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Kamesei Ryokan

3.0 star property

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Lobby
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
2-15-1 Kamiyamada Onsen, Chikuma, Nagano, 389-0821
  • Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu
    4 min walk
  • Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle
    2 min drive
  • Nagano Prefectural Museum of History
    11 min drive
  • Matsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto)
    52 min drive

Room options

Economy Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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About this property

Kamesei Ryokan

3-star Chikuma ryokan with restaurant
This ryokan features a restaurant, a spa tub, and a meeting room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include concierge services, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance. Bathrooms are shared.
Kamesei Ryokan offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This Chikuma ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the ryokan include a spa tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. There are hot springs on site.
The ryokan offers a restaurant. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Kamesei Ryokan features hot springs and a spa tub. This hot springs ryokan also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Kamesei Ryokan has designated areas for smoking.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.
Kamesei Ryokan has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 for adults and JPY 1,100 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Hot springs
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Massage
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booking rooms with Half Board rate plans must check in by 6 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 1100 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Kamesei Ryokan Chikuma
Kamesei Chikuma
Kamesei
Kamesei Ryokan Chikuma Japan - Nagano Prefecture
Kamesei Ryokan Ryokan
Kamesei Ryokan Chikuma
Kamesei Ryokan Ryokan Chikuma

Kamesei Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 67 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sonia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très beau ryokan, bien situé, tranquille. Les propriétaires sont vraiment gentils et accueillants. Le souper kaseiki ryori était juste parfait!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khan Wee Daniel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality of the hosts were amazing! The food offered was delicious and the onsen was clean, safe and great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property owner picked up us from the train station and dropped us off too. He gave us good advice around the area. I wish I could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Shuk

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is so friendly and fun. He will introduce their town when we check in. He even drives us to the train station before we ask. It’s a great roykan and I definitely this property is my friends.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Kamesei Ryokan with host Tyler-San was a superb highlight of our 2 week trip in Japan. We loved the traditional inn & room, the hot onsen baths, the amazing dinner they cooked, and the hospitality of Tyler during our stay. Tyler even picked us up and dropped us off at the train station. We were able to make a day trip to see the snow monkeys as well. Having the ability to experience such a traditional experience was only possible with Tyler’s perfect English and kindness. My son who is learning Japanese just loved it, as did the whole family (2 adults, 2 kids age 15 & 13). I would highly recommend and hope to visit again!

10/10 Excellent

Brad, Pittsburgh PA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to, great service, friendly staff, and a great onsen to soak in. Lots to do in the immediate area, including tons of restaurants. The hosts are extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely family run Ryokan with Onsen
What a great find! A lovely family run Ryokan with an Onsen, traditional garden and Japanese cuisine. We felt right at home having a relaxing few days here in Onsen town. Its a quiet retreat type of place, we were there in early January and so it was chilly outside and the hot baths made for a great way to spend the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely and Charming Onsen Hotel, Great Hosts
Tyler and Mari are excellent hosts. We took a bike tour with Tyler and absolutely loved it. We upgraded our room to one of the multi-room suites with private toilet. The place is old, wood construction, and in a much older and more traditional Japanese style. It got cold at night in the hallways but the provided yukatas were plenty warm. We ordered the breakfast and dinner combination and liked it so much we ended up eating breakfast here again our second morning. If you reserve a room for 2+ nights you get usage of the private onsen for free, otherwise it costs to make a reservation. It should be noted that the only showers, to the best of my knowledge, are with the onsen. So you should be comfortable with a public (sex separated) shower. There is no privacy. We would definitely stay again and for more time to sample more of the local specialties.

10/10 Excellent

kim, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful! Great English-speaking hosts!
The hosts were amazingly helpful in every way. The hot springs were really wonderful as well. Don’t miss the real ryokan experience!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Lisa, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with excellent hospitality
I read the story of Tyler & Mari saving the family 100 yrs old Ryokan & found it very touching. It’s the 1st time that a host/management ‘Tyler’ would contacted me after the booking. They made me feel very welcomed from the start till the end. The place is so nice & spacious. The hospitality is wonderful. The hot pools are great (men side is so much nicer than women side). I’d definitely go again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a nice time in Togara small town we were winding down from a hectic schedule. Walking tour with Tyler was very informative unlucky for us it was a public holiday . Our traditional dinner and geisha show was fun and enjoyable. The staff were friendly Tyler and Mari were excellent hosts thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jiri K.

Magical
My husband and I had the most enjoyable stay in this Ryokan thanks to the very gracious and helpful hosts. Tyler greeted us in person upon our arrival, provided us with all the important information and showed us to our room. There we were offered green tea and homemade cookies and were left to relax . The room was in Japanese style, quiet,spacious and clean, overlooking the greenery in the garden. We changed into the prepared yukatas and went to explore the town. Tyler even directed us to the restaurant of our choice, where we dined with the locals on delicious food. When we returned to our room the futons were already laid out for a good night sleep. After a totally relaxing soak in the outdoors Onsen , that is exactly what we had. The whole experience was as close to "zen" as it gets. If you want to experience the authentic Japanese Ryokan, this is your place. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
The host was very helpful, and extremely nice! The place felt very quaint and felt like a home.

10/10 Excellent

Jason, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Way to Experience Japan
My time at Kamesei Ryokan was my best in Japan. Nothing can compare to the relaxing atmosphere of not only the inn but the town as well. Tyler was great at explaining the ins and outs of ryokan life as well as giving recommendations for what to do and where to eat in town. Although my Japanese would have been able to get me through if needed, Tyler's native English made it all so much easier. The food was also incredible. I had both breakfast and dinner with them and was impressed. There were many items served which I would have never tried had it not been for my stay at Kamesei and I am glad that I did. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience. ありがとうございました

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classic style onsen inn in Togura
First up, this is not a 5* hotel, but it does not pretend to be. It is a 100 year old onsen ryokan run by an irrepressible American (Tyler) and his lovely wife (Mari). My latest visit was a short break from Tokyo and Mari was her usual cheerful self despite our 10 p.m. arrival (yes, we were late). While we did not dine at the ryokan this time, the food options are good, and one of the best things about this area (Kamiyamda onsen) is the quality and sulfur content of the water. Two days of relaxation passed too quickly, but fortunately I get to visit often.

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful, comfy, and delicious experience
It was amazing. We didn't want to leave. It was our first ryokan experience and I wish we'd tried it before! The dinner was exquisite, the staff was very welcoming, and the service was awesome. The onsens were both very enjoyable, too! (Didn't have time to try the private bath.)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming Ryoken
Tyler and his wife were wonderful hosts. We felt very comfortable and the family enjoyed the whole onsen and dinner experience.

8/10 Good

Kazuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

HIROYUKI

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

よしひこ

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
部屋の洗面所でお湯が出なかった
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shinichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
露天風呂が夜、使えなくてがっかり。でも綺麗で手書きの地図が素敵だった。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ryuichi

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

しおり

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

chizuru

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022