Title: Matsuya Ryokan - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6127975&destination=Nagano%2C+Nagano+Prefecture%2C+Japan&selected=17962520&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Matsuya Ryokan Travelers find peace near Zenko-ji Temple, explore local art and cuisine, then relax with a massage or catch up on news with free newspapers. ## Photo gallery for Matsuya Ryokan ![Front of property - Matsuya Ryokan (Nagano)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17970000/17962600/17962520/e5877317.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - Matsuya Ryokan (Nagano)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17970000/17962600/17962520/fc902ea1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Traditional Room, Shared Bathroom - Matsuya Ryokan (Nagano)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17970000/17962600/17962520/13ebff5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Traditional Room, Shared Bathroom - Matsuya Ryokan (Nagano)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17970000/17962600/17962520/effa4277.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Indoor spa tub - Matsuya Ryokan (Nagano)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17970000/17962600/17962520/e6544546.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Matsuya Ryokan offers a serene escape in central Nagano with an indoor public bath and spa treatments. Enjoy authentic local dishes at the restaurant and stay connected with in-room WiFi. The attentive staff ensures a comfortable stay. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Business services ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21&selected=17962520&PinnedHotelID=17962520&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21&selected=17962520&PinnedHotelID=17962520&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=17962520&PinnedHotelID=17962520&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=17962520&PinnedHotelID=17962520&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=17962520&PinnedHotelID=17962520&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=17962520&PinnedHotelID=17962520&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=17962520&PinnedHotelID=17962520&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=17962520&PinnedHotelID=17962520&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### View all photos for Traditional Room, Shared Bathroom ![Traditional Room, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17970000/17962600/17962520/13ebff5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Traditional Room, Shared Bathroom 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews - 100 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Futons ### View all photos for Japanese Style Room for 4 people, Private Bathroom ![Japanese Style Room for 4 people, Private Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17970000/17962600/17962520/54b9d5c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Japanese Style Room for 4 people, Private Bathroom 9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews - 133 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Futons ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Nagano travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Nagano.dx6127975) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.65919%2C138.18758&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=n6auJ-QEHkEa1h6GRCIGcpsZDp8=) 484, Motoyoshi-cho, Nagano, 380-0851 ### What's nearby - ![Nio-mon Gate at Narita-san Shinsho-ji Temple near Tokyo, Japan (HDR image)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526921240/abd75e28-0845-4322-98c4-d0328d6d8e56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nio-mon Gate 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![Zenko-ji Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103756/3239f74d-336a-4070-9bfa-eeb8872897ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Zenko-ji Temple 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Sanmon Gate 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum 6 min walk \- 0.5 km - Japanese Traditional Paper Museum 6 min walk \- 0.6 km ### Getting around - Zenkojishita Station 7 min walk - Nagano Station 11 min drive - Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) 77 min drive ### Restaurants - Starbucks 1 min walk - 信州里の菓工房 長野仲見世店 1 min walk - 九九や旬粋 1 min walk - カフェ・テラ(Caffè Terra) 1 min walk - 丸八たきや 仲見世店 1 min walk ## About this property ### Matsuya Ryokan Ryokan near Zenko-ji Temple Located close to Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum, Matsuya Ryokan provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), laundry facilities, and a restaurant. 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Luggage storage - Safe at front desk - Vending machine ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Business services - Meeting rooms ### Spa - Massage - Public bath open from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Public indoor bath (no minerals) - Separate men/women areas in public bath - Yukata (Japanese robes) ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Ballroom - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Down comforter ### Bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - In-room dining only - Room service ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Heating (climate-controlled) - Individual decor - Tatami (woven mat) flooring ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child per adult, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 1650 for adults and JPY 1650 for children - Hosted evening meal: JPY 3850 The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility This property accepts credit cards and cash Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector ### We should mention This property does not have elevators The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining) Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities ### Property is also known as Matsuya Ryokan Nagano Matsuya Nagano Matsuya Ryokan Ryokan Matsuya Ryokan Nagano Matsuya Ryokan Ryokan Nagano ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Matsuya Ryokan pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Matsuya Ryokan? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Matsuya Ryokan? ### What time is check-out at Matsuya Ryokan? ### Where is Matsuya Ryokan located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Matsuya Ryokan Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 9.8 Staff & service ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 109 8 - Good 19 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Anass Dec 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort It is a great traditional place with an amazing location! ##### Anass Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wui Heng May 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice ryokan to stay. Friendly and helpful staff. ##### Wui Heng Stayed 1 night in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aida May 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Amazing location with great hospitality. One of the most unique experiences of my life. ##### Aida Stayed 1 night in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Comfortable ryokan Top location for staying at Nagano city, it’s right next to the famous Zenkoji temple. Many good restaurants within walking distance. Guest service is top notch as well. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy Aug 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff were very helpful and pleasant. Traditional Japanese guesthouse with onsen. Great location near Zenko-ji temple. Good food options nearby. Very safe. ##### Stacy Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris Oct 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely stay at a traditional ryokan (at least I think so, it was the only ryokan we stayed at). Great location very close to Zenkoji Temple - this place is within the temple area and was even the Zenkoji Main Hall in the past. We had the dinner one night, which was an impressive feast! But maybe a bit much for my kids. ##### Chris Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Mar 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful Ryokan in a Perfect Location A fantastic traditional ryokan within steps of the Zenkoji Temple. The owners and staff were delightful and we felt as though we were living in a family home. We stayed in room 16 on half board and are so glad we did. There are plenty of places to eat in the area but the food we were served in the ryokan were as good as anything we ate in 3 weeks in Japan. Nagano is a lovely town and a welcome change from Tokyo. Don’t forget to visit the Snow Monkeys - the highlight of our trip. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9F53F27715D2642147B09735EF5A74C2F83F08991709719852749.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/DCC153A0683B9D13BB634BE9A82864A90DF088891709719853347.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/E244C20F76728A95C6B61ADB3970253FA1D89EC31709719853558.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/426BFCFA68ABF94E86D246F5D6AD55B802006B5F1709719853161.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### David Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kara Sep 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities This is such a beautiful historic property. It’s within the Zenkoji temple area and a fantastic find. We had the Japanese style room. Beds are hard but we are getting used to them. Staff are so lovely. This is a lovely family business. I would love to come here again. ##### Kara Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ilidia Oct 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### The Real Japanese Experience I just loved the Matsuya Ryokan. It’s run by a lovely couple that were so welcoming and warm to us all the time. The room was spacious, very clean and it gave us the full experience of Japanese living. The dos was small but enough to live the onsen experience too. There was a good coffee machine next to the reception where we had the best coffee in Japan so far. The Expresso that we are so used to in our country. The Ryokan is in the nicest area of Nagano, with all its lovely shops and at a 2 minute walk to the main temple. It was a lovely experience that I would recommend to other travellers. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4EAD4A7DD914A5E099148FE35FB37EB998BF98401728023508825.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/30BF4E5D8318EAFA41FB110FA1F0B7357953230F1728023506201.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7C5C0922B67FBD0ACB69AEAEBF909BF7483185421728023509882.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/175E1AD8430C2551E26B54345F419F25D28C22AA1728023500253.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Ilidia Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Abey Matthew Varughese Mar 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Situated right next to the Zenkōji temple. Up a slope so if you’re coming with heavy luggage, I would recommend the bus or taxi from Nagano station. Has a nice traditional breakfast option. There is a dinner option too but you’ll need to reserve one day in advance, or at the very least, in the morning at breakfast time. There is a public bath within the building itself but it’s pretty small, however given that it’s a small guest house I don’t think it will matter. You would probably be able to use it whenever you want to. The rooms are cozy and very well appointed. Futon bed is laid out for you, and is taken away when you step down for breakfast so be mindful of that. ##### Abey Matthew Varughese Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan Oct 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The staff is welcoming and kind, this is a family run business for 6 generations! The half board breakfast and dinner are exceptional, kaiseki style and every dish is presented beautifully. The location is right on the ometesando, lots of foot traffic but quiet. Futons are comfortable. We loved our stay and want to go back! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/E5E9B26FDB7C69C4193866400BE461A28261325D1729538835265.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/79AAF902972672B3B808278B0EDF2C6A87CB87391729538835385.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/AE1BCADB543CE2C127FFF36FEE95B015E2025FB41729538833593.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8E29B74F44B54028807A3795BC772FCB31B121F11729538832762.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Susan Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lincoln Jun 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great ryokan to stay at. Very close to the temple and dining district. Staff is very friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again. ##### Lincoln Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alessandro Jan 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff really friendly. Perfect for families and for who wants to experience the traditional Japanese life. ##### Alessandro Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole Feb 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I felt like my grandmother was taking care of me. I loved this place, highly recommended. ##### Nicole Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie Jan 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very friendly and a lovely experience. ##### Carrie Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian Dec 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great little public bath. Very kind owners. ##### Brian Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Giancarlo G. Jul 31, 2023 The staff was very friendly and the hotel is located on the same street as one of the main temples in the area. Very convenient. ##### Giancarlo G. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew Apr 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Very comfortable solo trip Had an incredibly nice stay here, from the friendly staff to the perfectly clean room, and delicious breakfast. You get tea and different snacks each day in your room, so if you're the type to want to take it easy inside sometimes on your trip, it's very nice to have some quiet time in your room and sip on tea and try the different local sweets they give you each day. ##### Andrew Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Qi'En Jul 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very authentic Japanese ryokan experience, authentic and delicious Japanese set meal breakfast, very lovely staff, and great English-speaking staff too, convenient location as it is close to Zenkoji temple and surrounding beautiful areas, also close to the bus-stop where you take the bus to other places such as Togakushi shrine or to Nagano station for the Shinkansen. Price was very reasonable for a ryokan in comparison to other places. Will definitely stay here again if I come back to Nagano (which I think I will as I loved Nagano) and if the price remains good! ##### Qi'En Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rodney G Nov 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities My stay far exceeded my expectations. The location and accessibility are excellent. The surrounding are spectacular and basically part of the Temple and most importantly the hotel was spotless and the staff were exceptionally friendly. I was very happy and grateful for my stay. I highly recommend. Rodney- ##### Rodney G Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Nov 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Our best accommodation experience in Japan by far and the bar was already very high. It is a true gem with comfortable and spacious rooms, very friendly staff and the food is of a very high standard. It felt like a gourmet feast on the first night and then it got even better on the second! The onsen bath was simple but very welcome. And being almost on the steps to the delightful Zenoji temple and gardens was the icing on top of a very delicious cake! ##### John Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason Jun 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Excellent traditional ryokan Japanese Inn Fantastic traditional ryokan experience. Lovely friendly staff with good English. Breakfasts and dinner were excellent and different each day. It is an old inn, the bathrooms are small and you’re sleeping on foutons on the floor, so you must accept that’s part of the experience. But everything else is great and the location is absolutely superb, right on the steps leading to the gate and temple. Beautiful, peaceful area at night. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2442558D7CB33FAAAB5AA98B2F2BCB3AE7BA05491718869692519.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0D687E199B7D421B69659BBB46A40DC05C6B29551718869687958.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/CB7DB2FD9ECE60AD2F5DE84FF14C281A7217BA7E1718869690305.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2A1F9BB34E69FF4CDF5577DBF40D141A43B6DD551718869691861.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jason Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abdessadk Sep 21, 2022 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities the whole area ##### Abdessadk Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha Jun 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Our stay at the Matsuya Ryokan was our first Japanese style accommodation. We stayed here with our two boys. The baths were really lovely. The staff was incredibly sweet. It was literally steps from the Zenkoji Temple, which was amazing to visit. It's on the street with tons of shops and restaurants. We regret not reserving dinner with them the night we were there, especially since restaurants close very early in the evening. ##### Samantha Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Isabelle Nov 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We thought this ryokan was amazing! The location is perfect, in the center of old Nagano and a few minutes walk from the temple (convenient to attend the early morning prayer). The staff was amazingly friendly and helpful. The Japanese breakfast was phenomenal; we didn't try the dinner as we asked for it too late. Note that you need to give the hotel a few days advance notice for meals; they didn't ask us proactively if we were interested in them. The staff was able to recommend other local restaurants for dinner, which was great too. Overall, we loved our stay and wish we could have stayed longer. ##### Isabelle Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Karuizawa Prince Hotel West](https://www.expedia.ca/Karuizawa-Hotels-Karuizawa-Prince-Hotel-West.h2851017.Hotel-Information) > - [Wakakusa no Yado Maruei Ryokan](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Wakakusa-No-Yado-Maruei-Ryokan.h6136631.Hotel-Information) > - [Lakeland Hotel Mizunosato](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Lakeland-Hotel-Mizunosato.h10608801.Hotel-Information) > - [Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku](https://www.expedia.ca/Maebashi-Hotels-Takaragawa-Onsen-Osenkaku.h5291190.Hotel-Information) > - [Fufu Kawaguchiko](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-FUFU-KAWAGUCHIKO.h33760212.Hotel-Information) > - [HOSHINOYA Okinawa](https://www.expedia.ca/Okinawa-Hotels-HOSHINOYA-Okinawa.h40226148.Hotel-Information) > - [Wakoshi Tobu Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Saitama-Hotels-Wakoshi-Tobu-Hotel.h40135307.Hotel-Information) > - [Fujisan Onsen Bessho SASA](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Fujisan-Onsen-Bessho-SASA.h14626817.Hotel-Information) > - [Highland Resort Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Highland-Resort-Hotel-Spa.h990130.Hotel-Information) > - [HaoSTAY](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-HAOSTAY.h42541370.Hotel-Information) > - [Fuji View Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Fuji-View-Hotel.h2333483.Hotel-Information) > - [Fuji Onsenji Yumedono](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Fuji-Onsenji-Yumedono.h9635420.Hotel-Information) > - [Beppu SUGINOI HOTEL](https://www.expedia.ca/Oita-Hotels-Suginoi-Hotel.h2897957.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel Route-Inn Court Karuizawa](https://www.expedia.ca/Karuizawa-Hotels-Hotel-Route-Inn-Court-Karuizawa.h4625474.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel Green Plaza Hakuba](https://www.expedia.ca/Nagano-Hotels-Hotel-Green-Plaza-Hakuba.h5271776.Hotel-Information) > - [Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Tokyo-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-Tokyo-Bay.h35893302.Hotel-Information) > - [Ooike Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Ooike-Hotel.h5620879.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel WWJ Ina](https://www.expedia.ca/Ina-Hotels-OYO-44684-WWJ.h44815658.Hotel-Information) > - [Wafu Pension MIYAZAWA](https://www.expedia.ca/Nagano-Hotels-Wafu-Pension-MIYAZAWA.h16164480.Hotel-Information) > - [The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Niseko-Hotels-The-Lake-View-Toya-Nonokaze-Resort.h16360038.Hotel-Information) > - [HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-HOTEL-MYSTAYS-Fuji-Onsen-Resort.h16114229.Hotel-Information) > - [The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa](https://www.expedia.ca/Okinawa-Hotels-The-Ritz-Carlton.h5117262.Hotel-Information) > - [La Vista Fuji Kawaguchiko](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-La-Vista-Fuji-Kawaguchiko.h15976788.Hotel-Information) > - [Kasuitei Ohya](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Kasuitei-Ohya.h13002262.Hotel-Information) > - [Karuizawa Hotel PAIPU NO KEMURI](https://www.expedia.ca/Karuizawa-Hotels-Karuizawa-Hotel-PAIPU-NO-KEMURI.h16267869.Hotel-Information) > - [La Vista Hotel - Stay on the Slopes](https://www.expedia.ca/Nagano-Hotels-La-Vista-Hotel-Stay-On-The-Slopes.h21852624.Hotel-Information) > - [Matsubaya Guesthouse - Hostel](https://www.expedia.ca/Omachi-Hotels-Matsubaya-Guesthouse.h103436614.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel Karuizawa Cross](https://www.expedia.ca/Karuizawa-Hotels-Hotel-Karuizawa-Cross.h55600775.Hotel-Information) > - [Kawaguchiko Station Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Kawaguchiko-Station-Inn.h15066351.Hotel-Information)