Jōchiin

8.4
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Hotel Description

Jōchiin Guesthouse

Jōchiin is a charming hotel located in the heart of Nagano, Japan, providing guests with both comfort and convenience. Situated just a short walk from the iconic Zenkō-ji temple, this traditional yet modern guesthouse offers a serene escape amidst the city's vibrant culture. The hotel’s location also places guests within close proximity to Jōyama Park, offering beautiful outdoor spaces perfect for relaxation and exploration. Jōchiin’s design emphasizes a blend of contemporary style with Japanese influences, creating an inviting atmosphere that ensures a relaxing stay.
The rooms at Jōchiin are designed with comfort in mind, featuring spacious interiors and thoughtful details. Guests can enjoy cozy, well-furnished rooms that provide a restful retreat after a day of sightseeing. The warm ambiance and serene décor create an atmosphere ideal for unwinding, making it an excellent choice for both solo travelers and families.
Among the hotel’s notable amenities are high-speed internet access, ensuring guests can stay connected. Additionally, rooms are equipped with modern conveniences, including air conditioning and TV, to further enhance the guest experience. The hotel offers easy access to public transportation, with Zenkōjishita Station just an 8-minute walk away, making it easy to explore the surrounding areas.
Jōchiin takes guest safety seriously, with stringent health and safety measures in place. The hotel maintains a clean and hygienic environment, and staff adhere to all local health regulations.
The hotel’s prime location provides easy access to several key attractions. Guests can visit the Zenkō-ji temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, or explore the nearby Nagano Prefectural Art Museum. For a family-friendly experience, the Jōyama Zoo and Jōyama Park are just a short walk away. For those interested in a spiritual experience, a visit to Togakushi-Jinja is highly recommended.
Dining options near Jōchiin are plentiful, with various top-rated restaurants within walking distance, including the renowned Italian restaurant 古蹟餐廳 藤屋御本陳, the French restaurant 'la rencontre,' and the highly praised Ristorante Kanpanerra. Additionally, guests can indulge in local delicacies at 水炊.親子丼 東屋, a traditional Kaiseki restaurant just a 2-minute taxi ride away.
Whether you’re here for relaxation, sightseeing, or business, Jōchiin provides an exceptional base for your stay in Nagano, offering easy access to local attractions, a cozy ambiance, and a host of modern amenities.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. Walking distance to the Zenkō-ji and Jōyama Park

2. 8-minute walk to nearest train station

3. High-speed internet access throughout the hotel

4. Comfortable, spacious rooms with modern amenities

5. Close proximity to Nagano’s top attractions including Zenkō-ji temple and Jōyama Zoo

6. Convenient access to public transportation and local landmarks

7. Traditional Japanese style with contemporary influences

8. Nearby dining options offering a variety of cuisines from Italian to Kaiseki

9. Health and safety measures in place for guest well-being


9.8 Exceptional

Location rating

Top sights

Zenkōji temple
4 min
Nagano Prefectural Art Museum
5 min
Jōyama Zoo
14 min
Togakushi-Jinja
32 min
Jōyama Park
4 min

Nearest locations

French restaurant "la rencontre"
1 min
Mankatei
1 min
古蹟餐廳 藤屋御本陳
2 min
水炊.親子丼 東屋
2 min
ミュゼレストラン 善
2 min
Ristorante・Kanpanerra
3 min
La Tosca
3 min
MONZEN TERRACE ENYA
3 min
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Good to know

Location rating9.8
Nearest airportShinshu-Matsumoto Airport
Travel time to airport1 hr 23 min

Location

Airports:

Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport

Taxi: 1 hr 23 min

Transit: 2 hr 22 min

Toyama Airport

Transit: 2 hr 12 min

Taxi: 2 hr 36 min

Transit:

Jyoyama Elementary School

Walking: 3 min

Zenkōjishita Station

Walking: 8 min

Zenkoji Daimon

Walking: 4 min

Zenkoji-Nishi

Walking: 5 min

Nagano Station

Taxi: 9 min

Walking: 27 min


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9.8

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ラウンドノブ

5/5
I made a reservation in advance and had a soba lunch. It's a vegetarian dish, but it's delicious.

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M. Amy

5/5
Thank you for your help with tour work. You kindly responded to my sudden request and were very helpful. thank you very much!

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Miya Miya

5/5
I used it for the Shichi-Go-San dinner.Thank you for your consideration, not only for providing a child's chair and a futon for my baby, but also for lending me a room so I could change my children's clothes and breastfeed them.The Shojin Ryori was so delicious that everyone was speechless once the meal started. It was wonderful.Although it wasn't on the website, it was also very helpful that they prepared meals for the children.Our arrangements were bad, and we were running late than scheduled, and we were having a hard time getting everyone together, which caused us a lot of inconvenience, but everyone was kind and accommodating, which made us happy.

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3/5
It's a lodging experience.The vegetarian cuisine was delicious in the morning and evening and I felt like it cleansed my mind and body.There are many delicious soba restaurants and very delicious oyaki restaurants nearby, so the food at the inn was modest and just right. It was fun to stay with my friends and feel like I was training.

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高山昌美

4/5
The atmosphere is always ``I'm home~'' and ``Welcome back'', which makes you feel at ease🎵It is fully equipped with air conditioning and heating, and the proprietress prepares special vegetarian cuisine.The toilet has a Western-style flush.Now that Zenkoji Temple's opening ceremony has ended, the lodgings are empty, so it's a good chance 😁

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トラえもん

3/5
This is Zenkoji Temple Shukubo Jochi-in, located in Motozen-cho, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture. The principal image is the Dainichi Nyorai statue (Vajra Realm, Tazo Realm), also known as Dainichi-do, and is worshiped as the Buddha of safe childbirth. It is one of a total of 39 lodgings, including 25 inns of the Daikanjin Tendai sect and 14 inns of the Daihongan Jodo sect.I was grateful to receive the stamp of "Kobo Daishi".

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村上委千子

5/5
It's great to be able to visit Zenkoji Temple from early in the morning.It's especially recommended during the opening period.

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mai sen

5/5
Even though I was busy in the morning, I was able to receive the stamps.

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Miwako G

5/5
I stayed there during my first visit to Zenkoji Temple, and it was a wonderful and heartwarming lodging. The man who guided us was very kind, attentive, and very helpful. This time, we asked for help with arranging razors, memorial services, and gifts, but thanks to you, we were able to complete the process smoothly. I was grateful that I was able to pay by card along with the accommodation fee.The woman who took care of the meals was also kind and I was able to stay comfortably. The vegetarian cuisine was very delicious. The specialty is grilled burdock root. During breakfast, we shared some of the hand-me-down Buddhist rice that was offered at the main hall of Zenkoji Temple.After the morning service, I was able to talk to the chief priest about various things and learned a lot. I don't know any other lodgings so I can't compare them, but I would like to stay here again the next time I have a chance to visit Zenkoji. thank you very much.