Just 820 feet from Zenko-ji Temple, Matsuya Ryokan offers simple Japanese rooms with tatami-mat floors, a green-tea maker and an attached Western bathroom. The hotel features public baths. Guests at Jizokan Matsuya Ryokan stay in rooms with shoji paper screens and traditional futon bedding. All rooms are air-conditioned and include a TV and slippers. Zenko-ji-shita Subway Station is 1969 feet away, and Shinano Art Museum is 2133 feet from the ryokan. JR Nagano Train Station is 1.9 mi away. A Japanese breakfast and a Japanese course dinner are served at the dining room or the guest room.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Asian

Free private parking

Public Bath


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
4 futon beds
2 futon beds
4 futon beds
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
8.6
High score for Nagano

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Huang
    United States United States
    The location was beyond excellent; the staff was very responsive and kind, particularly when I encountered last minute travel changes!
  • Doug
    United States United States
    Quiet little place in the middle of all the action. Wonderful experience if your looking to stay at a ryokan
  • Amy
    United States United States
    This is a wonderful traditional ryokan right on the main street of the temple. The location could not have been better for sightseeing and the charm of Nagano - though it is a 20-25 minute walk to the train station. Kind, helpful staff, clean,...
  • Norma
    Canada Canada
    Located on doorstep of Zenkoji temple, excellent kaiseki meals, very welcoming and helpful staff.
  • Nicholas
    United States United States
    The location is fantastic as it’s centrally located to the heart of Nagano. It’s a very short walk to Zenkoji Temple and also not far to reach either the local commuter train station or a bus stop. The staff is very friendly and extremely...
  • Anson
    United States United States
    Very close to the Zentoji temple. Picturesque setting.
  • Keiko
    United States United States
    It is a historically significant ryokan in the middle of a traditional omotesando just half a block from Zenkoji. The room was beautiful and the staff was extremely accommodating.
  • Rachel
    United States United States
    We loved our stay at the ryokan. The hosts were so welcoming and gracious! We enjoyed the breakfast each morning and particularly enjoyed our daily soak in the onsen. We loved the location near the temple and went to see the monks meditation in...
  • Angeline
    United States United States
    Breakfast and dinner were exceptional. The tea in the room was very nice. Host and hostess very nice.
  • Suzzyb
    United States United States
    This location is excellent. It is inside the temple grounds and we had a magical experience with cold weather, rain, and snow on our arrival night making a beautiful walk around the temple grounds. Breakfast was fabulous, and the staff were...

Area info

Amenities of Jizokan Matsuya Ryokan
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Room service

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed).

  • Parking garage

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Spa

  • Public Bath

Languages Spoken

  • Japanese

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 00:00 and 05:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Rates differ according to the number of guests. Please indicate the correct number of guests staying at the time of booking.

The public baths are open from 16:00 until 22:00.

Guests arriving later than 21:00 must inform the hotel in advance.

To eat breakfast or dinner at the hotel, guests must make a reservation the day before.

You must check in by 18:00 to eat dinner at the property. Guests arriving after this time must inform the property in advance. If the property is not informed in advance, guests may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Jizokan Matsuya Ryokan of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 05:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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