The historic inn, Kanaguya

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The historic inn, Kanaguya

Have a time trip into Meiji to early Showa Periods with the in-house hot spring and a national tangible cultural property.

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The wooden 4-story Saigetsuro standing at the center and the grand room are still used since the beginning in 1936. Shrine carpenters created the sublime architecture, yet there are playful designs all over the building, making you feel like you are back in the Showa Period.

There are 29 rooms, all in traditional Japanese style. A guest room with the coved ceiling and flower-shape windows, a room with intricate sliding doors, one designed after a wealthy farmer’s home - each room is in a unique arrangement depending on the trend during the construction. You cannot reserve a particular room, but choose from three types - Tokushitsu (a special traditional room built by shrine carpenters), Yuttari Japanese room (remodeled later), etc.

Their source spring is 100% pure, flowing freely all the time. They have four source springs and eight bathrooms with different hot water qualities and designs. Meals are served in a party Kaiseki style with local chickens, Shinshu salmon, mushrooms, and other healthy ingredients.

Highlights

  • You cannot reserve a particular room, but choose a type such as Tokushitsu (Traditional guest room built by shrine carpenters)
  • An architectural tour is held in the inn every evening.
  • No smoking throughout the inn.
  • Since this is an old building, the wheelchair is not allowed inside the inn.

Photos

  • The wooden 4-story architecture with the early Showa-Period look

    The wooden 4-story architecture with the early Showa-Period look

  • The Roman Bath in a lovely retro ambience

    The Roman Bath in a lovely retro ambience

  • Tokushitsu-type guestroom built by shrine carpenters

    Tokushitsu-type guestroom built by shrine carpenters

  • A standard Japanese room Dinner

    A standard Japanese room Dinner

  • A standard dinner

    A standard dinner

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Details

Name in Japanese
歴史の宿 金具屋
Postal Code
381-0401
Address
2202 Hirao, Yamanouchimachi, Shimotakaigun, Nagano
Telephone
0269-33-3131
Check-in
After 3:00pm
Check-out
Until 10:00am
Accommodation Fee
A night with two meals, from 17,600 yen (including tax)
Directions
From Nagano Electric Railway’s Yudanaka Station, ride the City Bus, get off at Shibu Onsen Stop and walk 2 min.
Credit Cards
Accepted (*Depends on the plan)
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)