The atmosphere was incredible, the food was spectacular, the hosts were so kind and accommodating, and it was super close to skiing. All in all, it was a phenomenal experience!!!!!!!!

Stayed in January 2025

The early check out time but then that is standard for Japan. No complaints with the service. The common bathroom but then again that is not unusual for Ryokans either. No significant complaints.

The host and staff were very friendly and efficient. The location was exceptional. The food was great. The host drove our luggage to the bus stop.

Stayed in December 2024

The room, or perhaps the pillows, were a bit musty, and I had a reaction which made it hard to breathe the first night I was there. I didn't realize when we booked the place just how far it was from Nagano. There is a bus from town if you don't have a car, but it's a long, expensive cab ride. I would still recommend this place to anyone.

The owners of the ryokan were really friendly, generous and incredibly accommodating. The breakfasts and dinners were fabulous. It's in a quiet neighborhood high up in the mountains above Nagano, with great views of the mountains from walks around the neighborhood. It's practically next door to a wonderful shrine with walks in the woods. We had a large room with an adjoining room in this lovely old ryokan.

Stayed in November 2024

This was my first time staying at a ryokan and it exceeded all of my expectations. The place was clean, I lived having a tatami mat room and sleeping on a futon, my partner and I both slept extremely well. The food was absolutely amazing. We paid for half board, so breakfast and dinner were included and I would absolutely recommend this. The dinner was really special. After hiking all day it was really nice to be able to come back to such a great meal. This was also my first time using a traditional Japanese bath. We were there mid-week and I think they take on fewer guests mid-week because even though the place was listed as fully booked there were only a few other people staying there. The up-shot was that my partner and I both had private use of the shared bath. (There is a separate bath for men and for women). It was such a nice experience, very satisfying. The location is also a highlight. There is a mountain bus that you can take from Nagano Station that will drop you off 3min away from the doorstep and from there you are already in the heart of the mountain. You can rent an E-Bike from the tourist information center or hike around the mountain. Everyone working there was incredibly nice and hospitable, but their English was limited. The woman (I believe the owner) who checked us in had enough English to explain how everything worked and she had some information printed off for us in English. Also their Wi-Fi is good and Google translate was a big help. If we ever make it back to Japan, we will be staying here again. My only regret is that we waited to book too late and they were already mostly full so we were only able to stay for two nights.

Stayed in October 2024

For westerners it can be tough to stay in the room without sitting on a comfy chair. The staff speaks little English although using basic Japanese I managed to communicate without any real problem.

Beautiful Ryokan in a beautiful part of Tokagushi. I requested strict vegetarian meal and I got delicious food both mornings and evenings. Suprisingly I slept rather well on the futon.

Stayed in August 2024

Wake-up call. If they want people to have breakfast during a specific time frame they should let them pick a fixed time slot beforehand and not just say 'breakfast is from seven'.

Very traditional old Japanese house, lovely flower arrangements everywhere, owner let me graciously check-in early, homestyle cooking, good portion sizes

Stayed in August 2024

Rooms were wonderful, comfortable. Public bath clean, well supplied Meals were filling and good.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing, I wouldn't change a thing.

This is such a special place. A 150 year old Ryokan perfectly located next to the Middle Shrine. Run by a lovely family who do everything to make you feel welcome. Dinner and breakfast were exquisite! And they catered for one of our party who does not eat seafood. Staying at this Yokokura Ryokan is one of the highlights of our trip.

Stayed in March 2024

This was a wonderful stay! The room was large and comfortable, the food was amazing and had so many interesting local cuisines, and the staff was super friendly!! The bath was HOT and perfect for the winter time season we were there. Went with a group of 5 and I highly reccomend this fun experience!

Stayed in March 2024

The shared bathroom could be cleaner and needs upgrading.

An experience to stay in a 150 years old Japanese house.

Stayed in November 2023

Very small bathroom, but that's probably typical for this kind of house.

A very spacious traditional room in this great wooden house. The breakfast was extremely nice and all staff super helpful and friendly.

Stayed in October 2023

Friendly staff. Nice old building. Comfortable.

Stayed in July 2023

Doors were a little low for me and there didn't seem to be laundry facilities but all of that is ok!

Breakfast was fantastic! If you want to visit the Togakushi shrines this location is perfect. If I make a winter trip I'm sure I'll stay here again!

Stayed in June 2023

Delicious breakfast

Stayed in December 2022

Restaurants nearby might be closed even they state they’re open(on the google map). I guess business owners just did not update the shorten business hours due to the covid. I would encourage you to double check the opening hour per telephone. Otherwise you are going to have hard time without other alternative dinner options.

Authentic Japanese style Ryokan. Sometimes you hear the slight noise from downstairs or from the floor but if you consider it is dealing with the more than 100 year old building, it is fair enough.

Stayed in April 2022

It would be better if the Booking.com site offered the chance to book an evening meal and breakfast. The hotel staff do not always ask. Outside the hotel, food is only available up to 17:00, but this place is good and is open to 18:00 : https://maps.app.goo.gl/yECtS2xakZWffsxk8.

Inexpensive. Nice hot bath. Close to the Mirror Lake and the temples of Togakushi.

Stayed in October 2023

The communication could be much improved from the staff. The reception staff kept trying to speak to us in really bad broken English, even though we always spoke to him in Japanese. We also received no communication in advance of our stay. We had no idea that our food options would be so limited at that everywhere would be closed early. When we arrived, the staff recommended us a restaurant, but it was actually closed. We also struggled to find breakfast the next day and had to eat cake from a cafe that opened one hour before checkout! If the ryokan had communicated that most businesses would be closed, we definitely would have booked dinner and breakfast with them. Also, given the price, it was very disappointing to not be given any bath towels, only tenugui. The ryokan claims to have a 24 hour reception, but when I went down to ask for a bath towel at 8pm, it was closed. The ryokan seems to not care too much about quality either because the sheets and duvet cover were both made from cheap synthetic material. We have stayed at places half the price that still manage to provide cotton sheets and bath towels.

The room was large and had a good heater. The ryokan was right next to the shrine and surrounded by beautiful trees.

Stayed in April 2023

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Stayed in February 2025

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Stayed in December 2024

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Stayed in November 2024

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Stayed in May 2024

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Stayed in November 2022