Is Matsuya Ryokan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Matsuya Ryokan?

As of Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Matsuya Ryokan on Sep 10, 2025 start from $100.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Matsuya Ryokan?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Matsuya Ryokan?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Where is Matsuya Ryokan located?

Located in the heart of Nagano, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Zenko-ji Temple and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum. M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena and Nagano Olympic Stadium are also within 9 mi (15 km). Nagano Station is 21 minutes by foot and Zenkojishita Station is 7 minutes.

Matsuya Ryokan Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

About the neighborhood

Located in Nagano, Matsuya Ryokan is in the city center. Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Iizuna Kogen Ski Area and Togakushi Ski Area. Check out an event or a game at Nagano Olympic Stadium, and consider making time for Chibikko Ninja Village, a top attraction not to be missed.

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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Feb 24, 2025

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I felt like my grandmother was taking care of me. I loved this place, highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wui Heng

May 19, 2024

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Very nice ryokan to stay. Friendly and helpful staff.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lincoln

Jun 15, 2023

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Great ryokan to stay at. Very close to the temple and dining district. Staff is very friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Jan 7, 2023

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Staff really friendly. Perfect for families and for who wants to experience the traditional Japanese life.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Dec 2, 2023

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Comfortable ryokan

Top location for staying at Nagano city, it’s right next to the famous Zenkoji temple. Many good restaurants within walking distance. Guest service is top notch as well.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Jan 6, 2023

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Very friendly and a lovely experience.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Dec 8, 2022

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Great little public bath. Very kind owners.

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Aug 22, 2023

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Staff were very helpful and pleasant. Traditional Japanese guesthouse with onsen. Great location near Zenko-ji temple. Good food options nearby. Very safe.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Oct 13, 2024

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Lovely stay at a traditional ryokan (at least I think so, it was the only ryokan we stayed at). Great location very close to Zenkoji Temple - this place is within the temple area and was even the Zenkoji Main Hall in the past. We had the dinner one night, which was an impressive feast! But maybe a bit much for my kids.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giancarlo G.

Jul 31, 2023

The staff was very friendly and the hotel is located on the same street as one of the main temples in the area. Very convenient.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Apr 11, 2023

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Very comfortable solo trip

Had an incredibly nice stay here, from the friendly staff to the perfectly clean room, and delicious breakfast. You get tea and different snacks each day in your room, so if you're the type to want to take it easy inside sometimes on your trip, it's very nice to have some quiet time in your room and sip on tea and try the different local sweets they give you each day.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Qi'En

Jul 24, 2023

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Very authentic Japanese ryokan experience, authentic and delicious Japanese set meal breakfast, very lovely staff, and great English-speaking staff too, convenient location as it is close to Zenkoji temple and surrounding beautiful areas, also close to the bus-stop where you take the bus to other places such as Togakushi shrine or to Nagano station for the Shinkansen. Price was very reasonable for a ryokan in comparison to other places. Will definitely stay here again if I come back to Nagano (which I think I will as I loved Nagano) and if the price remains good!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Jun 20, 2024

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Excellent traditional ryokan Japanese Inn

Fantastic traditional ryokan experience. Lovely friendly staff with good English. Breakfasts and dinner were excellent and different each day. It is an old inn, the bathrooms are small and you’re sleeping on foutons on the floor, so you must accept that’s part of the experience. But everything else is great and the location is absolutely superb, right on the steps leading to the gate and temple. Beautiful, peaceful area at night.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Sep 29, 2023

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This is such a beautiful historic property. It’s within the Zenkoji temple area and a fantastic find. We had the Japanese style room. Beds are hard but we are getting used to them. Staff are so lovely. This is a lovely family business. I would love to come here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodney G

Nov 14, 2022

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My stay far exceeded my expectations. The location and accessibility are excellent. The surrounding are spectacular and basically part of the Temple and most importantly the hotel was spotless and the staff were exceptionally friendly. I was very happy and grateful for my stay. I highly recommend. Rodney-

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Nov 9, 2022

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Our best accommodation experience in Japan by far and the bar was already very high. It is a true gem with comfortable and spacious rooms, very friendly staff and the food is of a very high standard. It felt like a gourmet feast on the first night and then it got even better on the second! The onsen bath was simple but very welcome. And being almost on the steps to the delightful Zenoji temple and gardens was the icing on top of a very delicious cake!

10/10 Excellent

Abdessadk

Sep 21, 2022

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the whole area

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Jun 27, 2023

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Our stay at the Matsuya Ryokan was our first Japanese style accommodation. We stayed here with our two boys. The baths were really lovely. The staff was incredibly sweet. It was literally steps from the Zenkoji Temple, which was amazing to visit. It's on the street with tons of shops and restaurants. We regret not reserving dinner with them the night we were there, especially since restaurants close very early in the evening.

10/10 Excellent

Ilidia

Oct 4, 2024

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The Real Japanese Experience

I just loved the Matsuya Ryokan. It’s run by a lovely couple that were so welcoming and warm to us all the time. The room was spacious, very clean and it gave us the full experience of Japanese living. The dos was small but enough to live the onsen experience too. There was a good coffee machine next to the reception where we had the best coffee in Japan so far. The Expresso that we are so used to in our country. The Ryokan is in the nicest area of Nagano, with all its lovely shops and at a 2 minute walk to the main temple. It was a lovely experience that I would recommend to other travellers.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Nov 27, 2022

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We thought this ryokan was amazing! The location is perfect, in the center of old Nagano and a few minutes walk from the temple (convenient to attend the early morning prayer). The staff was amazingly friendly and helpful. The Japanese breakfast was phenomenal; we didn't try the dinner as we asked for it too late. Note that you need to give the hotel a few days advance notice for meals; they didn't ask us proactively if we were interested in them. The staff was able to recommend other local restaurants for dinner, which was great too. Overall, we loved our stay and wish we could have stayed longer.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Abey Matthew Varughese

Mar 5, 2024

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Situated right next to the Zenkōji temple. Up a slope so if you’re coming with heavy luggage, I would recommend the bus or taxi from Nagano station. Has a nice traditional breakfast option. There is a dinner option too but you’ll need to reserve one day in advance, or at the very least, in the morning at breakfast time. There is a public bath within the building itself but it’s pretty small, however given that it’s a small guest house I don’t think it will matter. You would probably be able to use it whenever you want to. The rooms are cozy and very well appointed. Futon bed is laid out for you, and is taken away when you step down for breakfast so be mindful of that.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Jan 10, 2023

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Stayed over the new year season and loved every bit of the ryokan and its surrounding area festivities. Room was spacious for 4, although it was abit difficult to open our 2 large luggages. Onsen was a bit small, just nice for 2-3 persons. Service was amazing and food served for dinner and breakfast was wonderful. Amazing for the price point. The surrounding area is right next to the main temple so the location was really convenient in terms of sightseeing and local delicacies. As we stayed over the festive period, the main bus route was closed. We had to take a much longer route upslope with our luggages, so be sure to check before hand! Overall, i really reccomend anyone who’s looking to stay at a ryokan for good food and a would want to immerse in the local culture. 11/10!

10/10 Excellent

Yuri

Jul 14, 2025

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善光寺の中にあるくらいです。凄い観光に最適です。 0歳児、3歳児の子連れでしたが、スタッフさんが親切で問題なかったです。駐車場の場所が宿まで歩いて1〜2分です、分かりづらいですが、電話すると来てくださり教えてくれました。

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aida

May 14, 2025

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Amazing location with great hospitality. One of the most unique experiences of my life.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noellie

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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