9-Day Nagano Indy Trip Lodging
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Accommodation includes five nights at two different comfortable Western/Japanese fusion hotels before transitioning to a three-night stay a traditional Ryokan (Japanese inn) in a historic hot spring town. In-hotel Onsen hot springs are available every night!
Nights 1-3 - Minakami: Juraku Hotel Minakami Nights 4-6 - Ski in/out at Kijimadaira ("The Cupid of Romance"): SBC Resort Kijimadaira Nights 7-9 - Shibu Onsen: Wafu No Yado Masuya NOTE:
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All of our lodgings include a big breakfast, fast Wi-Fi, en-suite restrooms and showers, Onsen hot springs.
Laundry facilities are available at each accommodation with varying degrees of effort required. See the write up below for specifics on laundry.
Laundry facilities are available at each accommodation with varying degrees of effort required. See the write up below for specifics on laundry.
Nights 1-3: Stay in the heart of Minakami town at the Juraku Hotel
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Nestled in the mountains of Minakami, Juraku Hotel offers the perfect blend of traditional Japanese hospitality and modern comfort. Guests can unwind in natural hot springs, enjoy generous buffet-style meals featuring local specialties, and take in snowy landscape from the windows. Conveniently located in the heart of town and within walking distance to plenty of bars and restaurants, Juraku Hotel is an ideal base for skiing in the region.
Our Western/Japanese fusion rooms feature en-suite bathrooms and showers as well as having a public spa-style hot springs. Laundry: one laundry facility is available directly outside the hotel, but there is only one machine. |
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Nights 4-5: Ski-in/out at the SBC Resort Kijimadaira
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SBC Resort Kijimadaira offers a relaxed, slope-side stay at the base of Kijimadaira Ski Area, with easy access to quiet runs and fresh powder just outside your door.
This quirky hotel right at the base of the resort, dubbed the “Cupid of Romance” thanks to its ownership by a cosmetics company, features comfortable rooms, in-house onsen, hearty meals, all-you-can-eat crab, all-you-can-drink adult beverages, a small gym, and even a pool, delivering a uniquely Japanese ski lodge experience. All rooms feature en-suite bathrooms and showers as well as having a public spa-style hot springs. Laundry: on-site laundry facility is provided. |
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Nights 6-8: Masuya Ryokan (Japanese traditional inn) at Shibu Onsen
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Wafu no Yado Masuya offers a refined stay in the historic hot springs town of Shibu Onsen, where people have been coming to rest and recover for over 1,300 years.
With attentive staff dressed in kimono, beautifully-prepared multi-course meals, and easy walking access to the old-Japan-style onsen village, it delivers an immersive cultural experience, complete with the option to enjoy a traditional Maiko (similar to Geisha) performance on the final night! A great Ryokan is never too large, as personalized, attentive service is at the heart of an authentic experience. As such, there are not enough rooms here for our whole group to have the same room type and will be split between rooms with Western-style beds and those offering a traditional Japanese setup. In traditional Ryokan fashion, the beds (known as "Futons") are laid out on the straw tatami mat floors, as pictured in the gallery to the right. To learn about the historical and traditional nature of a Ryokan stay, see this write-up here. |
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If you have a strong preference for either a Western or traditional Japanese bed, please let us know during checkout. Availability is limited, so while we will do our best, we may not be able to accommodate all requests. If Japanese beds are a dealbreaker for you, contact us and we'll confirm whether we can accommodate your preference.
Laundry: off-site laundry facility located 7 minutes' walk away.
Laundry: off-site laundry facility located 7 minutes' walk away.
