Shiobara Onsen Hotel Ohruri

6.3

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 6.3/10, based on 154 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Iizukatei	9.5/10	121
🥈 2nd	Nikko Senhime Monogatari	9.2/10	594
🥉 3rd	Yurara Marukyō, Kinugawa Onsen	9.2/10	216
4th	Hatago Nagomi	9.1/10	1,363
5th	Kinugawa Onsen Sanraku	9.1/10	313
6th	Honke Bankyu	9.2/10	120
7th	Shelter Garden Nikko	9.2/10	113
8th	Minshuku Fukufuji	9.4/10	47
9th	Shiunso	9.1/10	113
10th	Nikko Hoshino Yado	9.0/10	177
11th	Kinugawa Onsen Hotel	8.9/10	1,167
12th	Itamuro Onsen Daikokuya	9.1/10	79
13th	Hana to Hana	8.9/10	423
14th	Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel	8.8/10	1,983
15th	Hacho no Yu	8.8/10	548
16th	Kanaya Hotel Kinugawa	8.8/10	230
17th	Yumoto Itaya	8.8/10	213
18th	Hotel Seikoen	8.8/10	175
19th	Yunomori, Okunikko Yumoto Onsen	9.2/10	29
20th	Nikko Kanaya Hotel	8.7/10	1,109
21st	Hotel Harumoto	8.8/10	110
22nd	Kyukamura Nikko-Yumoto	8.7/10	296
23rd	Nasu Onsen Sanraku	8.7/10	176
24th	Sansuikaku, auberge des hauts plateaux de Nasu	8.9/10	41
25th	Isamikan	8.7/10	112
26th	Chuzenji Pension	8.7/10	104
27th	Tsuganoki	8.7/10	96
28th	Kinugawa Hotel Mikazuki	8.5/10	1,404
29th	Ashionoyado Kajika	8.6/10	80
30th	Nasu-Onsen Shinshun no Kago Hewitt Resort	8.7/10	33
31st	Hotel Shirakawa Yunokura	8.4/10	321
32nd	Oyado Ichifuji	8.4/10	98
33rd	Jizaiso	8.6/10	24
34th	TAOYA Nasu Shiobara	8.3/10	689
35th	Nasushiobara Masudaya	8.5/10	28
36th	Nikko Tokanso	8.3/10	159
37th	Nanpeidai Onsen Hotel	8.3/10	153
38th	Kouunsou	8.6/10	17
39th	Hotel Shikisai	8.2/10	1,833
40th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Kinugawa Kanko Hotel	8.2/10	516
41st	Sakahijiri Nikko	8.2/10	200
42nd	Kinugawa Park Hotels	8.2/10	187
43rd	Nasu Muku no Ne	8.9/10	6
44th	Issinkan	8.2/10	99
45th	Wan Wan Paradise Premier Shiobara	8.1/10	1,280
46th	KAMENOI HOTEL Okunikko	8.1/10	651
47th	Kinugawa Onsen Hana no Yado Matsuya	8.1/10	266
48th	Yama no Ie	8.1/10	111
49th	Tokiwa Ryokan	8.1/10	67
50th	森のうた Morinouta Forest Stay in Nikko	8.1/10	67
51st	Hotel Yunishigawa	8.0/10	1,188
52nd	Gensenkan	8.0/10	623
53rd	Pension Balmy	7.9/10	8
54th	YU-FURI Nasu-Takao Onsen Lodge	7.9/10	14
55th	Banshō Nasu-Shiobara	7.1/10	1
56th	Nasu Hoshi no Akari	7.9/10	110
57th	Hotel New Momiji	7.9/10	584
58th	Bettei Nakanoya	5.0/10	1
59th	Yutorelo Nasushiobara	7.8/10	1,814
60th	KAMENOI HOTEL Nikko Yunishigawa All-Inclusive Resort	7.5/10	372
61st	Hotel Kinu	7.1/10	25
62nd	Iwaiyado Jyuan Nikko Kawaji onsen	7.1/10	27
63rd	Hotel Manyotei	7.4/10	574
64th	Lake Side Nikko Hotel	7.3/10	258
65th	Kinugawa Royal Hotel	7.2/10	1,369
66th	Kinugawa Plaza Hotel	7.1/10	369
67th	Itoen Hotel New Sakura	7.0/10	1,329
68th	LiVEMAX RESORT Kinugawa	6.7/10	1,220
69th	Hotel New Ohruri	6.5/10	1,078
70th	Shiobara Onsen Hotel Ohruri Current ryokan	6.3/10	154
71st	kinugawaonsen Fukumatsu	6.3/10	1,102
72nd	Hotel Kosho	3.8/10	16
73rd	Wakaki Ryokan – Nasu Yumoto Onsen	4.3/10	58
74th	Itoen Hotel Shiobara	4.3/10	220
75th	LiVEMAX RESORT Kawaji	4.0/10	877
76th	Nasushiobara Ichimantei	3.3/10	210

Check-in from 2:00 PM / Check-out until 9:30 AM

Mountain Setting Riverside Location Hot Spring Town Autumn Scenery Hot Spring Bath Public Onsen

Location

329-2921 Tochigi, Nasushiobara, Shiobara 815-3, Japan

Staff 7,0/10

Facilities 5,8/10

Cleanliness 6,0/10

Comfort 5,8/10

Value for money 7,2/10

Location 4,6/10

Shiobara Onsen BaseWell placed in Shiobara Onsen, convenient for exploring the hot-spring valley area.

Hot Spring BathsFeatures indoor baths and open-air onsen for an easy classic ryokan-style stay.

Private Bath OptionReservable private open-air baths add extra comfort for couples or families.

Good Value StayReview patterns consistently point to strong value for the price.

Flexible Room ChoicesJapanese-style and Western-style rooms suit different travel styles and group needs.

Near Ski AccessUseful base for Hunter Mountain Shiobara ski area and nearby nature outings.

Restaurant (on-site)

on-site

Main on-site dining room for breakfast and dinner.

Local Sake Spot (nearby)

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Useful stop in the onsen area for Tochigi local sake tasting.

Shiobara Area Eatery (nearby)

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Casual nearby option in Shiobara Onsen for a simple meal outside the hotel.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, arrive at JR Nasu-Shiobara Station by Shinkansen and continue by bus or taxi into Shiobara Onsen. If you are carrying large luggage or arriving late, a taxi for the final approach is usually the simplest option.

Kamimiyori-Shiobara-Onsenguchi Stationstation
9.3 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 20–30 min by car or taxiabout 20–35 min by municipal bus, best checked locally
Useful for travelers approaching from the Tobu or Yagan Railway side. Scenic option, but usually less direct than the JR/Shinkansen route.
Nasu-Shiobara Stationstation
19 kmabout 35–45 min by car or taxiabout 55–70 min by bus, depending on stop and service
Best main rail gateway for most visitors coming from Tokyo and other Shinkansen-connected cities. Good choice if you want the simplest rail arrival.
Nishi-Nasuno Stationstation
22 kmabout 35–45 min by car or taxiabout 60–80 min by bus, depending on connections
Alternative JR access point with onward bus service to Shiobara. Less convenient than Nasu-Shiobara for many long-distance travelers, but still useful.
Yuppo no Sato Iriguchi Bus Stopbus
630 mabout 8–15 min depending on luggage and routeabout 3–5 min by taxishort local bus approach, best checked locally
Handy local stop within the central Shiobara Onsen area. Reasonable for light luggage, but a taxi can be easier if bags are bulky.
Hotel New Shiobara-mae Bus Stopbus
640 mabout 5–15 min depending on exact pathabout 3–5 min by taxishort local bus approach, best checked locally
Potentially one of the more convenient local stops in the onsen town area. Good if your bus service stops here and you want a shorter final approach.
Shiobara Onsen Bus Terminalbus
1.0 kmabout 10–20 min on foot depending on route and luggageabout 5–10 min by taxiabout 5–10 min by local bus or short taxi ride if needed
Useful if arriving by highway bus or transferring from local buses. Practical as a final transfer point, though walking with heavy luggage may be less ideal.
Fukushima Airportairport
61 kmabout 1 hr 20–1 hr 50 min by car, depending on trafficusually indirect and time-consuming; best checked locally
A possible airport for domestic arrivals in the wider region, but usually less convenient than using rail from the Tokyo side. Best mainly if flight schedules suit your itinerary.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Good-value onsen baseThis property is known as a lower-priced option in Shiobara Onsen, making it appealing if you want to enjoy the area’s hot spring setting without paying for a luxury ryokan.
Hot spring focusThe hotel is positioned as a genuine onsen stay rather than just a standard hotel, so the bathing experience is one of the main reasons to book here.
Large, practical propertyIt tends to suit travelers who want straightforward facilities like parking, an on-site dining setup, and enough scale to handle families or casual group trips.
Useful for exploring ShiobaraIts address places it in the Shiobara Onsen area of Nasushiobara, making it a convenient base for local sightseeing, seasonal mountain scenery, and nearby hot spring town stops.
Relaxed old-school atmosphereIf you like nostalgic, unfussy Japanese hot spring hotels, this place can feel more approachable and less formal than a high-end ryokan.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Rooms may feel datedThis is not the right pick if you expect a freshly renovated or design-led stay, as the overall style is more functional and older-fashioned.
Service style is simpleTravelers looking for highly personalized ryokan hospitality may find the experience more basic and budget-hotel-like than intimate or premium.
Food may be more about value than finesseThe dining setup is better suited to travelers prioritizing convenience and price rather than a memorable kaiseki-style culinary experience.
Not ideal for luxury seekersEven though it offers an onsen stay in a well-known hot spring area, the appeal here is affordability, not elegance, exclusivity, or refined comfort.
Location works best with flexible transport plansIt is in the Shiobara Onsen area rather than next to a major city station, so it can be less convenient if you want seamless rail-based access and easy walkability everywhere.

Current position: 70th out of 76 ryokans in Tochigi.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
65th	Kinugawa Royal Hotel	7.2/10	1,369
66th	Kinugawa Plaza Hotel	7.1/10	369
67th	Itoen Hotel New Sakura	7.0/10	1,329
68th	LiVEMAX RESORT Kinugawa	6.7/10	1,220
69th	Hotel New Ohruri	6.5/10	1,078
70th	Shiobara Onsen Hotel Ohruri Current ryokan	6.3/10	154
71st	kinugawaonsen Fukumatsu	6.3/10	1,102
72nd	Hotel Kosho	3.8/10	16
73rd	Wakaki Ryokan – Nasu Yumoto Onsen	4.3/10	58
74th	Itoen Hotel Shiobara	4.3/10	220
75th	LiVEMAX RESORT Kawaji	4.0/10	877