Kumeya

🏮A night steeped in an Edo-era inn

Nagano · Wakihonjin no Yado Kumeya

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A Heritage Inn Standing for 200 Years

• 🏯Once a prestigious 'wakihonjin' inn on the Hokkoku Kaido in Komoro-juku during the late Edo period
• 🛠️A wooden building over 200 years old, preserved as a cultural property and reborn as an inn in 2019 (the first year of Reiwa)
• 📜A yadofuda plaque recording a stay by a retainer of the Kaga domain still hangs here today

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A Space Alive with Original Pillars and Beams

• 🪵The pillars, beams, ceiling, floors, and shoji doors are all original, preserved as they were
• 🎋Even the creak of the floorboards adds to the atmosphere of an old Edo-era inn
• 🚭The entire building is non-smoking, a measure to protect the wooden heritage structure

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Just Three Rooms, Each with Its Own Character

• 🌿'Aoi,' a tatami room in the detached annex, with a tokonoma alcove, seven-sages transom carving, and views of both the inner and rear gardens (70㎡)
• 🏚️'Kura,' converted from an old storehouse — a maisonette-style room reached by an interior staircase (38㎡)
• 🪟'Kashiwa/Sumire,' on the second floor of the main building — the only room overlooking the Japanese-style inner courtyard (33㎡)

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Shared Baths and Shower Room

• 🛁'Matsu,' a shared bath for overnight guests only — just ask at the front desk to use it
• 🛁A second bath, 'Take,' plus a separate shower room
• 🕕Baths open 6:00–9:00am and 4:00pm–midnight, cleaned after every use to stay spotless

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A Breakfast That Captures Komoro's Mornings

• 🍚Glossy white rice cooked from an original blend grown in Komoro
• 🥢Yamabuki miso soup, the signature sweet-simmered crucian carp, and a rolled egg that wins guests over instantly
• 🥗A Shinshu highland vegetable salad with a special Shinshu miso dressing

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A Base for Strolling the Castle Town

• 🚶Just 5 minutes on foot from Shinano Railway Komoro Station — a perfect base for sightseeing
• 🌸Kaiko-en, the site of Komoro Castle, and the old Hokkoku Kaido streets are all within walking distance
• 🚉Just 24 minutes by rail from Komoro Station to Karuizawa — a hub for exploring Shinshu

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The Dirt-Floor Café 'Chaya Kumeya'

• ☕Beneath the eaves where a bright red round postbox stands, a glass door opens onto a spacious dirt-floor room
• 🏠Tea time beneath high ceilings and exposed beam framework, in a space steeped in history
• 🍵Breakfast is also served here at Chaya Kumeya, on a traditional Japanese-style tray

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Good to Know Before You Stay

• 🍶Dinner isn't provided, so guests are encouraged to explore the town's restaurants and izakaya
• 🏨3 rooms in total, accommodating up to 14 guests, with full-building buyouts available
• 🗓️Open for stays mainly Thursday through Sunday (Mondays only for bookings of 5 or more), closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays

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Just Three Rooms, Each with Its Own Character

• 🌿'Aoi,' a tatami room in the detached annex, with a tokonoma alcove, seven-sages transom carving, and views of both the inner and rear gardens (70㎡)
• 🏚️'Kura,' converted from an old storehouse — a maisonette-style room reached by an interior staircase (38㎡)
• 🪟'Kashiwa/Sumire,' on the second floor of the main building — the only room overlooking the Japanese-style inner courtyard (33㎡)

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Shared Baths and Shower Room

• 🛁'Matsu,' a shared bath for overnight guests only — just ask at the front desk to use it
• 🛁A second bath, 'Take,' plus a separate shower room
• 🕕Baths open 6:00–9:00am and 4:00pm–midnight, cleaned after every use to stay spotless

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A wooden house steeped in 200 years and the formality once reserved for daimyo processions of the Edo period — here, even the creak of the floorboards becomes part of the charm. A special stay for travelers who want to feel the history and culture of the castle town of Komoro with their whole body.

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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.

체크인·체크아웃 · 체크인: 15:00 · 체크아웃: 10:00 · 최종 체크인: 18:00

* Translated from information supplied by the property; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

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

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kumeya?

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

Where is Kumeya located?

It is in Nagano Komoro. Address: 1-2-24 Ichimachi.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩213,247 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

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.