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Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan

2.0 star property
Ryokan in Nagano, a quick walk to Zenko-ji Temple

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Public bath
Staircase
Exterior
Exterior
Basic Triple Room
Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan provides a serene retreat just steps from Zenko-ji Temple. Guests appreciate the tranquil atmosphere of this traditional Japanese inn. The indoor public bath offers a perfect way to relax after exploring, while in-room WiFi keeps travelers connected.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$217
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Room options

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Small Double Room, Non Smoking | Living area

Small Double Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Basic Quadruple Room

Basic Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Basic Triple Room

Basic Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Traditional Room

Japanese Traditional Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons
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About the area

Located in Nagano, Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan is in the historical district and on the boardwalk. Togakushi Ski Area and Myoko Kogen are worth exploring if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Chausuyama Zoo and Chibikko Ninja Village. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena or Nagano Olympic Stadium.
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Map
49, Daimon-cho, Nagano, 380-0841

What's nearby

  • Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Zenko-ji Temple - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Nagano Olympic Stadium - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Togakushi Shrine - 20 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Zenkojishita Station - 10 min walk
  • Nagano Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪小川の庄 おやき村長野分村 大門店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪珈琲専科 ブラジル - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪大善 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪竹風堂善光寺大門店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪今むらそば 本店 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan

Ryokan near Zenko-ji Temple
Located close to M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena and Nagano Olympic Stadium, Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan provides an indoor public bath (no minerals) and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge) and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Hydromassage showers, separate baths/showers and toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered 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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 on-site 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan?

As of 20 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan on 3 Nov 2025 start from AU$216.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan?

Self-parking is available for JPY 1500 per day.

What time is check-in at Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan located?

Situated on the boardwalk, this ryokan is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Zenko-ji Temple, and within 9 mi (15 km) of M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena and Nagano Olympic Stadium. Chausuyama Zoo and Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park are also within 12 mi (20 km). Nagano Station is 16 minutes by foot and Zenkojishita Station is 10 minutes.

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Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Renan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was really nice but wi-fi was not working throughout my whole stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

8/10 Good

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous breakfast. Traditional Japanese breakfast. The only drawback was the staircase. Its really steep. And there's no lift. Soundproofing from the street wasn't the best but a beautiful room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Darryl

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

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

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay at this traditional Ryoken

It was a fabulous opportunity to stay at a traditional Ryoken and treated with Japanese hospitality. The location was also perfect and we could walk to the temple any many of the best restaurants which our hosts easily knew! So grateful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

enjoy Japanese tradition

I had a wonderful stay at this traditional Japanese ryokan. The couple that runs it is lovely. It was just a bit of an adjustment from having modern amenities and an ensuite bathroom but I wanted the real experience and I got it! Definitely recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great and affordable ryokan! The couple who own the ryokan was kind and assisted us as much as they could. It was kinda cold but the rooms were heated properly. Overall great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an authentic old-style ryokan with welcoming hosts who treat their guests like family. The building is very old and, being wooden construction, creaky and drafty, but also charming. The onsen was exceptionally clean and a wonderful first time experience for us. The breakfast was beautifully presented and delicious, with a variety of offerings we had never before encountered. We are westerners in our early 70s and were a little worried about sleeping on futons on the tatami mat covered floor, but we both slept well and appreciated this truly Japanese experience in the lovely city of Negano.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to experience a Ryokan stay at a reasonable price. Superior service by a very nice couple. Highly reccomended!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santosh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the middle of it all, it’s a hostel type property but don’t let that discourage you. Lovely couple that welcome you and help you with whatever you need. Location is amazing with a short walk to the temple and to all eateries. Room is cozy, overall I loved the experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stayed 2 nights here. After the first night, I decided to relax in my room, read my book and venture out after lunch. However, at 10am the woman running the inn knocked repeatedly on my door. When I answered, she brushed by me and entered my room saying “cleaning cleaning” she grabbed the air conditioning remote and turned it off then ran over and opened the curtains. She then just stood there and stared at me repeating “cleaning cleaning”. I wasn’t prepared to leave right away but she was persistent. If you stay multiple days you will have to leave at 10am for the day. I read a lot of the comments about the woman being rude but I didn’t find her rude. She only speaks Japanese, and a few English words, so communicating can be difficult. It’s a great experience staying in an old traditional Ryokan. Maybe only stay 1 night
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Before booking, I'd really recommend looking up all of the etiquette required when staying at a Ryokan. You really need to know what to expect before getting there, as I feel like this is among the most traditional you'll find in Nagano. But if you've learnt all of that, and you're up for it, this is a perfect stay. The hosts are incredibly welcoming and hospitable. But don't expect any English, and make sure you know the Ryokan rules.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for 5 days and it was an outstanding experience in a ryokan. The staff was excellent and the location couldn’t be better. I highly recommend this when in Nagano.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024