Tsuruya Ryokan

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• JeremyPaul99

  12 noviembre 2018
  This is Not a Bad Option But it is Below Average

  Stayed at Tsuruya for one night while walking the Nakasendo Way. The accommodation was booked by Walk Japan as part of their self-guided Nakasendo Way walk and is described positively in their guide including with references to it having opulent food. Tsuruya is well located for the Nakasendo and is close to a range of pleasant, French influenced, shops. Its external appearance is also appealing. The ground floor reception area is spacious and comfortable if rather old-fashioned (sort of a faded glory feel). The rooms are good sized and there are ensuites (albeit small), free WiFi and a safe. So, there are positives. My Poor rating reflects the fact that Tsuruya feels tired and shabby. The room had two upright seats at the small window (nice because in a Japanese style room you don't have to necessarily sit at floor level). However, one of the two chairs was an old fashioned tired leather recliner arrangement with a tired hand towel draped over the headrest to protect the leather. I gather a similar arrangement applied in other rooms. A couch in the corridor was draped in a tired old bedspread. These are small things but they are reflective of the style of the place. The dining area is quite bleak and the Kaiseki style evening meal was the least inspiring I have had in a ryokan in several trips to Japan. It wasn't awful food it just wasn't up to usual ryokan standard. The breakfast, served in a different room, was a buffet style and similarly uninspiring. Service overall was efficient but not as warmly friendly as in most ryokans. So, in summary, not bad but certainly below average in my experience. My brief sense of Karuizawa is that it is a pleasant small town and worth a visit. Next time I would look for another accommodation option.

  

• kmquek

  24 abril 2019
  Above average Ryokan

  This is a well located Ryokan at the end of the shipping street. Rooms are decent, but bed sheets are nice and crispy. Food is excellent, Onsen is rather small, but Iggy does not have outdoor Onsen which is a key let down.

  

• deborahhumble

  25 abril 2019
  Wonderfully welcoming and comfortable hotel

  We stayed at this hotel/ryokan during our recent Nakasendo Trail walking holiday. I can't recommend this experience highly enough. The welcome was so warm from all the staff, the onsen bath perfect after a day's hiking and the dinner menu one of the most delicate and delicious we had in Japan during our fortnight holiday. The buffet breakfast featuring both western and Japanese options was plentiful. We were also able to enjoy a cup of tea in the lounge and read the English newspaper. The hotel is also near to cafes, bars, restaurants and shops whilst still exuding a sense of peace and tranquility. Highly recommend this place to stay if you are passsing through Karuizawa.

  

• C3032FOsylviab

  01 noviembre 2019
  Glorious mix of Western and Japanese styles

  This ryokan was the last stop on our Nakasendo trail walk, and it was a perfect ending to a wonderful trip. We loved the history of the hotel, and the eclectic lobby. The room was the most comfortable we stayed in because they actually had a couple Western style chairs, and private bathrooms. While the onsen wasn't the most elaborate, it was very nice, and much appreciated after a cold, rainy walk from the train station. The food was absolutely terrific. Yes, the breakfast was a buffet, which is not typical, but what an excellent buffet!

  

• meganmz8

  17 noviembre 2019
  Lovely historic mountain retreat

  Our two night stay at Hotel Tsuruya was very cozy. We stayed in a traditional ryokan room that had a nice view of fall trees. The seating was comfortable and our table had a warmer which made it that much nicer in the chilly evenings! The room also included tea, television, books about Karuizawa (only in Japanese, however) and yukatas. The futons were pretty comfortable compared to others we'd slept on. Note that this hotel is historic and it shows. If you're looking for modern lodging, this isn't it. It's worth noting that this hotel is at the top of the main shopping street in Kyu-Karuizawa. In the off season it felt a little eerie being at the top of the quiet hill once everything closed up for the evening. If you go out for dinner and drinks you'll have more options the farther down you go (between an 8 - 20 minute walk). There isn't much in the immediate area. The staff was very nice and accommodating and overall I would recommend this hotel!