Located in Ijimino Park and right in front of Lake Masugata, Masugataso offers Japanese-style accommodations with free Wi-Fi and mountain or lake views A free shuttle is available from JR Shibata Train Station, which is a 5-minute drive away and must be reserved at time of booking The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami -woven-straw- floors and Japanese futon bedding A TV, an electric kettle with green tea bags and a private toilet are included in each Bathrooms are shared and sleepwear is provided for all guests Masugataso Ryokan is a 15-minute drive from Shibata Castle Ruins and a 10-minute drive from Shimizu-en Garden Niigata Airport is a 40-minute drive away Barbecue facilities can be used if guests make a reservation at time of booking Local products can be purchased at the souvenir shop and alcoholic drink vending machines are on-site Photocopying services are offered at the front desk and free parking is available Japanese set menus are served for breakfast and dinner at the dining room