Yokokura Ryokan

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, with gender-segregated tatami-room dorms, and private rooms. Room-only plans are available.


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