Jizokan Matsuya Ryokan

Great traditional ryokan that I can recommend to anyone! Nice staff, really good japanese style breakfast, beautiful rooms and so much more. I used the ryokan’s onsen every morning and night. Also great location as Zenkōji temple is located right next to the ryokan. 5/5 stars!

When we made our reservation, we opted for the all-inclusive package that included breakfast and dinner. Both meals were fantastic! They consisted of a variety of small dishes, making it a delightful culinary experience. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. They kindly picked us up from our room for breakfast and dinner, and they even provided roomservice throughout our stay. Additionally, they always greeted us warmly whenever we returned from a day trip. The room itself was a pleasant surprise. It featured tatami mats, which we were instructed to leave our shoes at the entrance and wear our socks or slippers provided by the hotel. This unique experience added to the overall charm of our stay. Moreover, it was our first time visiting an onsen, which was a delightful and relaxing addition to our itinerary.

The location on the main pedestrian street that leads to the famous shrine was fabulous. Also this ryokan is really historic- read the sign outside the hotel. (Many of the historic marker signs Aaron’s town and in the shrine had an English translation I really appreciated this!) Nagano was a great surprise. Great little shops and the temple with the dark passage to find the key to happiness (go early) Breakfast at the ryokan was fabulous. The staff was kind. The ryokan was clean. The beds were comfortable. Eat at Ogawanoshodaimonten- watch them cook the stuffed breads over an open fire.

The location is unbeatable. Being able to wake up in the morning and walk to the temple before the crowds arrived was an amazing experience. The room was spacious for us and very quiet. The service was attentive and polite, always with a smile.

Excellent location for travelers. 2 blocks away from the Main Gate entrance of Zenkoji Temple. One, if not the friendliest most amazing staff I have ever encounter at any stay around the world. This Ryokan looked to be taken care of/run by 3 generations of amazing people. The meals where amazing! The room was clean, comfortable. Amazing Japanese architecture (including the traditional style Japanese rooms). Unfortunately my wife was not feeling too good one of the mornings we stayed and the staff was so accommodating and friendly to her during breakfast.