Nakatani Ryokan

⛩️A former shukubo inn facing Togakushi Shrine's Chusha torii

Nagano · Nakatani Ryokan

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History as the Former Hosen-in

• ⛩️The inn stands directly opposite the great torii gate of Togakushi Shrine's Chusha.
• 📜It was once Hosen-in, a lodging temple of Togakushi-san Kenko-ji, and became a family of shrine priests after the separation of Shinto and Buddhism in the early Meiji era.
• 🪟It is the only inn in Togakushi with guest rooms that look out on the Chusha great torii.

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Spacious Traditional Tatami Rooms

• 🛏️The two special rooms in the main building (8 + 7.5 mats and 8 + 4.5 mats) have their own bath and bidet toilet.
• 🏯Three main-building rooms (12 mats, 10 + 6 mats, 10 + 4.5 mats) are roomy and include the rooms with a torii view, but have no private toilet.
• 🚻One main-building 10 + 4.5 mat room (up to 4 guests) and five 10-mat annex rooms have a bidet toilet; all rooms have yukata, TV, a humidifying air purifier and internet.

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Separate Men's and Women's Baths

• 🛁There is one large bath each for men and women.
• 🕒Bath hours are 15:00 to 21:00.
• ℹ️The official site does not list a hot spring source, so keep this in mind if you want onsen bathing.

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Seasonal Togakushi Cuisine

• 🌿The kitchen focuses on what is in season and locally sourced: wild mountain vegetables in spring, mushrooms, river fish and highland vegetables in autumn.
• 🐟A sample dinner includes Azumino salmon carpaccio, salt-grilled river fish, seasonal tempura, kake soba and wild vegetables simmered with egg.
• 🍱Breakfast brings rice, miso soup, an egg dish and small daily side dishes arranged in a lacquered box.

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Togakushi Soba and Dining Room

• 🍜Handmade Togakushi soba is served bocchi-mori style, with five bundles arranged on one bamboo tray.
• 🍽️Meals are served in a semi-private dining room where you can eat at your own pace.
• ☀️Day-visit lunches are also offered, and allergies or dislikes can be noted when booking.

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Japanese Garden with Alpine Plants

• 🌸The garden recreates Togakushi's natural scenery, with a pond framed by fragrant trees and flowers.
• 🌼Rare alpine plants grow here, including Togakushi-shoma, known as a phantom flower, and atsumori-so.
• 🍁Alpine plants and wildflowers give the garden a different look each season.

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In-House Shrine and Banquet Hall

• ⛩️The inn has its own shrine enshrining a divided spirit of Togakushi Shrine.
• 🎎A spacious banquet hall is available for groups.
• 🧒Children are welcome; elementary school children pay 70% of the adult rate and infants 50%.

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Nearby Sights and Access

• 🌲Visit the five shrines of Togakushi Shrine, with over 2,000 years of history, the cedar avenue of trees over 400 years old, and Kagami-ike Pond.
• 🐦The 71-hectare Togakushi Forest Botanical Garden and Togakushi Ski Resort with 19 courses are nearby.
• 🚌From JR Nagano Station, take a Togakushi-bound bus for 60 minutes to the Togakushi Chusha stop, then walk 1 minute; a taxi takes 40 minutes. By car it is 70 minutes from Nagano IC or 30 minutes from Shinanomachi IC.

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Separate Men's and Women's Baths

• 🛁There is one large bath each for men and women.
• 🕒Bath hours are 15:00 to 21:00.
• ℹ️The official site does not list a hot spring source, so keep this in mind if you want onsen bathing.

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Seasonal Togakushi Cuisine

• 🌿The kitchen focuses on what is in season and locally sourced: wild mountain vegetables in spring, mushrooms, river fish and highland vegetables in autumn.
• 🐟A sample dinner includes Azumino salmon carpaccio, salt-grilled river fish, seasonal tempura, kake soba and wild vegetables simmered with egg.
• 🍱Breakfast brings rice, miso soup, an egg dish and small daily side dishes arranged in a lacquered box.

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Right in front of Togakushi Shrine's Chusha, this inn pairs the history of a former shukubo with handmade soba and an alpine-plant garden. The baths are not hot springs and some main-building rooms have no toilet, so check the room type before booking.

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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.

Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 14:00 · Check Out: 10:00 · Last Check In: 18:00

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; 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 Nakatani Ryokan?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Nakatani Ryokan located?

It is in Nagano. Address: 3503 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.