The Best Hotels Closest to Zenko-ji Temple in Nagano for 2026

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A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bookcase.

A modern library with wooden walls, a green sofa, and a round table with chairs.

A hotel lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a traditional Japanese entrance.

A buffet setup with various dishes, including salads, vegetables, and condiments, arranged on a counter with a view of the city through large windows.

1. Chisun Grand Nagano

Minamichitose, 1.7 km from Zenko-ji Temple

Michael

₩79,624

₩96,344 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hot spring area with a stone pool surrounded by large rocks and a bamboo fence.

A modern kitchen area with a dark countertop, tiled backsplash, and a digital menu display.

A hotel room with wooden cabinets, a woven partition, and a carpeted floor.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a glass door entrance, a reception desk, and potted plants.

2. Dormy Inn Nagano Zenkounoyu Natural Hot Spring

Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga, 1.8 km from Zenko-ji Temple

Alexander

₩167,393

₩184,129 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A waterfall feature with rocks and a tiled border.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese building with a sign for Shimizu Ryokan.

3. Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan

0.7 km from Zenko-ji Temple

Jacob

₩158,645

₩174,509 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern reception desk with marble top, wooden panel wall, and two side tables.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large mirror.

A modern interior with a staircase, a reception area, and an elevator.

A modern conference room with a long table and chairs, wooden herringbone flooring, and large windows with blinds.

4. Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel

Minamichitose, 1.9 km from Zenko-ji Temple

chisato

₩95,287

₩115,298 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A bar with a long counter and multiple bottles, large windows with a city and mountains view, and striped chairs.

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, marble pillars, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a lamp, and a small table.

A person standing in a hotel corridor with a name tag and a red pocket square.

5. Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

Minaminagano, 1.9 km from Zenko-ji Temple

Michael

₩160,509

₩194,216 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, a television, and a lamp.

A modern waiting area with a long bench, a small table, and a sofa.

A buffet with various dishes, including meats, vegetables, and desserts, arranged on a table with a checkered tablecloth.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance with a staircase.

6. Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi

Minaminagano, 1.9 km from Zenko-ji Temple

CHIU WING

₩88,555

₩107,161 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A kitchen with two people cooking, a chalkboard menu, and various cooking utensils.

A traditional Japanese house at night with a visible moon in the sky.

A rustic bar area with wooden paneling, a metal stool, and a leather chair.

A restaurant interior with a wooden counter, hanging pendant lights, and a view of the street outside.

7. Dot Hostel Nagano

0.3 km from Zenko-ji Temple

Arata

₩54,756

₩60,232 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A buffet spread with various dishes and beverages, set against a cityscape view.

Bicycles parked outside a building with baskets attached to the front.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a view of the entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

8. Hotel JAL City Nagano

Minaminagano, 1.1 km from Zenko-ji Temple

Julia

₩94,490

₩103,953 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone floor pattern, wooden reception desk, and a staircase with greenery.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign indicating it is the "New Nagoya Hotel Next."

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a shelf with items, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen area with a wooden shelf displaying jars and utensils, a refrigerator, and a potted plant.

9. Hotel New Nagano NeXT

Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga, 1.8 km from Zenko-ji Temple

Shaangavi

₩141,471

₩155,618 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A buffet table with various food items and serving utensils.

A hotel lobby with leather sofas, a reception desk, a TV mounted on the wall, and a green carpeted floor.

A swimming pool with a clear water surface, a metal handrail, and frosted glass windows.

A modern hotel building with a curved glass facade and a sign indicating it is the Nagano Lindenschloß Plaza Hotel.

10. Nagano Linden Plaza Hotel

Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga, 1.5 km from Zenko-ji Temple

Drake

₩68,457

₩75,303 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A clean, well-lit indoor swimming pool area with tiled walls, a long bench along the pool, and a row of sinks with soap dispensers.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a lamp.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, and a self-service kiosk.

A hotel room with two striped sofas, a wooden table, and a small white box.

11. Island Hotel

Minamichitose, 1.7 km from Zenko-ji Temple

Amy

₩91,518

₩100,673 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A reception desk with a sign reading "Smile Hotel" and a security camera above it.

A person in a suit sitting at a table with a laptop and a drink, in a room with wooden paneling and tables.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a small table, and a chair.

A reception desk with a sign that reads "Smile Hotel."

12. Smile Hotel Nagano

Minamichitose, 1.8 km from Zenko-ji Temple

Guillermo

₩81,137

₩90,373 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious conference room with a long wooden table, surrounded by chairs, and a central potted plant.

The exterior of Mash Café & Bed Nagano, featuring a modern entrance with glass doors, potted plants, and a visible interior through the glass.

A room with a wooden coat rack, a hanging light fixture, and a black chair.

A bunk bed room with a wooden ceiling and a window with curtains.

13. Mash Café & Bed NAGANO - Hostel

Minaminagano, 1.7 km from Zenko-ji Temple

Danielle

₩65,816

₩81,003 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A landscaped garden with a pebble path, rocks, and trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a television.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, chandeliers, columns, and potted plants.

A glass-enclosed patio with outdoor seating, surrounded by trees.

14. The Saihokukan Hotel

Minaminagano, 1 km from Zenko-ji Temple

Midori

₩91,071

₩100,178 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL TREND".

A reception area with a wooden wall displaying the name 'HOTEL TREND'.

A reception area with a wooden counter labeled "FRONT", a bench, a metal shelf with items, and a brown leather couch.

A room with a bed, a table, and a wall-mounted picture.

15. Hotel Trend Nagano

1.5 km from Zenko-ji Temple

Cheng San

₩61,014

₩67,115 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel building with multiple floors, illuminated windows, and various signs including a prominent 'HOTEL BEST' sign.

A modern building with large windows and a sign for 'NAGO STATION'.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a clock.

A hotel reception desk with a marble counter, a digital screen displaying the hotel name, a potted orchid, and a red carpet leading to the entrance.

16. Hotel Abest Nagano Ekimae

Minaminagano, 1.9 km from Zenko-ji Temple

Cheryl

₩95,917

₩116,060 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A checkered tablecloth with a plate of pastries and a cup of coffee.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a framed picture above it, and a small stool in front.

A multi-story brick building with a sign reading "Nagano Plaza Hotel."

17. Nagano Plaza Hotel

Minaminagano, 2.1 km from Zenko-ji Temple

Madelaine

₩58,312

₩70,557 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

18. YADOYA GONDO aioi

0.9 km from Zenko-ji Temple

Monica

₩58,321

₩64,153 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

19. Yamanogami Onsen

Hakoshimizu, 0.7 km from Zenko-ji Temple

₩133,508

₩151,300 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, two chairs, and a heater.

A room with a sofa, a table, and chairs, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with blinds.

A nighttime cityscape with a large firework display.

20. Ikaho Bekkan

1 km from Zenko-ji Temple

₩95,483

₩105,742 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Zenko-ji Temple

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Chisun Grand Nagano	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Dormy Inn Nagano Zenkounoyu Natural Hot Spring	9.2 Wonderful 787 reviews	View
Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan	9.2 Wonderful 148 reviews	View
Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Zenko-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel located very convenient place it’s connected Nagano station and shopping malls. Breakfast was also good. Clean, nice size bedroom. We will coming back here again."

Hotel New Nagano NeXT

10/10 Excellent

"very nice amenities, the locker for early check in and all the toilettries at the front desk, free self laundry with detergent also supplied, close to shopping and the Nagano JR station."

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Good breakfast choices, friendly and helpful staff . Laundry facility available."

Hotel JAL City Nagano

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location, clean room, helpful staff that also spoke English. I would highly consider looking for this brand when going to another hotel in the future."

The Saihokukan Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great property, restaurant on site with bar. Helpful staff and pretty large rooms for Japan."

Chisun Grand Nagano

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the warm welcome, friendly staff, and overall atmosphere. Our room was clean, comfortable, and well maintained, with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The location was convenient, just a block away from the train station, making it very easy to explore. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay pleasant, and their attention to detail really stood out. We truly enjoyed our time here and would happily stay again. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable, welcoming, and enjoyable place to stay!"

TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Simple, comfortable stay with good beds. We had great sleeps and the location near the Nagano Station is excellent!"

Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi

10/10 Excellent

"The room was spotless clean. The breakfast was very good as well. The hotel is close to train station. On the top floor was lounge with view on Nagano."

Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan

10/10 Excellent

"fun & traditional experience!"

Other attractions near Zenko-ji Temple

Nio-mon Gate

10.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Nio-mon Gate, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Kankei-ji Temple

After visiting Kankei-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.

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Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum

8.0/10 (33 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum in Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Jōyama Park

Jōyama Park is just one of the places to see in Nagano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Saiho-ji Temple

10.0/10 (1 review)

Saiho-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nagano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.

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Japanese Traditional Paper Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Japanese Traditional Paper Museum during your trip to Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.

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Shiroyama Zoo

Why not meet the animals who call Shiroyama Zoo home during your travels in Nagano? Discover the temples in this walkable area, or seek out its ski slopes.

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Kitano Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Kitano Cultural Center during your stay in Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Zenko-ji Temple?

Zenko-ji Temple is located in a welcoming area of Nagano that travelers like for its temples and shopping. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 22 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Zenko-ji Temple?

Hotel JAL City Nagano is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Zenko-ji Temple. Other good choices within a short distance include Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan and Nagano Linden Plaza Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Zenko-ji Temple?

Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Zenko-ji Temple.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Zenko-ji Temple, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Zenko-ji Temple.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Zenko-ji Temple?

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Zenko-ji Temple, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Zenko-ji Temple?

Study the collections at Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum, M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena, or Nagano City Museum. Nio-mon Gate, Saisho-in Temple, and Saiko-ji Temple are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. Create some family memories at Shiroyama Zoo, Kitano Cultural Center, and Nagano Olympic Museum while you're exploring the area around Zenko-ji Temple.

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Our top choices for Zenko-ji Temple hotels

1. Chisun Grand Nagano

2. Dormy Inn Nagano Zenkounoyu Natural Hot Spring

3. Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan

4. Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel

5. Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

6. Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi

7. Dot Hostel Nagano

8. Hotel JAL City Nagano

9. Hotel New Nagano NeXT

10. Nagano Linden Plaza Hotel

11. Island Hotel

12. Smile Hotel Nagano

13. Mash Café & Bed NAGANO - Hostel

14. The Saihokukan Hotel

15. Hotel Trend Nagano

16. Hotel Abest Nagano Ekimae

17. Nagano Plaza Hotel

18. YADOYA GONDO aioi

19. Yamanogami Onsen

20. Ikaho Bekkan

Compare popular hotels close to Zenko-ji Temple

Top Zenko-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

Hotel New Nagano NeXT

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

Hotel JAL City Nagano

The Saihokukan Hotel

Chisun Grand Nagano

TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae

Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi

Chuoukan Shimizuya Ryokan

Other attractions near Zenko-ji Temple

Nio-mon Gate

Kankei-ji Temple

Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum

Jōyama Park

Saiho-ji Temple

Japanese Traditional Paper Museum

Shiroyama Zoo

Kitano Cultural Center

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