Nagano Region
Six generations of the Suzuki family have maintained this traditional inn just inside Zenkō-ji's Niō-mon gate. Look for the statue of Enmei Jizō and the…
Must-see hotels in Nagano Region
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Worldtrek Diner & Guesthouse Pise
Nagano Region
There's lots going on here on the main road up to Zenkō-ji, with mixed and female-only dorms, twin and family rooms, a super-cool cafe and a bar with a…
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Nagano Region
About 10km north of Karuizawa Station, deep in the forest (there's a free shuttle bus!), this beautifully designed hotel blends gracefully into its…
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Nagano Region
This innovative, centrally located boutique property occupies what was a traditional inn. The new owners have created a space combining Japanese and…
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Earthworks Guesthouse & Gallery
Nagano Region
Run by Roberto and Rumi in a renovated old farmhouse behind their sensational Earthworks Gallery, this is a wonderful place to stay if you don't mind a…
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Nagano Region
On Chūō-dōri a few blocks south of Zenkō-ji, this ryokan has been in the family for 130 years and offers a friendly welcome to foreigners. The rustic,…
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Nagano Region
Delightful, original, stylish and enchanting: all describe this gem in the heart of Obuse. Twelve rooms – huge by Japanese standards – beautifully…
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Nagano Region
This wonderful ryokan, the oldest in town, has a wide range of inviting traditional room types, many with private bathrooms and great views. The communal…
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Nagano Region
In a great spot in front of the Ichinose bus stop, and with English-speaking staff and a friendly atmosphere, this inn is popular with overseas guests…
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Nagano Region
As the name suggests, these fully self-contained cabins, in a forested setting five minutes' walk from Naka-Karuizawa Station, have rustic appeal. This is…
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Nagano Region
This beautiful, sprawling campground a few kilometres from Okusha has its own babbling brook, 350 campsites, 30 bungalows, 33 cabins and six self…
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Nagano Region
Uematsu-ya is a well-kept, good-value inn occupying a nine-storey building atop a hill. It has both Japanese- and Western-style rooms; deluxe rooms are…
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Nagano Region
This stunning, though somewhat unwelcoming, eco-resort in the onsen village of Hoshino, 1km north of Naka-Karuizawa Station, is anything but basic. Modern…
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Nagano Region
A good midrange option 1km north of Naka-Karuizawa Station, Ikoisansō offers free pick-up and drop-off at the station. Choose from Japanese-style rooms…
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Nagano Region
This massive hotel is a good option if you're roving by rental car: it is right beside the highway's Nagano exit (9km from Nagano Station), has a huge,…
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Nagano Region
The tranquil Hotel Alp lies at the base of the slopes and is extremely conducive to a ski-in, ski-out holiday. There are fewer than 20 rooms, allowing for…
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Nagano Region
This friendly ryokan has been in the family for generations. The owner's attentive service and excellent English ensure its abiding popularity with…
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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,…
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Nagano Region
This foreigner-friendly place has Japanese-style tatami rooms with futon, some with bathroom, some with shared facilities. There's a large living room,…
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Nagano Region
Yokokura Ryokan is in a thatched-roof building from the early Meiji era, about 150m from the steps up to Chūsha shrine. It's both a hostel and a ryokan,…
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Nagano Region
This intimate, woody hostel is set amid older buildings one street back from Chūō-dōri near Zenkō-ji. Look for the beige building with a chalk signboard…
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Nagano Region
Opened in 2016, Nagano's newest member of the Dormy Inn family is a stone's throw from the station and has all the plush comforts and electronic gadgetry…
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Nagano Region
This secluded hotel 2km north of Naka-Karuizawa Station has welcoming staff and stylish, well-designed rooms. This is a family-friendly place with meal…
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Nagano Region
Close to the cable-car base station and the Sun Valley ski area is this pleasant little hotel with a variety of rooms and its own indoor and outdoor onsen…
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Nagano Region
This popular foreign-run guesthouse attracts lots of Aussie skiers – everything is set up with exactly what you need. It's a friendly, fun place with bunk…
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Nagano Region
On the main road in the middle of Obuse, this little guesthouse boasts immaculate Japanese-style tatami rooms. It's only a couple of minutes' walk to the…
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Nagano Region
Adjacent to Nagano Station, the Metropolitan has elegant rooms that are spacious by Japanese standards. There's a cafe, a restaurant and a top-floor…
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Nagano Region
Only two minutes' walk from the north exit of JR Karuizawa Station, this neat business hotel is a great choice if you're here to shop and looking for…
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Nagano Region
Chalet Shiga is convenient to the slopes and has a popular sports bar on-site. Both Western- and Japanese-style rooms are available, plus onsen and sauna.
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Nagano Region
Knowledgeable, English-speaking hosts oversee this terrific homestyle retreat where guests stay in clean, simple rooms ideal for families. It's good value…
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Nagano Region
This hotel was built for Olympic guests and features large, Western-style rooms, including impressive junior suites. Excellent rates can be found online.
