"A hot spring hotel with renovated rooms. Great value for money! All the staff were very friendly and had a perfect attitude💯! After checking in, we rushed to watch the starry sky tour. The waiter in the restaurant arranged our dinner as soon as possible. We had a special meal with vegetarian requirements."

"This is a very cozy hotel. They offer free stargazing activities; lying on the snow and looking at the starry sky is truly beautiful. Each bed has a hot water bottle to warm it up at night, which is incredibly thoughtful. It's a highly recommended hotel. They also have delicious cocktails in the evenings, with a variety of drinks available for you to enjoy."

"It was a shame that the peach blossoms were finished, but I was very satisfied with the lovely inn. It was a pity that the herbal bath wasn't ready and that there was no coffee in the morning. The best part was being able to birdwatch in the open-air bath in the morning as there were lots of small birds ✨ I would like to stay there again when the peach blossoms are in bloom."

"The hot spring water is so good, the skin is smooth, the hotel is a bit old, the room is spacious, dinner and breakfast are very good, cost-effective, and the surrounding area is beautiful"

"Both breakfast and dinner were buffet-style, offering a wide variety of dishes including local specialties, farm-to-table ingredients, and a Kochi fair. We were thoroughly satisfied. I was especially surprised by the crab 🦀—it was amazing! The sushi was also made right in front of us, which was fantastic. I would love to visit again."

"📍 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. ♨️🍁🌿✨"

"I stayed at Seifuen again this year and had a wonderful experience. The service was excellent. A special thank you to Oriyama, Makino, Yo, and Itsubo-san for arranging transportation, accommodation, tours, and meals for so many of us. Thank you so much! Highly recommended!"

"Pros: Value for money choice! Delicious dinner and breakfast. Good onsen bath too. Cons: Minimal hotel service. No Tatami bedding setup and towel change service on front desk request only."

"I visited in mid-November, so there were no flowers blooming in the surrounding area, but there are peach blossom trees planted around the hotel, making it a wonderful location in April when the flowers bloom. The rooms are clean and the views from the rooms are great, a treat for the eyes. Next time, I'd like to stay in early April when the flowers are in bloom."