Kiriya Ryokan
Kiriya Ryokan blends traditional Japanese hospitality with modern comfort in the heart of Nozawa Onsen. This family-run inn features elegant tatami rooms, soothing natural hot spring baths, and authentic kaiseki cuisine. Guests enjoy a warm, welcoming atmosphere, easy access to ski slopes and village attractions, and a serene retreat that reflects the charm and heritage of Nagano’s famed hot spring town.
Quick Facts
What We Love:
Owner Ko Katagiri runs a small timber ryokan in the old village lanes — tatami, hinoki bath, house cat — three minutes from Oyu, the grandest of Nozawa's thirteen free public bathhouses. Books out solid for the season by autumn.
Dining Experience
• Kiriya Ryokan Kaiseki Dining – Traditional multi-course Japanese dinners showcasing seasonal local ingredients, artfully prepared and served in an elegant tatami-mat setting.
• Regional Japanese Breakfast – Morning meals featuring fresh tofu, mountain vegetables, and locally sourced rice, highlighting the flavors of Nagano.
• Himatsuri – Nearby izakaya known for inventive small plates and an extensive sake selection, offering a lively and creative dining experience.
• Haus St. Anton’s Restaurant – Celebrated for its European-Japanese fusion cuisine and house-made charcuterie, blending alpine and Japanese flavors.
• Libushi Taproom – Local craft beer bar specializing in regional brews, perfect for après ski relaxation in an authentic Nozawa Onsen atmosphere.
Après Ski
Kiriya Ryokan offers an authentic Japanese dining experience with traditional kaiseki dinners featuring seasonal local ingredients, expertly prepared and beautifully presented in a serene tatami-mat dining room. Breakfasts highlight regional specialties such as fresh tofu, mountain vegetables, and locally sourced rice. While the ryokan itself focuses on classic Japanese cuisine, guests are within walking distance of Nozawa Onsen’s vibrant dining scene. Nearby, Himatsuri serves creative izakaya fare and sake, while Haus St. Anton’s Restaurant is renowned for its European-Japanese fusion and homemade charcuterie. For après ski, the town’s atmospheric bars like Stay Bar and Libushi Taproom offer craft beers and local brews, and the ski-in/out Schneider Bar at the base of the slopes is a popular spot for lively après ski gatherings. The ryokan’s central location provides easy access to Nozawa Onsen’s famed public hot springs and bustling main street, where visitors can sample street food such as oyaki dumplings and onsen tamago, rounding out a rich culinary and social experience.
Spa & Wellness
Kiriya Ryokan features traditional Japanese onsen baths sourced from the local Nozawa Onsen hot springs. Guests have access to communal indoor baths with natural mineral-rich thermal water, known for its therapeutic properties. There are no additional spa or wellness services beyond the onsen experience.
Design & Architecture
Characterized by classic wooden architecture and refined tatami-mat interiors, this ryokan showcases shoji screens, fusuma sliding doors, and tranquil garden views that evoke a timeless Japanese aesthetic. The integration of natural onsen baths within the traditional structure creates a harmonious dialogue between heritage design and the surrounding alpine landscape, offering an immersive sense of place rooted in Nagano’s cultural legacy.
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Kiriya Ryokan blends traditional Japanese hospitality with modern comfort in the heart of Nozawa Onsen. This family-run inn features elegant tatami rooms, soothing natural hot spring baths, and authentic kaiseki cuisine. Guests enjoy a warm, welcoming atmosphere, easy access to ski slopes and villag. with 15 rooms. located in Nozawa Onsen, Nagano, Japan.
Kiriya Ryokan's distance to ski lifts is: 250 meters. The nearest ski resort is Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort.
Kiriya Ryokan features traditional Japanese onsen baths sourced from the local Nozawa Onsen hot springs. Guests have access to communal indoor baths with natural mineral-rich thermal water, known for its therapeutic properties. There are no additional spa or wellness services beyond the onsen experience.
Kiriya Ryokan offers an authentic Japanese dining experience with traditional kaiseki dinners featuring seasonal local ingredients, expertly prepared and beautifully presented in a serene tatami-mat dining room. Breakfasts highlight regional specialties such as fresh tofu, mountain vegetables, and locally sourced rice. While the ryokan itself focuses on classic Japanese cuisine, guests are within
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