What is a Ryokan? Ryokans are the best way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the true comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.
Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
From Tokyo: Take the JR Shinkansen Bullet Train "Asama" to Nagano Station (about 90 minutes). Transfer to the Nagano Dentetsu line and take it to Yudanaka Station (about 80 minutes). From there it is about 3 minutes on foot to Hotel Tsubakino (a free pick-up service is available) .
From Kyoto or Osaka: Take JR Shinkansen to Nagoya Station (about 80 minutes). Transfer to the JR express "Shinano" and take it to Nagano Station (about 3 hours). Transfer to the Nagano Dentetsu line and take it to Yudanaka Station (about 80 minutes). From there it is about 3 minutes on foot to Hotel Tsubakino (a free pick-up service is available).
3294 Hirao Yamanouchimachi
Shimotakai-gun
Nagano-ken
長野県下高井郡山ノ内町平穏3294
