Mountain view-hotels in Shimoina District

"I would like to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for the excellent service provided by one of your hotel staff members, Ito-san. During my stay in Hirugami No-Mori, Ito-San went above and beyond to ensure that our experience at your onsen/hotel was a memorable one. Despite the language barrier, Ito-san's attentive nature and willingness to go above and beyond to assist me in navigating the area made a significant difference in my stay. Her use of Google Translate to communicate with us was impressive and demonstrated her dedication to providing top-notch service. I was thoroughly impressed with her professionalism, positive attitude, and exceptional customer service skills, which were evident in every interaction I had with her. Her talent is remarkable, and I hope that your hotel will continue to support and develop her professionally. Please convey my heartfelt appreciation to Ito-san, and please recognize her outstanding work. She is a true asset to your onsen/hotel, and I look forward to visiting again in the future. Thank you for providing me with a memorable experience, and I wish you and your team continued success."

"To get to hotel need arrange on own expenses for taxi cost approx Yen 7000 from lida station. To go nearby heaven sohara cost approx Yen 3000 on own expenses. The benefits is free transport at night to star grazing and hotel provided coats, mat and equipment. The dinner served at 5pm is very delicious. We missed breakfast because we have to travel at 630am so we are given rice balls. If hotel put breakfast timing 7am will be great for any travellers planning. At night, they provided warm heated water pillow to hug for cold winter."

"特別喜歡這種小地方的温泉旅館。想去哪兒和工作人員一説他就安排車送我去了。小男生笑容超級可愛。露天温泉裏有觀音菩薩，晚上坐在温泉裏欣賞着十五的月亮，雖然漫天星星可惜月亮太亮了。星星衹能隱約看到一些。晚上在阿智川堤岸上散步聽着河水嘩嘩的聲音，看着民宿的暗黃的燈光，走到山腳揹着月亮能望見北斗七星。就是從東京去不那麼方便。但勝在人少體驗感好。等有機會冬天再去觀星吧。"

"nice simple hotel, good and quiet, adequate facilities, recommend for travel"

"今年再次入住清風苑，感覺亦很好，服務－流，尤其感謝 Oriyama, Makino, Yo and Itsubo san 其間安排我們多人的交通、入住、旅遊參觀及饍食，非常感謝! 極度推介！"

"妻が突然星空を観たいとの事で検索したところ月下美人さんの宿を取る事が出来ました。 女将さん、仲居さん、星のソムリエさん、皆さんにおもてなしを受け大変非常に満足な旅行になりました。 星空は最初曇って観れませんでしたがソムリエさんの仰る通り山の天気は変わりやすく再度観に行くと天然のプラネタリウムが広がっており時間を忘れてしまうほど綺麗でした。"

"Unique experience as the hotel has basic amenities. Meant for camping. Wash basin water is super cold. Bathroom and toilet is common. However the lake is beautiful and calm."

"📍 Hotel Keigetsu 信州昼神温泉郷 日長庵 桂月 @ Hirugami Onsen, Nagano 🇯🇵 We stayed 3D2N from 13 November 2025 at Hotel Keigetsu (日長庵 桂月), and it turned out to be one of the best choices for our Nakasendo trip. The ryokan sits in a peaceful corner of Hirugami Onsen, surrounded by nature and traditional Japanese charm. There is a designated parking area exclusively for guests, accommodating around 15-20 cars of all sizes, making it very convenient for self-drive travellers. We chose a Japanese-style room with a private bathroom, and the highlight was the beautiful wooden bathtub — perfect for a relaxing soak in complete privacy. In the mornings, the view from our room was calm and peaceful, with gentle bird chirping adding to the serene atmosphere. Our stay included breakfast and dinner, and both meals were exceptional. Each dish was beautifully prepared using seasonal ingredients, and the servers were patient and friendly, taking time to explain each course and share stories about local flavours. Their warm hospitality truly enhanced the dining experience. The ryokan is within walking distance to the Morning Market, just about 10 minutes away, making it an enjoyable little morning stroll. There is also a FamilyMart right beside the ryokan, just a short walk away — extremely convenient for drinks, snacks, or last-minute essentials during your stay. The staff also introduced several nearby activities and hiking trails, and the routes are super visitor-friendly, making this ryokan an ideal base for exploring the Nakasendo area. The onsen baths were another highlight — soothing, clean, and filled with Hirugami’s famously smooth, skin-friendly hot spring water. Perfect for unwinding every evening. Overall, Hotel Keigetsu offers excellent food, warm service, relaxing onsen, comfortable rooms, and unbeatable convenience, whether you’re here for onsen relaxation or the Nakasendo trail. Highly recommended for a peaceful, authentic, and memorable ryokan stay in Nagano. ♨️🍁🌿✨"