Nakanoyu Onsen Ryokan

Hotel services, staff was excellent. Location is a little out of the way, we went to the K-26 bus top at Kamikochi after a trip up and they had shuttle buses there to pick us up for a 5 minute drive up to the hotel, so the location is not exactly accessible Greeted warmly by the staff, introduced us to the meal location and Onsen. Room was a small, but about what was stated by their website. Meal was pleasant as well, not everything suited my taste, but i can tell it was cooked with a lot of effort. Onsen was of decent size, and the water was a lot better than other places i have been, i even quite like the shampoo they used. Went down to Matsumoto on their provided shuttle service, which is an excellent service. Overall, this Ryokan is an excellent stay for families and couples, priced decently as well.

This is a hotel that thinks about everything you may need before you have to ask. It's remote from the other hotels in the Kamikochi area and that's a great thing: you get to experience staying high up the serene mountains as well as enjoying the walking trails in the valleys below, where most tourists stay. But the staff make it easy to get to the hotel (and back and forth from the walking and hiking trails) even if you're taking public transport rather than a car to get there. They have a shuttle bus always on call to get you back to the hotel from a public bus stop. There's a really laid back vibe at the hotel, unlike some of the sometimes excessively formal atmospheres of others. Staff planned out our tricky onward journey without us having to ask, which was incredibly helpful. Room views were breath-taking and the rooms themselves were tradional-ish and spacious. The onsens were delightful after a long hike and the food was very, very good and generous portions. A hotel that didn't feel transactional. Would love to stay again.

The Ryokan was remote and far from other things. We had car so that's good for us. If you don't, then you need to prepare how to commute. The dinner and breakfast were super good! the Ryokan has space to relax and enjoy, even though the room may be relatively small. Bus for the national park leave at 8 and 9 and you need to take the public bus back to the bus stop near the Ryokan. Public bus leave every 15 minutes. ends around 4pm so please check schedule ahead. The staff was caring but not so good at English except one lady that speaks fluently. So depend on her shift.

This traditional hot spring inn is wonderful. Rooms, bath and meals. There is a shuttle bus to and from Matsumoto station. They even offer a shuttle service into the famous natural beauty spot of Kamikochi

I had a wonderful stay. Staff were very helpful. Excellent English spoken by Tomoko. Food was amazing— pretty much the best meals I had in Japan. Price is very reasonable considering the accommodation. I enjoyed the room, though travelers should expect it is simple and traditional. Foreign travelers should understand they are staying in a Ryokan, so some adjustment is required. Be early for everything by five minutes lol! Note that the ryokan is located a few miles away from Kamikochi park, so you have to plan your trips to the park. They operate a free shuttle to the park, but only at specific times. There is a free return shuttle but you may have to ride a bus to the spot to pick that up. The onsen was amazing. There are multiple different onsen, indoor and outdoor. It was a lovely experience.

The main attraction of this ryokan is its stunning setting and location, being on an elevation of 1500 meters and accessible by driving along 6 hairpin bends. The view from the lobby is absolutely breathtaking, with snow capped peaks in the distance. The staff are super friendly and helpful, recommending a trek to Kamikochi. They are also generous with the food and the culinary skills of the chef are superb. The outdoor onsens look into the surrounding woods which was magical in the snow. We will definitely come back!