A 10-minute walk from JR Shimosuwa Train Station and a 15-minute walk away to Lake Suwa. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, high-tech toilet, a fridge and kettle with green tea bags. All rooms are Japanese-style rooms which feature futon bedding. Party games such as cards and a trouser press can be borrowed at the front desk, a free-use launderette and luggage storage is also available. Local souvenirs can be bought at the gift shop. Both breakfast and dinner meals are offered at an additional charge and upon request. Please contact us at least 18:00 the day before check-in at the latest. Gingetsu Ryokan is a 15-minute drive from Suwa Takashima Castle and a 5-minute walk from Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya Shrine.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free parking available on-site

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
7.8
High score for Shimo-suwa
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Laura
    Netherlands Netherlands
    After two weeks of campervan we wanted to end our Japan trip with a ryokan stay. We are very happy we booked this place! Most amazingly was the private outdoor onsen. Rooms were big and extremely clean. There was some nice matcha tea and hot...
  • Jonathan
    Australia Australia
    Great service, there's an outdoor and indoor onsen. The lady helped me with her food recommendations around the area. There's also an elevator so you don't have to carry your luggage up the ryokan! Please read the instructions provided especially...
  • Kristiyan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff and atmosphere, very relaxed. The outside bath was delightful.
  • Weronika
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I had the best night in Gingetsu. After onsen, I've slept like a baby. The tatami beds were really comfy, especially pilows filled with beans! The room was really beautiful.
  • James
    South Korea South Korea
    Exceptional service, comfortable and spacious traditional Japanese room, lovely bath house downstairs, friendly staff, decent internet, close to restaurants, I can't complain.
  • Yasmeen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    lovely ryokan. nice atmosphere. great room. lovely people. village is quaint and lovely eateries all around
  • Lydia
    Germany Germany
    The staff was very friendly, english speaking and helpful! Also our room was amazing + the onsen (even a private onsen booking is possible) is fantastic!
  • Gary
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The service is great. The lady in the food hall was very welcoming and friendly. Would visit again next time for a longer stay. The kaiseki meal was very tasty!
  • Juliane
    Germany Germany
    Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Die Zimmer sind sehr schön eingerichtet. Es stand gleich grüner Tee und japanisches Konfekt bereit. Hervorragend war die Möglichkeit, das Bad privat zu nutzen. Das Hotelpersonal hat uns sehr freundlich...
  • Y
    Yuko
    Japan Japan
    駅から歩けて観光名所が近くてよかった。今回は観光で旅館で過ごす時間が短かったですが旅館内でこもる場合も本や漫画とかもあり部屋でゆっくり過ごすのもいいなぁと思いました。冷蔵庫は有料の飲み物はなかったですが、冷たい日本茶が作ってあり心ゆかしいサービスだと感じました。お茶意外にコーヒーが飲みたくなったらロビーに200円を入れて買える美味しいコーヒーがあり嬉しかったです。また利用したい旅館でした。

Property surroundings

Facilities of Gingetsu
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
View
  • Mountain view
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Trouser press
    • Luggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Fax/photocopying
    • Laundry
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Lift
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    Wellness
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
    Bath/Hot spring
    • Open-air bath
    Languages spoken
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Gingetsu takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Curfew
    Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 06:00
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaJCBNICOSCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 07:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests who want to eat breakfast at the hotel must make a reservation at least by 18:00 a day before check-in. Additional fees apply.

    Futon bedding will be prepared prior to arrival if guests do not inform the property their arrival time in advance.

    Please inform Gingetsu in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Gingetsu

    • The prices at Gingetsu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Gingetsu is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at Gingetsu include:

      • Triple
    • Gingetsu is 0.7 miles from the centre of Shimo-suwa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Gingetsu offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot spring bath
      • Public Bath
      • Open-air bath