Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan

Location: 49, Daimon-cho, Nagano, 380-0841, Nagano, JP

Star Rating: 2 Stars

Property Type: Ryokans

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Instructions: There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

Amenities & Facilities

• Free WiFi
• Wheelchair accessible
• Smoke-free property
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Kaiseki meal
• Handrails in stairways

Rooms Available

• Basic Quadruple Room

  4 Twin Futons

  161-sq-foot room with mountain views

  
  

  Layout - Separate tokonoma (alcove)

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee

  Bathroom - Slippers and a separate bathtub and shower with a hydromassage showerhead

  Practical - Desk and phone

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

• Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  4 Twin Futons

  250-sq-foot room with mountain views

  
  

  Layout - Separate tokonoma (alcove)

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a separate bathtub and shower with a hydromassage showerhead

  Practical - Desk and phone

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

• Japanese Traditional Room

  5 Twin Futons

  262 sq feet

  
  

  Layout - Separate tokonoma (alcove)

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee

  Bathroom - Slippers and a separate bathtub and shower with a hydromassage showerhead

  Practical - Desk and phone

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

• Basic Triple Room

  3 Twin Futons

  133-sq-foot room with mountain views

  
  

  Layout - Separate tokonoma (alcove)

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee

  Bathroom - Slippers and a separate bathtub and shower with a hydromassage showerhead

  Practical - Desk and phone

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

• Small Double Room, Non Smoking

  2 Twin Futons

  100-sq-foot room with mountain views

  
  

  Layout - Separate tokonoma (alcove)

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee

  Bathroom - Slippers and a separate bathtub and shower with a hydromassage showerhead

  Practical - Desk and phone

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Guest Reviews

• Yanina (7/5): -
• Frank (10/5): Nostalgic hidden gem ryokan next to Zenkoji - The building itself is very charming in the old-world kind of way, extremely nostalgic and suitable for someone who wants to experience Japanese culture. The old couple who are running the place are very friendly. The location is definitely extremely convenient for someone who wants to go to Zenkoji early in the morning. Nothing.
• Adam (8/5): Excellent traditional guesthouse close to the main temple - Charming little guesthouse in the centre of town, a short bus hop from the main station and easy walking distance to the main temple and restaurant streets. Owners are welcoming and helpful, the rooms are authentically traditional and the building feels like a character in itself. A real taste of classic Japan. Anyone coming should be aware that this is a traditional guesthouse - you may not have access to a private bathroom (very likely not to) and things work to set traditions around slippers, etc. Go with the flow but respect the owners and the property.
• takayuki (8/5): ひなびた感じを楽しめる方なら選択肢にどうぞ。 - 年季の入った旅館で善光寺にほど近い参道沿いにあり、観光には便利。 朝食も和食好きの自分にはおいしかった。 階段を中心に中２階、２階、中３階、３階と部屋が展開し、某アニメの無限城みたい。外国の方は喜びそう。 それなりに設備は古いし、階段は急だったり段差が多かったりします。 お風呂は大人３人が入ればいっぱいで、入浴可能時間もビジネスホテルなどに比べれば短い。 宿のおかみさんが「京女か？」と思われるくらい丁寧だけど裏のあるような言い方をして、旅で上がっているテンションを冷ましてくれる。
• Joshua (10/5): -
• Kyle (2/5): Not a nice place - There are no obvious redeeming features associated with this accommodation with the exception of the place being adjacent to a bus stop and there being a 20 minute walk to the Nagano Station. The accommodation is also close to a museum and a temple. I have travelled all over Japan and this joint qualifies as the least likely place that I would re-book. Any request for a bowl or a spoon was greased with a scowl and a display of inconvenience on the part of the owners. Initially, upon arrival, I was advised that the place did not offer meals. However, the place did offer breakfasts to selected guests. However, the perceived rift-raft were not permitted to use the dining area. There is no fridge as such; merely a device that is set at about 10-12C
• NAITO (7/5): -
• brigitte (10/5): -
• ぶち (7/5): -
• andrew (9/5): Very memorable - The authentic ryokan experience Nothing
• Jesse (10/5): -
• Guanyun (10/5): -
• Clara (6/5): -
• Olivier (9/5): - L'emplacement vis à vis du temple principal et des commerces autour, la gare n'est pas excessivement loin non plus. Les hôtes sont d'une gentillesse, c'est très agréable. L'hébergement a du charme pour ceux qui recherchent un vrai Ryokan en ville. Si vous avez peur de dormir sur un futon, qui sont pour certain vraiment très fins, passez votre chemin.
• Sam (8/5): Great people, awesome view from our room. Fascinating place with waterfall in ladies onsen. - Traditional Japanese breakfast was excellent. Toilet for our family room was down steep slippery stairs. If you don't want to do that in the night, best to request a room on the same level as the toilets!
• Sylvan (8/5): -
• MASATO (10/5): 楽しかった！ - 旅館内の迷路のような構造は他の宿泊先では見ることができない物で、とても見ていて楽しかった。 経営されているご夫婦もとても親切だった。 年季が入っているので上の階の足音などは聞こえてしまう点。
• Dominique (10/5): -
• Rohyani (8/5): -
• Michele (9/5): Great traditional japanese experience - Traditionnal Ryokan that felt like you are back in time. The owners are super nice and keen to help even if they only speak Japanese. Breakfast was traditional japanese food and was excellent. Onsen is cosy and clean. We stayed in winter so the heating is only available in the rooms where you live yet not in the corridors. But you rapidly get used to it ;-)
• William (10/5): - Beautiful building with traditional rooms. The feel of the rooms are something you don’t find in any regular hotel. Super friendly staff made us feel welcome. Very peaceful and quiet.
• Jehan (9/5): -
• Metcalfe (9/5): -
• kunio (3/5): まあまあでした - バイクが屋根付きにとめられたことが大変よかった
• INUKAI (8/5): -
• Layla (9/5): Very good, old building. Perfect if you want an authentic Ryokan experience. - Very comfortable, good location, friendly staff (they don’t speak English but we’re still very helpful and kind), good food, very clean. No elevator so be prepared to pull your luggage up stairs, difficult to leave late at night because the elderly couple will wake up, they were really nice and don’t seem to mind but is till felt bad so we didn’t leave late again.
• isabella (10/5): peaceful and serene space located in a convenient area - beautiful space right across the bus station. convenient location, next to delicious cafes and food. enjoyed the peaceful space and how the room looked in the morning as well as at night with the lamp on. also has a small onsen, which im glad i got to try since i didn’t get the chance to go out of my way for onsens on this trip.
• 夏原 (7/5): 昭和 - レトロ 海外の方との接点 冷蔵庫なし Wi-Fi繋がりにくい お風呂、暑い
• Shinji (8/5): レトロな日本旅館 - 善光寺に近いロケーション インバウンドで外国人が多いのは少しひいてしまいます
• GYO (10/5): 大正ロマンにもう一度邂逅う - 善光寺の膝下に抱かれている感覚がします。深夜、誰もいない時間に本堂（閉まっていますが）に訪れ、往時に夜を通しての参籠に想いを馳せました。お風呂は夜の１０時までと言われていましたが、ちょっと遅くなりましたが、なんとか入らせてもらえました。信州の水が体に浸み、十年ほど生き返った感覚がしました。 私のようなレトロ趣味の人間にはほとんど何もいうことはないほど、満足していますが、強いて言えば、駐輪場があれば、さらに言えば、貸自転車か、Hello Cyclingの駐輪ブースがあれば。
• Shana (9/5): It was lovely to stay in this ryokan. - I loved the homey feel. It was so charming and had everything we needed. It was clean and comfortable. It was hard to communicate with the owners as my Japanese is limited and they only speak Japanese. They also didn’t respond to my messages on booking.com.
• Mami (7/5): -
• YASUICHI (4/5): -
• Joanne (9/5): - Lovely hosts, excellent location, quirky accommodation, with an onsen. Just fabulous.
• Richard (9/5): -
• Kristina (9/5): Skøn hjemlig atmosfære. Kan varmt anbefales - Virkelig en oplevelse. Meget rare mennesker der ejer stedet (de snakker ikke engelsk andet end et par ord, men de er meget hjælpsomme). Skønt lille værelse, opvarmet og med te og snack klar til ankomst. Godt lille fællesbad (kønsopdelt). Der var rent og pænt, og lidt som at at tage en tur tilbage i tiden. Futonsengen var lidt for tynd for mig, så det blev lidt hårdt at sove der.
• Melissa (10/5): Highlight of our trip, cannot recommend highly enough. - Amazing ryokan. The hosts were the most delightful people in all of Japan, super sweet. Facilities were fantastic - the beds were incredibly comfortable, robes were great, and the onset was an incredible experience. Cannot recommend this place highly enough. Close to temples, food, and easy bus/walking distance to train station.
• Mitsuho (7/5): 忍者屋敷 - 手作りの朝食が美味しくてオーナーのおもてなしの心を感じた。親切で実家感を感じた。 階段が多くトイレが遠い。でもそれが逆に面白かった。
• SHAOYU (9/5): - 古老的體驗，很棒 有些設施稍老舊
• Sachiko (8/5): 夜の善光寺は趣があって素晴らしかったです。 - 善光寺が近いので、夜の空き時間で参拝ができて良かったです。 宿の方は親切で朝食も美味しいです。 お風呂がちょうど一人だったので、のんびり湯船に疲れました。 お風呂のシャワーの出があまり良くなかったですが、湯船からすくって 体を洗ったので問題なしです。
• Avital (8/5): Othentic Ryokan stay! - Very good location. The owners are an old friendly couple. Very helpful. House is special and unique, like a small castle of wood with half floors and staris all around. I guess the tatami mattress is not for me. It was too flat and thin, and my pelvis sides hurt after 3 nights of sleep. The very back room doesn't get the wifi signal. I asked to move to the front of the house, and there the signal was goos.
• peyton (10/5): - Very authentic experience 11pm curfew
• A Pedro (9/5): -
• Peter (9/5): Really charming ryokan in really convenient location. - A really charming traditional ryokan in central Nagano very close to the temple and main drag. The couple who own it are truly lovely. It’s quite old and it does show a little. It’s what you’d expect for the price though.
• Nicolás (10/5): - Los dueños del ryokan eran encantadores, una pareja super amable ❤️❤️. Sin duda son los mejores anfitriones posibles El ryokan estaba muy bien ubicado, en una calle preciosa
• Kaci (10/5): Traditional ryokan with friendly old couple running it. - Traditional Japanese style. Historic location and close to local temple. Very authentic and the hosts were welcoming and friendly. Lovely clean onsen. Nil
• Brianna (10/5): -
• Nadine (9/5): Goede locatie en fijn verblijf - Je slaapt bij een vriendelijk echtpaar in huis maar je hebt toch nog veel privacy. We hadden een mooie traditioneel japanse kamer op de hoek van de tweede verdieping. Netjes en schoon + er was een airco die ook kon verwarmen. De bedden (futons) sliepen heerlijk. Ook fijn dat er een onsen was. Wij hebben een heel goed verblijf gehad hier! Niks
• Yann (10/5): -
• Adrian (10/5): - The sweet elderly couple who run this Ryokan take immaculate care of this gorgeous, unique, and historic property. This was my first visit to Japan and my language skills were limited, but they were very accommodating. The onsen was perfect for a relaxing soak, and the location was convenient to visit Zenkōji temple and a variety of shops and restaurants.
• Alex (10/5): - This ryokan is so cool!!!
• Sekimoto (10/5): -
• Teresa (8/5): -
• Alex (10/5): -
• Forrest Young (7/5): Good location but value for money could be better - Location was excellent. For nearly 200 USD per night, this did not meet expectations. Stay instructions were not clear because the hosts, although gracious and kind, did not speak English and did not give any written instructions in English. Very loud neighbors one night were disruptive - walls are paper thin so we could not sleep. Strict showering times for the communal bath. not flexible about adding breakfast the morning of the stay, so be sure to order in advance if you are at all interested.
• Austin (10/5): A charming time capsule from another era, made even better by the lovely owners. - The baths in the ryokan are excellent after a long day of walking. The owners are generous and kind, and they keep impeccable care of this inn. Within tripping distance of Zenko-ji, great food, and Nagano station. If you’re looking for a place to stay with personality, history, and charm aplenty, this is it.
• Márk (10/5): Lovely old couple with a lovely place - Lovely place and lovely hosts. They were so nice and kind. The place was super clean. It located near the Zenkōji Temple and view was amaizing. They gave Yukata for bath and the facility was also super clean and neat. The only dislike for me is that you have to walk 2km from the train station uphills, but it’s totally worth it!
• Victor (10/5): -
• Etienne (9/5): -
• nishimiya (7/5): -
• Michael (10/5): -
• Mary (8/5): Enjoyed our stay and good value for money. Thank You - Lovely old Ryokan with Onsen, close to the Shrines Electrics dated, electrical socket loose on wall. Some lights didn’t work. Would have been nice to have 2 chairs for two people.
• Julia (9/5): - The house is gorgeous and the room is beautifully furnished. The bath is quite nice and clean. The hosts and staff were very lovely, though no one spoke any English. Hot water and tea were provided in the room daily and drinking water was always available as well. The place is within walking distance to a temple and a souvenir shopping street. A few things to be aware of should be noted. Since this is a traditional place, there are a lot of steep stairs (which is part of the charm of the house) and no elevator. The hosts are an elderly couple, so there might not be anyone to assist with luggage. My room only had a sink (which I knew before). Bathrooms are shared, but nearby and clean.
• emilien (10/5): Très très bon ryokan je recommande à 100% - C est le meilleurs ryokan les deux hotes qui le tiennes sont très gentils et proche de leur clients hôtel ressemble à une ancienne maison japonaise mais avec tout le confort de tatami et d un bon onsen très chaud. Il est situer très proche du temple Zenko ji Peut être la wifi qui a un peut du mal mais bon on est pas la pour ça
• Jordi (10/5): El lugar perfecto! Por ubicación y todo lo demás - Tipico Japones
• Francesco (10/5): La vicinanza al tempio è top, location molto caratteristica, stupenda. Ci siamo trovati benissimo, le onsen interne fant - La vicinanza al tempio è top, location molto caratteristica, stupenda. Ci siamo trovati benissimo, le onsen interne fantastiche!! Nulla
• Petra (9/5): Traditionsreiches Haus mit sehr herzlichen Gastgebern. - Absolut nicht vergleichbar mit modernen Businesshotels, denn das 160 Jahre alte Ryokan versetzt durch die Ausstattung und das Ambiente sofort in ein Japan zurück, das es auch noch gibt. Nicht gerade um die Ecke vom Bahnhof, aber zu Fuß gut zu erreichen und nur 5min unterhalb des bedeutenden Zenjōji Tempels. Unterkunft kontaktiert über booking.com Kontaktformular, aber nie Antwort erhalten. Trotzdem alles wunderbar geklappt. Leider kein Kühlschrank im Zimmer, ist man halt von den Hotels gewohnt, aber geht auch mal eine Nacht ohne.
• 弘文 (8/5): - 善光寺の早朝行事を説明頂いた事。 無し
• akiko (1/5): もう利用することはないと思います。2泊目の旅館と比べると雲泥の差でした。 - 善光寺の前で、ロケーションは最高 価格帯や口コミから設備や建物の古さに関しては納得済み。ただし、男性スタッフの対応はこれまで経験したことがないものでした。サービス業に携わる人とは思えず、イメージとしては「一昔前の公務員」？すみません、今の公務員さんは親切な人が多いです。事前に予約確認をしたときは、宿泊日と名前を伝えたにもかかわらず「予約のサイトを言ってくれないとわかりません」と言われ、チェックアウト時には再度サインを求められたので、「サイトからもう引き落としは終わっているはずですが」と言うと、「それを確認するためのサインです」と言われました。とにかく印象が悪かったです。
• Bouchez (10/5): - INCROYABLE, je le recommande si vous voulez dormir dans une auberge typiquement japonaise. Le onsen est très agréable et les chambres propres, de style japonais et magnifiquement entretenue et aménagée. L'accueil est tout aussi incroyable que le reste.
• Roberto (10/5): - El sitio es precioso, regentado por dos señores que son bellisimas personas
• Clarisse (10/5): Parfait pour vivre une expérience unique ! - Le couple était très agréable, ils ont un très bel établissement qui nous plonge vraiment dans un univers authentique. Difficile de dormir sur des futons quand on a l’habitude de dormir sur des matelas douillets mais très sympa de vivre cet expérience.
• Stephanie (9/5): - La gentillesse des propriétaires, la propreté et le super emplacement. La maison qui est très atypique Un toilette femme pour le 1er étage
• Arthur (8/5): -
• Elaine (8/5): Old ryokan with a charm - Excellent location from Zenkoji temple and the shops selling snacks and souvenirs. Short bus ride from the station. The place, although dated, has a nice charm and is well maintained. Hosts were incredibly polite and thoughtful. It was nice to have a bath to soak in after being out in the cold weather. Minor things only: Walls are a bit thin so could hear people talking late night or very early in the morning, as well as a bit of street noise. I wore earbuds to sleep and it helped The only other thing is the water pressure in the public bath for washing yourself before hopping in - pressure was very low and it takes a minute to heat up. So it was a bit cold waiting for it.
• Gabor (7/5): -
• Maria Victoria (8/5): Ubicación y tradición a buen precio. - La ubicación y que es una casa de estilo tradicional, esto es una experiencia en sí misma. Además, la ducha que indican que es compartida es la ducha para entrar al onsen. Solo un inodoro para mujeres, si es que tomas la opción con baño compartido.
• Sylvia (9/5): -
• Xabier (8/5): Ryokan antiguo con onsen. - Un establecimiento antiguo. El onsen está muy bien cuidado, me gustó mucho. No tienen aparcamiento gratuito cerca. Y los que tienen cerca son muy caros. Te aconsejo moverte un poco para encontrar algo más barato. No abrí las ventanas en ningún momento y tenía la habitación llena de mosquitos. Supongo que las abrieron ellos al limpiar, debieran tener más cuidado con eso.
• Beth (9/5): Very good, excellent hoists - Authentic great experience Steep stairs and slippers
• Emmanuel (10/5): Authentic Japanese Style - Old antiques. Staff are nice Location
• Amalia (10/5): Pretty japenesse hotel - I really like the japenesse style of hotel.
• LOLA (10/5): - Great stay in traditional ryokan!
• Bronwyn (8/5): Pleasant experience with the traditional Japanese accommodation, warm hospitality of the hosts, convenient location for - Experience the traditional japanese ryokan with authentic style including the onsen. Nil
• Renan (8/5): - Staff was really nice but wi-fi was not working throughout my whole stay
• Joseph (9/5): - The owners were very friendly and helpful during my stay, very close to the temple i wanted to visit, the facilities were very clean at all times, the room was cleaned daily without asking. Nothing, however the plsce doesn't have a lift and the stairs are very step to take your bags to your room
• Sean (8/5): - Excellent location for a quick trip to Zenkoji Temple and a very good bargain. The only issues are the stairs being steeper than most people are likely used to, and the futons can give you a stiff back. The price is nice in that it gives you the ability to try out the Ryokan experience without committing to a heavy price tag.
• ann (8/5): - Fabulous breakfast. Traditional Japanese breakfast. The only drawback was the staircase. Its really steep. And there's no lift. Soundproofing from the street wasn't the best but a beautiful room
• Anna (8/5): - Stary, tradycyjny japoński zajazd. Najlepszą częścią pobytu był onsen, znajdujący się na parterze obiektu. Ciśnienie wody w kranie i w słuchawce prysznicowej w łaźni mogłyby być większe. Suszarki do włosów również mogłyby być nowsze i z nieco bardziej intensywnym nawiewem - suszenie włosów trwało wieczność.
• Takahiro (3/5): - 古い旅館です。風呂とトイレは清潔に清掃されていました。 老夫婦で営まれているのでしょう。もう少し愛想があってもよろしいのではないかな。 Wi-Fiがあるが、全くもって使えないです。
• Roberta (10/5): -
• XINTONG (10/5): -
• Claire (10/5): Fantastic traditional Japanese hotel - A wonderful traditional hotel with super location. The owners are a sweet older couple who were incredibly friendly and attentive. The shared bath is a great place to relax in the evening after a long day out. I can highly recommend staying here :) Just a small warning: the stairs are steep and you need good mobility.
• Karl-John (3/5): Dort war es für uns ein wirklich "einmaliges" Erlebnis! - Das es ein Ryokan war. Die Betreiber haben sich über uns lustig gemacht. So etwas macht man nicht mit Gästen - schon gar nicht in Japan!
• FrancescaGhio (10/5): -
• Silvana (8/5): - Sehr nettes Personal. Tolle Lage. Authentisches Ambiente. Uns hat es sehr gefallen, ausser das Gemeinschaftsbad und WC. Es war eine traditionelle Pension. Wer ein komfortables, modernes Hotel will, ist hier am falschen Ort!
• matteo (7/5): - Aged venue, very close to the temple The owner does not speak a single english word, need a renovation asap
• Flo (10/5): - Les gérants du Ryokan sont très aimables, j'ai adoré la maison et la chambre. Propreté impeccable. Très bien situé.
• Janet (6/5): - I stayed 2 nights here. After the first night, I decided to relax in my room, read my book and venture out after lunch. However, at 10am the woman running the inn knocked repeatedly on my door. When I answered, she brushed by me and entered my room saying “cleaning cleaning” she grabbed the air conditioning remote and turned it off then ran over and opened the curtains. She then just stood there and stared at me repeating “cleaning cleaning”. I wasn’t prepared to leave right away but she was persistent. If you stay multiple days you will have to leave at 10am for the day. I read a lot of the comments about the woman being rude but I didn’t find her rude. She only speaks Japanese, and a few English words, so communicating can be difficult. It’s a great experience staying in an old traditional Ryokan. Maybe only stay 1 night
• Maria (10/5): First onsen in the country side was a completely delight - First onsen, great experience in the middle of the country side. Amazing hosts and lovely village

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