Ryokan Hanaya

Nagano Region


Ryokan Hanaya is a step back in time to the Taishō era (1912–26) – a traditional gem set among wonderful manicured Japanese gardens. Fourteen beautiful, spacious tatami rooms open onto the scenery; each one has unique motifs and history. There's a blissful rotemburo (outdoor bath) in the garden.


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