Minshuku Kouan

⛩️A family minshuku by Togakushi Shrine Chusha, famed for soba-tea shabu-shabu

Nagano · Minshuku Kouan

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A small family inn by Togakushi Shrine

• 🏡A small family-run minshuku where the okami welcomes guests in person.
• ⛩️It stands in a quiet spot a 3-minute walk from Chusha, part of Togakushi Shrine with over 2,000 years of history.
• 🌿A traditional Japanese house surrounded by the nature of the Togakushi Highlands.

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All tatami rooms

• 🛏️All rooms are tatami rooms: 12 mats (2-5 guests), 9 mats (2-4), 6 mats (1-3) and 4.5 mats (1-2).
• 📶Rooms have Wi-Fi, TV, individual heating and a tea set; electric kettles can be borrowed.
• 🧳Bath, toilets and washbasins are shared; toothbrushes, towels and yukata are rented for a fee in limited numbers, so bring your own.

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Signature soba-tea shabu-shabu

• 🐖Shinshu SPF pork, highland lettuce and stone-ground soba are swished in a soba-tea broth in the inn's signature dish.
• 🥢The mild soba-tsuyu dipping sauce was created by the okami and is a registered trademark.
• 🍜The soba is served in Togakushi's distinctive 'botchi-mori' bundles and can be swapped for udon.

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Togakushi home-style dinner

• 🍤Shabu-shabu is the centerpiece, served with tempura and seasonal small dishes.
• 🍚Local ingredients such as Nagano Koshihikari rice and seasonal Shinshu fruit feature generously.
• 🍶Salt-grilled char, horse-meat sashimi and a Shinshu sake tasting set can be ordered in advance.

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Breakfast and dining room

• 🍳Breakfast is Japanese, centered on grilled fish and egg dishes, with a menu that changes daily.
• 🍽️Both meals are served in the dining room, where tables are well spaced.
• ⚠️Let the inn know about food allergies when booking and they will adjust ingredients where possible.

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A bath of Togakushi water

• 💧The bath uses heated Togakushi water, a soft water low in minerals; it is not a hot spring.
• 🪨Rare black silica stones are placed in the tub, said to warm the body to the core.
• 🕘Bathing hours are 16:00-21:30, showers until 23:00 and 6:00-8:00 in the morning; it can be reserved as a private family bath depending on bookings.

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Togakushi Shrine and nearby sights

• ⛩️Togakushi Shrine consists of five shrines: Okusha, Chusha, Hokosha, Kuzuryusha and Hinomikosha.
• 🌲The approach to Okusha is about 2 km, lined with cedars over 400 years old; Okusha parking is about 5 minutes by car.
• 🏔️Kagami Pond is 7 minutes by car, Togakushi Ski Resort 6 minutes and Togakushi Forest Botanical Garden 4 minutes.

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Getting there

• 🚌From JR Nagano Station, take the Alpico bus Togakushi Line via the loop bridge (about 1 hour) to the Togakushi Chusha stop, then walk 1 minute.
• 🚗About 3 hours 20 minutes by car from Tokyo via Nagano IC; parking is free until 14:30 even after check-out (10:00-14:30).
• 💴Cash only; check-in 15:00-18:00 (last 21:00), check-out by 10:00.

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Signature soba-tea shabu-shabu

• 🐖Shinshu SPF pork, highland lettuce and stone-ground soba are swished in a soba-tea broth in the inn's signature dish.
• 🥢The mild soba-tsuyu dipping sauce was created by the okami and is a registered trademark.
• 🍜The soba is served in Togakushi's distinctive 'botchi-mori' bundles and can be swapped for udon.

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Togakushi home-style dinner

• 🍤Shabu-shabu is the centerpiece, served with tempura and seasonal small dishes.
• 🍚Local ingredients such as Nagano Koshihikari rice and seasonal Shinshu fruit feature generously.
• 🍶Salt-grilled char, horse-meat sashimi and a Shinshu sake tasting set can be ordered in advance.

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Highlights are the 3-minute walk to Togakushi Shrine Chusha and the okami's homemade soba-tea shabu-shabu. The bath is regular water rather than a hot spring, bath and toilets are shared, and payment is cash only.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Minshuku Kouan?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Minshuku Kouan located?

It is in Nagano. Address: 3527 Togakushi.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.