Shukubo Kakurinbo vs Shimobe Hotel

Same City · Minobu Distance: 6.5km
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Shukubo Kakurinbo

★ 1-Star
9.1 46
Minobu
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Shimobe Hotel

★★★★ 4-Star
8.8 80
Minobu
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Shukubo Kakurinbo Shimobe Hotel
Agoda
9.2 (909)
8.7 (263)
Booking.com
9.3 (825)
8.5 (61)
Expedia
9.2 (46)
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Trip.com
9.3 (30)
9.0 (38)
Overall Average
9.1 (1,810)
8.8 (362)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Shukubo Kakurinbo Shimobe Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Vegetarian meals and banchan are artful and delicious, frequently praised + Staff are very friendly and attentive, even to English speakers, in many reviews
+ Staff's kindness and attentiveness repeatedly mentioned + Private onsen and outdoor footbath are spacious with impressive nature views
+ Serene mountain atmosphere and Buddhist rituals are highlights + Events like drum shows, mochi pounding, egg boiling are fun and engaging
+ Rooms are clean and comfortable + Grilled Yamame fish and varied buffets are delicious
+ Rooms are clean and traditional Japanese style is comfortable
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Remote location means 3-4 hours by public transport - Weak WiFi connection mentioned in several reviews
- Winter bathroom or nighttime cold can be uncomfortable - Building feels dated and old
- Footbath water temperature too hot

Recommended For

Nature & Healing Seekers Couples Culture Explorers

Recommended For

Families Couples Onsen Lovers

Guest Reviews

Shukubo Kakurinbo

Expedia 10.0 Family

Immersive family adventure arriving at night, detailed dinner & breakfast

Trip.com 9.0 Couple

Great for temple life experience, nearby Minobu-ji is excellent

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

Magical place, ambiance, room, restaurant, experiences all perfect

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Friendly staff, beautiful room, delicious food

No in-suite shower

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Heals body and mind, natto unforgettable

Shimobe Hotel

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Loved footbath in hot water before nature, food, staff, private onsen

Booking.com 4.0 Group

All staff friendly, enjoyed hot spring eggs, footbath, table tennis

WiFi not good

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Attentive care for elderly mother to enjoy onsen

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Fantastic onsen, great buffet, fun mochi pounding event

Agoda 10.0 Group

Korean staff friendly, excellent food

Location Comparison

Distance: 6.5km

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