See all properties

Kamesei Ryokan

Property class: 3

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Kamesei Ryokan

A wooden hot spring bath surrounded by a bamboo fence and lush greenery.
A corridor with large glass doors and windows, wooden ceiling, and a framed artwork on the wall.
A garden pond with a wooden deck, surrounded by rocks and plants.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and shoji screens.
A spacious lobby with a shoe display, seating area, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

View in a map
2-15-1 Kamiyamada Onsen, Chikuma, Nagano, 389-0821
  • Place, Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Zenko-ji Temple
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Matsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room

Spa

Room

  • Sleeps 9
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room

Spa

Room

  • Sleeps 9
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Japanese room, Non-smoking (Detached-style room [with courtyard garden] 1st floor, 10 tatami mats)

Dining

Japanese room, Non-smoking (Detached-style room [with courtyard garden] 1st floor, 10 tatami mats)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Japanese-Style Room

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a shoji screen, and a small table with a lamp.

Japanese-Style Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Room

A room with tatami flooring, a bed with a white comforter, a desk with a lamp, a small refrigerator, and a window with a view of the outside.

Economy Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Similar properties

A modern hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL ROUTEM' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.
Hotel Route-Inn Kamiyamada Onsen
Chikuma
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 162 reviews
The price is €96
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Hotel Route-Inn Kamiyamada Onsen

About this property

Kamesei Ryokan

This ryokan features a restaurant, a hot tub and a meeting room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include concierge services, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance. Bathrooms are shared.
Kamesei Ryokan offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and a safe. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This Chikuma ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the ryokan include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. There are hot springs on site.
During your stay at Kamesei Ryokan, you're just a quick walk from Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes hot springs and bicycles to rent
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu and a 2-minute drive from Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Kamesei Ryokan offers its guests hot springs and a hot tub. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Kamesei Ryokan. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Chikuma ryokan.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.
Kamesei Ryokan has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 for adults and JPY 1,100 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Hot springs
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Massage
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booking rooms with Half Board rate plans must check in by 6 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately JPY 2200 for adults and from JPY 1100 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Kamesei Ryokan Chikuma
Kamesei Chikuma
Kamesei
Kamesei Ryokan Chikuma Japan - Nagano Prefecture
Kamesei Ryokan Ryokan
Kamesei Ryokan Chikuma
Kamesei Ryokan Ryokan Chikuma

Kamesei Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 93 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very friendly and likeable. The public bath was very relaxing and kept at a good temperature.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing staff who were generous with their time. Great onsen and meal experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful time at Kamesei Ryokan. The atmosphere was peaceful, and I was able to truly relax in the onsen. A great place to unwind and enjoy authentic Japanese hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Khan Wee Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality of the hosts were amazing! The food offered was delicious and the onsen was clean, safe and great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here. It was lovely to be greeted upon arrival, to be given advice on what to do and where to eat. In the evenings, Tyler invited all of the guests for hot apple cider. One night he taught us a game and a dance; this sort of experience is what you hope to have when travelling. We enjoyed the onsen, especially that they swap the sides so that you can try both. We slept especially soundly, largely thanks to the onsen, but also the comfy and peaceful space. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kazuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent tradition style ryokan

Great facility, and excellent food. I went in winter when the outdoor bath could not compete with the weather, so the indoor bath was hotter. The nearby restaurant, Rokkatei was excellent if you arrive before lunch or dinner at Kamesei
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our family's first experience with onsen culture, and it did not disappoint! Tyler-san is a patient and kind host, sharing his love of local cuisine and traditions, leading or driving us to where we needed to go. We felt very welcome and really enjoyed the spa. The property is beautifully decorated and there is a place for everyone and every age, whether you need to curl up with a book, play the piano or board games, gaze at the garden, warm yourself by the fire, or enjoy soaking in the onsen. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property owner picked up us from the train station and dropped us off too. He gave us good advice around the area. I wish I could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tyler, Mari, Andy and Mio were fantastic hosts, The kaiseki-style food was amazing (I opted for the half board; the ultimate way to go). From the moment I had walked into the ryokan, I had felt like my dreams had come true. From what I had only imagined and seen in anime/videos to actually experiencing a traditional ryokan with traditional Japanese-styled rooms. Equipped with tatami mats, shogi screens, and breath-taking views (I had the second floor room with a view of Mt. Hattoh). The room was kept exceptionally clean (I forgot to include photos of the room, but they are online to look at) and the provided yukata and geta sandals really rounded out the experience (there weren’t that many people walking around in the first place, so a foreigner in a yukata and geta sandals felt out of place at least for me; I walked around the town and no one paid any mind to what I was wearing and actually complimented it). Since Kamesei Ryokan was my very first venture into using an onsen (they do allow tattoos in their onsen, but if you’re not comfortable you can rent a private bath), I didn’t know the etiquette. I did use it; the natural hot springs felt fantastic on my body, relieving every aching muscle that had been used for walking over 20k steps a day, and the 100-year open air bath was amazing even at midnight. Make sure you immerse yourself in the experience there; wear the yukata, bathe in the onsen, and enjoy yourself; I travelled solo this time, and i will come back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shuk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is so friendly and fun. He will introduce their town when we check in. He even drives us to the train station before we ask. It’s a great roykan and I definitely this property is my friends.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was amazing. I'm just sad that we only had two nights here, as we could have happily spent several days exploring the local area. We enjoyed the traditional Japanese inn and rooms, which were simply and beautifully decorated. The communal baths were nice, and I especially enjoyed the Hundred Year Bath, a delightful outdoor stone hot spring bath. We loved the private onsen, which we booked both nights of our stay. The ryokan is located near to many restaurants and bars. Tyler and Mari will tell you about the various options in the area and answer any questions. If you want a traditional Japanese ryokan experience, we highly recommend Kamesei Ryokan.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Kamesei Ryokan with host Tyler-San was a superb highlight of our 2 week trip in Japan. We loved the traditional inn & room, the hot onsen baths, the amazing dinner they cooked, and the hospitality of Tyler during our stay. Tyler even picked us up and dropped us off at the train station. We were able to make a day trip to see the snow monkeys as well. Having the ability to experience such a traditional experience was only possible with Tyler’s perfect English and kindness. My son who is learning Japanese just loved it, as did the whole family (2 adults, 2 kids age 15 & 13). I would highly recommend and hope to visit again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

SEONHEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
유서깊은 숙소였고 온천 이용할 수 있어서 좋았다
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Masato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

源泉かけ流し温泉

源泉かけ流しの温泉がとても気持ち良かった。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellente nuit

Excellent rapport qualité prix Les petits cookies etaient tres bons
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

アットホームなホスピタリティ。

お出迎えの手焼きクッキーが美味しいですよ。 ご主人、女将さんのアットホームな優しさに 触れられます。親戚のお宅に泊めていただくようで 落ち着きます。手作りの露天風呂に癒されました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

YOSHIROU

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

良かったです

家族で利用させていただきました。旅館の佇まいは古さが良い雰囲気でしたが、やはり客室やお風呂トイレ等は用修理箇所が所々見受けられました。全体的には清潔感ありで過ごし易かったです。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Motohiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
松本から松代・上田・小諸へと移動する際に宿泊しました。 ・温泉は源泉掛け流しで最高 ・一番リーズナブルなトイレなしの部屋をお願いしましたか、共用トイレはすごく綺麗 ・風呂の脱衣所もすごく綺麗 素泊まりだったので夕飯のおすすめの店を相談したら女将さんが丁寧に教えてくれて、「おしぼりうどん」と「おやき」の店に行きました♪ 短い滞在でしたが良い時間を過ごすことができました。 機会があればまた泊まりたいです
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

マヤ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
クッキー美味しかったです🍪オーナーご夫婦とても親切で良い方たちでした！
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Veldig koselig plass, men hyggelig japansk atmosfære. Vi fikk prøve Onsen som var veldig behagelig. Hyggelige ansatte som ga gode anbefalinger om området. Anbefales å prøve.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très beau ryokan, bien situé, tranquille. Les propriétaires sont vraiment gentils et accueillants. Le souper kaseiki ryori était juste parfait!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

よしひこ

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
部屋の洗面所でお湯が出なかった
Stayed 1 night in May 2024