Yamamizuki Urara Tsutaya

The property is located just opposite the train station. We arrived at 9:30 am, did the check-in procedure, and then left luggage there so that we were luggage-free when we went on hiking on one of the section of the Nakasendo. We did not have to explain, the host simply accepted our luggage gracefully. The breakfast and dinner were delicious. The host and staff were very polite and helpful. Some of the staff spoke very good English and explained to us the different types of sauces for each dish. I think the facilities could be made better with some simple adjustments. The room was a bit small, we knew that when we made booking. However, I think the room could be more roomly if not so many furnitures were put in the room. The public bath room was small. If someone is having a shower, the water could easily splash into the bath water and persons sitting in the bath. I suggest the host to change the male and female baths into 2 private baths, allowing prior booking each time for 40 min. Booking can easily be done by self-service. With these minor adjustments, the stay could be more enjoyable.

this is literally opposite the Kiso Fukushima train station. an old building coverted to a upscale ryokan. when you book for your stay , you will also enjoy their sumptuous kaiseki dinner and breakfast .

We stayed here on our Nakasendo hike. Urara was the highlight of our accommodations. Our room was modern/traditional ryokan style. The dinner was amazing. The chef’s attention to detail was fabulous, flavours wonderful and presentation perfect. I would highly recommend this place.

One of the main highlights of our visit to Japan. A modernised traditional Ryokan with fantastic friendly customer service and outstanding food. Our room had the added bonus of its own hot tub with views of the mountains. The hotel is situated directly opposite the train station (but no noise from trains etc) making access to the villages and walks of the Kiso valley easily accessible. Faultless - would definitely recommend but you will need to book well in advance.

This ryokan is absolutely spectacular. It’s a small establishment with an incredible attention to detail. The tatami rooms are both comfortable and traditional. The staff changes seamlessly from day to night furniture while you are having the most incredible dinner or breakfast. The food is something else: gourmet with passion. What an experience. Kiso is a great base to explore the valley and its routes. It is delightfully void of noise and luxury shops. The ryokan is directly in front of the train station and we just had a fantastic time. Probably the best memories of the whole trip.

We got there after a tough day’s hike on Nakasendo. Arrived earlier than expected but no problem with checking us in early. Very nice owners and staff members. Room was big and charming, with nice details eg dressing table. The public bath is nice and tidily kept. Loved the massage chair outside the bath area. Dinner (kaiseki) was amazing, great selection of sake, breakfast (Japanese) was even more plentiful. Not many rooms, so had a nice personal touch to things, not a massive operation. Small onsen ryokan, but super charming and perfectly formed. Would definitely return.