[2025 Yamanouchi Stay] Travel Guide for Rekishi-No-Yado Kanaguya (Updated Apr)

Kanaguya is said to have been the model for the inn "Aburaya," the setting for Spirited Away! The retro, glittering building evokes the world of the movie everywhere. In fact, Kanaguya is a registered tangible cultural property! (?!) It is the only cultural property where you can actually stay overnight. Tours of the building are held in the evening, so if you want to know more about Kanaguya's history and the charm of its architecture, be sure to check it out! Kanaguya is also, of course, a hot spring inn. It has five hot springs of its own, with a total of eight baths in the building! How luxurious... 🤤 Shibu Onsen, where Kanaguya is located, is said to be highly rated by hot spring enthusiasts, as the hot springs are almost directly from the source. It was also fun to stroll around the hot spring town with its retro atmosphere...! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ◇Access Nagano Station → 45 minutes by express train to Yudanaka Station → 10 minutes by bus ◇Nearby sightseeing spots ・Shibu Onsen 9-bath tour (said to bring good luck in safe childbirth and child rearing, and eternal youth and longevity!) ・There is also a table tennis court and shooting gallery in Shibu Onsen ・Ryuo Mountain Resort Sola Terrace (you can see the sea of ​​clouds!) ◇Inns: There are many in Shibu Onsen other than Kanaguya ◇Food Soba restaurants, izakayas, gelato shops, etc. in Shibu Onsen - - ... #Hot spring eggs #A trip to experience history and culture #Historical architecture #Retro townscape #Retro architecture #Couple trip #Gourmet trip #Support tourism

I stayed at the hot spring inn "Rekishi no Yado Kanaguya" in Shibu Onsen, Nagano Prefecture ☺️ This inn is said to look just like the bathhouse in the Ghibli movie "Spirited Away". The building is designated as a national cultural property, and you can enjoy a retro atmosphere ♨️ Address: 2202 Heijo, Yamanouchi-cho, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano Prefecture (Shibu Onsen) #Nagano #Shibu Onsen #Kanaguya #Hot Spring

Located in Shibu Onsen, Nagano Prefecture, Kanaguya is a long-established inn with over 250 years of history😊⁡ ⁡ The retro wooden Japanese-style building "Seigetsu-ro", built in the early Showa period, is particularly famous and is designated as a national registered tangible cultural property💡⁡ ⁡ This building has become a popular spot with a constant stream of visitors, as it has become known for its fantastical exterior reminiscent of the bathhouse in Spirited Away, but the amazing thing about Kanaguya is not just the exterior, it's also worth staying there👍⁡ ⁡ Because Kanaguya has eight different private hot springs, and there are nine hot springs inside the building where you can enjoy bathing❗⁡ ⁡ In addition, Shibu Onsen town has a nine-bath tour, and the neighboring hot spring town There is also a shuttle to Yudanaka Onsen (Yudanaka Station), so you can enjoy various hot springs 👏⁡ ⁡ ⁡ Please check it out 🎵 #tripdomestictravel #naganotrip #naganotourism #domestictravel #girlstrip

Located in Shibu Onsen Street in Shinshu, Nagano, this area exudes a strong traditional Japanese atmosphere. One of the most famous inns here is Kanaguya, a century-old hot spring inn, known for its beautiful night illuminations. Another highlight is the 'Nine Hot Springs Tour.' Guests staying at hotels affiliated with the Onsen Association can receive a key that grants free access to these nine historic baths. However, please note that these baths are relatively small and old. This area is situated at a high altitude and is somewhat remote. The roads are narrow, and the shops in the hot spring street do not stay open late.

The "Kinjuya" hot spring hotel in the famous Shibu Onsen in Nagano Prefecture is said to be one of the inspirations for Yubaba's hot spring house. Walking through the stone-paved hot spring street, the four-story Kinjuya appears deep in the road. The unique architectural style of Kinjuya, a wooden building from the Showa period, has been registered as a national tangible cultural property. It is said that the sixth-generation successor of Kinjuya spent several years visiting various parts of the country to collect various architectural styles and designed it. Not only is the exterior spectacular, the interior design of the Fixture House is also very special. Walking into the Fixture House is like walking into a time tunnel. Female generals in kimonos walk by quickly with bent waists. The polished wooden floor makes it seem as if you can see the skinny Chihiro carrying a bucket and mopping the floor vigorously. A general hot spring hotel may only have 2 to 3 hot spring pools, but inside the Jinju House alone, there is an open-air pool, two public pools and five hot spring rooms with different styles! Each hot spring house is very unique. What's more, guests staying at Kinjuya can soak in the eight public hot springs on Shibuya Onsen Street for free! In other words, as long as you stay here, you can soak in 13 different hot springs! 🛏Accommodation costs: A standard Japanese-style room costs around 37,400 yen, with dinner and breakfast per night for two people. Breakfast: Japanese cuisine. Dinner: Kaiseki cuisine. There are 29 Japanese-style rooms in total, each with its own architectural style and elegance. The hot spring is 100% natural, non-circulating long-flowing hot spring water. 🚉Transportation strategy: Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen and get off at Nagano Station, then transfer to the "Nagano Electric Railway" to Yudanaka Station, transfer to the "Nagaden Bus" for about 10 minutes, get off at "Shibu Onsen" or "Wagobashi" station and walk for 2 minutes. You can take a courtesy car for free from Yudanaka Station (advance reservation required). Nearby tourist attractions: Hidden Mountain, Baoguang Mountain, and Ninja Experience.