Nagano Prefectural Art Museum - A base for sightseeing! 5 recommended hotels and ryokan in the area

I want to go to the much-talked-about "Nagano Museum of Art", but what is around? What other sights are there? And you who are worried. In the vicinity of the museum, there is Zenkoji Temple, which has a history of about 1,400 years since its founding, and Shiroyama Park, which has the oldest history in Nagano City, so you can enjoy sightseeing perfectly!

The Nagano Museum of Art is an art museum that was completely renovated in 2021. The architectural design is in harmony with the beautiful scenery of the surrounding area. Inside the building, you can enjoy modern and contemporary art, mainly landscape paintings depicting the nature of Shinano. ♪ Access is about 15 minutes by bus from JR Nagano Station, and about a 3-minute walk from Zenkoji Kita. In this article, we will introduce hotels near the Nagano Museum of Art. After enjoying the art, relax in the afterglow at a cozy inn.

Designated as the IOC headquarters hotel at the time of the Nagano Winter Olympics, the historic "Hotel Kokusai 21" is located. There are 5 cafes and restaurants, meal and you can choose your favorite restaurant from teppanyaki, multi-course meals, Chinese and Italian according to your mood at the time! It is about 6 minutes by car from the Nagano Museum of Art. The parking lot is fully equipped with space for about 160 cars, and you can use it for a fee.

After being thoroughly stimulated at the museum, why not relax in a luxurious room at night? The four "suite rooms" located on the 12th and 13th floors of the tower building are particularly good-looking. There are two types of rooms available: a calming oriental room with a blue base, and a vibrant red room that will lift your spirits. The night view from the rooms on the higher floors will make your travel memories even better.

For breakfast, enjoy a buffet at DONO DONO, a restaurant facing the courtyard. A wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes are available, including salads, bread, soup, sausages, grilled fish, and tamagoyaki eggs. Nagano's local dish oyaki is also available. An elegant breakfast the morning after appreciating art... it will be a wonderful memory of your trip.

"THE SAIHOKUKA N Hotel" is a classic hotel founded in 1890. It is located about a 6-minute drive from the Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art. The hotel is decorated with furnishings and artworks related to cultural figures and famous people who have visited the hotel. After enjoying the museum, why not enjoy art in a modern space?

The "Wide Twin" is a luxurious room with cute fabrics and wooden interiors that create a luxurious feel. The pajamas and robe with the hotel logo will make you feel even more like you're traveling. The interior that tickles the feminine heart is also perfect for taking photos!

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The room keys for the main building have a classical design, resembling the antique keys you'd find in a fairy tale. They'll add to the excitement of your trip!

For breakfast, choose a Japanese set meal or an American breakfast, whichever you like, using mainly local ingredients. Whichever you choose, you can enjoy the hotel's own roasted coffee and Shinshu jam Japan so ♪ you can meal while looking at the garden, and spend a relaxing morning time at the restaurant "Kigen Tea House".

Yakuoin is a historic temple lodging that was the first to be built as the Amida Hall when Zenkoji Temple was constructed. You can enjoy vegetarian and iron bowl cuisine prepared by the head priest himself. It is also easily accessible, about a 5-minute walk from the Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art! You can also receive temple stamps at this temple lodging, so it might be fun to start collecting them♪

The two "special Japanese-style rooms" are spacious Japanese-style rooms with two rooms connected together, including a shoin-style room. The ceiling and tokonoma alcove are made with traditional Japanese architectural techniques and antique wood. It's a great opportunity to experience traditional techniques and Japanese culture while relaxing in your room.

At Yakuoin, you can enjoy a large tatami-floored bath and a family bath. (*Bathing is separate for men and women.) Why not soothe your tired body after a day of sightseeing in a slightly unusual bath? Bathing times may be specified depending on the number of guests staying that day and the occupancy situation, so please ask when you check in.

Jizokan Matsuya ryokan is the closest ryokan to Zenkoji Temple. It was built on the site of the main hall of Zenkoji Temple, which stood about 300 years ago. Taking advantage of its convenient location, you can enjoy sightseeing at Zenkoji Temple in the early morning when there are few people, or strolling through the quiet grounds at night. It is about a 5-minute walk from the Nagano Art Museum.

The homemade Japanese banquet meal, made with ingredients from Shinshu, is full of seasonal ingredients. Enjoy the local flavors prepared by our chefs with great skill.

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Hotel Yama is located in the center of downtown, about 6 minutes by car from the Nagano Prefectural Art Museum. There are supermarkets and convenience stores nearby, so you can easily go and buy daily necessities and meal. You can also use the parking lot (paid) until noon after checking out for the same price as an overnight stay.

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You can enjoy the Showa retro atmosphere in this room where you can feel the warmth of wood. The "Standard Single" is a room with a calm and chic interior. The semi-double bed is a great way to relax and unwind! After walking around to appreciate the art, you'll want to spend some quiet time in a room like this.

The Nagano Museum of Art is a museum that has been renovated with the theme of harmony with the surrounding nature. It can be easily accessed by bus or train from Nagano Station, so if you are interested in art, please go there! After enjoying modern and contemporary art, relax in one of the nearby historic ryokan or quaint hotels to enhance your trip ♪