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Immerse yourself in 100 unique experiences and stories to enrich your trek at Byaku Narai, a historic inn that offers a unique stay along the Nakasendo Trail in the historical Narai-Juku. Designed on the central theme of 100 people, 100 experiences, and 100 accommodations, this exotic inn promises you hundreds of local experiences as you connect with 100s of people in a building over 100 years old. The experiences begin right from the comfort of 16 guest rooms spread across four distinct historic buildings. Each interior in all four categories offers a unique feel and aura, with features like open-air baths, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and refrigerator, and distinct accents like a skylight, an alcove, and a private sauna. At the Restaurant Kura, culinary indulgences highlight the unique flavours of the ...
Immerse yourself in 100 unique experiences and stories to enrich your trek at Byaku Narai, a historic inn that offers a unique stay along the Nakasendo Trail in the historical Narai-Juku. Designed on the central theme of 100 people, 100 experiences, and 100 accommodations, this exotic inn promises you hundreds of local experiences as you connect with 100s of people in a building over 100 years old. The experiences begin right from the comfort of 16 guest rooms spread across four distinct historic buildings. Each interior in all four categories offers a unique feel and aura, with features like open-air baths, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and refrigerator, and distinct accents like a skylight, an alcove, and a private sauna. At the Restaurant Kura, culinary indulgences highlight the unique flavours of the region from fresh ingredients sourced around the neighbouring mountains. Lighthearted moments await at the GEN lounge, a portal to experiencing the 100 stories that spice up a stay here. The Suginomori brewery and tasting bar presents eccentric wine-tasting experiences, and the Hoihoi gallery provides a deep dive into the arts and crafts heritage of the region. Relax your bodies, minds, and souls at the SAN-SEN bathing facility, where water flows from the Shinano River, the source of which is the spring mountain waters of Narai-Juku.
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Byaku Narai sits in the middle of the 69 stations of the Nakasendo trail, Narai-Juku, in Shiojiri, Nagano. Its historic walls are fenced by the natural splendour of mountains, providing an idyllic, natural setting where you can encounter 100 stories and experiences.
Arrive at this hotel by taking a cab drive of approximately 35 minutes from the Matsumoto International Airport. Alternatively, arrive at the Narai train station and walk for just 5 minutes to access the hotel.
Experience 100 unique stories, sensations, historical offers, and culinary temptations across four landmark buildings in the Byaku-Narai.
Toshiyoshi-ya: The main building houses rooms 101 to 108, featuring twin, king, and futon beds, and open-air baths, toilets, bathrooms, Wi-Fi, refrigerators, air conditioning, air purifiers, and humidifiers. Size Range: 37 sq m (398 sq ft) – 68 sq m (732 sq ft)
Uehara-ya: This Japanese rowhouse houses rooms 109 – 112 with amenities similar to that of the main building’s rooms. Size Range: 23 sq m (248 sq ft) – 73 sq m (786 sq ft)
Shimamo-ya: This room category ...
Shimamo-ya: This room category features traditional tatami floors and houses rooms 113 – 115. All amenities are the same as those in the main building. Average Size: 65 sq m (700 sq ft) – 89 sq m (958 sq ft)
Kanekami-ya: This category is for room 116 alone, featuring a private sauna and outdoor bath, with other amenities in the main building. Average Size: 65 sq m (700 sq ft)
Experience a sensory culinary voyage at the Kura Restaurant, where meals not only resonate with the changing seasons but reflect the culinary cultures and climatic influences of the region. Cuisines are sumptuous byproducts of ingredients sourced in the mountainous landscapes of Narai-Juku, void of additives, with authenticity and nourishment at the core of their creations. Enjoy regional specialties, such as miso soup, pickled vegetables, and a natural river fish grown in the Shinano River on a traditional kiso lacquerware.
The Suginomori Brewery and Tasting Bar in a renovated former miso paste storehouse serves savoury drinks and the signature local sake in an ambiance decorated with historic items found only in Narai-Juku. Relish the taste of the brewery’s special Japanese Sake, brewed on-site alongside local Shiojiri wines of global repute, curated from 16 wineries, featuring grapes from the unique soil. Other local drinks available in the bar include craft beer, craft gin, and single-malt whiskey. These drinks can be paired with finger foods from the region at the bar while socialising and having fun.
Whether you’re exploring the Nakasendo Trail or enjoying a getaway in Narai-Juku, a soothing immersion in the SAN-SEN public bath is a hedonistic indulgence that can relax your body and pacify a restive soul. This large public bath uses the water flowing directly from the Shinano River, whose source is the spring water from the Narai-Juku mountains. The bath house, over 200 years old, is created from five representative trees of the Kiso region – Hinoki and Sawara cypress, Hiba, Umbrella pine, and Arborvitae woods, inspiring a regional touch to the experience.
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