Hotel Tagawa vs Maruka Ryokan

Same City · Nagano Distance: 6.1km
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Hotel Tagawa

★★ 2-Star
7.8 43
Nagano
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Maruka Ryokan

★★★ 3-Star
8.4 60
Nagano
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Hotel Tagawa Maruka Ryokan
Agoda
7.8 (52)
8.3 (80)
Booking.com
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8.1 (82)
Expedia
7.8 (13)
8.8 (105)
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7.5
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Trip.com
7.9 (4)
8.0 (28)
Overall Average
7.8 (69)
8.4 (295)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hotel Tagawa Maruka Ryokan
Strengths Strengths
+ Right at the ski slope so you can hit the lifts immediately after leaving the hotel + Owners' kind and warm hospitality repeatedly mentioned in reviews
+ Convenient shuttle or snowmobile from parking to hotel + Delicious dinner and breakfast impress many guests
+ Onsen has great views and available 24 hours + Spacious rooms with peaceful garden views commonly praised
+ Staff friendly with gear rentals and lift ticket guidance + Close to Yudanaka Station and Snow Monkey bus for easy access
+ Spacious rooms perfect for relaxing after skiing + Private onsen tattoo-friendly and convenient per reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Facilities feel dated and old - Old building with dust, cobwebs, and cleaning issues noted in multiple reviews
- Few dining options nearby so prepay meals recommended - Common areas and hallways very cold in winter repeated complaints
- Some staff unfriendly or communication issues - Onsen water too hot or spotty WiFi mentioned
- Extra charges for kids' meals in some cases

Recommended For

Ski/Snowboarders Families/Groups Budget travelers Hikers

Recommended For

Couples Snow Monkey visitors Authenticity seekers

Guest Reviews

Hotel Tagawa

Expedia 10.0 Family

Old but nice hotel at ski slope. Has convenience store, take meal option

Expedia 8.0 Couple

Good ski-in ski-out. 6th floor onsen nice view

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Shuttle on snowy day, spacious comfortable room

Agoda 9.6 Group

Lift right outside best, good facilities and staff

Trip.com 10.0 Solo

Great facilities and friendly staff

Maruka Ryokan

Booking.com 8.1 Couple

Kind hosts, delicious dinner. Close to station and Snow Monkey bus. Real Japanese ryokan.

Common rooms cold in winter

Booking.com 8.0 Solo

Loved traditional ryokan. Peaceful garden view. 10min to station.

Dusty, cold hallways. Onsen extra hot fee

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Big traditional room. Breakfast dinner delicious. Owners gave cake.

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Beautiful authentic stay. Kind respectful. Cherished experience.

Trip.com 7.5 Couple

Unique experience. Great hospitality and breakfast.

Location Comparison

Distance: 6.1km

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