Ryokan Warabino

Good onsen with indoor and outdoor bath. The self-reservation system was working for us, while we not always were getting in in time we wanted to, eventually we always able to (you check card at onsen entry says "available", you flip a card to "occupied" and write time on the board until you planning to use it, 50 minute max) and it is all yours. The dinners and breakfasts were fantastic. It is traditional dinner, you got about 8 different courses, some cold some hot. While we did not like 100% of courses we had all of them were excellently prepared and served, just not everything was up to our taste (turns out I do not really like horse meat sashimi :) ) The meal room is private, and view is gorgeous. Service was to top notch. Wear yukata to dinner for extra point! We got large basket of really good local apples at check in as a gift and there was green tea and sweets in the room as well.

The ryokan and its service absolutely exceeded our expectation. The staff was very nice and welcoming, and the accommodation was equipped with everything we needed for our relaxing stay. The dinner and breakfast included in the price were the highlights of our experience, the service and the food were both amazing! We could also reserve one of the onsens for private use which we did and really enjoyed it. The accommodation is located in a beautiful environment as well. I would recommend booking this place if you're in the area!

We stayed one night in ryokan warabino, and wished we could stay for longer. When we first made the booking, we were planning to take the bus from suzaka station, but they kindly offered for us to be picked up at the station. Taka san came sharp at the agreed time and dropped us at the ryokan to be checked in. We booked a .... room, it had all the amenities it needed including a private toilet. Everything was sparky clean and the room itself was very spacious. Onsens were private, they had 3 of them which we could go and enjoy for maximum one hour at a time. Dinner was served sharp at 6. Food was delicious, they offered a traditional, menu with seasonal produce. We were fully stuffed at the end of the dinner. Traditional beds were so comfy. We had a good night's sleep, had a morning bath in the onsen overlooking the mountains. Breakfast was also served sharp at 8 in the morning. They were so kind to then drop us off at the suzaka station after we checked out. Staff were very welcoming. Our stay at ryokan warabino helped us to relax and rewind. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for an authentic Japanese experience, and a comfortable lovely stay. We would definitely come back to stay longer when we next visit Japan.

Ryokan is truly special. It’s located in a remote area of Nagano that allows for peace and breathtaking views. The rooms were spacious and provided an authentic Japanese experience. The breakfast and dinner were outstanding. A feast for the eyes and soul. You won’t be hungry but if you’re a picky eater this may be a tough place for you. The onsens are small but private and you can use them at your leisure from 6:00-23:00 provided they are not in use. We never had a problem finding an available one during our three day stay. If you want an authentic experience, don’t hesitate-book!

We loved the whole atmosphere that you expect from a Japanese hotel. It was out in the middle of nowhere surrounded by fantastic views and lots of snow. The staff were so tentative and very pleasant. The food was always a delight an the hot Onsen so relaxing. The manager was so helpful and kind to us taking us several times into the local village for eating, the train station or shopping