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A long-established inn founded in the Meiji era, standing right in front of the natural monument “Asagama”
Nozawa Onsen, where the lives of villagers thrive, exudes a unique atmosphere and charm filled with warmth. Traditional festivals and 13 natural hot spring public baths are carefully preserved, retaining the essence of a bygone era. The village's landmark, "Ogama," features 90-degree hot spring water, bustling with villagers boiling Nozawana greens, eggs, and wild vegetables. Sumiyoshiya, located right in front, boasts a clean and elegant appearance, preserving the Meiji-era hot spring ambiance, and is a long-established inn with a history of 140 years.
After winding through narrow alleys, we arrived at the Ryokan. From the Room we were shown to, we could see the Asagama kiln up close. Since we arrived a little early, we headed into the Onsen town with a hand-drawn map made by the proprietress. After visiting three public baths, we stopped by a shop that brews craft beer and enjoyed a drink with edamame. The seasonal breeze felt wonderfully refreshing.These public baths are maintained by local residents, and visitors use them by placing a voluntary contribution in a donation box. Both the changing area and the bath itself are small, but it didn’t bother us at all. It was wonderful to see that these traditional communal baths are still part of everyday life here.The Ryokan is an older building, but it is well cared for and very clean. When I opened the window in my Room and read, I could hear people passing outside and birdsong carried on a pleasant breeze. In contrast to many Ryokan that feel shut off from the outside world, this sense of connection was especially comforting.What left the strongest impression was the food: dishes made mainly with local ingredients were not flashy, but beautifully seasoned—I found myself thinking how refined the chef’s palate must be. Breakfast was similar: simple rather than extravagant, yet deeply satisfying by the end.The couple who run the Ryokan were also very welcoming, making our stay comfortable from start to finish.This visit reminded me of what makes Nozawa Onsen so special as a town: narrow streets and old-fashioned shops remain; communal baths are protected by local residents; and its unique Onsen-town culture continues without being swept away by showy development. Soak in an Onsen, stroll through town, enjoy a beer, return to your Accommodation and read while feeling the atmosphere outside—then savor a delicious meal. It was a trip where such ordinary moments felt truly rich. I’d love to visit Nozawa Onsen again in another season.
hana.momo 9/25/2026This was my first stay. The Onsen is hot, but it warms you up wonderfully. The meals were beautifully presented, and even the simple dishes served in small bowls were delicious. I was completely satisfied with every dish. The Facility has many stairs, so it’s a good workout for your legs, and the hallways are lined with one painting after another—making even the long corridors enjoyable!! All of the staff were very kind as well. Thank you very much for taking such good care of us!!
かこかこ カッコウ! 7/16/2026
Facilities and Services
See All- Hot spring
| IN | 13:00~17:00 |
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| OUT | 11:00 |
| Number of rooms | 11 rooms |
| Pet | Not allowed |
| Your child | Permitted |
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See AllNotice from the Accommodation
To ensure that elderly guests and guests with disabilities can stay with peace of mind, we offer the following support:
・Handrails installed in the public bath
・Shower chair rental
・Private bath available (ideal for guests who require assistance)
・We take care to speak slowly and provide clear guidance
If you have any requests, please contact us in advance.

- Japanese-style Room
- 26㎡
- Capacity 1~2 people
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Introduction of the Accommodation

The bathroom recreates the indoor bath of Sumiyoshiya from the Taisho era, offering a retro atmosphere with Taisho romantic style. The Onsen flows directly from two abundant natural sources within the Sumiyoshiya premises.

Utilizing the rich "seasonal" ingredients blessed by the nature of Shinshu, we deliver flavors unique to this place and time, cherishing the spirit of travel. Enjoy the seasonal dishes rich in local flavors from Nozawa Onsen, Shinshu.
Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation
- The room
- Hot Springs & Baths
- Facilities & Services
- Meal
Basic Information
| Taxes | * An additional Hot Spring Tax of JPY 150 will be charged per adult. * A Service Fee of 10% will be charged on any additional food and beverages. |
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| Card information | VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX |
| Pets | Not allowed |
| Breakfast | Japanese-style breakfast |
| Your child | You can stay. Children aged 0–5 may stay with Child Sharing Existing Bedding.
Please let us know the ages of any children in your party.
For the guest rooms “Yubae,” “Myoko,” “Togakushi,” “Shiratsuyu,” “Asagiri,” “Sawarabi,” and “Momiji,” we do not accept reservations for children of elementary school age or younger. |
| Room service | Not available |
| Common amenities |
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| Facilities and Features |
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| Esthetic Massage | None |
| Fitness gym | None |
| Public Bath |
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| Open-air bath |
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| Private bath |
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| Spring quality and benefits | Sulfur-Containing Sodium-Calcium Sulfate Onsen Beautiful skin, constipation relief, improved circulation for cold sensitivity, neuralgia relief, frozen shoulder relief, rheumatic conditions, diabetes support, fatigue recovery, and relief from itchy skin ※Regarding the notation of "Gensen Kakenagashi" |
| Sauna | None |
| Hot stone spa | None |
| Others | To ensure that elderly guests and guests with disabilities can stay with peace of mind, we offer the following support: ・Handrails installed in the bath area ・Shower chair rental ・Private bath available (ideal for guests who require assistance) ・We speak slowly and provide guidance in an easy-to-understand way Please contact us in advance if you have any requests. |
| About Hygiene Measures | • To avoid crowding, we will temporarily limit the number of guests we can accept.
We will be fully booked once we have accepted Reservations for 10 groups per day.
• In addition to our standard cleaning, we will regularly disinfect shared areas such as stair handrails,
and disinfect high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs and Room keys daily.
• As additional time is required to disinfect the property, check-in will temporarily begin from 1:00 PM.
• We will ventilate the property more frequently than ever.
• To reduce contact, we will temporarily suspend in-Room check-in procedures, property guidance,
and tea service that were previously provided in guest Rooms.
• Futons will be prepared in advance in your Room, and staff will not enter your Room until check-out.
However, for stays of 4 or more guests per Room, we will enter the Room during dinner on the first night to prepare futons.
We will also temporarily suspend housekeeping visits to Rooms during a Multiple Night Stay.
(If you need assistance, please call the front desk between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM.)
• Hand sanitizer is available in all guest rooms and throughout the property.
• Onsen towel rentals are currently suspended.
Please bring towels and bath towels from your Room to the Onsen.
After use, please take your towels and bath towels back to your Room.
(Two towels and two bath towels per person are provided in each Room.)
• Rental “Onsen-hopping bags” are currently suspended when going out.
Please use the “Onsen basket” provided in your Room.
• Meals are served by each group in private dining rooms.
• Our staff wash hands frequently, sanitize regularly, gargle as appropriate, and serve guests accordingly. |
Reviews
- Rooms & Amenities4.64
- Facility4.29
- Hospitality & Service4.93
- Meals4.91
- Onsen & Bath4.50
- Satisfaction4.71
*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*
*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*
Access Information
Nagano Prefecture8713 Toyosato, Nozawaonsen-mura, Shimotakai-gun
TEL:+81-269-85-2005
■By Train
○Tokyo – (Hokuriku Shinkansen, approx. 100 min) – Iiyama Station – (bus to Nozawa Onsen, approx. 25 min) – Nozawa Onsen Bus Stop – 5 min on foot
○JR Nagano Station – (Hokuriku Shinkansen, approx. 10 min / or JR Iiyama Line, approx. 60 min) – Iiyama Station – (bus to Nozawa Onsen, approx. 25 min) – Nozawa Onsen Bus Stop – 5 min on foot
■By Car
○Tokyo (Nerima IC / Kan-Etsu Expressway) – Fujioka JCT – (Iiyama IC / Joshin-Etsu Expressway) – (Route 117) – Nozawa Onsen
○Tokyo (Nerima IC / Kan-Etsu Expressway) – Fujioka JCT – (Shiozawa-Ishiuchi IC / Kan-Etsu Expressway) – (Route 353 / Route 117) – Nozawa Onsen
○Tokyo (Takaido IC / Chuo Expressway) – Okaya JCT (Nagano Expressway) – Koshoku JCT (Joshin-Etsu Expressway)– Toyoda-Iiyama IC–(Route 117)–Nozawa Onsen
○Osaka/Nagoya (Chuo Expressway)–Okaya JCT(Nagano Expressway)–Koshoku JCT(Joshin-Etsu Expressway)–Toyoda-Iiyama IC–(Route117)–Nozawa Onsen
- Parking Information
- Fee
- Free for guests
- Parking time
- From noon to noon the following day.
- Parking space
- Overall length 5.1 m Vehicle width ---Vehicle height ---
- Number of parking spaces
- 10 cars available outdoor
- Valet service
- Unavailable
In addition, please refrain from moving your vehicle (arrivals/departures) between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
During snowfall or similar conditions, you may be asked to wait to enter or exit the parking area due to snow removal operations. Thank you for your understanding.
Parking is limited to one vehicle per room.
- Pickup and drop-off information
- Available (Free)We offer a Shuttle Service to and from the village bus stop (Reservation required; available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
Please inform us of your arrival time in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please provide information about Open-air bath.
・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: Available ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring Hours of use: approx. 2:00 PM to 10:00 AM the next day (separate hours for men and women; alternating schedule)
What are the qualities and benefits of the hot spring water?
The spring quality and efficacy of the hot spring are as follows. ・Spring quality: Sulfur-Containing Sodium-Calcium Sulfate Onsen ・Spring efficacy: Beautiful skin, constipation relief, improved circulation for cold sensitivity, neuralgia relief, frozen shoulder relief, rheumatic conditions, diabetes support, fatigue recovery, and relief from itchy skin
What kind of facilities and features are available?
There are the following facilities and features. Hot spring・Open-air bath・Free-flowing hot spring・Large public bath・Private bath・Free shuttle service
I would like to know the access information.
■By Train ○Tokyo – (Hokuriku Shinkansen, approx. 100 min) – Iiyama Station – (bus to Nozawa Onsen, approx. 25 min) – Nozawa Onsen Bus Stop – 5 min on foot ○JR Nagano Station – (Hokuriku Shinkansen, approx. 10 min / or JR Iiyama Line, approx. 60 min) – Iiyama Station – (bus to Nozawa Onsen, approx. 25 min) – Nozawa Onsen Bus Stop – 5 min on foot ■By Car ○Tokyo (Nerima IC / Kan-Etsu Expressway) – Fujioka JCT – (Iiyama IC / Joshin-Etsu Expressway) – (Route 117) – Nozawa Onsen ○Tokyo (Nerima IC / Kan-Etsu Expressway) – Fujioka JCT – (Shiozawa-Ishiuchi IC / Kan-Etsu Expressway) – (Route 353 / Route 117) – Nozawa Onsen ○Tokyo (Takaido IC / Chuo Expressway) – Okaya JCT (Nagano Expressway) – Koshoku JCT (Joshin-Etsu Expressway)– Toyoda-Iiyama IC–(Route 117)–Nozawa Onsen ○Osaka/Nagoya (Chuo Expressway)–Okaya JCT(Nagano Expressway)–Koshoku JCT(Joshin-Etsu Expressway)–Toyoda-Iiyama IC–(Route117)–Nozawa Onsen
Is parking available?
・Fee: Free for guests ・Parking Hours: From noon to noon the following day. ・Parking space: Length 5.1m Vehicle width --- Vehicle height --- ・Number of parking spaces: 10 cars ・Valet Service: Unavailable Parking is available from 12:00 PM on the day of check-in until 12:00 PM on the day of check-out. In addition, please refrain from moving your vehicle (arrivals/departures) between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM. During snowfall or similar conditions, you may be asked to wait to enter or exit the parking area due to snow removal operations. Thank you for your understanding. Parking is limited to one vehicle per room.
Please provide information about Private bath.
・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: Available ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring Time-based Reservation system: JPY 4,000 per hour. Closed hours and cleaning hours: 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM the next morning; 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Is an internet connection available?
Connection is possible. ・Wi-Fi is available. For more details, please refer to the room and plan information.
What kind of hygiene management is being conducted?
• To avoid crowding, we will temporarily limit the number of guests we can accept. We will be fully booked once we have accepted Reservations for 10 groups per day. • In addition to our standard cleaning, we will regularly disinfect shared areas such as stair handrails, and disinfect high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs and Room keys daily. • As additional time is required to disinfect the property, check-in will temporarily begin from 1:00 PM. • We will ventilate the property more frequently than ever. • To reduce contact, we will temporarily suspend in-Room check-in procedures, property guidance, and tea service that were previously provided in guest Rooms. • Futons will be prepared in advance in your Room, and staff will not enter your Room until check-out. However, for stays of 4 or more guests per Room, we will enter the Room during dinner on the first night to prepare futons. We will also temporarily suspend housekeeping visits to Rooms during a Multiple Night Stay. (If you need assistance, please call the front desk between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM.) • Hand sanitizer is available in all guest rooms and throughout the property. • Onsen towel rentals are currently suspended. Please bring towels and bath towels from your Room to the Onsen. After use, please take your towels and bath towels back to your Room. (Two towels and two bath towels per person are provided in each Room.) • Rental “Onsen-hopping bags” are currently suspended when going out. Please use the “Onsen basket” provided in your Room. • Meals are served by each group in private dining rooms. • Our staff wash hands frequently, sanitize regularly, gargle as appropriate, and serve guests accordingly.
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