highlights and activities Shima Onsen by Bike! Who Knows What New Encounters Await
Shima Onsen is a sprawling hot spring (or onsen) town located along the Shima River. The town area covers about 3km nort...
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Kashiwaya Ryokan The Perfect Spot for the Last Night of Your Trip to Japan: A Country Onsen Ryokan
When you come to Japan, where would you like to go? Maybe to Tokyo, one of the biggest cities in the world. Or to Kyoto,...
Ryokan Yukata: the Traditional way of Relaxing at a Japanese Ryokan
When I think about staying at a Japanese Ryokan, the first thing that comes to mind is relaxing in a yukata. A yukata is...
Kashiwaya Ryokan Accomodating Onsen Ryokan for Solo Travelers in Japan
The number of international visitors to Japan has been increasing at an incredible rate. According to the Japan Tourism ...
Ryokan A Rural Japanese Onsen Ryokan that Provides English Support!
We at Shima Onsen and Kashiwaya Ryokan are so happy to see more and more visitors from other countries. The number just ...
Shima Onsen Shima Onsen and Spirited Away – a Surprising Connection
Did you know that right here at Shima Onsen, there is a building said to be have inspired the setting for the famous ani...
Shima Onsen Shima Onsen Ale, Shima’s Original Craft Beer
Many of us enjoy travelling all around the world, and there's one drink you can find just about anywhere you go. That's ...
Tips and FAQ The Slopes Near Shima Onsen: A Skiers Paradise, a Snowboarder’s Dream!
Japan is world-renowned for its abundance of ski resorts and top-notch powder snow. Niseko in Hokkaido and Hakuba in Nag...
Shima Onsen Winter in Japan: Open-air Onsen, Scenic Snowscapes, Skiing and More!
As we’ve written before on our blog (see links below), the Japanese take pride in the distinct charm of each of the four...
Ryokan We got the 2018 Traveler’s Choice Hotel Awards
Thank you for your support! We, Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan placed 9th in the Japanese Inn category of the 2018 Travele...