Ryokans in Nakatsugawa

Amazing 200 hundrad years old property run by family. Dinner and breakfast were the best we had so far in Japan. They also offered for me a vegeterian option which was great. They offer free shuttle bus to the train station as well as to Nakasandu trail. The room had beautiful garden view. Onsen small and with beautiful view. i highly recommend!

The property is clean and near the station and supermarket that’s why the location is so convenient

A thoroughly lovely place, well off the beaten track. Excellent hot springs facilities. Excellent food. Wonderful place to pause and relax amid busy travels.

Free shuttle service if you call them (within reasonable hours) Breakfast is delicious and filling, staff is very amicable Rooms are airconditioned and comfortable Showers and toilets are common but very clean

staff where kind and friendly ex

It was amazing to experience living in a traditional japanese house.

Onsen, the food and traditional Japanese style accomodation

The calm and peaceful atmosphere. The beautiful onsen.

Every moment of our stay was wonderful. Everyone was super friendly and tried there best to make us feel as comfortable as possible

When I booked the room, I thought it was located in the city of Gifu, since that’s what my search was for. I had previously taken a workshop in Seki, which is about half an hour from Gifu, so it seemed like a convenient option. It wasn’t until I arrived by train in Gifu and encountered a very confused taxi driver that I discovered the hotel was actually in Gifu Prefecture, near the town of Ena—almost 2.5 hours away. It was late, I was traveling alone, and the situation was stressful. Despite the language barrier, the hotel proprietress was incredibly kind and helpful. She explained that I needed to take a couple more trains to Ena, where I should be able to find a taxi for the final 30-minute ride to the hotel. I was anxious—Ena is quite remote, and I wasn’t sure what I’d do if there wasn’t a taxi available. Thankfully, there was, though the driver wasn’t familiar with the area, so I had to help navigate in the dark. The proprietress had kindly held dinner for me, even though I didn’t arrive until 7:45 PM. It was a traditional meal, where you grill small bites of chicken, beef, venison, fish, and vegetables over coals at your table. The onsen was open 24 hours, and I was grateful to unwind with a long soak after dinner. I hadn’t realized just how much was included in the booking: dinner, breakfast, access to the onsen, and even a yukata to take home—each a welcome surprise. Breakfast the next morning was a beautiful, traditional spread of pickled vegetables, poached tofu, grilled fish, rice, egg, and salad. Just steps from the inn is a trail leading to nearby castle ruins. I hiked up early in the morning before breakfast and found it peaceful and nearly empty, with only a few other hikers enjoying the serenity. The historic town is also conveniently close, and I was able to store my luggage at the hotel while exploring its charming shops and fine crafts.