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Location: Tokura-Kamiyamada, Nagano

As you enter the spacious lobby at Kamesei Ryokan, you can enjoy a moment and take in this ryokans fine woodwork and rustic charm. You can also see the serene views of the Raka-niwa garden and koi pond.
At Kamesei you can enjoy soaking in their outdoor hot spring bath in the tranquility of starlight. Hand-built with rocks and driftwood from the Chikuma River, the bath is surrounded by an historically-themed garden featuring a 'yagura'.

Cuisine
Now it’s time to pleasure your taste buds and nourish your body with a gourmet kaiseki dinner. In the comfort of your guest room, and while wearing your cozy yukata, you can sit back and enjoy as Kamesei Ryokan's friendly staff serve you seasonal delicacies, featuring produce and sansai wild plants from the local area as well as grilled ayu fish from the nearby Chikuma River. (Note: The menu changes daily and with the seasons).

Traditional Ryokan

Ryokan Facilities
Guest Rooms
No	Japanese Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet Available	No	Non-Smoking Rooms
Yes	Japanese Style Room with Private Toilet Available	No	"Hanare" (Private Guest Residence)
Yes	Large Japanese-style Room (4 or more guests)	Yes	Towels
Hot Spring Baths
Yes	Shared Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	Private Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (attached to Guest Room)
Yes	Shared Indoor Hot Spring Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	"Family Bath" (Privately Reserved Hot Spring Bath)
No	Private Hot Spring Bath in Guest Room	No	Mixed Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (Both Genders)
Normal Baths (Not Hot Spring Water)
No	Shared Outdoor Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	"Family Bath" (Privately Reserved Bath)
No	Shared Indoor Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	Mixed Outdoor Bath (Both Genders)
No	Private Outdoor Bath (attached to Guest Room)
Meals
Yes	Dinner and Breakfast Plan Available	Yes	No Meals Plan Available
Yes	Breakfast Only Plan Available
Special Meal Requests
Yes	Special Meal Requests (e.g. No Pork)	Yes	Vegetarian Meals (no fish but with fish broth)
Yes	Vegetarian Meals (with fish)	Yes	Western-style Breakfast
Dining Arrangements
Yes	Dinner Served in Guest Room	Yes	Breakfast Served in Guest Room
Other
English Ability of the Ryokan Staff/Owners: Good English Spoken
Internet Connection: Available
Parking: Free Parking
Curfew Time: No Curfew
Yes	Pick-up Service	Yes	Shops and Restaurants Near Ryokan
Yes	Single Guests	Yes	Children under 12 Years Old Allowed
No	Pay with a Credit Card

Directions: From Tokyo, Take the “Nagano Shinkansen” to “Ueda” (You will be on-board for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes), From Ueda change to the local “Shinano Railway” bound for “Togura Station” (Travel time: Approximately 15 minutes).

Then from Togura Station, You can take a taxi (this will cost approximately 1000 Yen), walk (this will take approximately 20 minutes), or there is a purple “Hotto” bus. The Ryokan can also provide a “Pick-up service” upon request.

NOTE: There are also Bus services from Ikebukuro (this is a highway bus service to Ueda) or Osaka (overnight bus to Nagano City).