비악 나라이(Byaku Narai)

This is the best hotel we ever stayed at. If you are reading this review, it means you already decided on going to the middle of no where Japan. Byaku more or less owns the town. There are other ryokans but nowhere close the the quality of this. They also have the only restaurant open late and it is amazing!!! Furthermore book it on a Friday/Sat/Sunday so you can enjoy the sake brewery next to the hot springs. Also get rooms with your own Onsen, it’s worth it the public ones aren’t co gender

훌륭한 숙박 시설이었습니다. 술집을 개조하여 본관은 모든 객실이 독립된 건물입니다. 텔레비전이 없는 방에서 오랜만에 한가로이 대화를 즐겼습니다. 이번, 묵은 것은 별관이었으므로 식사나 대욕장에의 입욕에 3분 정도 나라이주쿠를 ​​걸었습니다. 메조넷 타입의 방에서 1층이 버스·화장실과 작은 거실. 2층이 베트룸이었습니다. 어메니티나 음료도 충실. 지산지소의 요리의 여러가지, 저녁 식사는 물론 아침 식사도 맛있었습니다. 주차장이 조금 떨어져 있고, 스스로 멈추러 가지 않으면 안되기 때문에, 조금 귀찮았습니다. 숙박 대금으로부터 생각하면, 스탭이 차를 돌려 주어도. . . . 직원은 좋은 의미로 여러분 친절했습니다. 코로나 새벽에 해외로부터의 손님이 많았던 인상입니다. 이번에는 본관에 묵습니다. 입니다.

Unequaled politeness and attention to detail. The best place we stayed by far during our 10 day trip to Japan. Beautiful buildings and design set in a post town that dates back hundreds of years. Truly unique. Be sure to have your transportation set especially in “cold” season. We went at the end of March and could not find a taxi out, which forced us to cut out our Nakasendo trail hike in order to make one of the few trains.

Amazing property that’s been renovated very well. Thoughtful service throughout, esp from the team helming the excellent restaurant.

Our stay was amazing. The staff was friendly and attentive, the hotel is in a really nice old town. Highly recommend.

A must for special occasion. Amazing service, dinner was to die for. Something very special

My stay at Byaku Narai was so comfortable and the highlight of my entire trip to Japan. The place is really beautiful- restored historic buildings with modern minimalist aesthetic. It was serene and fresh and also charming. The room was really spacious with beautiful wood floors and high beamed ceilings. There were lots of lovely amenities - bath soaks, great tea and coffee. Comfy clothes to wear to dinner or around the town. It is hard to describe how amazing the food was. It felt almost transcendent - like a great symphony. Lots of local ingredients, complexity and depth. I can see why the chef is ranked so highly. Overall the stay really reminded me of the history of the town - a rest stop for weary travelers. I felt fully safe pampered and restored.