Around Bukui Pass × Popular Stays for Families with ChildrenRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

A private, traditional Japanese house Accommodation limited to one group per day, nestled in the satoyama countryside of the Ina Valley.Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture, lies between the Central Alps and the Southern Alps. In a peaceful landscape of fields and farmland stands a 100-year-old kominka. This entire-home rental Accommodation has been renovated to blend the warmth of a nostalgic old house with Scandinavian vintage furniture.Spend quiet moments on the engawa veranda, or enjoy an evening watching the flames in the wood-burning stove. Gather around the irori hearth for dinner featuring ingredients from the Ina Valley, then wake up to breakfast cooked in a clay pot. Here, you can savor time itself at a slower pace.Perfect for stays with family, friends, or someone special. The Accommodation is run by a couple who moved from Tokyo to Nagano after traveling around the world for 500 days.

Takato Sakura Hotel offers the renowned Takato Onsen, known for its skin-beautifying properties. The outdoor bath has been renovated, allowing guests to enjoy the changing seasons even more. Additionally, a private family bath named "Sakura Kasumi" has been newly established and is available for day-use visitors. From the windows, you can view a small lake and beyond it, the famous "Takato Castle Ruins Park," known for its cherry blossoms. Furthermore, after renovations in 2018, a spacious restaurant was added, where guests can enjoy the refreshing breeze and lush greenery from the open deck.

In the Ina Valley of southern Nagano, this private villa—limited to one group per day—stands on a hill in Nakagawa Village, selected as one of “The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.” From the terrace, enjoy panoramic views of the Central Alps; breathtaking scenery that changes with the seasons gently slows time during your stay. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering, and optional meals featuring seasonal ingredients from the Ina Valley can also be arranged. Dogs are welcome. Relax at your own pace with your family, friends, and beloved dog—just like staying at your own vacation home.