Hanaya Ryokan Nagiso

Authentic homestay style inn on the Nakasendo

Bonson Lam May 02, 2013 - 1 min read

Be transported to a more relaxed time at the Hanaya a Homestay like Ryokan near Nagiso on the Nakasendo between Kyoto and Tokyo

Pleasant Soba Shop near Nagiso on the Nakasendo between Kyoto and Tokyo

A delightful feast of pickled vegetables and omelette at the Hanaya a Homestay like Ryokan near Nagiso on the Nakasendo between Kyoto and Tokyo

A delightful feast of river fish and tempura at the Hanaya a Homestay like Ryokan near Nagiso on the Nakasendo between Kyoto and Tokyo

A delightful feast of sashimi salmon and grilled rice cakes at the Hanaya a Homestay like Ryokan near Nagiso on the Nakasendo between Kyoto and Tokyo

Pleasant private room at Hanaya a Homestay like Ryokan near Nagiso on the Nakasendo between Kyoto and Tokyo

The Hanaya Inn has a proud three hundred year history, and is located along the Nakasendo, an ancient path from Kyoto to Edo, as Tokyo was formerly called. There are traditional and newer rooms, with fragrant cypress wood rooms evocative of a country home stay.

Day trippers can enjoy the public bath or onsen for 630 yen, while the guests can enjoy a traditional Japanese style breakfast and dinner. The paper screen walls between rooms are atmospheric, but gives a communal feel. If you like to get to know your fellow guests in the communal dining room and public bath, this may be the place for you.

Bonson Lam @bonson.lam

I knew my future was destined to be with Japan the moment I flew from Sydney to experience the atmospheric laneways of Kyoto last century. I am humbled to have met many distinguished people during this time, especially the national living treasures of Japan, such as the doll maker to the Imperia...