Guest User
February 1, 2024
My trip to Japan was very last minute, with zero advanced planning beyond my initial hotel accommodations in Tokyo. Because I often didn't know until 1-2 days out where my next destination would be, by the time I decided to head for Monkey Park, all of the higher-end accommodations in the vicinity were already sold out. This wound up being a happy accident! Although the accommodations at Shimaya are quite basic compared to my usual 4 or 5 star hotels, the graciousness of the hosts more than made up for this and I wound up having a very enjoyable stay. The couple was happy to offer sightseeing and/or dining recommendations and they provided free rides to and from the park, the local restaurants, as well as the laundromat. They even went out of their way to coordinate taxi service for me, when I needed direct transportation to a destination that was typically further than would be accepted. Shimaya is in a good location and run by good people.