Khách sạn 2 Sao tại Tỉnh Nagano, Nhật Bản

I had a wonderful stay at Amagawaso in Shibu Onsen. The ryokan is run by an elderly couple who don’t speak English, but they were incredibly sweet and welcoming. With the help of Google Translate, communication was easy enough and actually added to the charm of the experience. They provided yukata and geta for exploring the town, as well as the key that gives access to the nine public onsens in Shibu — an amazing and unique experience. On top of that, the ryokan offers a free 40-minute private onsen session, which was a lovely touch. Our room was very spacious, and shortly after we arrived, the hostess came in to prepare complimentary matcha tea for us. She also gifted us steamed buns filled with red bean paste, which felt incredibly thoughtful. The location is also very convenient for visiting the Snow Monkey Park, making it an excellent base for exploring the area. Overall, the hospitality was genuine, the onsen experience was fantastic, and the atmosphere felt authentically traditional. Highly recommend staying here if you’re visiting Shibu Onsen or planning a trip to see the snow monkeys.

Có siêu thị TSURUYA Nagisa cách đó 450 mét, và FamilyMart cách đó 600 mét. Tôi không ngờ đồ dùng lại tốt đến vậy, tốt hơn cái trước ở Matsumoto Hills, và tốt hơn nhiều so với Sagamihara Crown Hills. Nhưng phải nói là bữa sáng rất ngon. Trà sữa nóng từ máy pha chế đồ uống thật tuyệt vời.

Sảnh lễ tân nằm ở tầng 6 của tòa nhà, nhưng bạn phải đi xuống cầu thang đến tầng 5 để đến phòng. Điều này khá bất tiện nếu bạn mang theo hành lý lớn hoặc nặng. Có một hiệu sách rất lớn và một siêu thị Daiso ở tầng dưới trong cùng tòa nhà. Khách sạn nằm ở vị trí thuận tiện gần ga tàu và bến xe buýt, giúp việc đi đến Kamikochi dễ dàng. Có các khu vực chung để sử dụng, bao gồm cả khu vực đọc truyện tranh (mặc dù tôi không thể đọc được). Tôi có thể nghe thấy tiếng ngáy nhỏ từ phòng bên cạnh, nhưng vẫn có thể chịu được. Mặc dù tôi đặt phòng đơn, họ vẫn cung cấp hai chiếc gối. Có một gương toàn thân, một gương trang điểm và một gương gấp để bàn. Ổ cắm điện cạnh giường rất tiện lợi. Xà phòng tắm được cung cấp. Có khu vực tắm chung, nhưng được chia theo thời gian riêng biệt cho nam và nữ.

Fukashiso could be one of the loveliest accommodation that I have ever stayed at. The staff were very polite, attentive and extremely helpful and courteous. The place itself is so beautiful and quaint. Traditional garments are provided as an option if you want to dress up for dinner. Made for great photo ops! The Kaiseki was the most beautiful equivalent of a degustation I’ve tried, and it was served in a lovely separate intimate dining area. During dinner Nobu-San a fourth generation family member of the owners greeted us which was a lovely touch. Soba was freshly made at the accomodation. We stayed two nights and the Kaiseki menu was different each time. Breakfast was a nice assortment of Japanese and Western options and the coffee machine was actually pretty good. I enjoyed the onsens, there are two public ones that switch locations for men and women and a private one. They were well equipped and relaxing. Our room was on Level 1 with a private bathroom, seating area and little garden view. Overall this place is highly recommended. For a traditional ryokan experience, it was so nice. Even after we checked out, the receptionist gave us a little gift, and even walked us outside to where our car was parked. Such a warm and lovely place. Stay here for sure!

I’m so excited to share a review for this amazing couple. Kazuo-san and his wife were very kind and caring throughout my entire stay. They had the right amenities for a Bed and Breakfast that caters to ski lovers and snow boarders. The B&B is also a more traditional and heritage kind, preserving the authentic looks through time, they’ve been running this for 35 beautiful years. If you’d like, dinner is also available as an add-on, nothing beats a high value home-cooked food, made from the heart. I’ll highly recommend this location, Kazuo-san also goes the extra mile to drop you off at the pick-up points if you don’t have your own car. Beyond that Kazuo-san is also very knowledgeable and informed with the latest news, so he’s able to recommend good ski resorts, summer activities or even delve into the history of surrounding areas like Kurohime and more. I was quite shocked to see some earlier reviews by other foreigners that rated this location quite poorly when they don’t understand what they’ve booked. This is a bed and breakfast inn and it’s every inch authentic as it should be. So if you’re looking for a fuss-free stay with friendly authentic folks, this should be on your list.

My GF's review: My stay in Meiji Onsen Ryokan was my first stay at a ryokan, and I’ve never felt more welcome at any other hospitality place I’ve been to before, of which there are many. And even after the first day, I am pretty sure it will probably stay this way forever. I am very grateful for your kind welcome and I am amazed at the work that the team of your hotel does at this place. Everything feels natural and beautiful, and the atmosphere is so peaceful and special. People who work here are passionate about their job, and as a passionate person myself I feel energized and happy to see others be so amused about what they do. I will always remember my first stay here and I will compare other ryokans I go to with Meiji Onsen Ryokan, because I feel that it’s the best ryokan in Japan. Thank you so much for this amazing experience. And Okami-chan is the best girl in all of Nagano! When I come back home, I will tell everyone who she is and where she is from - Meiji Onsen Ryokan, Chino, Nagano, Japan! 🇯🇵 (As a fantastic bonus, it’s even allowed to go in with uncovered tattoos! Not every ryokan can match up to that!)

The hotel is really well situated, less than 10 minutes from the JR station, and on the same street as the Shrine, so there were lots of places to eat nearby. I stayed in a dorm, which had more people than I expected for a room (I think I saw at least 60 bed/lockers) so it was quite loud even at night as people kept walking in and out. The actual bed was fine, and the people at the front took their time to walk me through what to know for the hostel. The lounge is a little awkwardly partitioned, but at least you get a space to use if you need food. The dorm itself, I think has a little too many people to be comfortable but is clean enough. The lights never turn off, but because you have a curtain, it blocks out most of it. The largest issue is the noise, since people are coming in and out at random times of the night, and the buttons to open the door are also quite loud when you're trying to sleep. If you want ear plugs, they have them for a fee at the front. Nagano overall was very nice though, and the location made it a lot easier to get around.

This ryokan and onsen sits on a hillside above the town of Obuse, with a good view of the town.  We were greeted by a most gracious and kind hostess.  Our room was spacious and clean.  The dining room prepared an excellent and reasonably priced dinner without previous notice from us.  Our hostess was helpful at getting it ordered for us, since as naive Americans we didn't know the food well.  Pictures posted on the wall of all the dishes also helped.  Later, the onsen was simply wonderful.  The water was sulferous, and both stimulating and relaxing on the skin.  The water was a special treat; chemical composition was posted so that we could see what we were getting.  And it was blissful.  We slept well on futons, and woke to an excellent Japanese breakfast (be sure to get the breakfast, well worth it).  Our hostess made everything easy for us, with her gentle and attentive kindness.  We would love to return, but for a much longer stay.