Kashiwaya Inn

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Kashiwaya Inn in Nagiso offers a hostel with free WiFi, a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free bicycles. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and mountain views. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Japanese cuisine with vegan options. Breakfast includes fruits, and dinner is available in a themed setting. Amenities and Activities: The hostel features a shared kitchen, barbecue facilities, and free on-site private parking. Activities include hiking and cycling. Matsumoto Airport is 82 km away. Nearby attractions include Kotoku-ji Temple (6 km) and Magome Observatory (13 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 3 restaurants
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Orlando
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The host was very helpful and polite. He brought a very good meal for us to cook in our room. The room was very big and comfortable.”
Catherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really lovely stay at Kashiwaya Inn. Can’t recommend it highly enough to anyone doing the Nakasendo way or exploring the Kiso valley.”
Jeffrey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful, restored Japanese tatami suite decorated with antiques. Make sure you use the electric bikes to explore nearby towns and valleys!”
Aymen
Switzerland Switzerland
“The property was centrally located, very clean, and completely free of insects. The traditional style gave it a cozy, homelike feeling. I really enjoyed the evening breeze and had a great dinner. Next time we’ll make sure to stay here again...”
Daniel
Austria Austria
“I came across this accomodation during my trip of the Nakasendo and I am happy that I did. Yasuhiro was a great, caring host. He made this stay an experience compared to none. Yasuhiro had great recommendations for activities and restaurants in...”
René
Switzerland Switzerland
“- The host is exceptional - The ryokan is very spacios and comfortable”
Lange-smith
New Zealand New Zealand
“Excellent attention from Jakkun, starting from arrival, explaining the history and authenticity of the inn and it's traditions as well as arranging ebikes for use in the area the following day Nothing was too much trouble. We loved being in a...”
Katrina
Australia Australia
“Very helpful owner with lovely attention to detail within, and a washing machine available if staying in the ground floor apartment. Great kitchen facilities. Dinner service was AMAZING!! Thank you so much and best of luck with your future tours...”
Chiara
Italy Italy
“This inn brings you back to another time. It’s perfectly located in the heart of a charming mountain village - quiet, peaceful, and very close to the Nakasendo trail, yet not in the overly touristy area. The building is a traditional wooden house,...”
Nancy
Canada Canada
“Our host Yakunn was superb in making sure that we had a comfortable stay. We had the Wagyu beef dinner BBQ and it was excellent. We asked for a favor of him ordering a birthday cake for us and he did. He brought the cake in with the candle lit...”

Property surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Breakfast included with all options.
  • Served daily
    07:00 to 09:00
  • Food
    Bread • Butter • Yogurt • Fruit
Azumaya
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Service
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
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House rules

Kashiwaya Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the Superior Family Room is located on the 2nd floor and can only be accessed via stairs.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Kashiwaya Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.