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Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan

Property class: 2

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A waterfall feature with rocks and a tiled border.
A traditional Japanese building with signage in Japanese, a pathway lined with greenery, and a view of a mountain in the background.
A traditional Japanese interior with a wooden staircase, a sign with Japanese characters, and a Nagano Olympic logo.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.
A traditional Japanese building with a sign for Shimizu Ryokan.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $145
Aug 30 - Aug 31

Explore the area

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49, Daimon-cho, Nagano, 380-0841
  • Place, Japanese Traditional Paper Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Zenko-ji Temple
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Japanese-style Room 16 To 20 Sq M

Dining

Superior Japanese-style Room 16 To 20 Sq M

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Double Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Japanese-style Room 10 To 15 Sq M

Living area | TV

Standard Japanese-style Room 10 To 15 Sq M

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Double Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Budget Japanese-style Room 10 To 15 Sq M

Interior

Budget Japanese-style Room 10 To 15 Sq M

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Small Double Room, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a television, and a sliding door.

Small Double Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Quadruple Room

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a television, a table, and a hanging light fixture.

Basic Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Triple Room

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a television, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

Basic Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 133 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and sliding doors.

Japanese Traditional Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 262 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan

Nagano ryokan walkable to Zenko-ji Temple
Along with self parking, this smoke-free ryokan has laundry facilities and free WiFi in public areas.
Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with hydromassage showerheads, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals). The ryokan bathing area is open from 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM.
Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan features laundry facilities. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (JPY 1,500 per day)

Food and drink

  • Kaiseki meal

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Spa

  • Public bath open from 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: JPY 1500 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Shimizuya Ryokan Nagano
Shimizuya Nagano
Shimizuya Ryokan
Chuoukan Shimizuya
Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan Ryokan
Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan Nagano
Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan Ryokan Nagano

Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 147 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Zenko-ji and wonderful hosts
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy ryokan in a nice area. The lady in charge was very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paik Swan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very nice clean and spacious. Lovely little onsen perfect for the end of a cold winter day. Great location for walking to Zenkoji temple and station. Lots of little shops and cafes to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to rest. Amazing hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our morning breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

meriem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect Ryokan expérience! Such a cute couple as staff to help you out ! Definitely recommand !!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great traditional ryokan! Perfect to travel and feel the local culture!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners made us feel very welcomed. We enjoyed their homemade traditional Japanese breakfasts, his and her onsen bath, and the care they took to make us feel comfortable. We cannot recommend this highly enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

loic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ryokan was beautiful, clean, comfortable, and conveniently located in Nagano, and the owners were extremely kind and helpful. We loved our stay there!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Grateful for the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Ryokan in the historic area of Nagano. Perfect spot to experience true Japanese hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to get the traditional Japanese experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Amenities
Loved it! Authentic and comfortable. Great location. Great hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, super clean. The owners were super kind and welcoming. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A peaceful and calming stay. Charming hosts and what a spread at the japanese breakfast, a lot of work went into it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Cabreros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the couple who owns it are so so nice and lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oivind Olav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
164 year old ryokan and sixth generation family running it! Shows it age but hosts were great and the breakfast was really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect place to stay if you would like to try a traditional ryokan. Everything was amazing and I want to go back here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very kind and accomodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
incredibly kind owners, wonderful room!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

JUNE

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is spacious for 2 persons. Historical Japanese architectureal building. I don't believe there is any room with its own bathroom and toilet. Public hot spring bath room is small and the pool can only house 3 or max 4 persons. The old couple owners are very nice but cannot communicate in English. Usually local customers.Location is very central so close to amrnities and eateries and the famous Zenkoji temple.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location for a quick trip to Zenkoji Temple and a very good bargain. The only issues are the stairs being steeper than most people are likely used to, and the futons can give you a stiff back. The price is nice in that it gives you the ability to try out the Ryokan experience without committing to a heavy price tag.
Room
Staircase
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place is great if you’re truly looking for a traditional experience. Futons on the floor, royakan, family run and hostel like. Good to know that it’s shared bathrooms, showers are only in onsen area, and hallways are quite cold in winter. Couple is very friendly and makes a lovely breakfast - note this is Japanese style. It’s very close to temple, Gondo and old part of town - super cool, but it also closes quite early. A unique experience we will remember for sure. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026