“Best hotel experience ever.”

The host couple are very friendly and warm-hearted. They offer me free morning tea, soup, and fruit every day, and provide plenty of useful local information. Definately will come back again.

“One of our favourite stays in Japan. The hots were amazing!”

It was a beautiful new build with history in its finishings like the 100 year old doors. It was comfortable and a great size.

“Stay at this place if you plan to come to Nagano. You won’t regret!”

It’s a very cute place, we stayed in the Japanese style room with futons. They were very comfortable with thick fluffy blankets. The toilet and bathroom are what you would expect, clean and functional. The hosts were very lovely and we had a great time talking to them. They served us soup and coffee in th morning, makes us feel at home which we loved! Highly recommend.

“Very authentic Japanese stay with the most lovely hosts!”

The owners were the loveliest people! They were very authentic Japanese and provided a true Japanese experience. From providing us tea and local treats they even gave us a honeymoon gift as we left. This place would be best enjoyed if you have a car as the bus station is a bit of a walk away!

“The ideal base for a ski safari from Nagano. A wonderful stay.”

This modern inn is extremely comfortable and convenient if you are driving. It's close to large supermarkets and shops and restaurants. The room had every convenience and was attractively designed. The little onsen bath was wonderful after a day skiing. The bonus was the hosts Fumie and Haruhiko, who were charming and very helpful. Fumie provided a delicious homemade soup every morning with coffee and fruit as well as green tea and snacks on our return each day. Haruhiko knew all the ski resorts and could advise which one to go to each day. The perfect stay!

“A friendly ryokan”

The owners are very friendly, suggest things to do, offer breakfast and always seem to look very happy

“Beautiful authentic stay”

Our favorite accommodation in Japan, without a doubt. The hosts were exceptionally kind and attentive, and their genuine care made our stay unforgettable. We loved both the room and the facilities, but the hospitality was what truly set this place apart. Staying in the traditional Japanese-style room was a beautiful experience.

“An unforgettable, heartwarming stay.”

This stay made our Japan experience truly unforgettable. We arrived very late at night, and despite the hour, our hosts were still awake to warmly welcome us with the most delicious tea and beautiful snacks. From the moment we stepped inside, we could see how meticulously clean and thoughtfully curated the home was — every detail felt intentional and full of character. We felt so genuinely cared for during our time there. The breakfasts and evening tea quickly became the highlight of each day — something we looked forward to so much. We especially loved sitting and chatting with our hosts, learning about Japan from them while sharing stories about Australia in return. Those conversations were so special. They went above and beyond to help us, kindly driving us to the bus stop to ensure we felt confident getting around, and even taking us to the luggage delivery office. When we left, they surprised us with farewell food, which was such a touching gesture. We only stayed two nights, but it was by far the most memorable and meaningful stop on our trip. We were genuinely sad to leave. The most beautiful, kind-hearted couple you could ever hope to meet.

“Best stay you'll have !”

Easily the best place I've stayed in Japan

The hosts were amazing and caring.

“I would give this place 100 stars if I could.”

This stay surpassed my expectations in every way. Shioriya is a traditional styled ryokan with clean modern facilities. Although it is a little out of the way, the bus ride from Nagano station was not difficult and the quality of the accommodation was well worth being a little out of the city. Most importantly (as stated by other reviewers) the couple running the accommodation may be the kindest people you will ever meet. Not only do they ensure your stay is comfortable and clean, they go above and beyond to make your stay extra special, helping out where they can at no extra cost. They offered us a lovely morning tea and breakfast, drove us over to the bus station early in the morning when we had plans to travel, and even planned out a full itinerary with us with fantastic recommendations of activities to do in the area and delicious local restaurants - spoil yourself and trust in this accommodation to make Nagano your favourite place in the world. In addition, they accept luggage forwarding and can help you send luggage to your next location, which makes the journey over to Shioriya that much easier. If we ever come back to Nagano, we will come back here.

Our hosts were so welcoming, kind and helpful. They gave us lots of great recommendations and helped us with transportation - including bus timetables and booking taxis. We were also given a delicious breakfast each morning, consisting of a homemade soup, tea and fruit. The level of hospitality we received at Shioriya is unmatched and we would definitely stay again, despite it being away from the station.

The guesthouse is very cozy and warm, specially in winter. The staff is very kind and does everything possible to help you with your trip.

“Beautiful, tranquil and cosy.”

We absolutely loved our stay at Shioriya! The rooms were comfortable and well decorated, the location was quiet and peaceful, and most importantly, the hosts were absolutely amazing! They went above and beyond to make us feel at home and truly made our stay one to remember. They provided a home made breakfast for us each morning, they gave us a lift to the bus stop so we didn’t have to walk in the cold, they even gave us some candies to keep our energy up when we mentioned we’re visiting the snow monkeys! Please don’t hesitate and book a room at Shioriya! I will definitely be staying there again.

“Warm hosts, a beautiful room and bath, great breakfast, but small portions.”

I had a wonderful experience. I was happy to be treated with so much warmth by the hosts. The room I stayed is called Sakura. There's a bathtub with an automated filling and temperature adjustment with a great collection of amenities. The room is great quality and I wish I could visit again. The breakfast is high quality.

“Thanks for the great experience!!”

The owners are amazing, the food is so good and they are very focused on enhancing guests experience! So sweet people, very good advices also on attractions and restaurants. Facilities are practical and very clean

A beautiful place to stay with top-notch facilities. The best thing, however, is the hosts, who are super friendly and gave us lots of valuable tips for places to visit and restaurants in the area. In Germany, we would say: „Kann man nicht meckern.“ 😁 Thank you very much, it was lovely.

“HIGHLY RECOMMEND”

The Highlight of the property were the Hotel Owners. Such a loving couple, they made us feel so much at home and very so warm towards us. We were totally stunned by the cleanliness of the hotel and despite being a small hotel had the most comfortable top notch facilities. There was everything one needed, right from make up removal wipes to the private onsen feel bath tub. Even if no breakfast was included in our booking, the couple made us amazing jelly, coffee and soup in the morning. Hospitality was exceptional The property is a 15 mins ride from Nagano JR station and has everything in the vicinity. The Highway towards snow monkey and togakushi is 5 mins away. The property has a charm and the owners are a gem. Highly recommend!!

Amazing welcome. Great breakfast! The hosts were incredibly welcoming. We were able to talk to them every morning over breakfast (with local fruits and fresh made Japanese soup!). We also had many tips about the places we wanted to visit, as well as local spots to eat / experience. I can only recommend this place! One of the great stays we had in Japan.

“Wonderful place and wonderful hosts - a memorable part of our trip to Nagano!”

We were thoroughly spoiled by our hosts, who treated us like part of the family. The property was a dream come true - comfortable, well-equipped, and with a private onsen/bath! But it was the little things that really made our stay stand out - like the daily morning soup and fruit, and the lollies that were always on hand. Our hosts even drove us to the train station and helped us plan our next destination. We felt so grateful to have found such a wonderful place to stay, and we can't wait to go back. The location was perfect, too. It was close to the foot of the mountains, but still close to public transport with plenty of food options!