Title: Shima Travel Guide: Best of Shima, Nakanojo Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Shima](https://expedia.co.uk/Shima-Hotels.d553248635975862881.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Shima](https://expedia.co.uk/Shima-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975862881.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Shima Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Shima.d553248635975862881.Car-Hire-Guide)[Shima Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Shima.d553248635975862881.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Shima Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Shima river is blue water @ Ouketsu.🌀](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129217/30d75512-b51d-4d19-8263-ba5d3c4b4f27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shima river is blue water @ Ouketsu.🌀](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129217/30d75512-b51d-4d19-8263-ba5d3c4b4f27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nakanojō Dam lake.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975862881/897c6c0b-33f2-420e-be3a-9e933628fef0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975862881/897c6c0b-33f2-420e-be3a-9e933628fef0.jpg) by [Qurren](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Qurren) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ## Visit Shima Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975862881) - Top hotels in Shima - Top Holiday Rentals in Shima ![SHIMAONSEN TSURUYA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117820000/117814600/117814537/ce9fe0de_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SHIMAONSEN TSURUYA 4372-1 Nakanojo GUNMA £179 2 Mar - 3 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this ryokan in Nakanojo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sawatari Onsen and Shima no Oketsu are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews) Nice big room! In room bath/spa was very nice! Modern and luxurious hotel! Private onsen/bath/sauna rooms were very clean and nice! Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=117814537&PinnedHotelID=117814537&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975862881) ![Shima Onsen YOSHIMOTO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15160000/15157100/15157037/990e7711_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shima Onsen YOSHIMOTO 4344-2 Shima Nakanojo Gunma £155 22 Mar - 23 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this luxury ryokan in Nakanojo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Sawatari Onsen and Shima no Oketsu are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews) This is definitely not a 4-stars accommodation. Not sure why various booking websites, including Google, rank it 4-stars. There’s nothing luxurious. Food is average, nothing “wow” unlike what some reviewers wrote. I came to Shima Onsen for the Onsen, but this onsen, which is really small and without ... Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=15157037&PinnedHotelID=15157037&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975862881) ![Shima-Onsen Toshimaya](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13500000/13491500/13491418/fc25023b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shima-Onsen Toshimaya Shima 3887 Nakanojo £219 1 Apr - 2 Apr additional charges may apply Stay at this golf ryokan in Nakanojo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Sawatari Onsen and Shima no Oketsu are ... 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(7 reviews) 綺麗でした。 Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tsumagoi-Hotels-Rinne-2nd-Living-Kitakaruizawa-Garden.h116562439.Hotel-Information) ![NOT A HOTEL KITAKARUIZAWA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108400000/108394600/108394585/30388914_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### NOT A HOTEL KITAKARUIZAWA 2286-340 Tsumagoi Gunma Stay at this villa in Tsumagoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Karuizawa Toy Kingdom and Onioshidashi Volcanic Park are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) 対応が早く、ゆったり過ごすことができました。 Reviewed on 28 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tsumagoi-Hotels-NOT-A-HOTEL-KITAKARUIZAWA.h108394585.Hotel-Information) ![SANU 2nd Home Kitakaruizawa 2nd](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118020000/118014300/118014288/509bf893_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SANU 2nd Home Kitakaruizawa 2nd 1484-14 Kanbara Tsumagoi Gunma Stay at this holiday home in Tsumagoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and air conditioning. Popular attractions Karuizawa Toy Kingdom and Onioshidashi Volcanic Park ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) Perfect accommodation ! Just a little suggestion, if there is a small mirror on the desk will be 10/10 ! Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tsumagoi-Hotels-SANU-2nd-Home-Kitakaruizawa-2nd.h118014288.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Shima](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975862881&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Shima hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975862881&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02)[1 Mar - 2 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975862881&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975862881&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03)[2 Mar - 3 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975862881&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975862881&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[6 Mar - 8 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975862881&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Shima river is blue water @ Ouketsu.🌀](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129217/30d75512-b51d-4d19-8263-ba5d3c4b4f27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shima River Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Shima River during your travels in Nakanojo. Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shima-River-Nakanojo.d6350981.Attraction) ![103884224](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622820038941/f0c24332-0f3f-4aa8-92f3-3f1e92ae0d39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shiriyaki Onsen You can take time to visit Shiriyaki Onsen during your travels to Nakanojo. Discover the area's hot springs and seek out the ski slopes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shiriyaki-Onsen-Nakanojo.d553248622820038941.Attraction) ![Public bath](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360948/f609cae3-f285-4bbe-9368-b7ddc789dc2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hanashiki Onsen You can take time to visit Hanashiki Onsen during your travels to Nakanojo. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hanashiki-Onsen.d3000757108.Holidays-City-Breaks) #### Sawatari Onsen You can take time to visit Sawatari Onsen during your travels to Shima. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area or seek out the ski slopes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sawatari-Onsen-Nakanojo.d3000757101.Attraction) #### Shima no Oketsu Explore the great outdoors at Shima no Oketsu, a lovely green space in Shima. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area or seek out the ski slopes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shima-No-Oketsu-Nakanojo.d553248621532775569.Attraction) #### Highest Point of Japan’s National Routes Find out about the history of Nakanojo with a stop at Highest Point of Japan’s National Routes. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Highest-Point-Of-Japans-National-Routes-Nakanojo.d925685146601070592.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Shiga Kogen, the highest ski resort](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1039646/09d894e4-adf7-4f2c-a460-1393515c6ff7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour £132 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-day-snow-monkeys-snow-fun-in-shiga-kogen-tour.a1039646.activity-details) ![[5 minutes from Minakami Inter] Snow walking half-day tour enjoyed by the family](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2947698/826ea26c-fbaf-4ab1-9091-063408c31256.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 【5 minutes from Water IC】 Snow Trekking Half-day Tour to Enjoy Japanese Snowscapes £45 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/5-minutes-from-water-ic-snow-trekking-half-day-tour-to-enjoy-japanese-snowscapes.a2947698.activity-details) ![Nagano: Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51408727/522aabb9-127f-4ee0-9002-056441a68de7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano: Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani Guided Tour £121 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nagano-snow-monkeys-of-jigokudani-guided-tour.a51408727.activity-details) [See all activities in Shima](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Shima.d553248635975862881.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Shima ![Nagurumi Castle.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053597/e36c6438-67f1-4bc7-a74a-170d59de6118.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [Qurren](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Qurren) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Minakami ![Shima river is blue water @ Ouketsu.🌀](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129217/30d75512-b51d-4d19-8263-ba5d3c4b4f27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nakanojo - Cities near Shima - Places of interest [Minakami](https://expedia.co.uk/Minakami.dx6053597)[Nakanojo](https://expedia.co.uk/Nakanojo.dx6129217) - [Naeba Ski Resort ](https://expedia.co.uk/Naeba-Ski-Resort-Yuzawa.d6131097.Attraction) - [Jigokudani Monkey Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Jigokudani-Monkey-Park-Yamanouchi.d6103742.Attraction) - [Yudanaka Hot Spring ](https://expedia.co.uk/Yudanaka-Hot-Spring-Yamanouchi.d553248623547482047.Attraction) - [Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Joshinetsu-Kogen-National-Park-Japan.d6103744.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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