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title: "Kounkan, Shibukawa: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Kounkan in Shibukawa: rated 8.9 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kounkan-shibukawa/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Ryokan · ★★★★
# Kounkan

Shibukawa, Shibukawa, Japan

8.9 ·  Excellent 35 reviews ·  #5 #5 of 30 in Shibukawa ·  4.4/5 on Google, 196 reviews ·  6.8 Location score
## About Kounkan

Kounkan is a ryokan in Shibukawa, Shibukawa, Japan. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 35 reviews. Facilities include spa, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 350 m from the centre of Shibukawa. The nearest airport, Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ), is 97 km away.

- **Type:** Ryokan

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 10

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 26

175 Ikaho Ikahomachi [kouunkan.jp](http://www.kouunkan.jp/)

## How Kounkan scores

Better rated than 81% of hotels in Shibukawa

-   Guest rating **8.9**
-   Location **6.8**
-   Public transport **8.2**

Shibukawa average

## Rating on Google

4.4/5

196 Google reviews

-   5★60%
-   4★26%
-   3★9%
-   2★2%
-   1★4%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

SpaFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Spa
-   Massage

### Food & drink

-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **56**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **18**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **5**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">伊香保 ロープウェイ 山麓口</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">480 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">97 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">218 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Shibukawa</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">350 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   伊香保保科美術館190 m
-   旧伊香保駅 チンチン電車220 m
-   竹久夢二伊香保記念館520 m
-   「我国温泉都市計画第一号の地」碑660 m
-   伊香保切り絵美術館890 m
-   長峰展望台1.4 km

## Kounkan: in detail

Kounkan provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. The ryokan offers taxi and shuttle amenities for your ease in navigating around Shibukawa. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at ryokan. The ryokan offers reception amenities including luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Your stay will be comfortable with the presence of room service and daily housekeeping as an in-room amenity for your relaxation and enjoyment. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by ryokan. Various excellent meal offerings at ryokan ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing karaoke rooms for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. Throughout the day and night, guests can enjoy light refreshments with the ryokan offering vending machines. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Kounkan. Unwind and conclude each day delightfully by stopping by massage, salon and spa, ensuring a soothing experience.

### Compare

## Compare Kounkan with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Kounkan

### How do guests rate Kounkan?

Kounkan has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 35 reviews, which is better than 81% of rated hotels in Shibukawa.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Kounkan?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Is there parking at Kounkan?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Kounkan from the airport?

The nearest airport, Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ), is 97 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Kounkan have?

Kounkan has 10 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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