Astuto Riders House
779-1 Matsuidamachi Niibori
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Why people book this hotel
“- exceptional breakfast - house from Edo period - guest house rebuilt from sta…”
“Helpfull hosts, exceptional food and lovely dogo 🩵”
“The breakfasts were fantastic and set us up for the day”
“Excellent breakfast”
“The staff was really nice and kind, they even brought me to a local hotspring by…”
“Owner is very kind and drive ne to a public onsen of great quality but very low …”
“Good room”
Overview
Set in Annaka, Astuto Riders House is a historic homestay that offers free WiFi, and guests can enjoy free bikes and a garden. The property features mountain and garden views, and is 5.6 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park. The property is non-smoking and is situated 45 km from Honmachi Machiyakan. Towels and bed linen are featured in the homestay. There is a snack bar and lounge. You can play darts at the homestay. Skiing, cycling and hiking are possible within the area, and Astuto Riders House offers ski storage space. Karuizawa Station is 22 km from the accommodation, while Ishidan-gai Steps is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 109 km from Astuto Riders House.
Traveller reviews
Marek
couple
April 14, 2026
“Edo stables before, guest house today”
- exceptional breakfast - house from Edo period - guest house rebuilt from stables - the host couple speaks English so no language barrier
Monika
couple
December 13, 2025
Helpfull hosts, exceptional food and lovely dogo 🩵
Jo
couple
December 3, 2025
“Fantastic base for some riding.”
We stayed here for two nights and hired bikes to ride the 'Perfect Days' loop. Tim and his wife (whose name escapes me right now) were fantastic hosts - very friendly and helpful. The dog and the cat were great company, too. Lots of options for bikes to hire no matter the fitness level. The scenery we rode through was breathtaking - in both senses of the word. The breakfasts were fantastic and set us up for the day. They went above and beyond in helping us navigate the Japanese process when we accidentally damaged our hire car (thank God!).
Enric
solo_traveller
September 9, 2025
“Truly charming”
A charming place run by a couple who make you feel at home, absolutely recommended!
Eva
couple
August 16, 2025
Great hosts. They were super helpful to helps us start our journey as smooth as possible.
Ehj
solo_traveller
June 8, 2025
Very friendly. Great information about the region. Excellent breakfast. Good room
Andrea
couple
May 26, 2025
Bike-touring along the Nakasendo. Astuto house is the perfect stop. Tim can give you lots of suggestions and support if needed. We had a very pleasant stay. Recommended!
Alison
couple
September 26, 2024
hosts were very nice and the breakfast was excellent
K Lung
solo_traveller
October 6, 2023
Owner is American that married Japanese lady, so can communicate perfectly, and heart a lot of stories of the area. Owner is very kind and drive ne to a public onsen of great quality but very low price. This obsen is only accessible by car. Right on Nakasendo Great value for the money
JBoyTheTraveler
solo_traveller
April 16, 2023
The staff was really nice and kind, they even brought me to a local hotspring by car, otherwise it would have been an hour+ walk up a mountain, they showed me some cultural places around the area. They really invested time and effort into there guests :)
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Darts, Hiking, Cycling, Skiing, Badminton equipment, Bike tours
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Snack bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Bicycle parking, Indoor fireplace
Internet
Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector
Safety features
Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby
Services
Pet bowls, Shared lounge/TV area, Luggage storage
Ski
Ski storage
Budget Triple Room
The triple room offers air conditioning, tatami, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. Among the room amenities are a coffee machine, a dining area, a barbecue as well as outdoor furniture and garden views. The unit offers 2 beds and 1 futon.
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