Overview

Jinpyo Honten was established in 1901 and is located in the Nagano Prefecture near the natural hot spring baths sourced from Jigokudani.

Jinpyokaku Honten is a very traditional ryokan with only six guest rooms. There is a public onsen separated by gender for men and women and some of the rooms have their own private onsen. The dining experience focuses on region-specific produce, such as the famous Shinshu beef, grown on local apples and other fruit.

Accommodation

The rooms at Jinpyokaku Honten are classic and traditional, but many of them have been renovated to feature their own onsen. It is worth noting that this ryokan has a very long history stretching back through the Meiji, Taisho, Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras.

• Futari Shizuka: A traditional room with connections to literati and warriors.
• Nyusho: A serene 10-tatami room ideal for couples, friends, or family.
• Kyurai: The largest room in the main building, perfect for families or group travel. It comes with both an indoor and open-air natural hot spring bath​​.
• Kokko: Suitable for solo travelers or couples, this room on the second floor of the Yosyun-tei building has views of the forest. It has a non-hot spring bath in the room and a communal open-air bath downstairs​​.
• Koogyo: Renovated in July 2015, this room features a semi-open-air bath made of Japanese cypress.
• Kizan: A newly renovated room with a semi-open-air cypress bath.

Dining

The cuisine at Jinpyokaku Honten is focused on seasonal local flavors from Shinshu which is the historic name for Nagano Prefecture. As part of your food experience you can expect spring mountain vegetables, summer Shinshu vegetables, autumn mushrooms and Shinshu raised on local apples.

For breakfast, you will enjoy miso soup made with Shinshu miso and tofu from locally grown soybeans. You won’t want to miss the Koshihikari rice from Kijimadaira.

Onsen & Wellness

The onsen at Jinpyokaku Honten is filled with hot spring water sourced from Jigokudani. The ryokan has mixes outdoor baths and men’s and women’s semi-open-air baths. The open air baths are surrounded by nature so you can truly relax.

If you have tattoos, consider renting a room with a private onsen.

Facilities

Jinpyokaku Honten is very traditional, so the best part about staying here is experiencing a ryokan that was established in 1901.

You will start by taking the small traditional Japanese path then reach the seasonal courtyard which is perfect for having a zen moment. Winters here make the courtyard spectacular with lots of snow, while summers bring a gentle breeze through the green leaves.

The onsen here are a highlight as the water is naturally sourced from the nearby hot springs. For your dinner, you will be invited to a semi-private dining area. Check out the Enjitsu, a gallery that exhibits ryokan’s works related to the ryokan’s historical guests.

Activities

From the ryokan, it’s a 30-minute walk to Jigokudani Show Monkey Park. It’s also a perfect location for walks in the surrounding hills and mountains.

Additional Features:

• Free parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Free Wi-Fi
• Restaurant
• Exceptional breakfast
• Open-air bath
• Public bath
• Hot spring bath
• Barrier-free facilities, including wheelchair accessibility