Family-friendly vacation rentals in Nagano Prefecture

[Quiet autumn in Nagano and the Northern Alps] Private rental for up to 12 people | Two types of authentic saunas

Use Nagano and the foothills of the Northern Alps as a base for a leisurely trip around Hakuba, Matsumoto, Narai-juku, Togakushi, and Hida Takayama. November is a quiet season before winter arrives. Recommended for those who want to get away from the crowds and enjoy the nature and historic towns of Nagano at a leisurely pace. Drive to various places during the day. When you return to the accommodation, relax in the two types of sauna and the water bath. In the evening, please relax in the warm room and enjoy a quiet time in the countryside. It is a private rental that can accommodate up to 12 people, but it is also recommended for couples or small groups staying for consecutive nights. There is also a washing machine and a bathroom dryer, making it comfortable for stays of 3 nights or longer. Go to different places every day, such as Hakuba, Matsumoto, Narai, Togakushi, Azumino, Omachi, and Hida Takayama, and return to the same inn at night to relax in the sauna. Please use it as a base for a leisurely trip around Nagano. You can come by public transportation, but having a car is more convenient. Free pick-up and drop-off are available from Shinano-Matsukawa Station and Akashina Station. Other pick-up and drop-off services and sightseeing pick-up and drop-off services are available for 2,000-8,000 yen (round trip) depending on the distance, within 2 hours one way. Please consult us in advance for groups of 5 or more people. Please enjoy the nature of Nagano and the Northern Alps, which can only be enjoyed during the quiet month of November.

Enjoy the view of Lake Nojiri, with a private sauna, Anoie (あの家)

This house overlooks Lake Nojiri and has a superb view. There are several ski resorts (Myoko, Kurohime, Madarao) about 15-20 minutes away by car, making it a perfect base for winter sports. Enjoy the wood stove sauna and the water bath with a view. There are no private houses around, so you can listen to music and watch movies loudly. Because it is a house located deep in the mountains, we take the best measures, but in the warm season, insects come out. It snows a lot in winter. In autumn, fallen leaves dance. You will also need to adjust the wood stove fire yourself. It's not an easy house to live in, but we promise you a great view and experience. Enjoy cooking with a counter kitchen with a view, condiments and cooking utensils. (There is no equipment for BBQ)

Guest house Keyaki 欅　Only one group per day

Japanese-style and western-style rooms with Japanese garden and floors (2 beds 3 futons) And relax in the hidden space (jazz bar style) in the old warehouse. Our house has a traditional Japanese garden and Japanese style room with a dormitory floor There is also an Japanese traditional warehouse．(Jazz bar style) There are orchards and paddy fields around the house. During the harvest season, you can eat delicious fruits, vegetables and rice. This area is an agricultural promotion area There are orchards, vegetable fields and paddy fields around the house. During harvest you can eat delicious fruits and vegetables and rice.

Yatsugatake Minami Mountain Foothills Southern Alps View, Slow Time Space, Private Rental Semi-Open Air Bath Sauna Convenience Store Walking Distance Resort

A small house welcomes guests.Wake up to the chirping of birds and listen to the wind rustling the trees in the morning.The large windows offer beautiful views of the Southern Alps.Within walking distance are atmospheric cafes, restaurants, and the famous Rihga Hotel.There is also a ranch nearby where you can experience horseback riding and enjoy nature. It's the perfect place for those seeking tranquility.Start your morning with a cup of coffee, enjoy horseback riding or hiking during the day, and dine by candlelight in the evening.

Private Forest Sauna — where stillness is luxury

Break Free, Find Mindfulness: Discover healing tranquility at Soil. • Tranquil chalet in Okumisora-no, Hakuba Village • Peaceful ambiance & stunning forest views through large windows • Japanese craftsmanship in owner's selected furniture & tableware • Ideal remote work space with monitor & printer • Blissful relaxation: fire pit, sauna & hinoki wood bath • 1-min walk to Hotel Oak Forest's hot springs & restaurant and shuttle bus stop • Walking distance to popular Echoland restaurants and bars.

tiny cabin Nagano - Serene retreat / Snow Monkey

✨ Discover the perfect blend of modern design and serene nature in this charming, cozy cabin nestled in the forests of Nagano. Redesigned by a renowned Nagano-based interior designer as a model home, this cabin offers a unique stay with stylish interiors. Whether you’re seeking tranquility, ❄️skiing Nagano’s famous powder snow (just a 15-min. drive), or visiting historic shrines (30 min.), this cabin has it all. For outdoor enthusiasts, a camping and lake activity center is just 5 minutes away!✨

Sanson Terrace "House of Waltz" in rural Nagano

The Mochizuki district of Saku City, where "House of Waltz" is located, is known as Village of Horses and has long been a horse ranch where people and horses have a close relationship. To express our respect for these culture and history, we renovated a wooden house that offers a view of the horses spending time at a Equestrian Park. Within walking distance, you can visit Kasuga Onsen, boasting over 300 years of history and high-quality hot springs, a Equestrian Park, a tranquil park in nature.

Nagano ex-Kimono house 5 min to Zenkoji temple

The unique experience at the former Japanese traditional Kimono shop(about 97years old house). This family-friendly and the newly renovated house is located in the very traditional district and the calm but convenience area in Nagano city. The house is authentic and unique as it was a traditional Japanese clothing (Kimono) shop before. You would feel like your own home away from home. 5 minutes walk to the Zenkoji temple and 4 minutes to the bus stop for Togakushi national park.

【5min Nagano Sta】MAX5ppl/65sqm/City centre/Zenkoji

◎Accommodates up to 5 guests ◎700sqf / 65sqm ◎Free Wi-Fi ◎Desk space available ◎3rd floor - Lawson / Family Mart: 1 min walk - 7-Eleven: 3 mins walk - Supermarket: 3 min walk（SEIYU/tomato） - Tons of eatery & shops - Zenkoji & Art Museum: 20 mins walk - Togakushi shrine: 45 min by car Prime city location: NAGANO INN is just a 5-min walk from JR Nagano Station, offering bright, sun-filled rooms ideal for exploring the best of the area, including Snow Monkeys, Togakushi, and Obuse.

Private Kura on a Real Apple Farm“Yokoya Farm ”

Just 10 minutes from downtown Matsumoto, Yokoya Farm is a family-run working apple farm in the countryside. Our private kura (Japanese storehouse), next to our family home, was renovated into a guesthouse in 2018. Enjoy the unique experience of staying in a real farmer's kura with the entire building all to yourselves. Our apple orchard is about a 5-minute walk away. During the apple season (late August to mid-November), you're welcome to enjoy complimentary apple picking.

Zenkoji, Nagano Sta 5-6 min/Max 7/Free P/Renovated

・5 minutes by car or 15 minutes on foot to Zenkoji Temple ・6 minutes by car or 17 minutes on foot to Nagano Station ・Free parking for 1 car ・Accommodates up to 7 guests ・Fully renovated traditional Japanese house ・Quiet and safe area It is a comfortable accommodation located in the center of Nagano City, in a convenient location close to Nagano Station and Zenkoji Temple, fully renovated from a traditional Japanese farmhouse.

KIRISIMIZU Guest House

“Maison d’hotes KIRISI MIZU”, is a Irimoya style (traditional Japanese house, similar to Temple) that has been beautifully restored from traditional materials and passed down from my grate-grand parents generation. The entire house is done in a classic style as used to be, except for a newly built kitchen, toilet and bathroom that provide all the necessities of modern life.