What is a Ryokan? Ryokans are the best way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the true comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.
Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
From Tokyo, Take the Nagano Shinkansen to Ueda Station (You will be on-board for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes), From Ueda Station change to the local Shinano Railway bound for Togura Station (Travel time: Approximately 15 minutes). Then from Togura Station, you can either take a taxi (cost approximately 1000 yen), walk (approximately 20 minutes), or take the purple “Hotto” bus. Kamesei Ryokan also provides a pick-up service upon request. NOTE: There are also bus services from Ikebukuro Station (this is a highway bus service to Ueda Station) or Osaka Station (overnight bus to Nagano City).
2-15-1 Kamiyomadamachi Onsen
Chikuma-shi
Nagano-ken
