Nagano Plaza Hotel vs Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan

Same City · Nagano Distance: 1.4km
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Nagano Plaza Hotel

★★ 2-Star
7.3 593
Nagano
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Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan

★★ 2-Star
8.1 187
Nagano
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.1 (818)
8.6 (761)
Booking.com
6.4 (792)
8.6 (481)
Expedia
7.2 (306)
9.2 (136)
Trip.com
8.6 (54)
8.6 (68)
Overall Average
7.3 (1,970)
8.1 (1,446)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Nagano Plaza Hotel Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan
Strengths Strengths
+ Repeated across sites: '3-min walk to Nagano Station, very convenient' + Owners' warm hospitality and attentive care mentioned repeatedly in reviews
+ Many say 'great value for money' and 'friendly staff' + Walking distance to Zenkoji Temple and bus stop right outside for easy access
+ Free breakfast (curry, bread, coffee) is a plus + Clean shared sento and delicious traditional breakfast
+ Rooms spacious and kept clean + Tatami rooms and fluffy futons give authentic ryokan feel
+ Good for short stays or business trips
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Building and rooms feel old, dingy, and dark—common complaint - Old building with many stairs and steps, tough for those with mobility issues
- Poor soundproofing, noise from next door or street frequent - Shared toilets and bathrooms, no private ones
- Hard beds or weak winter heating noted - Hallways and heating weak in winter, feels cold per reviews
- Breakfast limited and basic

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Couples Solo travelers Traditional experience seekers

Guest Reviews

Nagano Plaza Hotel

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Good rooms and service plus breakfast.

Agoda 7.6 Solo traveler

Prime station location at reasonable price, incl. breakfast.

Building feels old

Booking.com 2.8 Solo

3-min to station, shops around.

Poor heating

Trip.com 9.5 Solo traveler

Spacious room, comfy bed, quiet.

Agoda 8.0 Couple

Cheap near station with free breakfast.

Room odor

Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Owners' care, clean, near Zenkoji bus convenient

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Warm couple hospitality, close to Zenkoji

Agoda 8.4 Couple

Good location and bath

Cold in winter, poor heating

Booking.com 4.0 Family

Excellent traditional breakfast, kind owners

Steep stairs to family room toilet

Trip.com 9.5 Couple

Nice location, warm welcome

Shared bathroom

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.4km

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