Kamesei Ryokan

Experience the heart and soul of Japan -- make Kamesei Ryokan your base for exploring Nagano. Our traditional Japanese inn features a soothing onsen hot spring bath. Feel the warmth of our wood construction while enjoying the inn's gardens and koi pond. Relax in the spacious 8~10 tatami mat guest rooms while lounging in a light yukata robe. *NEW: OUTDOOR BATH MADE FROM YELLOW CEDAR. THIS IS IN ADDITION TO THE ONE HAND-BUILT ONE BY OUR PROPRIETOR HAND-BUILT. ENJOY SOAKING IN OUR GARDEN ONSEN BATH WHILE BATHING IN STARLIGHT, TOO.Local travel info happily provided by our proprietor. Tyler is an American who would be glad to share insight into his adopted home here in the Japanese countryside. He may just offer to take you for a drive in the evening to see the night view of the Zenkoji Plain from high up on Obasute Mountain.Full dinner and breakfast are available and are highly recommended in order to truly appreciate the ryokan experience. Gourmet Kaseki-style Dinner featuring local and seasonal ingredients +4,000 yen (pls advise in advance to allow for preparation); full Ryokan Breakfast +2,000 yen (pls request at check-in); or +5,000 yen for both.(Vegetarian Meals Available Upon Request.)Or, for dinner, enjoy our town's nightlife. This town is special because it is an onsen -- feel free to use our wooden geta sandals and walk around in your yukata. We don't just have any ol' yakitori, sushi and soba shops. Our closest yakitori shop is run by Yumi, an ex-geisha whose lack of English doesn't get in the way from having a great conversation. The nearest sushi-ya is run by the funniest, baldest sushi chef. The coolest udon restaurant, Kohaku, features a traditional interior and udon served in a pot hung from a hook on a hearth, and seasoned with the spiciest daikon radish. There's also a retro restaurant with the best tofu steak you'll ever have, and many, many more. We'll gladly walk you over and introduce you to the owners and get you situated with your order.NOTE: Heating and Cooling Surcharge 500 yen for Dec.~Feb. and July~Aug. Prices are subject to 5% sales tax and 150 yen per person onsen tax. Most rooms are equipped with toilets; bathing facilities are with the hot spring mineral baths. Children Friendly.Check-in: 3pm. Check-out: 10am.No curfew / lockout.WiFi in the lobby, and free access to our laptop computer.Pets are welcome.Credit cards are accepted (NOTE: 5% Processing Fee)

Directions

TRAIN: Tokyo to Ueda by Nagano Shinkansen bullet train (1 hr. 30 min.), transfer to local Shinano Line 4 stops to Togura. Nagoya to Shinonoi by Shinano Spec. Expr. (2 hr. 45 min.), transfer to local Shinano Line 3 stops to Togura. (Free pick-up at Togura Station).BUS: Highway Bus from Tokyo (Shinjuku to Nagano City or Ikebukuro to Ueda. Overnight Bus from Osaka to Nagano City. Then local Shinano Line to Togura Station. (Free pick-up.)