Kisoji No Yado Iwaya

Location: The hotel is conveniently located near the Nakasendo trail and within walking distance of train stations, offering easy access to local attractions and hiking routes.(based on 2 reviews)

Great location and service

Stayed here mid May for 2 nights. Great experience of a traditional Japanese Ryokan which served beautiful and tasty authentic food. Room was simple, with basic amenities and a futon bed (thin mattresses on the floor). Lovely view of the river, but there was a constant noise of rushing water. Staff were very friendly, spoke limited English but more than enough to get by, particularly one of the waitresses who explained how the dinner worked and what we were eating. We were provided with a Yukata in the room to wear for meals. Were unsure if it compulsory and how to wear it so we asked the man at reception who was very helpful. Everyone wore them to dinner, no one at breakfast. Although the restaurant is small and intimate, we were sat at a table for the 2 of us, larger groups were all sat together. The food was very good and plenty of it. Each meal was different, including the breakfast, wine was not great though, stick to the beer! Location was 10 - 15 min walk to train station, if you dont want to walk there were taxis at the station. Excellent experience in great place.