Welcome for rest and relaxation
in the world of fairy tales!

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The ideal location surrounded by nature of Nagano. Enjoy meals prepared with elaborate, as well as the wonderful space and Onsen hot springs.

Nagano is one of the blessed prefectures in Japan, with beautiful mountains, clear sky, and fresh air. Our Ryokan (Japanese-style hotel) is located such an ideal location to be relaxing and the nature would show you many faces from season to season. Enjoy your rest with our warm atmosphere by sophisticated service, in addition, we are featuring your spacious experience of our "Shinshu Cuisine" and Onsen called "Hot Spring of Beauty". We proudly welcome you.
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  • Inn interiors featuring sensations of four seasons
  • Inn interiors featuring sensations of four seasons
  • Inn interiors featuring sensations of four seasons
  • Inn interiors featuring sensations of four seasons
  • Inn interiors featuring sensations of four seasons

  • Inn interiors featuring sensations of four seasons
  • Inn interiors featuring sensations of four seasons
  • Inn interiors featuring sensations of four seasons
  • Inn interiors featuring sensations of four seasons
  • Inn interiors featuring sensations of four seasons

Ryokan interiors with expressions
that change according to seasons

Ryokan interiors at Otogitei Kofu are changed to stay in tune with the four seasons.
The Ryokan offers a space for rest and relaxation with a fresh feeling on each occasion of your visit.
Enjoy the atmosphere of “fairy tales” and transitioning four seasons to your heart’s content.

The mind and spirit will be warmed and relieved, even just by looking.

Selected details of the interior decor at the Ryokan

  • Kasajizo (Bodhisattva with Woven Hat)

    Kasajizo (Bodhisattva with Woven Hat)

  • Kaguyahime (Lady Kaguya)

    Kaguyahime (Princess Kaguya)

  • Tsuruno Ongaeshi (the Grateful Crane)

    Tsuruno Ongaeshi (The Grateful Crane)

ROOMS

10-mats Japanese-style room with beds and spacious veranda

10-mats Japanese-style room with beds and spacious veranda

2 double beds are installed in our guest room with 10-mats space and spacious veranda.

Occupancy per room: Up to 2 guests.

10-mats Japanese-style room with three-mat entrance and spacious veranda

10-mats Japanese-style room with 3-mats entrance and spacious veranda

It is our intention to offer you an atmosphere that is suitable for comfortable stay.

Occupancy per room: Up to 5 guests.

10-mats Japanese-style room with spacious veranda

10-mats Japanese-style room with spacious veranda

The aroma of rush is one of healing elements that comforts your heart.

Occupancy per room: Up to 5 guests.

8-mat Japanese room with spacious veranda

8-mats Japanese-style room with spacious veranda

Sit around the table in our Japanese-style room for relaxing time.

Occupancy per room: Up to 4 guests.

6-mat Japanese room with spacious veranda

6-mats Japanese-style room with spacious veranda

The lady of the inn takes pride in the meticulous care that goes into the creation of atmosphere in the rooms.

Occupancy per room: Up to 2 guests.

HOT SPRING

  • hotspring
  • hotspring
  • hotspring

Open-air Hot spring

Hirugami Onsen hot springs feature characteristic creamy texture, referred to as the “Hot spring of Beauty” with the perfect starry sky at the night. Also, you can feel the passage of the season by mountains during the day. Enjoy our outside bath with an excellent location.

Large Public Bath

Large Public Bath

The creamy hot water of Hirugami Onsen is supplied to the spacious inside bath as well. There is a full complement of amenities that are available for you until check out.

CUISINE

We are naturally particular about the taste of our meals, but we are also very determined about implementing the theme of “land of fairy tales” in motifs of our table ware and presentation of meals at Otogitei. Numerous dishes prepared with the abundance of foodstuffs produced in Shinshu region are feast for the eye as well as kind of the taste buds.

Meals prepared with themes of fairy tales
Enjoy the world of fairy tales with food presentation

Such meals that seem to appear from the world of fairy tales are enjoyed with all the five senses. Enjoy meals prepared with the theme of fairy tales to your heart’s content.

Specialty

Specialty

”TAMATEBAKO”
”TAMATEBAKO” is a masterpiece and a specialty at Otogitei. When the opened it smoke spreads out, then a diverse range of harvest of the sea and the mountain appear after the smoke clears. It's as if you are into the fairy tales story.
Lobby

Lobby

Guest room

Guest room

Banquet hall

Banquet hall

FACILITIES

Calm space with images of fairy tales fills the Ryokan interiors at Otogitei. traditional cute Japanese doll, low dining tables and gold fish bowls are all comprise the decor inside the Ryokan that provokes nostalgic sensations where guests are invited to spend time of pleasant rest.

Transportation

Otogitei Kofu
Otogitei Kofu
490 Chisato, Achi Village, Shimoina County, Nagano Prefecture 395-0304 Japan
TEL : +81-265-43-3211
FAX:+81-265-43-3933

Transportation from Tokyo

Guests arriving from direction of Tokyo
Tokyo Shinjuku
Chuo Expressway (from Hatsudai Interchange)
(262.7 km; about 3 hours and 20 minutes)
Okaya Junction
Iida-Yamamoto Interchange
National Road Route 153 to Route 256
(approx. 8 minutes → approx. 2 minutes)
Otogitei Kofu
Tokyo Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal(Via Iida Ekimae)
Chuo Expressway Bus (Keio Bus, Ina Bus or Shinnan Koutsu)(approx. 4 hours)
Mitaka → Shikedaiji → Fuchu → Hino → Hachioji
Free courtesy pickup and drop off (advance reservation is required)
Iida Ekimae
Free courtesy pickup and drop off (advance reservation is required)
Otogitei Kofu
Tokyo Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal(Via Chuo Expressway Hirugami Onsen)
Chuo Liner (JR Bus Kanto)
(approx. 4 hours)
Chuo Expressway Hirugami Onsen
Free courtesy pickup and drop off (advance reservation is required)
10分
Otogitei Kofu
Tokyo JR Shinjuku Station
JR Chuo Line (Azusa)
(about 2 hours and 30 minutes)
Okaya Station
Iida Line
(about 2 hours and 30 minutes)
Iida Eki
Free courtesy pickup and drop off (advance reservation is required)
Otogitei Kofu

* Indicated required times are rough estimates.

* Indicated required times are rough estimates.

Transportation from Nagoya

Guests arriving from direction of Nagoya
Nagoya Nagoya Interchange
Chuo Expressway
(92.3km/90 minutes)
Sonohara Interchange
National Road Route 89 to Route 256
(6 minutes→2 minutes)
Otogitei Kofu
Nagoya Meitetsu Bus Center
Expressway Bus (Meitetsu Bus, Ina Bus or Shinnan Koutsu)
Toukadai→Magomejuku→Get off at “Hirugami Onsen”
Otogitei Kofu
Nagoya Meitetsu Bus Center(Via Komaba)
Expressway Bus (Meitetsu Bus, Ina Bus or Shinnan Koutsu)
(1 hours and 40 minutes〜2 hours 30 minutes)
Toukadai→Magomejuku
Komaba Komaba
Free courtesy pickup and drop off (advance reservation is required)
Otogitei Kofu
Nagoya JR Nagoya Station
Tokaido Shinkansen Line
30 minutes
Toyohashi Station
Limited Express Inaji operates as ordinary train in segment described inside brackets ( ).
About 2 hours and 30 minutes(4 hours)
Iida Eki
Free courtesy pickup and drop off (advance reservation is required)
Otogitei Kofu

* Indicated required times are rough estimates.

* Indicated required times are rough estimates.

Free pickup

Guests arriving on trains are invited to use our free courtesy pickup and drop off service. Service is provided from our inn to Iida Station and Tenryukyo Station. Please contact us in advance to use the service.

Drop off

Courtesy drop off time: Arranged in advance; drop off points: Iida Station and Tenryukyo Station; operating condition: 2 or more guests.

Pick up

Courtesy pickup time: Arranged in advance; pickup points: Iida station and Tenryukyo Station; operating condition: 2 or more guests.

SIGHTSEEING

SIGHTSEEING
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Heavens Sonohara

Heavens Sonohara

Located at altitude of 1,600 meters, the site is the largest ski area in Inadani Valley and draws a large crowd during winter. The location becomes a natural park where people enjoy super glider and a variety of other leisure activities from spring to fall.
Operating hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (final departure of ascending ropeway at 4:30 p.m.)
Operating season Fall from September 20 to November 24 (planned)
Access 10 minutes by car from the inn (free courtesy pickup and drop off available!)
Hirugami Onsen Asaichi (Morning market)

Hirugami Onsen Asaichi (Morning market)

Harvest festival featuring loads of sensational tastes at Hirugami Onsen Asaichi (Morning market), which is held daily throughout the year.
A chance to buy just harvested,delicious and fresh vegetables or fruits. Safe foodstuffs produced by local farmers are on the offer.
Operating hours April to October from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.; November to March from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. * Operating year round.
Access Five minutes on foot from the inn.
Tenryu River Boat Tours

Tenryu River Boat Tours

Exciting ride traveling rapidly down Tenryu River, while watching fall foliage on both river banks.
The tour becomes an ordinary boat tour (called Rhine Cruise) downstream from Tenryukyo Gorge, where visitors can cast net to fish and eat the caught fish.
There are 2 boat tours available, both traveling with the river downstream, one in the upstream sector and the other in the downstream sector. Please note that reservation is essential for all these tours.
Operating hours Availability varies depending on the season, so please check details on the website.
http://www.gokai-tenryu.com/
Access 20 minutes by car from the inn.
Aokiya store featuring fishing pond and irori fire roasted fish

Aokiya store featuring fishing pond and irori fire roasted fish

A fishpond pond where customers can take home caught trout, char, rainbow trout and other fish, which can also be cooked and eaten on site. Fishing and cooking fresh fish is a tasty treat.
Operating hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last order taken at 3:00 p.m.)
Operating season Open until December 23; closed on Tuesdays (unless public holiday, in which case the store will be open)
Access 10 minutes by car from the inn.

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