Shinano 2 Stars Hotels

"Uotoshi is remarkable value for money and is also unique. The owner is very welcoming with great English. The Ryokan is older and somewhat rundown but it is also a community hub that has sing along classes for local kids (Rudolph the red nose reindeer in Japanese is awesome) and have fun with English nights. There is a Kyudo (Japanese archery) range behind the Ryokan which has classes taught by the owner as well as area competitions. Breakfast was varied and very tasty. I thoroughly enjoyed...

"Amazing family lodge - nice facilities did go in off season but was very welcoming and easy to deal with! Plus very close to Goryu"

"Great accommodation and service"

"It was a great stay and host was super nice..thank you "

"Good hotel"

"We loved our stay here. "

"Small, quite and clean guesthouse. Kind and helpful staff. Delicious food. Traditional room and beds (mats on he floor) and shared bathrooms."

"The ryokan was a great option for ski trip. Amazing onsen. Great breakfast. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. "

"The hospitality (service and meals) at Shiganoyu Hotel were amazing. While we did not speak Japanese and the staff did not speak English, they used a translation tool for conversation and didn't let that be a barrier. It was so comfortable for our family of 5 - very homey and welcoming. The tea and treat upon check-in was a nice surprise and delicious. The onsen was a relaxing bonus! And the food was amazing and a wonderful experience. We had 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners and they were all...

"Great stay, 10/10 will do again. The staff was particularly accommodating when we needed to make arrange to leave sooner than we originally intended. Extremely grateful. "

"We had a great view of the lake and the breakfast was delicious! "