Rako Hananoi Hotel  

Beside Lake Suwa in Kamisuwa Onsen, this ryokan-style spa hotel sits lakefront and a short walk from Takashima Castle and Suwashi Kohan Park. Stroll to Suwa City Art Museum or hop the JR Chuo Line at nearby Kami Suwa Station for easy day trips.

The hotel has 155 rooms, from Western layouts to tatami-style rooms with panoramic lake views. Rooms come with refrigerators, LCD TVs, electric kettles, coffee/tea facilities, hairdryers and deep soaking bathtubs. Expect a blend of traditional Japanese touches and modern comforts.

Soak in hot springs and open-air baths, unwind in the sauna or take a dip in the indoor pool. There’s a spa and massage services, a café/lounge and a bar for evening drinks. Complimentary wireless internet and free self-parking keep things easy. Wake up to soft lake light and onsen-steam mornings.

High-speed wired and wireless internet throughout. Banquet and conference rooms that host 10–250 guests. 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, dry cleaning/laundry and a complimentary train station pick-up service.

Multiple on-site restaurants serve Japanese, Chinese and Western dishes, plus a café and bar/lounge. Buffet breakfast is available daily (7:00–9:30) for a fee, and a daily complimentary reception gives you a chance to mingle. Expect regional Japanese flavors alongside familiar favorites.