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title: "Minamiso vs Ryokan Kanoya: which hotel is better?"
description: "Minamiso or Ryokan Kanoya in Ōmachi? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/minamiso-omachi-vs-ryokan-kanoya-omachi/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-08
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# Minamiso vs Ryokan Kanoya

Both are in Ōmachi, 2.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse
## [Minamiso](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/minamiso-omachi/)

- **Guest rating:** 5.7 ·  Below average

- **Location score:** 3.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1846447/agoda/?lang=en)

Ryokan · ★★½ · Ōmachi
## [Ryokan Kanoya](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ryokan-kanoya-omachi/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 2.4

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2049009/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Minamiso

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.3 km apart.

### Choose Minamiso if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 7 / 22)

### Choose Ryokan Kanoya if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.8 / 5.7)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 22 / 7)

### Why is Minamiso better than Ryokan Kanoya?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is Ryokan Kanoya better than Minamiso?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 5.7) (+2.1)
2.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Minamiso | Ryokan Kanoya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 5.7 | 7.8  (+2.1) |
| Location | 3.3  (+0.9) | 2.4 |
| Public transport | 5.2  (+0.8) | 4.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 6.7 | 7.9  (+1.2) |
| Guest rating | 5.7 | 7.8  (+2.1) |
| Number of reviews | 45 | 59  (+14) |
| Rank in Ōmachi | bottom 6% | bottom 19%  (+13%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.3  (+0.9) | 2.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.9 km | 3.0 km |
| To public transport | 1.0 km  (−150 m) | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 42 km | 40 km  (−2.3 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 1.1 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★½ |
| Rooms | 7 | 22 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1997 | 1998  (+1y) |
| Listed amenities | – | 7 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

## Location

2.3 km apart

Minamiso: city centre: 2.9 km, Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ): 42 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Ryokan Kanoya: city centre: 3.0 km, Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ): 40 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

## Minamiso or Ryokan Kanoya: common questions

### Which is better, Minamiso or Ryokan Kanoya?

Minamiso leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Ryokan Kanoya is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Minamiso or Ryokan Kanoya?

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

### How far apart are Minamiso and Ryokan Kanoya?

The two hotels are 2.3 km apart in a straight line.

## 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/minamiso-omachi-vs-ryokan-kanoya-omachi/. 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/