About this property
Just 820 feet from Zenko-ji Temple, Matsuya Ryokan offers simple Japanese rooms with tatami-mat floors, a green-tea maker and an attached Western bathroom. The hotel features public baths. Guests at Jizokan Matsuya Ryokan stay in rooms with shoji paper screens and traditional futon bedding. All rooms are air-conditioned and include a TV and slippers. Zenko-ji-shita Subway Station is 1969 feet away, and Shinano Art Museum is 2133 feet from the ryokan. JR Nagano Train Station is 1.9 mi away. A Japanese breakfast and a Japanese course dinner are served at the dining room or the guest room.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Room service
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Cameron
Australia
“So close to the temple and the owners are so friendly. The breakfast was so great.” - John
United Kingdom
“Lovely warm friendly people. Excellent food quality. Comfortable and quiet. Very well managed. Does everything well. Just steps away from the most atmospheric temple in Japan so you can walk around after 7pm or before 6am when the whole site is...” - Mary
United States
“Location was fabulous - we were very interested in going to the temple quite early for the morning service and the location made this so easy to do. The staff was so kind and helpful throughout our stay and the courtesy we were shown was top...” - Steven
United States
“The location alone is marvelous. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the room was exceptional.” - Jessica
United States
“Location, friendly staff, option between traditional and western rooms (we loved our traditional room).” - Ling
Brunei
“Staff were friendly and helpful. Nice location near along shopping street near Zenkoji Temple. The room we were given was nice and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent.” - Tse
Singapore
“The ryokan is located near to Zenkoji temple. The street outside the ryokan is beautiful.” - Sophie
France
“If you want to experience a real ryokan, this is it. The staff was extremely nice, the food was amazing, and the ambiance is unique. I wouldn’t have thought I would love Japanese breakfast until I tried it in this fantastic place.” - Richard
United States
“The location was amazing. The traditional experience was great.” - Valerio
United States
“Location is unbeatable because it’s an historical place, which was the original site of the temple back in the old times there is still a wonderful statue outside just next to the door. Rooms are a bit small but the place is wonderful. Stuff is...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.




The fine print
Rates differ according to the number of guests. Please indicate the correct number of guests staying at the time of booking.
The public baths are open from 16:00 until 22:00.
Guests arriving later than 21:00 must inform the hotel in advance.
To eat breakfast or dinner at the hotel, guests must make a reservation the day before.
You must check in by 18:00 to eat dinner at the property. Guests arriving after this time must inform the property in advance. If the property is not informed in advance, guests may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
Please inform Jizokan Matsuya Ryokan of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 05:00:00.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.