Koishiya Ryokan vs Hotel Hoshikawakan

Same City · Nagano Distance: 1.4km
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Koishiya Ryokan

★★ 2-Star
8.9 235
Nagano
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Hotel Hoshikawakan

★★★ 3-Star
7.8 324
Nagano
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Koishiya Ryokan Hotel Hoshikawakan
Agoda
8.9 (1,299)
7.7 (419)
Booking.com
8.8 (985)
5.7 (18)
Expedia
9.2 (142)
8.4 (89)
라쿠텐트래블
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7.4
Trip.com
8.9 (48)
8.5 (73)
Overall Average
8.9 (2,474)
7.8 (599)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Koishiya Ryokan Hotel Hoshikawakan
Strengths Strengths
+ Staff kindness and shuttle services repeatedly mentioned in reviews + Proximity to station makes travel convenient, frequently mentioned
+ Free keys and yukata for 9 public onsens bring high satisfaction + Private onsen access is a major highlight repeated in reviews
+ Historic building's traditional charm and cleanliness praised often + Rooms are spacious and clean across common feedback
+ Central onsen street location convenient for walks and access + Buffet dinners and breakfasts with crab and drinks offer great value
+ Afternoon free oden and drinks service impresses guests
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- No elevator makes luggage handling inconvenient per reviews - Old hotel with complaints on cleaning and worn facilities
- Some mention rooms cold in winter or poor heating - Public onsen water cloudy or temperature issues in reviews
- Shared bathrooms and showers lead to privacy complaints - Meal menus repetitive for multi-night stays

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Onsen enthusiasts Skiers

Recommended For

Couples Skiers Groups Onsen lovers

Guest Reviews

Koishiya Ryokan

Agoda 9.2 Solo

Great environment clean staff took us for food late night

No elevator bus ends early 30min walk

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Perfect ski base friendly staff free onsen access best

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Amazing experience great place in charming village will return

Expedia 10.0 Family

Ryokan experience shuttles excellent onsen access

Trip.com 9.5 Solo

Staff drove to Lawson at 9pm great onsen location

Only one shower

Hotel Hoshikawakan

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Spacious clean Japanese room, private onsen bookable, friendly international staff

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Large room with buffet meals, near station with nice river view

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Clean spacious room, great buffet dinner, private onsen

Booking.com 3.6 Solo

Good location and private onsen

Game room and bath dated

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Abundant buffet dinner and onsen enjoyed

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.4km

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