Shinano-Takehara Station × Popular Stays for Families with ChildrenRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

A new encounter, a single story. Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku. The story began with an encounter. It was in 1929 (Showa 4) when the first president of Nagano Electric Railway, Tohei Kozu, met Lieutenant Helseth from Norway. This meeting in Kanbayashi brought together European and Japanese cultures, creating an entirely new culture or space. It was a groundbreaking event where the culture of a Western-style Hotel was incorporated into a traditional Japanese-style Ryokan for the first time. Furthermore, this encounter became the prologue to the development of Kanbayashi Onsen and Shiga Kogen, now renowned as one of Japan's leading international resorts.

Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel, located adjacent to the Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort. Guests can choose to stay in one of three different Hotels: East Building, South Building, or West Building, depending on their needs. Enjoy the winter season with easy access to the ski resort! 【2024-2025 Season Operating Period】 ＜Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel＞ East Building: From Saturday, December 21, 2024, to Saturday, April 5, 2025 South Building: From Saturday, December 14, 2024, to Thursday, December 19, 2024 West Building: From Friday, December 20, 2024, to Saturday, March 15, 2025 ＜Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort＞ From Saturday, December 7, 2024, to Tuesday, May 6, 2025 *Subject to change depending on snowfall conditions. 【Check-in / Check-out】 Check-in: 3:00 P.M. / Check-out: 11:00 A.M.

For 200 years since its founding, Yorozuya has been cherished by generations of guests.With an Onsen flow rate of 253 liters per minute—the largest in Yudanaka Onsen—and three private hot spring sources, it offers an exceptional bathing experience. Among them, the grand bathhouse “Momoyama Bath” is a registered Tangible Cultural Property, featuring a magnificent all-wood temple-style structure. Enjoy the liberating feeling of this vast space that feels like stepping back in time.For dinner, we offer kaiseki cuisine showcasing seasonal delicacies from Northern Shinshu in three different course grades. Savor local specialties such as Shinshu beef raised on apples, river fish, and handmade soba noodles. Why not create unforgettable memories at Yorozuya, where you can truly feel the warmth of traditional hospitality shaped by centuries of history?

Opened on September 2, 2007. Named “Masuichi Kyakuden” from the owner’s wish: “We would have loved to welcome you into our own home…”. Designed by architect John Morford—who also designed “Kurabu” and the main store of Masuichi Ichimura Sake Brewery—this Accommodation is his vision of where he would want to stay when visiting Obuse. Centered around three earthen storehouses relocated from a long-established sugar wholesaler in Nagano, it comprises seven wooden buildings, with interiors fully furnished in Western style.

Hotarutei Villas is a luxurious private villa that opened in October 2023. The space, exceeding 100 square meters, features two bedrooms, a spacious living room, an open terrace, and an open-air hot spring bath with natural flowing water, offering a luxurious experience in harmony with nature. During your stay, enjoy meals made with the finest local ingredients from Nagano at "Hotarutei," a restaurant housed in a modernly renovated traditional farmhouse over 170 years old. With the concept of "Onkotakushin – Learning from the past to create the new," we provide a rich and relaxing time in a space where tradition and modernity blend seamlessly.

The gentle light of lamps softly illuminates the interior of this riverside house. The renowned Onsen, recognized as a hot spring heritage, changes into five colors depending on the weather and sunlight. ※Currently, there is no open-air bath due to renovations.

Shibu Onsen is a charming hot-spring town known for its atmospheric streets and nine public bathhouses to visit.At “Sakaeya,” you can enjoy gentle, free-flowing Onsen water blended from two different hot springs.Another highlight is the creative Japanese kaiseki cuisine that goes beyond the ordinary.

A Ryokan with an Onsen featuring an open-air bath overlooking the beauty of the valley. The small bird bath in the sky, overlooking the breathtaking view of Matsukawa Valley, is a healing space that feels enveloped by nature. Spend special moments immersed in the sounds of the stream and the beauty of the trees showcasing their seasonal expressions.

Both a 140-year-old traditional Japanese house and a Western-style building rich in Meiji-era Western culture are available for exclusive use. We hope you will experience the beauty of Japanese living that has continued for over a century and the richness of life in Shinshu Suzaka. In your Room, we provide seasonal fruits from Suzaka, the "Fruit Kingdom." During your stay, enjoy beverages such as plum juice made from Shirafuji plums, as well as local sake, craft beer, and regional wines. For breakfast, savor rare sun-dried rice grown locally, which has been highly praised as an exquisite white rice. The grounds, enclosed by walls, are enveloped in tranquility at night. Enjoy moments of stillness as if you have traveled back in time to the Meiji era.

Located just a 3-minute walk from Nagano Dentetsu Shinshu-Nakano Station, the hotel offers 166 guest rooms and free parking for over 100 vehicles. On the first floor, enjoy spacious gender-separated natural Onsen baths and a buffet breakfast featuring local ingredients. Hotel Route-Inn welcomes each guest with unwavering dedication to "the spirit of Japan" and exceptional hospitality.

Property located just a 2-minute walk from Madarao Kogen Ski Resort. Enjoy seasonal landscapes from the open-air bath and breathtaking views of Oku-Shinano from the lobby and mountain-side rooms. In addition to the snow season, the green season with its vibrant greenery offers activities such as trekking and mountain biking in Madarao Kogen. There are three types of rooms: Japanese-Western, Western, and Japanese, all non-smoking. We provide flavorful dishes prepared with local seasonal ingredients.

The Japanese garden with only 6 properties offers a relaxing space illuminated by over 100 soft lamps. All guests are gifted 30 minutes of free private bath use, ensuring a private stay. Enjoy the Yudanaka Onsen, which opened approximately 1350 years ago. Meals feature colorful kaiseki cuisine centered on seasonal ingredients from Shinshu, with Shinshu brand beef raised on apples as the main dish.

Situated at an altitude of 1000m in the Madarao Highlands, the "Madarao Highland Hotel" offers a relaxing space surrounded by nature. The entire hotel is non-smoking, providing a clean environment with facilities such as relaxation rooms, open-air baths, and saunas to refresh both body and mind. The restaurant, featuring Shinshu cuisine made with local ingredients, and the tea lounge, known for its handmade sweets, are also highlights.