There are three traditional ryokan in Shirabu. Previously all had thatched roofs, but both Higashiya and Nakaya were burned down completely in May 2000 and rebuilt with tiles.
Higashiya Ryokan (東屋旅館), . Rebuilt in traditional style after the fire, the "East Inn" is the newest and swankiest of the three here. �
Nakaya Bekkan Fudokaku (中屋別館不動閣), . The annex of Nakaya, the only part that survived the blaze. �
Nishiya Ryokan (西屋旅館), . The "West Inn" is the only original thatched building left in Shirabu. �
There are three other accommodation options:
Azumaya Ryokan (吾妻屋旅館), Shin-Takayu Onsen, ☎ 0238-55-2031, . This rustic lodge is located another 20 min up the hill from Shirabu, being the sole inn at Shin-Takayu Onsen (新高湯温泉). Despite ryokan prices, facilities more resemble a mountain hut, with basic home-style cooking, guests expected to lay out their futons and no shower facilities. But the bath selection is unparalleled: in addition to the indoor bath, there are five (5) outdoor baths, ranging from two large rock baths with valley and waterfall views to tiny one-person nekko baths carved from hinoki tree trunks. The water is clear and virtually sulphurless, although there's a fair amount of harmless "onsen flowers" (visible mineral flakes) in it. All outdoor baths are mixed, although there's a slice reserved for women only. Free transfer to/from Shirabu bus stop.From ¥11700/person. �
Keizan Hotel (ホテル渓山), . Modern ferroconcrete hotel that fits the valley like a slap in the face. �
Minshuku Shirabuya (民宿白布屋), ☎ 0238-55-2006. The simplest and cheapest place to stay. �
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