Cottages in Norikura-plateau

'BYAKU Narai feels less like a hotel and more like a pause in time. Set within lovingly restored Edo-era townhouses, it invites you to slow your breath and listen—to creaking wood, soft light, and the quiet rhythm of Narai-juku after the crowds fade. Nothing is excessive, nothing is missing; every detail exists with intention and restraint. As night falls and the street empties, the town glows gently, and you realize BYAKU isn’t trying to impress you—it’s asking you to stay present. A rare,...

'山奥にも関わらず清潔感があり快適。天然温泉も素晴らしい。'

'prima verblijf voor 1 nacht'

'Very pleasant place with very nice staff. Would love to come back someday.'

'Amazing place , real Japan vibes !'

'The resort is surrounded by nature, very quiet and peaceful - perfect if that’s what you’re looking for. It can be a bit inconvenient without a car, but there’s a bus stop right in front of the hotel that runs at specific times and goes to the nearest train station, Shiojiri. The owner was very kind and even offered to pick me up and drop me off at the station, and he also took me to visit the old town, Narai-juku. The hotel itself is beautifully designed, with high-quality facilities and a...

'Comfortabele kamer die ruim en net was. Propere badkamer. Het ontbijt was ruim en voldoende, voor ieder iets. Snelle incheck met de digitale Dino’s. Dichtbij alle bezienswaardigheden en dicht bij Kanazawa Castle. '

'Perfect dinner and a good service at the reception. Changing from a Japanese bedroom to a European bedroom solved with no discussion. Good connection with public busservice in front of the hotel. '

'自販機の値段がちょっと高かった。が、スタッフの対応、客室の清潔感など満足いくもので、特に朝食がとてもおいしかった。もう一度泊まりたい。'

'We stayed at Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan for a very special occasion, and I cannot overstate how exceptional the entire team was. From the earliest planning stages through the night of our stay, every member of the staff, especially Mr. Kawamura from the reservation office, was deeply involved, genuinely excited, and incredibly thoughtful in helping coordinate my marriage proposal. They kept everything a complete secret from my partner (it was a surprise proposal), worked discreetly behind the...