BYAKU Narai 上原屋

Nestled at the foot of the Kiso Mountains, this charming 19th-century inn offers cozy tatami-style rooms, delicious kaiseki meals, and a serene atmosphere in historic Narai-juku.

Polished old-world inn offering traditional rooms, plus sophisticated dining & a bathhouse. A 7-minute walk from Narai train station, this refined Edo-era inn is 7 minutes' walk from the 300-year-old Narai Kiso-no-Ohashi Bridge, with a park and views of the Narai River. It's 5 km from the entrance to the Torii Pass, a scenic walking trail. The 2 understated rooms feature wood ceilings and tatami floors, as well as futons and chabudai dining tables. Both rooms offer original details such as polished wood platforms and antique art; 1 room adds a river view. Parking is included, as are breakfast and dinner. There's an elegant courtyard with a garden, as well as a communal bathhouse with a wooden soaking tub. Maximum-stay rules apply.

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