Comments on: Kokuya, Shibu Onsen, Japan – part 1

By: Kokuya, Shibu Onsen, Japan – Part 2

Kokuya, Shibu Onsen, Japan – Part 2 — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:12:53 +0000

[...] dinner time! The little onsen tamago was delicious, but all I could think of is the exquisite kaiseki dinner we’re going to have [...]

By: Food & Travel: Japan Planning | Food & Travel | World Foodie Guide

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:02:56 +0000

[...] its own private bath on the balcony. The fact that they can offer a vegetarian version of their kaiseki dinner (read the 3 posts by Australian food blogger A Table For Two on Kokuya) was important, as I [...]

By: Zeno

Zeno — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 01:44:44 +0000

I am ready to answer any of your questions about Snow Monkey or Kokuya hotel. .-= Zeno´s last blog ..Guide of Snow Monkey (Jigokudani Monkey park) and the area around =-.

By: Billy

Billy — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:17:48 +0000

@Alexis: Hi, kokuya is right in the shibu onsen street which is the closest town to the monkey park. But all towns are within walking distance (30min max). There are 2 walking paths to get to the monkey park. One is taking you up a steep hill through the forest, will take 30-45mins to reach the monkey park, winter time can take longer. The bus will take u to the other path which is on the other side of the hill, which is less steep but still will take around 20-30mins walk to get to the park. If the bus is not operating during winter, I guess it will take another 15-20min walk to the base of the walk path no. 2. If you book at kokuya, please do ask for Zeno wether he will be kind enough to take u up to the monkey park, as I know he does take guests up there from to time whoever needs a guidetour and he is not too busy with his business of course. If not at least kokuya can offer u a ride to the foot of the hill. I hope that helps, enjoy shibu onsen, I think u will love it there.

By: Alexis

Alexis — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:17:16 +0000

Hey, we are thinking of reserving a room with Kokuya Shibu Onsen. Is the monkey park within walking distance? I understand that the minibus to the park does not operate every day during winter. If that’s the case, are there any other public transport available?

By: Helen

Helen — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:36:04 +0000

wow, your photos are always so tranquil and amazing. i need to gets back to japan. i miss it so! Helen’s last blog post..Vibe Entertains cookbook launch, Vibe Hotel Sydney

By: Peter G

Peter G — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:18:55 +0000

How I envy you! I agree. The Japanese certainly have a way with presentation and hospitality. Lucky you to get your own hot bath on the balcony. Can't wait for the next installment... Peter G’s last blog post..Baklavas