Miyataya Ryokan

Tucked into Nakanojo, this low-key ryokan mixes guest-house comfort with classic onsen vibes. It’s a short drive from Uodome no Taki Waterfall and Nakanojo Dam, and close to Oiwa and Minobara Flower Gardens and Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park. Family-friendly and ideal for nature escapes.

Only 12 air-conditioned rooms keep the place intimate and local. Rooms include refrigerators, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, safes, desks and slippers. Bathrooms feature separate tubs and showers plus spring water baths for that authentic ryokan soak. The property also offers a spa, massage room, karaoke and a children’s playroom, with elevator access for guests with mobility needs.

Soak in on-site hot springs and a hot tub or book a massage in the spa center. There’s karaoke for nights in, a playroom for kids, and ski-area access for winter adventures. Free self-parking is available onsite.

Complimentary wireless internet across the property keeps you connected. Luggage storage, a safe-deposit box and complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby. Front desk staffed during limited hours.

An on-site restaurant serves full breakfasts daily for a fee—simple, satisfying meals to kick off hikes, hot-spring days or flower-garden visits.