A guest house where you can meet Suzaka, the town of warehouses

A small guest house where time flows slowly.

The building is a good old genuine Japanese house.

When you go out into the city, you can see the warehouse-style houses that remind us of the past prosperity. You can meet a new shop with a commitment. This is a place where people who love to travel will find it interesting.

GUEST HOUSE KURA from the outside appearance

「The Real Thing Remains」

Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture, where Guest House Kura is located, is a town that prospered in the silk industry from the Meiji to Showa periods. There are still many storehouses in the city that are　reminiscent of the former prosperity. This guesthouse storehouse is also over 100 years old, and silkworms were exported to China during the Meiji period.

Ginza street in Suzaka, where the townscape of warehouses remains

「Relaxed」

The town of Suzaka has a slow flow of time, and there are many recommended hot springs nearby. The lounge and cafe space of Guest House Kura is a comfortable place where you can unintentionally relax.

Guest House Kura's lounge is a place of relaxation where locals often show up.

「New Enjoyment」

In Suzaka, vacant houses have recently been renovated, and interesting new shops such as izakayas, restaurants, and general stores are gradually being created.

Mayugura in the garden of Guest House Kura. The general store "Sketch in -hike-" on the first floor

Tourist Information Around Suzaka

Along with staying in Suzaka, some places you would like to go a little further.

スノーモンキー（Snow Monkey）

A very popular spot for foreign tourists.

Have you ever seen a picture of a monkey in a hot spring covered with snow? There are many Japanese people who visit because it is popular with foreigners.

小布施（Obuse）

It is popularly known as "Chestnut, Hokusai, and Flower Town". It takes 30 minutes by bicycle or 1 station by express train. Obuse is also famous for its urban development, and recently, slacklining has also become popular. During the autumn chestnut season, try Obusedo's chestnut cake "Suzaku" at least once!

戸隠（Togakushi）

Togakushi is popular nationwide as a power spot. You can enjoy a day walking along the cedar trees that are thousands of years old and visiting five shrines such as the Okusha and Chusha of Togakushi Shrine. Don't miss Togakushi soba.

Cherry Blossoms

Garyu Park in Suzaka has been selected as one of the top 100 cherry blossom spots in Japan. Obuse's cherry blossom trees, which are at their best around Golden Week, are also recommended.