「They do not have air conditioning or a heater in the room. This is the first time I’ve encountered this in Nagano or in accommodation around a ski area (I ski every week).
The floor heating is insufficient and does not warm the room at all. It was freezing at night. On top of that, the mattress is uncomfortably hard and the blanket is very heavy. Even after a long day of skiing, I barely managed to sleep. And the next morning, my whole body was sore.
Aside from the sleep issues, everything else was acceptable.」
Traditional, family-run ryokan. Not the place for you if you are looking for super modern digs. It was nonetheless cosy and very clean. Stayed there for two nights, wish we had gotten a chance to try their food. Anyway, service is excellent, they handwrote a little tag for me and stuck it on my luggage. You can book a private onsen for no extra charge - which is great if you want to shoot the breeze with a partner of the opposite gender. 10/10 experience.
Stayed in the Japanese style room. Spacious for 3 people. There is an attached toilet and sink. Showering is done in the Onsen downstairs. The breakfast and dinner portions were huge but do note that the timing is not flexible. Remember to bring cash to cover incidentals like bathing tax and drinks at mealtimes.
Great location close to all the small public baths. A bit far from the main station but still walkable or reachable by bus. The room is clean and cozy with very old Ryokan vibes. The hotel itself has a private bath and public bath with shower. Not very clean but ok. I guess depends on what time you use it. The breakfast is nice and simple, really enjoyed it. You can walk to the monkey park from here.