The 13 Best Hotels in Nagano for Couples Particular About Their Accommodations

Located inland in Honshu, Nagano is home to rugged mountains such as the Japanese Alps. Because of the land's elevation differences, it is a place where one can often encounter beautiful natural formations. There are also many handsome inns boasting spectacular views.

Would you like to go on a special trip to heal your daily fatigue and bask in the harsh yet refreshing power of nature? We will introduce you to charming inns in Nagano. Please carefully consider the preferences of the two of you before going out♪

"Suiwa no Yuyado Suwa-Lake Suwa" is an inn located right next to Lake Suwa. It is about a 15-minute walk from JR Kamisuwa Station. There are 8 guest rooms in total. All of them have an open-air bath that overlooks Lake Suwa. The spacious Japanese-style room is elegant yet has a casual atmosphere, so you can relax comfortably ♡ After checking in, let's spend a relaxing time together while looking at Lake Suwa ♪

In addition to the open-air bath in the guest room, be sure to take a bath in the mixed bathing "Observatory Open-air Bath". There is also a "bathing" where less skin is exposed, so women can feel at ease. The magnificent view of Lake Suwa that spreads out before your eyes is exhilarating! Wi-Fi is also available on the deck. There is also a drink service, so if the weather is nice, it might be nice to relax in the "Observatory open-air bath"♪.

meal are served in a private dining room. We use not only fresh local ingredients, but also seasonings such as local sake, miso, and soy sauce made in Suwa. There are three main types of ozen, and you can choose according to the purpose of your trip. Please discuss and decide what you like.

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Nunohan is a long-established ryokan that has been in business for nearly 160 years. The four guest rooms with private open-air baths in the detached rooms have a history of being loved by writers such as Akahiko Shimaki, Mokichi Saito, Jiro Nitta, Takeshi Kaiko, and Seicho Matsumoto. The elegant Japanese garden that can be viewed from the room is also a highlight. If you're a fan, of course, but if you two like reading, it might be nice to splurge a little and enjoy the feeling of being a literary master.

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For couples who don't want to stay in a room with a futon, we recommend a room with a tatami floor and a bed. Although you can't see Lake Suwa, it is a room with a calm atmosphere where you can relax. You can spend some quiet time just for the two of you.

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For couples who enjoy meal as part of their travels, we recommend the finest gourmet kaiseki cuisine. This luxurious menu includes a handful of the finest Shinshu beef, which is served hot on a hot stone. The menu changes with the seasons, so you can discover the deliciousness of Nagano cuisine every time you visit.

Takamine Kogen Hotel is a hotel where you can enjoy the superb view of the sky on a plateau at an altitude of 2000 meters in Komoro City. You can enjoy sports, trekking, and cycling because it is located on a plateau rich in nature.

The charm of this hotel is the view! The world of the sky will spread out, and you will be able to enjoy the heavenly atmosphere♡ Please get up early and take a look at the sea of clouds ♪ If you two look at it, it will be the best memory. At night, we recommend the Night View and Starry Sky Experience Tour. You can enjoy the fantastic scenery.

There are viewing spots throughout the hotel where you can enjoy the majestic view of the sky, but enjoying it in the bath is also the best! It's as if you're taking a bath in the sky♪Enjoy the bath while admiring the beautiful scenery♡

"Shinshu Yudanaka onsen Yorozuya" in Yudanaka onsen is a long-established ryokan founded in the Kansei era of the Edo period. The amount of hot onsen is the best in Yudanaka Onsen, and of course it is a natural onsen. There are rooms in the Yorozuya Main Building, which has a retro-modern interior, folk crafts, and seasonal wildflowers, and rooms in Shoraiso, which was built in 1939. Shoraiso is a wooden Sukiya-zukuri room designated as a registered tangible cultural property of Japan. Staying at a cultural property is also likely to be a fun memory for the two of you.

The pride of this inn is the “Momoyama bath”. It is an architectural style used for temples, etc., called pure wooden temple architecture, and has been selected as one of the 10 best baths in Japan. Of course, this is also a registered tangible cultural property of the country. This alone is worth staying at this inn! There is also a garden open-air bath outside.

The meal features seasonal ingredients such as Shinshu premium beef and bounty from the mountains and rivers of northern Shinano. The aperitif is Japanese sake that matches the dish of the day, followed by a salad of local vegetables, three small side dishes, and sashimi of seasonal fish delivered directly from Niigata. Breakfast includes handmade tofu and onsen spring steamed Miyuki pork, allowing you to fully enjoy a Shinshu morning.

Let me introduce another inn in Yudanaka onsen. Aburaya Tousen is ryokan you can enjoy the spectacular view of Shinshu from an open-air bath. We recommend the room "Tokaitei" with an open-air onsen bath. It is attractive that you can spend a leisurely time while looking at the majestic mountain range of Shinshu. Perfect for when you want to spend a quiet time alone while enjoying onsen ♪

At night, it is also recommended to relax in the large public bath while watching the night view. Starting with the unique open-air bath that changes to 7 different colors depending on the bathing time, there are a variety of baths such as sleeping baths, saunas, massage baths, cascading baths, and pouring baths!

After enjoying the seasonal flavors of Shinshu, how about spending a quiet night in a guest room with an open-air bath, or in the comfort room's dedicated lounge "Toki"? It's nice to enjoy chatting while looking at the gentle light of the fireplace. The Internet environment is also in place, so it would be nice to plan a trip.

Shibu onsen is famous for its “Kyuyu Meguri (exorcism tour),” a tour of nine communal baths that are open to tourists. A particularly popular inn in Shibu onsen is Shunran no Yado Sakaeya. Relax in a stylish room with a modern Japanese interior♪The inner garden is lit up at night, creating a romantic atmosphere.

Shunran no Yado Sakaeya uses a blend of two types of hot springs: the Jigokudani onsen and the 98-degree hot onsen. Moreover, Shibu onsen is the only place in the world where you can see monkeys bathing. The monkeys have already proven that the hot water does not cool down. Both of you should be able to blow away your tiredness if you relax in onsen.

The charm of "Shunran no Yado Sakaeya" is that you can enjoy the taste of Shinshu with beautiful creative kaiseki cuisine. Traditional vegetables such as ``Maesaka radish'', ``Obuse round eggplant'', ``Tokiwa burdock'', ``Sakai potato'', mountain vegetables such as wild vegetables and mushrooms around Shibu onsen, ``Shinshu beef'', ``Golden gamecock'', ``Shinshu salmon'' etc. The beautiful dishes that are combined are the blessings of nature itself. There is a room charge, but you can also meal in a private room, so if you want to plan a surprise for a special anniversary, you can use a private room restaurant.

Mampei Hotel" was born in the Meiji era as an inn "Kameya". It is an elegant classical hotel where you can feel the history of Karuizawa. The retro atmosphere created by the old architectural design and antique furnishings will enhance your special time together. Recommended for two people who want to experience a different atmosphere.

The stained glass walls depict the history of Karuizawa, the twinkling chandeliers hanging from the coffered ceiling, and the red carpet on the floor create a dignified atmosphere. Once upon a time, ladies and gentlemen enjoyed dancing here. You can enjoy the taste of French cuisine that has been handed down since the restaurant was founded. You will feel special.

The hotel, which was loved by many celebrities such as John Lennon, also has restaurants, cafes, and bars in addition to the main dining room. Let's toast to a wonderful travel night after the meal. The original cocktail made by the bartender will surely be an unforgettable memory.

If you want to enjoy a mountain resort in Karuizawa's rich nature, "Hotel Harvest Kyukaruizawa" is perfect. The natural scenery that can be seen from the large windows of the guest room amplifies the extraordinary excitement. The gentle light coming in through the window should soothe the hearts of two people who work hard in the city.

There is also a pool with a mist sauna and a large public bath with an open-air bath. They also have massages and aromatherapy, so it is recommended that you plan a relaxing trip.

For dinner, enjoy as much as you like of whatever you like at the buffet venue equipped with a live kitchen. There are also luxurious menus such as teppanyaki and tempura. Forget about dieting for just this one day and indulge in everything you can. Don't forget to leave some room for dessert. The breakfast is also said to be delicious, so don't forget to try it!

Achi Village is rich in nature and has a beautiful starry sky, but the scenery of Hirugami onsen and Hanamomo is also attractive. Why don't you take a trip to heal your body in onsen while participating in "Japan's best starry sky night tour"? "Kurotake" is a modern inn with tastefully arranged antique Japanese furniture. There is also a "special room" with an open-air bath and a garden, so you can have a private stay.

It boasts a spring quality that is said to be a hot spring for beauty. The women's large public bath "Necha no Yu" is a rustic rock bath. If you are a couple, make a reservation for the private hot spring at check-in and have it for two people.

For dinner, have a creative kaiseki dinner at the meal restaurant "Oagarite". You can enjoy dishes made with local ingredients such as Shinshu salmon, Japanese black beef, Shinshu trout sashimi, and rice cooked in a kettle with freshly harvested rice. Breakfast is Japanese style and includes freshly baked croissants.♪ After dinner, you can enjoy free drinks, coffee, and soft drinks at the night bar attached to the lobby.

Kiso Town is the first town Nagano to be certified as a Japanese Heritage Site. The highlight is the townscape of Kisoji, which looks like a set from the Edo period. Hotel Fuki no Mori is located in a place surrounded by nature between Nagiso-machi and Iida City. We are proud of our variety of baths, including a gourd bath, a cypress bath, and an open-air bath. You will be soothed by the interior decoration and lighting that gives you the warmth of wood, and by the hearth cooking.

The natural forest can be seen from the large window of the indoor bath, and you can enjoy forest bathing. The pails and chairs made of lacquer-covered Sawara from Kiso are full of taste, and the scent of the wood is soothing. In addition, there is an open-air bath made entirely of cypress, an open-air bath with a jacuzzi, a private open-air bath and a family bath that are full of secluded hot springs, so you can enjoy a private bath.

For dinner, a private room is prepared for each room, and you can enjoy creative cuisine using ingredients from the Kiso region. Soba made with buckwheat flour from Kiso Kaida Highland, freshwater fish raised in clear streams, horse sashimi, and more. It is the content that you can feel the blessings of satoyama. "Kafugu Kaiseki" is available only in winter. In autumn, special dishes such as matsutake mushrooms and hearth dishes are also tasteful, and are recommended as memories of your trip.

"Bessho Onsen Ryokan Hanaya" was founded in 1917. The wooden buildings scattered about the 6,500 tsubo site have a retro charm. Some of them have been designated as cultural assets, and it is interesting to find architectural designs that give a glimpse of the playfulness of the shrine carpenters of the time. There are 4 rooms in the main building, 4 rooms with open-air baths, and 9 rooms in an annex, all of which are connected by connecting corridors.

There are marble baths, green grass baths, and open-air baths in the hotel's large public baths, all of which can be enjoyed directly from the source. The marble bath is especially beautiful with the light spilling out of the stained glass. The ceiling is high and the feeling of openness is outstanding. The open-air bath at the end of the wooden corridor is also emotional and soothing.

For dinner, enjoy kaiseki cuisine carefully selected by the head chef. From hassun to mizugashi, we are proud of our gorgeous looking dishes. The appetizer "Almond Tofu" is made by kneading Yoshino Kudzu for about an hour. The large hall of the meal also has a retro and wonderful atmosphere. Let's spend a delicious time while thinking about history.

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onsen Nanakusa-Nanakusa no Yu is a rare ryokan in onsen Onsen with tatami mats throughout. You can see Ueda city from every room. The bath has a source of onsen, which has been gushing for 1400 years, and you can enjoy it in the bath with a view and the open-air bath with a view. There are also guest rooms with onsen spring baths, so you can always have a private bath.

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This is a room with an open-air bath. You can overlook the town of Ueda and feel a sense of openness. onsen is onsen with a history that appears as "Nanakuri no Yu" in "The Pillow Book" written by Sei Shonagon. Think about history and travel back in time while soaking in the slightly alkaline water that is gentle on the skin. Don't forget to try drinking the hot springs in the public bath.

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Dinner is served in your room or at meal disposal, using ingredients from Shinshu, such as A5-rank wagyu beef, Shinshu salmon, and Shinshu chicken. Matsutake mushrooms also make an appearance in the fall and can be enjoyed grilled over charcoal, tempura, or sukiyaki. It is also recommended to order Shinshu's specialty, horse sashimi, separately.

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``Kasenan Sennin onsen Iwanoyu'' is famous as an inn that does not have a website and is difficult to make reservations for. A hidden inn nestled in the mountains of Suzaka Nagano, known only to those in the know. The location is surrounded by trees, and the Senni River flows nearby, and the sound of the river will soothe you. Enjoy the free-flowing hot spring water from the famous 30-meter-long bath, Sennin no Yu, and relax on the terrace or after-bath area.

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The guest rooms are equipped with modern furniture and are relaxing. You can see the natural forest from the window, and the sound of the river will help you forget about your daily life. There are three separate guest rooms: Senjutei, Sengyotei, and Hanaresenzantei, all connected by corridors. With a wide variety of guest rooms, you'll want to come back again and again.

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There are two types of large public baths: indoor baths for men and women, open-air baths, and a mixed bathing cave bath. Although it is a mixed bath, bathing clothes are provided, so it is safe. As you go deeper into the cave, onsen gushing out from the rocks will give you a sense of adventure. If you are a couple, soaking in onsen together will make your trip even more intimate.

If the two of you go on a trip together, you're sure to return home full of energy♪ Choose a wonderful inn that will make your trip special, and enjoy a memorable trip together!