Guesthouse Shimashima features free WiFi access and private parking. Shinshimashima Station and the local bus terminal are a 2-minute walk from the accommodation. 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Matsumoto
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Bipasha
    Japan Japan
    Super close to the station and had vegan dinner option!
  • Bradley
    Australia Australia
    Perfect spot to stay if planning on hiking in Kamakochi. The staff were excellent, and love the wood cabin feel of the place. Dinner that is purchasable there was also very nice!
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved how personable both the owner and the restraunt person was - both were very friendly and welcoming and made staying in the middle of nowhere feel really easy! Although very cold, I had the best bed covers to sleep under, I was so cosy, I...

Hosted by 松本市 ゲストハウス

9.4
9.4
Host review score
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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

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • 山賊岳食堂
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern

Facilities of Guesthouse Shimashima
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linen
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs ¥300 per day.
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Lockers
    • Luggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Wellness
    • Sauna
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules

    Guesthouse Shimashima takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 23:00

    Check-out

    Available 24 hours

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 6 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 6 and older are allowed)

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Guesthouse Shimashima accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 05:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

    Payment before arrival via 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 may host on-site functions and some rooms may be affected by noise.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

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

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

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

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

    It is 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

    FAQs about Guesthouse Shimashima

    • Guesthouse Shimashima is 6.2 miles from the centre of Matsumoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guesthouse Shimashima offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Sauna

    • Room options at Guesthouse Shimashima include:

      • Twin
      • Family

    • Check-in at Guesthouse Shimashima is from 16:00, and check-out is until 00:00.

    • The prices at Guesthouse Shimashima may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guesthouse Shimashima has 1 restaurant:

      • 山賊岳食堂