Matsuya Ryokan

Property class: 2.5
Ryokan with restaurant, near Zenko-ji Temple

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When you stay at Matsuya Ryokan, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Zenko-ji Temple and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Also, M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena and Nagano Olympic Stadium are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

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A tatami mat room with a low table and chairs, a window, and a television on a shelf.

Traditional Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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A tatami mat room with a low table, chairs, a television, and a decorative statue.

Japanese Style Room for 4 people, Private Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
484, Motoyoshi-cho, Nagano, 380-0851

What's nearby

  • Nio-mon Gate - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kankei-ji Temple - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Zenko-ji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Japanese Traditional Paper Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) - 77 min drive
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 117.6 miles/189.3 km
  • Zenkojishita Station - 7 min walk
  • Nagano (QNG) - 22 min walk
  • Chikuma Obasute Station - 23 min drive
  • Nagano Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪いろは堂善光寺仲見世店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪小川の庄 おやき村長野分村 大門店 - ‬5 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

About this property

Matsuya Ryokan

  • When you stay at Matsuya Ryokan, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Zenko-ji Temple and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Also, M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena and Nagano Olympic Stadium are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
10:00am

Hotel size

    • 13 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Matsuya Ryokan Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was exceptional, with traditional Japanese options and delicious small dishes served in a lovely setting. (7 reviews)
  • Food served at the ryokan was as good as any eaten in Japan. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

It is a great traditional place with an amazing location!
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved everything about our stay here. The room was comfortable and clean, the onsen was great, the staff, service and breakfast outstanding. This is a very traditional ryokan hotel in a wonderful location, very close to the Zenkōji temple and Nakamise St.
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10/10 Exceptional

The location was perfect, right within the walk to the Zenkoji Temple. Quiet at night, we had a beautiful view from our large traditional room with tatami mats and futons. The breakfast was out of this world, Japanese style with 7-8 small dishes, all of them delicious, and served in a lovely traditional breakfast room. Service was outstanding at desk and at breakfasts. Highly recommend this ryokan!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice ryokan to stay. Friendly and helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

I could not think anything better. The location is literally next to the biggest temple in Nagano and on the main historical road. The breakfast is traditional japanese which is the perfect opportunity to try local cousine. Staff very very kind.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location with great hospitality. One of the most unique experiences of my life.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very helpful and pleasant. Traditional Japanese guesthouse with onsen. Great location near Zenko-ji temple. Good food options nearby. Very safe.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff really friendly. Perfect for families and for who wants to experience the traditional Japanese life.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and a lovely experience.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great little public bath. Very kind owners.
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10/10 Exceptional

I felt like my grandmother was taking care of me. I loved this place, highly recommended.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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-
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

the whole area