Ryokans in Nagiso

Truly one of the highlights of our time in Japan. The building, rooms, and onsen are incredible and the hospitality can't be beat. We were caught in a rainstorm before our scheduled pickup and the owners so kindly dried our sopping wet clothes and shoes. After that, we warmed up in the onsen which left our skin feeling so smooth and headed to a delicious and expansive dinner. We finished the night falling asleep to the roaring sound of the waterfall due to the heavy rains. We'll definitely be back.

We were welcomed at the train station and pampered throughout our stay. The staff made an effort to communicate with us in English and it all worked fine. The bath(s) are amazing and the atmosphere in the hotel was very pleasant and familiar. The dinner experience was something we will long remember.

Onsen was great. Food was terrific. Massage chairs were addictive

Feels like “the real Japan” I enjoyed sitting by the “window” enjoying a beer for at least an hour. The bird song made it idyllic. The clothing and getup is also nice and proper. It has an onsen that is next level, also with an outdoor area that feels really special.

Beautiful location in the Kiso valley. Good breakfast. Large rooms

A wonderful historical ryokan, with a very private setting, extremely friendly owners/managers. The rooms are incredibly authentic. Food was excellent and served in a beautiful setting.

Great place to stay. I loved the traditional room. The bartender You was super friendly and interesting to talk to. He had lots of local recommendations and the drinks he made were fantastic. I had a great time talking to him.

Mountain View’s, temple, shrine, and gorge were all nearby for walking. Japanese dinner and breakfast were delicious and beautifully presented. Staff was helpful and so pleasant. Comfortable futon for sleeping.

We loved our stay at this ryokan! Every one in our group wants to share that Hotel Keigetsu answered our prayers after our long hike on the Nakasendo trail. They were very accommodating and just generally pleasant people. We started our stay by unfortunately missing a bus due to a translation error on our end and they essentially rescued us from Komaba with their hotel shuttle after dark. They also helped us reserve bus tickets out of Hirugami later. They are clearly experienced with helping guide their guests to and from their ryokan. If possible, I recommend trying to time your arrival closer to 4 pm in case you get lost like we did. Also maybe consider asking for transportation recommendations because they seem well versed in the travel aspect of their guests journey. Dinner typically starts at 6 30pm at the latest. We arrived about an hour late on the shuttle when coming in but they still fed us after hours and we all showered and went to bed very happy. The dinner food was traditional Japanese with some beef and fish courses. Breakfast was similar with fish, egg and tofu courses. We ate in the banquet hall with private dividers. I don't know if they are able to accommodate diners in the rooms, but our party was too large for private in-room dining regardless. The banquet hall was plenty nice for us and our hostess was never far when we needed a drink etc. There were ample amount of courses, plenty of food to satisfy hungry hikers. The presentation of the food was delightful, the chef was masterful in assembling things and the food was very fresh. Regarding the Onsen, I'm a shy American who has not yet worked up the courage for the public baths so for myself and my husband I booked the 4 room suite with a private bath (room 407), it has hot spring waters piped in to a large wooden tub. It was exactly what these sore hikers muscles needed.

Old but well kept hotel...I would say retro japanese style:) Very comfortable futon sleeping. Nice Onsen- indoor and outdoor. Extremly friendly stuff.