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title: "Nunohan vs Rako Hananoi Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Nunohan or Rako Hananoi Hotel in Suwa? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-08
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# Nunohan vs Rako Hananoi Hotel

Both are in Suwa, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Ryokan · ★★★ · Kogandori 3-chome
## [Nunohan](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nunohan-suwa/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.6 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 7.6

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1907908/agoda/?lang=en)

Ryokan · ★★★ · Takashima 2-chome
## [Rako Hananoi Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rako-hananoi-hotel-suwa/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2006043/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Nunohan

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Nunohan if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.6 / 8.4)
-   to walk to the sights (70 m / 1.1 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (44 / 8)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 35 / 155)

### Choose Rako Hananoi Hotel if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 155 / 35)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2013 / 1920)

### Why is Nunohan better than Rako Hananoi Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 8.4) (+1.2)
2.  1.0 km closer to the city centre (−1.0 km)
3.  720 m closer to public transport (−720 m)
4.  36 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+36)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 68 vs 47) (+21)
6.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (35 vs 155 rooms) (−120)

### Why is Rako Hananoi Hotel better than Nunohan?

1.  More guest reviews (649 vs 36), so the rating is more reliable (×18)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2013 vs 1920) (+93y)
3.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)
4.  A larger hotel with more facilities (155 vs 35 rooms) (×4.4)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Nunohan | Rako Hananoi Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.6  (+1.2) | 8.4 |
| Location | 7.6  (+2.3) | 5.3 |
| Public transport | 8.7  (+3.9) | 4.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0  (+0.6) | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 9.6  (+1.2) | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 36 | 649  (+613) |
| Rank in Suwa | top 9%  (+34%) | top 43% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.6  (+2.3) | 5.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 70 m  (−1.0 km) | 1.1 km |
| To public transport | 400 m  (−720 m) | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 22 km | 21 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 44  (+36) | 8 |
| To the nearest food shop | 470 m  (−700 m) | 1.2 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 3  (+3) | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 7  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 35 | 155 |
| Floors | 5 | 12 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1920 | 2013  (+93y) |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 11  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.1 km apart

Nunohan: city centre: 70 m, Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ): 22 km, 44 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.

Rako Hananoi Hotel: city centre: 1.1 km, Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ): 21 km, 8 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Suwa

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

## Nunohan or Rako Hananoi Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Nunohan or Rako Hananoi Hotel?

Nunohan leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Nunohan or Rako Hananoi Hotel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Nunohan is closer: 70 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Rako Hananoi Hotel.

### How far apart are Nunohan and Rako Hananoi Hotel?

The two hotels are 1.1 km 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/nunohan-suwa-vs-rako-hananoi-hotel-suwa/. 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/