Rankeiso, Sanjo-Shi

Rankeiso is a well-preserved wooden building dating from 1927, and is the only inn at the Echigo Nagano Onsen. The interior of the original building is consummately traditional but a newer addition offers modern facilities in each room. A path crosses a swinging bridge and meanders through a beautiful garden, which includes a carp pond nestled in between a thatched roofed charcoal kiln and a thatched tea pavilion. Rankeiso has separate men and women's indoor baths that are done stylishly in tile. There are also segregated outside baths. The food is fantastic and is served in your room.