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Matsuya Ryokan

2.5 star property
Travelers find peace near Zenko-ji Temple, explore local art and cuisine, then relax with a massage or catch up on news with free newspapers.

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Matsuya Ryokan offers a serene escape in central Nagano with an indoor public bath and spa treatments. Enjoy authentic local dishes at the restaurant and stay connected with in-room WiFi. The attentive staff ensures a comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is RM412
RM453 total
31 Mar - 1 Apr

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Down duvets, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Down duvets, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room for 4 people, Private Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
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About the area

Located in Nagano, Matsuya Ryokan is in the city centre. Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Iizuna Kogen Ski Area and Togakushi Ski Area. Enjoy an event or a match at Nagano Olympic Stadium, and consider making time for Chibikko Ninja Village—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Visit our Nagano travel guide
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484, Motoyoshi-cho, Nagano, 380-0851

What's nearby

  • Nio-mon Gate at Narita-san Shinsho-ji Temple near Tokyo, Japan (HDR image)
    Nio-mon Gate
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Zenko-ji Temple
    Zenko-ji Temple
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sanmon Gate
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Japanese Traditional Paper Museum
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Zenkojishita Station
    7 min walk
  • Nagano Station
    11 min drive
  • Matsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto)
    77 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    1 min walk
  • 信州里の菓工房 長野仲見世店
    1 min walk
  • 九九や旬粋
    1 min walk
  • カフェ・テラ(Caffè Terra)
    1 min walk
  • 丸八たきや 仲見世店
    1 min walk

About this property

Matsuya Ryokan

Ryokan near Zenko-ji Temple
Located close to Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum, Matsuya Ryokan provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), laundry facilities and a restaurant. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe, a vending machine and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and room service.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,650 for adults and JPY 1,650 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 3,850; reservation required
  • Kaiseki meal

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Spa

  • Massage
  • Public bath open from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Ballroom
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • In-room dining only
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately JPY 1650 for adults and from JPY 1650 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 3850

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Matsuya Ryokan Nagano
Matsuya Nagano
Matsuya Ryokan Ryokan
Matsuya Ryokan Nagano
Matsuya Ryokan Ryokan Nagano

Frequently asked questions

Is Matsuya Ryokan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Matsuya Ryokan?

As of 20 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Matsuya Ryokan on 31 Mar 2026 start from RM412, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Matsuya Ryokan?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Matsuya Ryokan?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Matsuya Ryokan?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Matsuya Ryokan located?

Located in the heart of Nagano, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Zenko-ji Temple and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum. M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena and Nagano Olympic Stadium are also within 9 mi (15 km). Nagano Station is 21 minutes by foot and Zenkojishita Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

Matsuya Ryokan Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 133 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Anass

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a great traditional place with an amazing location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wui Heng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice ryokan to stay. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location with great hospitality. One of the most unique experiences of my life.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable ryokan

Top location for staying at Nagano city, it’s right next to the famous Zenkoji temple. Many good restaurants within walking distance. Guest service is top notch as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and pleasant. Traditional Japanese guesthouse with onsen. Great location near Zenko-ji temple. Good food options nearby. Very safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at a traditional ryokan (at least I think so, it was the only ryokan we stayed at). Great location very close to Zenkoji Temple - this place is within the temple area and was even the Zenkoji Main Hall in the past. We had the dinner one night, which was an impressive feast! But maybe a bit much for my kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Ryokan in a Perfect Location

A fantastic traditional ryokan within steps of the Zenkoji Temple. The owners and staff were delightful and we felt as though we were living in a family home. We stayed in room 16 on half board and are so glad we did. There are plenty of places to eat in the area but the food we were served in the ryokan were as good as anything we ate in 3 weeks in Japan. Nagano is a lovely town and a welcome change from Tokyo. Don’t forget to visit the Snow Monkeys - the highlight of our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is such a beautiful historic property. It’s within the Zenkoji temple area and a fantastic find. We had the Japanese style room. Beds are hard but we are getting used to them. Staff are so lovely. This is a lovely family business. I would love to come here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ilidia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Real Japanese Experience

I just loved the Matsuya Ryokan. It’s run by a lovely couple that were so welcoming and warm to us all the time. The room was spacious, very clean and it gave us the full experience of Japanese living. The dos was small but enough to live the onsen experience too. There was a good coffee machine next to the reception where we had the best coffee in Japan so far. The Expresso that we are so used to in our country. The Ryokan is in the nicest area of Nagano, with all its lovely shops and at a 2 minute walk to the main temple. It was a lovely experience that I would recommend to other travellers.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Abey Matthew Varughese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated right next to the Zenkōji temple. Up a slope so if you’re coming with heavy luggage, I would recommend the bus or taxi from Nagano station. Has a nice traditional breakfast option. There is a dinner option too but you’ll need to reserve one day in advance, or at the very least, in the morning at breakfast time. There is a public bath within the building itself but it’s pretty small, however given that it’s a small guest house I don’t think it will matter. You would probably be able to use it whenever you want to. The rooms are cozy and very well appointed. Futon bed is laid out for you, and is taken away when you step down for breakfast so be mindful of that.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is welcoming and kind, this is a family run business for 6 generations! The half board breakfast and dinner are exceptional, kaiseki style and every dish is presented beautifully. The location is right on the ometesando, lots of foot traffic but quiet. Futons are comfortable. We loved our stay and want to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great ryokan to stay at. Very close to the temple and dining district. Staff is very friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff really friendly. Perfect for families and for who wants to experience the traditional Japanese life.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt like my grandmother was taking care of me. I loved this place, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and a lovely experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little public bath. Very kind owners.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giancarlo G.

The staff was very friendly and the hotel is located on the same street as one of the main temples in the area. Very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable solo trip

Had an incredibly nice stay here, from the friendly staff to the perfectly clean room, and delicious breakfast. You get tea and different snacks each day in your room, so if you're the type to want to take it easy inside sometimes on your trip, it's very nice to have some quiet time in your room and sip on tea and try the different local sweets they give you each day.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Qi'En

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very authentic Japanese ryokan experience, authentic and delicious Japanese set meal breakfast, very lovely staff, and great English-speaking staff too, convenient location as it is close to Zenkoji temple and surrounding beautiful areas, also close to the bus-stop where you take the bus to other places such as Togakushi shrine or to Nagano station for the Shinkansen. Price was very reasonable for a ryokan in comparison to other places. Will definitely stay here again if I come back to Nagano (which I think I will as I loved Nagano) and if the price remains good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rodney G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay far exceeded my expectations. The location and accessibility are excellent. The surrounding are spectacular and basically part of the Temple and most importantly the hotel was spotless and the staff were exceptionally friendly. I was very happy and grateful for my stay. I highly recommend. Rodney-
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our best accommodation experience in Japan by far and the bar was already very high. It is a true gem with comfortable and spacious rooms, very friendly staff and the food is of a very high standard. It felt like a gourmet feast on the first night and then it got even better on the second! The onsen bath was simple but very welcome. And being almost on the steps to the delightful Zenoji temple and gardens was the icing on top of a very delicious cake!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent traditional ryokan Japanese Inn

Fantastic traditional ryokan experience. Lovely friendly staff with good English. Breakfasts and dinner were excellent and different each day. It is an old inn, the bathrooms are small and you’re sleeping on foutons on the floor, so you must accept that’s part of the experience. But everything else is great and the location is absolutely superb, right on the steps leading to the gate and temple. Beautiful, peaceful area at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Abdessadk

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the whole area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Matsuya Ryokan was our first Japanese style accommodation. We stayed here with our two boys. The baths were really lovely. The staff was incredibly sweet. It was literally steps from the Zenkoji Temple, which was amazing to visit. It's on the street with tons of shops and restaurants. We regret not reserving dinner with them the night we were there, especially since restaurants close very early in the evening.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thought this ryokan was amazing! The location is perfect, in the center of old Nagano and a few minutes walk from the temple (convenient to attend the early morning prayer). The staff was amazingly friendly and helpful. The Japanese breakfast was phenomenal; we didn't try the dinner as we asked for it too late. Note that you need to give the hotel a few days advance notice for meals; they didn't ask us proactively if we were interested in them. The staff was able to recommend other local restaurants for dinner, which was great too. Overall, we loved our stay and wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022