“A really charming place.”

This hostel is stylish and charming and has everything we needed. The staff were efficient and very amenable. The photos online don’t do it justice. It is a lovely place. It is situated on the Nakasendo Way as it leaves Nagiso heading for Nojiri. We were picked up at the station and the drive saves us some climbing and a few kilometres walking.

“Nakasendo - past Nojiri station”

What a great find! A very sweet place run by a sweet family. It was another 2 hours walk beyond Tsumago (we walked from Magome) so this was in all a 16km walk for us but we made it there, reaching at 4.45pm having started at 10.30am, very slowly with a Tsumago lunch stop. The place is quite remote but that was the beauty of it. The staff who checked us in was super friendly and provided all the information we needed for our next day's walk. Our particular room was on the ground floor with own shower room but the toilets are in common area. The common areas are spacious and tastefully furnished. Meals are at a bar counter. We ordered sausages (they were out of this world) and a beer, to tide us to dinner which was at 7pm. Dinner was simple but tasty. There was another couple staying that night so we had a nice chat about our travels, together with the host. Place looks better than photos. Gorgeous view at the common deck. Breakfast is simple but all one needs before a continuing walk (we headed to Nagiso (12km) for the train to Kiso-Fukushima. Started walk at 10am at check out and made it in good time for ramen lunch few mins from train station which is very small, no food, & train at 2.52pm). Place is super clean. Nothing to worry.

Great location. Views and Nakasendo trail.

“Serenity, tradition and warmth”

A beautiful ticked away traditional farmhouse with very friendly and accomodating staff

The place had unique character and atmosphere and a beautiful surrounding view. The location is extremely convenient for hikers of the Nakasendo Trail as it is already on the trail, but you also have the option of pick up from the train station. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. It's possible to book a delicious handmade dinner and breakfast, which is definitely recommended.

“Stylish, charming and friendly place with great view and staff. Go!”

The view, the staff, lots of charm, comfortable beds, clean. Great communication. Offer lifts to fro station.

I loved that it’s so well curated inside, and that it’s so peaceful outside. The owners are also very kind

“Wonderful location, amazing hosts - hope to return one day”

The setting, the welcoming hosts, the beautiful 200yo building. Everything was magical!

“Cute mountain ryokan, wonderful stay”

Cute mountain ryokan with very kind and friendly staff. Had such a special time staying here and want to go back asap. The homemade plum wine is amazing and they have lots of great local sakes. They offer pickup and drop off from the local station which is very helpful given the location is quite remote. They have a soaking tub available for 400¥ per hour.

dinner and breakfast, the beautiful house, the welcoming staff

“Amazing!”

Beautiful traditional Japanese inn, very friendly and helpful staff, excellent food and drink available (extra cost) and perfect location for anyone walking the Nakasendo.

“Amazing old house with lots of character.”

An amazing 200-year old house overlooking the valley. So charming with attention to detail, lots of books, textiles and woodwork, made by the host family. I also love the sustainability - they use rice grown in the same village, eggs from their chicken and plums from their garden for umeshu. One of the most wonderful houses I have ever stayed at!

“Highly recommended!”

Quiet and relaxed vibe. Friendly and attentive staff. Amazing interior decor.

We had a lovely stay at hostel Yui-an! Would recommend it!!

“Lovely home, excellent service”

Lovely home, excellent service

“A delightful hostel that we highly recommend.”

Such an attractive farmhouse to stay in. Our bedroom was very traditional with warm and comfortable bedding. The evening meal, served up at the kitchen bar, was simple and delicious. We shared this with another couple and we all chatted happily with our lovely friendly cook and hostess Erica. Breakfast was a very casual, help-yourself from the side table affair where guests mingled and chatted. A good selection in the Continental style. It was rainy so the views didn't do justice to the outlook over the garden and valley which must be stunning in fine weather.

Great location in the valley, very friendly hosts and staff.

This is an exceptional place. The owners have with a great eye for the details renovated an old farmhouse. They and their employees are very thoughtful and we had a great chat in the evening. This is an absolute gem and was a highlight of our japan trip so far. We had the chance to witness the process of making soysauce (shoyu) which they to together with their neighbours once year. A very authentic glimpse of rural japan.

“Felt like a very magical place. Dinner and breakfast were great. I wish I’d stayed more than one night. The hosts were l”

Stunning converted farmhouse. Up in the mountains, fair way from the station, but the family provides a shuttle service.

“Booked to hike along the nakasendo - I would come back to Japan just to stay at this place again! It was truly a incredi”

Absolute highlight of our trip. Totally gorgeous building and the staff were wonderful. Incredible view of the mountains. Food was fantastic and the sake tasting was a plus! Shuttle from Nagiso was super easy too.