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
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…
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…
Nagano Region
This innovative, centrally located boutique property occupies what was a traditional inn. The new owners have created a space combining Japanese and…
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…
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,…
Nagano Region
Delightful, original, stylish and enchanting: all describe this gem in the heart of Obuse. Twelve rooms – huge by Japanese standards – beautifully…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
