Access
Sakanagi Guesthouse is located just a 1-minute walk from Zenkoji Temple in Nagano City.
It takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, and the nearest station, Zenkojishita Station, is a 7-minute walk away.
From Nagano Station, it’s about a 30-minute walk, and we recommend enjoying a stroll along the Nagano Chuo-dori on the way.
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How to Get to Sakanagi Guesthouse
By Train or Bus
Shinkansen: about 1 hr 20 min
Highway bus: about 3 hr 40 min
Shinkansen + limited express: about 4 hr
Highway bus: about 7 hr
Limited Express Shinano: about 3 hr
Highway bus: about 4 hr 30 min
Sakanagi Guesthouse
1-minute walk from Zenkoji Temple
Tokyo / Osaka / Kyoto / Nagoya
Travel from major cities to Nagano Station
Bus: About 15 min
Train: About 20 min
Walk: About 30 min
Sakanagi Guesthouse
1-minute walk from Zenkoji Temple
Directions from Nagano Station
By Bus
About 15 minutesNagano Station (Zenkoji Exit), Bus Stop No. 1
Take a bus heading toward Zenkoji.
Get off at “Zenkoji Daimon” bus stop and walk north.
Turn right (east) at the “Zenkoji” traffic light.
At the second T-intersection (there is a café called “Café Le Garçon” on the left), turn left (north).
Walk up the hill, and you will find Sakanagi Guesthouse on your right.
By Train
About 20 minutesNagano Dentetsu (Nagano Electric Railway) Nagano Station
Take a local train from the underground platform.
Get off at “Zenkojishita Station” and exit from Exit 4. You will see a Seven-Eleven in front of you. Walk straight along that road.
Turn right (north) at the second traffic light (look for a butcher shop called “Ushimi”).
Continue straight, and you will see Sakanagi Guesthouse on your right.
On Foot
About 30 minutesEnjoy a pleasant walk along the approach to Zenkoji Temple.
From Nagano Station (Zenkoji Exit), walk straight north along the main street (Chuo Street) for about 1.5 km.
Walk up the gentle slope, and before reaching Zenkoji Temple, turn right at the “Zenkoji” traffic light.
At the second T-intersection (there is a café called “Café Le Garçon” on the left), turn left (north).
Walk up the hill, and you will find Sakanagi Guesthouse on your right.
How to Get to Sakanagi Guesthouse
By Car / Motorcycle
From Niigata
About 35 minutes from Shinano-machi IC (nearest interchange)
From Tokyo
About 25 minutes from Nagano IC (nearest interchange)
From Niigata
About 35 minutes from Shinano-machi IC (nearest interchange)
From Tokyo
About 25 minutes from Nagano IC (nearest interchange)
Car Park
We do not have on-site parking. Please use nearby coin-operated parking lots.
[Weekdays]
[Weekends & Public Holidays]
The following parking lots are about a 12-minute walk away. They are a bit farther, but relatively affordable options near Zenkoji Temple.
Please note that many parking lots near the property do not have a maximum daily rate on weekends and public holidays.
For Guests with Motorcycles
Zenkoji Parking Lot No.4 (¥500 per entry)