Azumino Ryokan Nishiya Besso
Overview
Nishiya Besso's main house is a 200-year-old farmhouse that was moved from Niigata and rebuilt in the Azumino forest, its original beams darkened by centuries of hearth smoke and kept above a working irori. Its five rooms share three private baths, a pair indoors and one in the garden, all filled with free-flowing water from Nakabusa Onsen. Dinner is eaten by the irori and includes river char slow-grilled for 90 minutes, and the inn accepts cash only.
Key facts
- Price
- Premium
- Our tier, on a scale from Budget to Luxury
- Private bath
- 3 kashikiri baths
- Check-in / check-out
- From 15:00, by 10:00
- Children
- Minimum age applies
- Children under primary-school age are generally not accepted; phone the inn to ask
Checked on the inn’s official site, . How we check
Best time: Autumn: Spectacular foliage. Spring: Cherry blossoms along cycling paths.
Before you book
- Book well ahead: only 5 rooms, rated 4.9/5.0 on Jalan
- CASH ONLY: no credit cards accepted
- Japanese-only website but book via Jalan or Ikyu
Baths & dining
Onsen & baths
- Spring type
- Alkaline simple hot spring from Nakabusa Onsen
- Water temperature
- Source 69.3°C, naturally cooled without dilution (kakenagashi), pH 8.6
Private baths
- Indoor cypress bath (main building)
- Indoor cypress bath (annex)
- Outdoor garden hinoki bath
Indoor baths
- Main building indoor cypress bath
- Annex indoor cypress bath
Outdoor baths
- Garden outdoor hinoki bath
- Baths are private/family-style
- Check if vacant before entering
Dining
Irori dining room
Terrace (morning coffee)
- Breakfast
- 8:00-9:00 (approximate)
- Dinner
- 18:00-20:00 (approximate)
Specialty dishes
- 90-minute slow-grilled iwana (river char)
- Charcoal-grilled seasonal vegetables over irori
- Handmade water tofu
- Mountain vegetable preparations (sansai)
Dietary: Food allergy accommodations; Vegetarian modifications with advance notice. Contact inn at 0263-81-5248 when booking
Photos
Rooms
| Room | Size | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tanba (Main 2F) | 10-tatami | Forest |
| Imari (Detached) | 10-tatami + 8-tatami | Garden and forest |
| Masuko (Main 2F) | 10-tatami + 9-tatami wooden floor | Forest canopy |
| Oribe (Detached) | 10-tatami + 3-tatami | Courtyard garden |
Worth knowing
- Irori lounge
- Terrace seating
- Morning terrace coffee service
Getting there
- Nearest station
- Hotaka Station (JR Oito Line)
- From the station
- 20 minutes by taxi
- Parking
- Available
Questions
What types of room does Azumino Ryokan Nishiya Besso have?
Azumino Ryokan Nishiya Besso lists 4 room types: Tanba (Main 2F), Imari (Detached), Masuko (Main 2F) and Oribe (Detached).
Does Azumino Ryokan Nishiya Besso have private onsen?
Yes. Indoor cypress bath (main building). Indoor cypress bath (annex). Outdoor garden hinoki bath.
How do I get to Azumino Ryokan Nishiya Besso?
The nearest station is Hotaka Station (JR Oito Line). 20 minutes by taxi.
What time are check-in and check-out at Azumino Ryokan Nishiya Besso?
Check-in is from 15:00. Check-out is by 10:00.
Does Azumino Ryokan Nishiya Besso accept children?
Children under primary-school age are generally not accepted; phone the inn to ask.
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