2-Star Hotels in Nagano Prefecture, Japan

The hot springs were interesting because the color of the hot water was different at night and in the morning. It was a good hot water. The room was quiet and calm with no outside sound. The food was very attentive to the serving, and it was pleasant and delicious at night and in the morning. I would like to stop by when I go there again.

Taxi fare to and from the train station 900 yen per trip, not expensive. I used to try to walk from the station to the hotel by visiting Hotaka Shrine and continue walking along the waterway. Open Google map to navigate with you, not lost, and it is a pleasant route. The hotel itself is not new. But clean, available lay out of a strange twin room. But personally, I like it very much, because it has mutual privacy. The windows of every room overlook the Japanese Alps Breakfast is set. Choose Japanese or western style. It's delicious to be laid out and tastes good too. Next to the hotel, there is a take away food shop called hottomotto, delicious and cost-effective. Or walking to the other way, there is a community mall with super market, Muji and Mc Donald. The owner of the accommodation, both female and male, are lovely, hospitable and communicate in English.

The reason why it is called Sakura Hotel is because one can imagine how beautiful it will be during the cherry blossom season.

I booked 2 rooms for 1 night for 8 people, 1 room was great but 1 other was so small, even with the same price. So you probably would like to request bigger room if you book for 4 people. Other than that, everything was great. It has lounge room and even onsen. The location was the best, very close to the station.

We stayed in a twin room. The room was spacious and comfortable. There was a large desk and comfortable chair, so remote work was also possible. The cups and toothbrushes provided were in different colors, black for my husband and white for me, which was a small thing but a nice touch that showed the hotel staff's consideration. Of course, we were also satisfied with the breakfast and hot springs. This quality at a reasonable price is highly recommended. If we come to Suwa again, we will stay here!

The staff were so nice with great work ethics. The place was clean and tidy. Checking-in and out was so quick and smooth. I love the location of the place, it's just near the Matsumoto Castle and it also has a bento shop next to it where we can easily buy food when we get hungry. I would recommend this hotel to my friends.

Located just within 3min from Yudanaka station, Raki Onsenryokan is run by a Chinese family. As a quiet town on its own, no one was tending to the reception when I arrived, after ringing the bell, a lady came down to help with the check in - very straightforward. I believe the family stays in the same building as they said if we ever needed anything, we could just ring the bell at the reception. Obviously I had booked a room too big for a solo traveller as this was the only room left as ”non-smoking”. Toilet and sink are at two different parts of the room which was a little inconvenient. Ryokan offers free drive (15min) TO snow monkey park, but not return, so please cater at least 35min to walk from park exit to the bus stop. Ryokan also provided a hearty breakfast, overall for the price paid it was a decent stay!

Facilities: The Japanese-style room I booked has a spacious bedroom, but the entrance is very small, which makes it inconvenient to carry a suitcase in and out and change shoes. The bathroom is especially small. I have never seen such a mini bathroom in my life. Although the hotel is old, the equipment is well maintained. Hygiene: It is clean. Service: I stayed for two nights. The hotel does not provide in-room cleaning service. New towels will be hung on the door on the second day. Disposable items can be freely collected in the lobby, which is very convenient. Environment: The hotel is in a good location, about 10 minutes walk from Matsumoto Station, and you can also walk to Matsumoto Castle. There are many restaurants and convenience stores nearby, and the hotel is on the edge of the downtown area. There is a small river in front of the door, which is very nice to be quiet in the bustling city.

I am pleasantly surprised by this hotel. The room was not too small and bathroom and toilet were separate. At reception I was greeted with a welcome drink and in the first floor there are microwaves and washing machines. Around the hotel are many eateries, shops and supermarkets. You can walk there. The breakfast was enough with quite a bit of choice. I think, the parking runs out fast. So arriving earlier is better.