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Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan

2.0 star property

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Public bath
Exterior
Exterior
Staircase
Basic Triple Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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49, Daimon-cho, Nagano, 380-0841
  • Place, Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Zenko-ji Temple
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Small Double Room, Non Smoking | Living area

Small Double Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Basic Quadruple Room

Basic Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Basic Triple Room

Basic Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Traditional Room

Japanese Traditional Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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About the area

Nagano

Located in Nagano, Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan is on the boardwalk/promenade, a 1-minute drive from Zenko-ji Temple and 7 minutes from M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena. .This ryokan is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Nagano Olympic Stadium and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Chausuyama Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Zenko-ji Temple - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Nagano Olympic Stadium - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Togakushi Shrine - 20 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Zenkojishita Station - 10 min walk
  • Nagano Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪小川の庄 おやき村長野分村 大門店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪珈琲専科 ブラジル - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪大善 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪竹風堂善光寺大門店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪今むらそば 本店 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan

Ryokan in Nagano, 8-minute walk to Zenko-ji Temple
Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with hydromassage showerheads, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals). The ryokan bathing area is open from 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (JPY 1,500 per day)

Food and drink

  • Kaiseki meal

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Spa

  • Public bath open from 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: JPY 1500 per day

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, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Shimizuya Ryokan Nagano
Shimizuya Nagano
Shimizuya Ryokan
Chuoukan Shimizuya
Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan Ryokan
Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan Nagano
Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan Ryokan Nagano

Reviews

Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Amenities
Loved it! Authentic and comfortable. Great location. Great hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an authentic old-style ryokan with welcoming hosts who treat their guests like family. The building is very old and, being wooden construction, creaky and drafty, but also charming. The onsen was exceptionally clean and a wonderful first time experience for us. The breakfast was beautifully presented and delicious, with a variety of offerings we had never before encountered. We are westerners in our early 70s and were a little worried about sleeping on futons on the tatami mat covered floor, but we both slept well and appreciated this truly Japanese experience in the lovely city of Negano.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, super clean. The owners were super kind and welcoming. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

enjoy Japanese tradition

I had a wonderful stay at this traditional Japanese ryokan. The couple that runs it is lovely. It was just a bit of an adjustment from having modern amenities and an ensuite bathroom but I wanted the real experience and I got it! Definitely recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

lowell

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oivind Olav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
164 year old ryokan and sixth generation family running it! Shows it age but hosts were great and the breakfast was really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Before booking, I'd really recommend looking up all of the etiquette required when staying at a Ryokan. You really need to know what to expect before getting there, as I feel like this is among the most traditional you'll find in Nagano. But if you've learnt all of that, and you're up for it, this is a perfect stay. The hosts are incredibly welcoming and hospitable. But don't expect any English, and make sure you know the Ryokan rules.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

loic

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ryokan was beautiful, clean, comfortable, and conveniently located in Nagano, and the owners were extremely kind and helpful. We loved our stay there!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Moreland Hills

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Ryokan in the historic area of Nagano. Perfect spot to experience true Japanese hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A peaceful and calming stay. Charming hosts and what a spread at the japanese breakfast, a lot of work went into it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very kind and accomodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay at this traditional Ryoken

It was a fabulous opportunity to stay at a traditional Ryoken and treated with Japanese hospitality. The location was also perfect and we could walk to the temple any many of the best restaurants which our hosts easily knew! So grateful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santosh, Vienna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the middle of it all, it’s a hostel type property but don’t let that discourage you. Lovely couple that welcome you and help you with whatever you need. Location is amazing with a short walk to the temple and to all eateries. Room is cozy, overall I loved the experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

olga

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great and affordable ryokan! The couple who own the ryokan was kind and assisted us as much as they could. It was kinda cold but the rooms were heated properly. Overall great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Shepherdstown

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to get the traditional Japanese experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to experience a Ryokan stay at a reasonable price. Superior service by a very nice couple. Highly reccomended!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This seemed like a very traditional, well cared for, old, lodge. Couple who run it are very hospitable with many unique features such as tea service, slippers, large breakfast, linens, hot hand packs provided etc. Cold and dark. Thin walls. Shared washing and toilets.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas, New York

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
incredibly kind owners, wonderful room!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024