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Ryokan Marunaka Ryokan
390-0221 Nagano, Matsumoto, Satoyamabe 451, Japan – Good location – show map
The hotel was quite far out of town but a good experience if you want a traditional Japanese room and onsen. The onsen was clean and actually no-one came to use it while I was in there. The room was incredibly spacious and very clean. Lovely staff as well.

The ryokan was quiet and was accessibly located outside the town. It was peaceful yet not remote. The room was well appointed We could buy essentials in the township

Absolutely everything, loved it! Wonderful hosts, fabulous onsens, lovely traditional breakfast.

The owners are absolutely lovely. They made us so welcome and nothing was too much trouble. The room, too, was so clean and spacious. Thoroughly recommended. Onsen was also very good, lovely and hot. There is a bus stop just a few minutes away with half-hourly buses into town. We walked on the first day and it was very pleasant but quite a long way. The breakfast was delicious. The only thing to be aware of is that you need to pay in cash. It is stated clearly on the booking.com email but was towards the end and I did not spot it so was not prepared. Fortunately we happened to have enough cash on us so it was not a problem but it could have been. Thank you so much to the owners for our lovely experience overall.

It was nice & quiet and the innkeepers, husband&wife team, were very helpful and friendly. Parking was available,

Lots of character, wonderful hosts, wonderful food, quiet location and easy to get into town. The onsen was lovely and the room was comfy and characterful. Our favourite hotel in Japan.

On the plus side it is in a lovely quiet neighborhood at the foot of the hills and near a big public onsen. You can catch some buses nearby without going into town for trips into the mountains.

The kotatsu warming the futon and the traditional yukata

Increible Ryokan, habitacion espaciosa, baño en la propia habitacion, precioso Onse

Sehr nette Besitzerin, die gut Englisch spricht. Große Zimmer. Der Onsen ist ganz nett, dort sind auch die Duschen (nicht im Zimmer). Parkplatz vorhanden.

Marunaka Ryokan
- What guests loved the most:
Located in the tranquil Utsukushigahara, Marunaka Ryokan offers hot spring baths, karaoke and Japanese-style rooms with free Wifi. It further houses a Japanese garden with a koi pond (carps) and drinks vending machines. Massages are available, and free parking can be found nearby.
Guests at Ryokan Marunaka can relieve their fatigue in public hot spring baths, which are separate per gender. When their windows are open, the baths overlook the garden.
Rooms feature a tatami floor, low furniture and traditional futon bedding. They come with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and air conditioning. All rooms include a washbasin and attached toilet, while some have a private bathroom.
Marunaka Ryokan is a 15-minute drive from Matsumoto Castle, as well as from JR Matsumoto Station. Natural Cultural Asset Kamikochi can be visited a 90-minute drive away.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What's a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
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- What's a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What's a yukata?
- A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
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- How should I wear a yukata?
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- What's standard bathing etiquette?
- At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.5 for two-person stays.
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Matsumoto Airport7 miles
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Toyama Airport53.1 miles
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Amenities of Marunaka Ryokan Great facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Shared toilet
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shared bathroom
Bedroom
- Linens
Outdoors
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Clothes rack
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Bathhouse
- Hot spring bath
- Karaoke Additional charge
- Massage Additional charge
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free! Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Lockers
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Baggage storage
- Wake-up service
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
- Safe
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Marunaka Ryokan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
A daily heating fee will be added to the payment at check-out, from December through March.
Please note that this property has many stairs, and no elevators.
Please inform Marunaka Ryokan of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Marunaka Ryokan
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Yes, Marunaka Ryokan is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Marunaka Ryokan is 3.7 miles from the center of Matsumoto.
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Room options at Marunaka Ryokan include:
- Triple
- Family
- Twin
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The prices at Marunaka Ryokan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Marunaka Ryokan by:
- Bus 25min
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Marunaka Ryokan (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- Private Parking
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Check-in at Marunaka Ryokan is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Marunaka Ryokan offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Karaoke
- Hot spring bath
- Bathhouse