Chousenkaku Kameya

We arrived a little early, kindly left our car, and took a stroll around the area. Right away, we visited Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya Shrine next door. In the backstreets of this historic townscape, you can find Onsen springs here and there—perfect for wandering at leisure. Both inside and outside the property felt very clean, showing careful management throughout. The staff’s smiles, service, and conversation were all refined; we truly felt their hospitality and attentiveness, which made our stay very comfortable. From the Room we stayed in—named “Kirishima”—we enjoyed a view of the grove surrounding Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya Shrine, full of charm and atmosphere. Both dinner and breakfast featured local ingredients, and everything was delicious. We could also sense how dedicated the staff were, which made dining even more enjoyable. Bathing in the panoramic large public bath while looking out over the townscape glowing at dusk was exceptional. The water was a gentle Onsen that seemed to softly cling to the skin. Although it wasn’t in our original plans, we stopped by Harmo Museum about 7–8 minutes away by car after receiving a recommendation as we checked out. Driving along the well-maintained lakeside of Lake Suwa and enjoying wonderful paintings became a great memory for us. It was a truly relaxing Accommodation for adults—wonderful in every way. Thank you very much.

I made a Reservation to visit Suwa Taisha on my way back from Kamikochi. The cuisine was delicious, delicately presented with great taste, and I was impressed by the attentive service from the staff. The chopsticks were also easy to hold, with a gently rounded, slim grip about halfway up; I bought several as souvenirs for my family from the shop’s selection of 20 designs. This is a charming Ryokan that I would love to visit again. It is close to Suwa Taisha as well, and I recommend it as a rare Ryokan where you may have the chance to witness morning rituals by Shinto priests and shrine maidens.