Booked for 1 night but stayed extra nights … the lodge / hostel is run by a family and you can feel the care they put into it, making everyone welcome and safe during and after the hikes.
Instead of filling up the rooms they made sure all the guest was comfortable and split up all the guest with half filled rooms. Free coffee and drop off to the tourist center and JR station, cooking station etc
Have travelled all my adult life and it’s a gem!!
The Matsushiro Guest House Hoteiya provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Matsushiro Guest House Hoteiya is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Nagano City. The hotel is conveniently located a short 7km drive from Shinonoi Station. Famous local attractions Matsushiro Castle Ruins, Sanada Treasure Hall and Kaizu Castle Ruins Stone Monument, can all be reached with a short walk. In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent.
ผผู้เข้าพักThe staff really went above and beyond to make two ignorant Canadian tourists feel extremely welcome at a traditional Japanese Ryuken. Though there was a small language barrier, we never felt that we could not communicate our needs. The hot and cold onsen was very refreshing after walking post towns along the Nakasendo Way. The river next to the hotel made for a relaxing experience and deep sleep. Somehow, I missed the option when booking to select the dinner option, there is really no other food options in the area, and the clerk (owner) said he would put a 'simple meal' together for us for a small charge which we found acceptable. The kaiseki that followed was some of the best and most authentic Japanese food we experienced in our two weeks in Japan. The woman serving us was an absolute gem and the cat that ran the establishment was adorable. Our room was very comfortable and had a nice sitting area with a view of the river.
Only points of contention would be that that it's a little out of the way if you don't have a car, but is conveniently accessable by bus with ~10 minute walk. The facilities are a little dated, the onsen is discoloured, but I assume that is from the natural minerals. There was a stale smell (smoke) in the rooms which is a bit off-putting to non-smokers. It would appear smoking is allowed in the facility which might be a plus to some.
CchoiBooked for 1 night but stayed extra nights … the lodge / hostel is run by a family and you can feel the care they put into it, making everyone welcome and safe during and after the hikes.
Instead of filling up the rooms they made sure all the guest was comfortable and split up all the guest with half filled rooms. Free coffee and drop off to the tourist center and JR station, cooking station etc
Have travelled all my adult life and it’s a gem!!
SSeamusDSuper friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Didn’t need to work out where to eat etc as they have it all there. Thank you Kura! :)