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title: "Ikariya Ryokan vs Suminoyu: which hotel is better?"
description: "Ikariya Ryokan or Suminoyu in Nagano? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ikariya-ryokan-nagano-vs-suminoyu-nagano/
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retrieved: 2026-11-08
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# Ikariya Ryokan vs Suminoyu

Both are in Nagano, 210 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Ryokan · ★★ · Yamanouchi
## [Ikariya Ryokan](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ikariya-ryokan-nagano/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 2.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1658766/agoda/?lang=en)

Ryokan · ★★★ · Yamanouchi
## [Suminoyu](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/suminoyu-nagano/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 2.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2155064/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 210 m apart.

### Choose Suminoyu if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 9.4)

### Why is Ikariya Ryokan better than Suminoyu?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is Suminoyu better than Ikariya Ryokan?

1.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (308 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable (×24)
3.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 15:00) (−2h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Ikariya Ryokan | Suminoyu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Location | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Public transport | 1.2  (+1.1) | 0.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 9.3  (+0.7) |
| Guest rating | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Number of reviews | 13 | 308  (+295) |
| Google rating | 4.3/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 94 | – |
| Rank in Nagano | top 26% | top 2%  (+24%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Distance to Yamanouchi centre | 2.1 km  (−210 m) | 2.3 km |
| To public transport | 1.8 km  (−210 m) | 2.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 13 | 13 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 9 | 12 |
| Floors | 3 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1994 |
| Listed amenities | 10  (+2) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 13:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

210 m apart

Ikariya Ryokan: city centre: 3.9 km, nearest station Yudanaka Station: 1.8 km, 13 places to eat within 500 m.

Suminoyu: city centre: 4.0 km, nearest station Yudanaka Station: 2.0 km, 13 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Nagano

[Nagano weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/japan/nagano/nagano/weather)

## Ikariya Ryokan or Suminoyu: common questions

### Which is better, Ikariya Ryokan or Suminoyu?

Ikariya Ryokan leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Ikariya Ryokan or Suminoyu?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Ikariya Ryokan is closer: 2.1 km from the centre, against 2.3 km for Suminoyu.

### How far apart are Ikariya Ryokan and Suminoyu?

The two hotels are 210 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ikariya-ryokan-nagano-vs-suminoyu-nagano/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/