Shioriya｜Guesthouse in Nagano

An inn that is like a travel itinerary which makes you love traveling and Nagano even more

Shioriya is a small modern inn, nestled quietly in Nagano City.
In Nagano Prefecture, which is surrounded in cool,
clear rivers and majestic mountains,
there is also something very profound in the culture and arts including historical architectures.
We hope to make suggestions similar to that of travel itineraries so that you can experience the Japanese culture and make your trip memorable.
We will strive to advocate a new accommodation style and a modern inn.

hotel

GUEST ROOMS

Guest rooms are fully equipped with Wi-Fi.

Single Room

Twin Room

Twin Room
(Two to Three people)

Japanese-style Room

Amenities

We have prepared amenities such as hair care products from La Casta, a Japanese brand that has mastered hair, skin, and mind as well as loungewear in which you can relax and unwind.

■Face Towel　■Bath Towel　■Loungewear　■Slippers　■Cotton Pads　■Shampoo　■Conditione　■Hair Brush　■Hair Dryer　■Razor　■Toothbrush

Tea ceremony room

Amenities

We have prepared amenities such as hair care products from La Casta, a Japanese brand that has mastered hair, skin, and mind as well as loungewear in which you can relax and unwind.

■Face Towel　■Bath Towel　■Loungewear　■Slippers　■Cotton Pads　■Shampoo　■Conditione　■Hair Brush　■Hair Dryer　■Razor　■Toothbrush

Tea ceremony room

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SIGHTSEEING & EXPERIENCE

Things you can do at Guesthouse Shiori-ya

Things you can do
at Guesthouse Shiori-ya
Meeting in the Lounge

Guests can gather in the lounge and hammer out the details of where to go. The innkeeper introduces guests directly to recommended sightseeing spots and activities, so there is no need to worry if you haven’t made plans!

*Even customers who are not interested in the above are welcome to stay. We provide a journey tailored to your preferred style of accommodation.

Sightseeing & Activities Near Shiori-ya

Surrounded by pristine rivers and majestic mountains sits Nagano Prefecture.
Nagano is home to profound historical architecture, culture, and art, so to help you experience Japanese culture and make your trip to Nagano one you’ll never forget.

Here, we will introduce sightseeing and activities
that can be reached by car or train from Guesthouse Shiori-ya.

Snow Experience
Snow
Monkey
Learn
Japanese
Culture
Experience
Japanese
Culture
Walking and Traveling in Nagano
Cycling
Fruit Picking
Kimono
Enjoy
the Four Seasons

01

Snow Experience
- 120 minutes from the guesthouse by car
  
  Kurobe mountain route
  
  Tateyama Kurobe mountain routes, which continues 3,000-meter mountains through the northern alps in Japan, are a popular tourist spot in the world. Enjoy the great nature of Tateyama Kurobe mountains to visit by vehicles/public transportation from Toyama prefecture to Nagano prefecture.
  
  Website
- 40 minutes from the guesthouse by car
  
  Snowshoes
  
  Snowshoe hiking is the easiest way to experience the world of snow. Enjoy snowshoe hiking and cross-country skiing in a silvery winter world.
  
  Website
- 40 minutes from the guesthouse by car
  
  Kamakura Igloo Experience
  
  Snow huts appear for roughly one month from the end of January to the end of February. These snow huts are called kamakura in Japanese. With a reservation, you can try the famous noroshi-nabe inside one of these igloos.
  
  Website
02

Snow Monkey
- 60 minutes from the guesthouse by car
  
  Snow Monkey
  
  Meet the snow monkeys at Jigokudani Hot Springs!
  
  Website
03

Learn Japanese Culture
- 35 minutes from the guesthouse by car
  
  Hokusai Museum in Obuse, Shinshu
  
  At the heart of the town of Obuse lies the Hokusai Museum. This museum has many of Hokusai’s masterpieces on collection, starting with Hokusai’s hand-painted works.
  
  Website
- 30 minutes from the guesthouse by car
  
  Tanaka Honke Museum
  
  This museum features the magnificent 3,000-square-meter property of a mansion that once belonged to the Tanaka family, the preeminent merchants in Northern Shinano, surrounded by 20 storehouses. Beautiful throughout the four seasons, this museum lets you enjoy Edo-era food and tea overlooking the garden.
  
  Website
- 40 minutes from the guesthouse by car
  
  Gansho-in Temple
  
  Gansho-in is a temple of the Soto Sect built in 1472. It is a historic temple with ties to the Warring States warlord Masanori Fukushima, Katsushika Hokusai, and the haiku poet Issa Kobayashi.
  
  Website
- 80 minutes from the guesthouse by car
  
  Matsumoto Castle
  
  Built during the Sengoku period and originally known as Fukashi Castle, Matsumoto Castle is a national treasure, with the oldest existing five-storied keep in Japan.
  
  Website
- 30 minutes from the guesthouse by car
  
  Hina Doll Festival
  
  The Hina Doll Festival in Japan is an annual event to pray for the healthy growth of girls. In this seasonal festival, Hina dolls are decorated with all kinds of trees including cherry, citrus, and peach, and people enjoy hina-arare (sweetened rice-flour cakes), square mochi, white sake, and chirashi sushi.
  
  Website
04

Experience Japanese Culture
- 20 minutes from the guesthouse by car
  
  Ninja Experience
  
  Ninja Daimon Kids’ Ninja Village in Zenkoji Daimon is a ninja-themed amusement shop. This shop lets guests play, eat, and shop, based on the theme of all things ninja.
  
  Website
- 30 minutes from the guesthouse by car
  
  Zazen
  (Zen Meditation)
  
  Break away from the ordinary to observe your body and train your mind with zazen. Everyone from children to adults is accepted, starting from single guests.
  *Telephone Reservations Required
  
  Website
- 30 minutes from the guesthouse by car
  
  Mala Making
  
  Choose from 16 kinds of natural stone to create your own mala (Buddhist rosary).
  *Reservations Required
  
  Website
- 30 minutes from the guesthouse by car
  
  Experience Weaving at Ori Cafe
  
  Thread a string through the warp and weft to experience weaving, a part of Japanese culture. Weave your own aesthetic sense in!
  
  Website
- 30 minutes from the guesthouse by car
  
  Postcard and Scented Bag Making
  
  Experience handmade Japanese crafts in a Japanese-style room in a classic art museum! Create your very own scented bag made from scraps of kimono fabric.
  
  Website
- 30 minutes from the guesthouse by car
  
  Sake Brewery Tour
  
  Take a tour of a sake brewery while listening to an explanation of the brewing process.
  
  Higashi Iida Sake Brewery
  
  Nishi Iida Sake Brewery
  
  Higashi Iida
  
  Nishi Iida
05

Walking and Traveling in Nagano
- 30 minutes from the guesthouse by car
  
  Zenkoji Gokaicho
  
  Enshrined at Zenkoji is Ikko Sanzon Amithaba Nyorai. Usually enshrined in the treasure house, an unveiling happening just once every seven years lets visitors worship in a special way.
  
  Website
- 30 minutes from the guesthouse by car
  
  Zenkoji Shichifukujin (Seven Gods of Fortune) Tour
  
  Pray to the Seven Gods of Fortune enshrined along the way to Zenkoji to attain longevity, wealth, family safety, and prosperity in business.
  
  Website
- 20 minutes from the guesthouse by car
  
  Rokumon Line Adventure
  
  A dining car that both children and adults will enjoy, where you can experience the local produce of Shinshu. With its warm wood from Shinshu, the Rokumon Sightseeing Train runs together with the highland winds.
  
  Website
- 30 minutes from the guesthouse by car
  
  Zenkoji Engi Eden
  Temple Visit and Vegetarian Buddhist Cuisine
  
  Visit Zenkoji Engi Eden (Pictorial History of Zenkoji), known as a temple that tells the origins of Zenkoji and has been passed down for generations. You can also experience delicious vegetarian Buddhist food here.
  *Reservations Required
  
  Website
- 15 minutes from the guesthouse by car
  
  Matsushiro Town Tour
  
  Matsushiro is a town where one can feel the modern Japanese culture alongside the remaining traditional Japanese landscapes, such as the Matsushiro Castle Ruins. Just 10 minutes by car from the inn means it is easy for guests to visit. Here, we present the innkeeper’s recommended destinations!
  
  Walking Map
- 15 minutes from the guesthouse by car
  
  Kawanakajima Town Tour
  
  Here, like Matsushiro, old samurai residences and temples remain to this day, taking visitors back in time.
  
  Walking Map
06

Cycling
- Village Cycling Tour
  
  A guided cycling tour that starts and ends at Iiyama Station and goes from the temples in the Iiyama area to the villages along the Chikuma River. New discoveries and encounters await as you ride your bicycle, stopping to take leisurely walks through the town.
  
  Website
- Chikuma River Cycling
  
  A cycling road colorful with the seasons. Starting at Shiori-ya, a variety of courses are available depending on your level, from the Hill Climb to the Riverside Course.
  
  Website
07

Fruit Picking
- Strawberries
  
  Season: Early January to Late June
  *Season may vary slightly.
- Cherries
  
  Season: Early June to Early July
  *Season may vary slightly.
- Peaches
  
  Season: Early August to Late August
  Depending on the kind, until early September.
  *Season may vary slightly.
- Grapes
  
  Season: Early September to Mid-October
  *Season may vary slightly.
- Apples
  
  Season: Mid-August to Mid-December
  *Season may vary slightly.
08

Kimono
- Kimono Trip
  
  Use a taxi to go sightseeing, all while wearing a kimono! This is a must for those who want to go sightseeing on a budget while experiencing Japanese culture.
  
  Website
- 20-30 minutes from the guesthouse by car
  
  Kimono Dressing Experience
  
  A townscape of traditional warehouses from when the raw silk industry flourished from the Meiji to Showa era still exists in Suzaka. Why not put on a silk kimono as you walk these quaint streets?
  
  Website
09

Enjoy the Four Seasons
- Spring Cherry Blossoms
  
  Come springtime; cherry blossoms bloom across Japan. Here, we present the best spots for cherry blossom viewing in Nagano Prefecture, including Joyama Park, Matsushiro Castle Ruins, and Garyu Park in Suzaka.
  *Best time to see：Early to mid April
- The Verdure of Summer
  
  In the summertime of nature-rich Nagano, see beautiful green mountains and flowers in bloom during summer only. The cedar-lined path of Mount Togakushi, in particular, is a world-renowned power spot.
- Autumn Leaves
  
  When autumn arrives, the leaves change color before they fall, a phenomenon called koyo (red leaves) in Japanese. In Japan, Nagano Prefecture has some of the best spots to view these autumn leaves, including Togakushi and the village of Takayama.
- Winter Snow
  
  Come winter, snow covers the mountains, creating a white fantasy landscape that cannot be experienced at other times of the year. Enjoy the beautiful contrast of the snowy landscape reflected on the surface of the water amid the crisp air at Kagami-ike (“Mirror Pond”) in Togakushi.

FACILITIES

This is a guide for facilities inside Shioriya. It has a design based on a Japanese style where you can relax and unwind.

Entrance

Hallway

Living Room

Shared Space

Entrance

The large doors standing heavily were handpicked by the inn owner and transferred from an old storehouse with a thick mud wall. The entrance with spacious earthen floors and a lingering scent somewhat reminiscent of wood The historical Japanese touch welcomes the guests

Hallway

Apart from the room, space is one of the attractions of Shioriya.
The hallway reflects the concept of "modern style inn".

Living Room

A living room where you can relax and unwind. It is a space that you can use anytime you want, however you want, such as talking with your travel friends or exchanging information with the other guests

Shared Space

You can also use the shared kitchen as you like. There is a microwave in an oven with which you can enjoy cooking elaborate dishes. We also have coin laundry so that long-term guests can stay comfortably.

REVIEWS

reviews

Wish I could be there permanently.The owners’hospitality, the level of cleanliness, the location, the snacks and coffee provided in the am.
Excellent stayThe husband and wife are fantastic. They’re a lot of fun and make you feel very welcome. The room was great. I highly recommend this place.
Amazing hostsThe owners were amazing. Even though they had limited English they tired really hard to chat. When we got back every night from skiing Happo one he even gave us his season pass. When we left we were given small presents. The most amazing friendly people.
Great familyOwners were incredibly friendly and welcoming - they only speak a little English but this is not a barrier to thire hospitality and helpness - would recommend this hotel to anyone and definitely stay there again.

GALLERY

ACCESS

SHIORIYA NAGANO STAY

400-13 Higashi Sainami, Nagano-shi, Nagano 388-8001

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Access By Train

From Tokyo

by train

Access By car

From Joshinetsu Expressway

From Nagano Expressway

by car

FAQ

These are frequently asked questions from our guests.

Rooms Cuisine Facilities Access Other

Q Is it possible for one guest to stay in a two-person room?: A
We can provide accommodations for such requests depending on the room availability.

Q Pets: A
We apologize, but pets are not allowed.

Q Number of guests: A
Basically, the number of guests per room is 1 to 4 people (including children). Therefore, groups with a number of guests above that will have to stay in two separate rooms.

Q What time is check-in/check-out?: A
Please check in between 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. and check out by 11:00 a.m. the next morning.

Q Meals: A
This inn only provides a no-meal plan accommodation. What you like, whenever you like.

Q Cooking: A
The shared kitchen has a stove and cooking appliances. Please buy the ingredients you like and prepare them in our kitchen.

Q Internet connection: A
Our hotel is fully equipped with Wi-Fi.

Q Smoking: A
Smoking is prohibited in the hotel. We have a smoking area in the hallway. Thank you for your cooperation.

Q Car parking: A
We only have a limited number of parking spots.
If you are coming by car, please inform us when you make a reservation.

Q Card payment: A
We accept credit cards.

Q Staying at least two nights in a row: A
We welcome guests who are staying at least two nights in a row. We provide linen exchanges and cleaning services according to your preference during the stay.