Besshoonsen Nanjyo Ryokan

Bit of a hike up a fairly a steep hill (15-20 minutes), glad we are light packers! Beautiful entry and welcoming staff. No one speaks English very well, but they try really hard to make one comfortable. Good clean, very hot water in Onsen. Quiet, with few people in the water. Excellent multi-course traditional Japanese food were served for breakfast and dinner (called "half board"). A short walk to the very small village. Surrounded by good collection of other places to eat. Liquor store across the street. Went hiking to the numerous and beautiful temples and shrines nearby.

The ryokan is comfortable but long in the tooth. Plumbing, electrical fixtures are mostly functional but worn out. For example there is a hot water tap in the spas sink but no hot water! Took 15 minutes to get hot water in the spa to arrive at the shower the first time I used it, although it was normal during my second visit. Make to bring your own chargers for phones etc.

The onset and the kaiseki. Kaiseki was very exceptional. Overall customer service was top notch.

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Creative and interesting Japanese cuisine for the evening meal. Really helpful and friendly staff. Short walk to the amazing temples and shrines of Bessho Onsen.

Bessho Onsen is a magic place just outside Ueda, full of lovely temples and hot springs. This Ryokan fully embraces the vibe of this little village and offers good facilities in an amazing surroundings. The hotel is pretty old, which gives it a nostalgic feeling. But it is perfectly kept and with all the amenities you should wish for. A lovely room, amazing gardens, very good indoor and outdoor hot springs and a very very good restaurant. We had the best breakfast of our entire trip there! Last but not least the staff is absolutely lovely.

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Very friendly staff, the food is excellent