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1. HOTEL&SAUNA WAYPOINT SHINANO-MYOKO
HOTEL&SAUNA WAYPOINT SHINANO-MYOKO2.0 star property
Shinano
The price is AU$114
AU$114
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Learn more about Shinano
Nestled among the mountains, Lake Nojiri offers serene waters perfect for summer paddling while winter transforms Kurohime Kogen into a powder paradise. Discover whimsical exhibits at the Fairy Tale Museum or explore fascinating prehistoric remains at the Naumann Elephant Museum before hiking through Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park's breathtaking trails.
Top reviews in Shinano
Lime Resort Myoko
Lime Resort MyokoMyoko
10/10 Excellent
The staff are wonderfully friendly and helpful. Amazing food
The staff are wonderfully friendly and helpful. Amazing food
Jane
Petit Hotel Kazekozou
Petit Hotel KazekozouShinano
10/10 Excellent
This is a really special place to stay. The rooms are not huge but plenty big enough for our family.
The hotel is run by o lovely couple who take great pride in giving guests a wonderful stay.
We were greeted with a lot of warmth and we felt very welcome almost like visiting a family member.
The food is fantastic. We had breakfast on the first day and there was plenty of fresh food to get us going for a days skiing. We decided we would book in for dinner that night.
The food was...
This is a really special place to stay. The rooms are not huge but plenty big enough for our family.
The hotel is run by o lovely couple who take great pride in giving guests a wonderful stay.
We were greeted with a lot of warmth and we felt very welcome almost like visiting a family member.
The food is fantastic. We had breakfast on the first day and there was plenty of fresh food to get us going for a days skiing. We decided we would book in for dinner that night.
The food was...
Marc
Ryokan Okayama
Ryokan OkayamaMyoko
10/10 Excellent
Family of 5, booked 2 rooms with ensuites. Everything was great from the amenities to the food and helpful staff. The Ryokan is around a 300-500m walk from the ski lifts however they offer a shuttle service every morning. You can also reserve the shuttle at other times to head out to restaurants etc.
Family of 5, booked 2 rooms with ensuites. Everything was great from the amenities to the food and helpful staff. The Ryokan is around a 300-500m walk from the ski lifts however they offer a shuttle service every morning. You can also reserve the shuttle at other times to head out to restaurants etc.
Fiona
Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri
Elan Hotel Lake NojiriShinano
10/10 Excellent
We absolutely loved our time here! Cozy rooms, short drive to multiple resorts, really good breakfast. The owner was incredibly friendly and accommodating.
One of the best stays we had in Japan.
We absolutely loved our time here! Cozy rooms, short drive to multiple resorts, really good breakfast. The owner was incredibly friendly and accommodating.
One of the best stays we had in Japan.
Yulia
HOTEL ROUTE INN Grand NAKANO OBUSE - Shinshu-Nakanoekimae -
HOTEL ROUTE INN Grand NAKANO OBUSE - Shinshu-Nakanoekimae -Nakano
10/10 Excellent
Nice place to stay
Nice place to stay
Chi Sun
Shibu Hotel
Shibu HotelHirao
10/10 Excellent
This was easily our favourite place we stayed on our Japan trip - the hotel is a traditional Tatami mat style hotel where you sleep on mats and the flooring is reeds. It's in the centre of the Shibu village and all 9 of the public hot spring baths are within walking distance. There is a photo in their reception of the family that started the hotel and the great grandson of the founder and his mother still work there today. They have a bus that drove us around, the picked and dropped us off at...
This was easily our favourite place we stayed on our Japan trip - the hotel is a traditional Tatami mat style hotel where you sleep on mats and the flooring is reeds. It's in the centre of the Shibu village and all 9 of the public hot spring baths are within walking distance. There is a photo in their reception of the family that started the hotel and the great grandson of the founder and his mother still work there today. They have a bus that drove us around, the picked and dropped us off at...
Lee
Hakuba Onsen Ryokan Shirouma-so
Hakuba Onsen Ryokan Shirouma-soHokujo
10/10 Excellent
This was our first trip to Japan and our first time staying in a traditional Japanese Ryokan. We will be back. Loved it.
It's family-owned - Toshi and his family were very welcoming, spoke good English, had loads of local knowledge to help us out and had traditional breakfasts and dinners on offer (cooked by Toshi's mother, who comes out and greets everyone at meal time - FYI: you need to book the day before for dinners).
We were warm, comfortable (futons were fairly firm but we slept...
This was our first trip to Japan and our first time staying in a traditional Japanese Ryokan. We will be back. Loved it.
It's family-owned - Toshi and his family were very welcoming, spoke good English, had loads of local knowledge to help us out and had traditional breakfasts and dinners on offer (cooked by Toshi's mother, who comes out and greets everyone at meal time - FYI: you need to book the day before for dinners).
We were warm, comfortable (futons were fairly firm but we slept...
Sarah
Hotel Tsubakino
Hotel TsubakinoHirao
10/10 Excellent
Very relaxing location. Private onsen was a really nice addition.
Very relaxing location. Private onsen was a really nice addition.
Stephen
House of Finn Juhl Hotel Hakuba
House of Finn Juhl Hotel HakubaHokujo
10/10 Excellent
Nice and helpful owner and staff. And the interior design and the furniture made it extra special
Nice and helpful owner and staff. And the interior design and the furniture made it extra special
Ghassan
Wafu No Yado MASUYA
Wafu No Yado MASUYAHirao
10/10 Excellent
Our stay here in March 2025 was wonderful. The staff could not have been more friendly or helpful, even picked us up from the station without prior arrangement! The food was incredible, traditional Japanese breakfast that set us up for the day and a delicious dinner which when combined with the sake and very comfortable futons ensured a great night’s sleep. Took advantage of the private Onsen which was very relaxing. However with so many public Onsen (including at the hotel) it was a bit of an...
Our stay here in March 2025 was wonderful. The staff could not have been more friendly or helpful, even picked us up from the station without prior arrangement! The food was incredible, traditional Japanese breakfast that set us up for the day and a delicious dinner which when combined with the sake and very comfortable futons ensured a great night’s sleep. Took advantage of the private Onsen which was very relaxing. However with so many public Onsen (including at the hotel) it was a bit of an...
Sara
Ishinoyu Lodge
Ishinoyu LodgeShiga Highlands
10/10 Excellent
What a delightful place to stay! Cannot praise the staff enough! They were all so helpful, friendly and accomodating. Some English speaking staff, who were honestly the best we met in our two week stay in Japan. We were told that they don’t get many English-speaking visitors and we were the only ones there, which my teen son and I loved. We love immersing in the Japanese experience when visiting, and this hotel definitely offered this.
The rooms were simple but clean and tidy and well...
What a delightful place to stay! Cannot praise the staff enough! They were all so helpful, friendly and accomodating. Some English speaking staff, who were honestly the best we met in our two week stay in Japan. We were told that they don’t get many English-speaking visitors and we were the only ones there, which my teen son and I loved. We love immersing in the Japanese experience when visiting, and this hotel definitely offered this.
The rooms were simple but clean and tidy and well...
Amy
Chisun Grand Nagano
Chisun Grand NaganoMinamichitose
10/10 Excellent
Great little hotel for a one night stay. Clean, tidy and great amenities. Laundry came in very handy!
Close to centre of Nagano city and our favourite Ramen shop (Yoshiya) that we visit every time we visit Nagano. Luggage storage available for continued exploring after checkout. Close to local trains and about 5-10minute walk to JR station. For the price and convenience would stay here again.
Great little hotel for a one night stay. Clean, tidy and great amenities. Laundry came in very handy!
Close to centre of Nagano city and our favourite Ramen shop (Yoshiya) that we visit every time we visit Nagano. Luggage storage available for continued exploring after checkout. Close to local trains and about 5-10minute walk to JR station. For the price and convenience would stay here again.
Amy
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect from a motel trip to Shinano?
When you save on your room price, you can enjoy more of what Shinano has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort and Shiga Kogen Ski Area in the area.
What is a motel?
Motels often have free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two storeys high, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the car park. In the US, motels boomed at the end of the 1940s when cars became more popular along with road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Shinano?
Here's one of the motels in Shinano that you can book. HOTEL&SAUNA WAYPOINT SHINANO-MYOKO: Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Myoko Kogen. Enjoy the in-room kitchenette, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.
What things can I to do in Shinano?
Must-see places in and around Shinano include Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort and Shiga Kogen Ski Area. Enjoy nature with a stop at Lake Nojiri and Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Lake Nojiri Naumann Elephant Museum, Chibikko Ninja Village and M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Kurohime Kogen Snow Park, Tangram Ski Circus and Madarao Kogen Ski Resort.
What's the weather like in Shinano?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Shinano to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 0°C. The rainiest months in Shinano are July, December, January and August, with each month seeing an average of 255 mm of rainfall.