very near to shin-shimashima station. Also near to convenience store. They also have a restaurant so you can reserve your slot for dinner~ they’re vegetarian dish is delicious!”
Trixie
Canada Canada
“Guesthouse Shimashima was a wonderful base for exploring and hiking in Kamikochi (very short walk to bus stop and train station with a convenience store equally close by). We LOVED the authentic sauna experience, cozy common area, welcoming staff,...”
William
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We stayed here when traveling from Kyoto to Kamikochi and it was a perfect stop over. Easy to get to from Matsumoto. The room, and facilities were good - with a kitchen to heat up and eat some food in. Very clean room and comfy beds.”
A2bh
France France
“The staff was extremely kind, helping me update my itinerary due to the weather. Location is great.”
Rachel_z
Israel Israel
“Stopped on the way back from a trek in the Alps. The rooms was spacious and very clean. A minute walk from the train the bus and 7 eleven. Equipped kitchen and nice atmosphere and staff”
Bodil
Switzerland Switzerland
“Close to the train station, makes you feel welcome, can use laundry facilities”
Jake
Australia Australia
“Cozy. Quiet. Clean and well maintained. Good privacy and great amenities”

Hosted by 松本市　ゲストハウス

9.5
Host Review Score
松本市　ゲストハウス
1 Easy access to Kamikochi, Takayama and Matsumoto castle ・From our guesthouse, it is only two-minute walk to Shinshimashima station and bus terminal, from where you can travel to many scenic spots including Kamikochi, Takayama and Matsumoto castle. ・A parking space is available. The parking fee per day is 300 yen for cars, 100 yen for motorcycles and free of charge for bicycles. 　 2 A new beginning is waiting for you ・You can enjoy cooking in a shared kitchen and having a meal with other travelers or talk over drinks till dawn or spend all your time reading books in a shared living room. ・The shared kitchen and the living room are available 24 hours a day. 3・Matsumoto guesthouse
In the midst of a richly forested landscape, our guesthouse provides calm and peaceful time to you. You can enjoy the wonderful starry sky at night while bathing in an open-air bath and forget the fatigues of the road. Moreover, many scenic spots including Kamikochi, Takayama and Matsumoto castle are easily accessible from here. We are very much looking forward to meeting you. If you have any questions about tourist sites, public transports and so on, please feel free to contact us.
・Showers are available 24 hours a day. ・Our guesthouse locates near the Azusa river. You can take a refreshing walk there hearing the music of a stream and birds in the morning. ・There is a 24-hour convenience store within two-minute walk.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
山賊岳食堂
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern

Amenities of Guesthouse Shimashima

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant

House rules

Guesthouse Shimashima takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 6 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Guesthouse Shimashima of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

When booking half board, note that drinks are not included.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 05:00:00.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: 長野県松本保健所指令29松保第65-7号