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Ryokan

Kaikonro Toki no Mon

Komoro City, Nagano, Japan
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Japan's first! The world's one and only! An inn that lets guests stay in an Edo-period room for confining criminals.

Guest review score

Exceptional
Reviews: 13
5

Access

Komoro Station
8 min walk
Higashi-Komoro Station
4 min drive
Otome Station
5 min drive

Property facilities

  • Lounge
  • Cafe
  • Shop
  • Meeting room
  • Multipurpose room
  • Banquet hall

Explore our rooms and plans

Price (low to high)
1 room type
Aramachi TheGATE Exterior
Registered Tangible Cultural Property Certification Plate
Aramachi TheGATE main building main entrance
No smoking
1 x Futon
Mountain view
Max 15 adults / 14 children
Room facilities
  • Bath and toilet available
  • Internet available in room
  • Private cottage room
  • Two or more rooms
  • Toothbrush sets
  • Bath towels
  • Aramachi TheGATE Exterior
    Only 1 room left!
    No meal
    Flash Coupon
    Price for:
    1 night
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     | 
    AU$211.13
    Taxes & fees incl.

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.
    Plan details

    100th anniversary of construction! Stay at a nationally registered tangible cult [Room only]

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.

    [1-night basic plan] [Room only] [Stay at a 100-year-old cultural property!] [Lowest price for groups of 4 or more!] ][Weekdays are a great deal! ][Solo travelers are very welcome! ] Escape the heat this summer by visiting the castle town of Komoro in Shinshu Highlands! Komoro City retains the nostalgic streets that flourished as a castle town and post town. Immerse yourself in history and charm while staying at our facility filled with Taisho era romance. Enjoy a nostalgic time during your stay. The interior is filled with retro furnishings and items. Upon request, you can also view the private exhibition room "Aramachi Shoto Museum" free of charge. For multi-night stays, enjoy an additional 10% discount! (Please book through the multi-night stay plan.) ) When traveling to Shinshu, be sure to stay at our facility. "Merchant's Era Lodge Kaikonro Gate of Time" is a unique inn located along the old Hokoku Highway in Komoro City, standing for 100 years. It is the only lodging in the world where you can stay in a zashikirou, attached to the nationally registered tangible cultural property "Former Yamazaki Chohei Store (now Aramachi The GATE)." Built in the late Taisho era, this Western-style store and residence (merchant architecture, signboard architecture) showcases the prosperity of its time with luxurious design, offering an experiential stay concept of "living like a local." Over the course of about 100 years, the building has been renovated several times, creating a maze-like interior adorned with decor and playful merchant touches of Taisho era romance, where you can relax and enjoy a safe stay. [Important Notes] During your stay, staff including night guards will always be on-site for your peace of mind. Many of the facilities inside the building still use original equipment from the time. Please note that some items may be inconvenient to use. This plan is "room only," so no meals are provided, but there are popular restaurants nearby. We recommend making a reservation in advance. If your group consists of 8 or more people, the space may become quite cramped, so please consult with us separately. Since our facility is a multi-purpose complex consisting of accommodations, dining, rental spaces, etc., other users may visit other facilities within the premises during your stay. Please note that there will be no access to the accommodation building. Guests arriving by car are requested to use the shared parking lot located about a 2-minute walk away. (Upon arrival, we will guide you in front of our facility.) ) For guests arriving by train or bus, we offer pick-up services to the nearest station, so please inform us of your arrival time in advance.

    Flash Coupon
    AU$211.13
    Taxes & fees incl.
    2 guests 1 night 1 room
    Meals
    • Room only
    Cancellation policy
    21 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    10%
    14 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    20%
    7 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    30%
    3 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    50%
    1 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    100%
    0 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    100%
    No-show
    100%
    The penalty charges are based on the original rate of this room. However, if any discounts are applied, the incurred penalties will not exceed the total discounted amount of the reservation.The exchange rate is fixed when booking.

    Taxes & fees

    Included

    Consumption tax (from 1/10/2019) (Per person per night) 10%

    Excluded*

    Accommodation tax (1/06/2026-31/05/2029) (Per person per night)¥200

    * Excluded taxes and fees are approximated and may vary based on the property. They will be collected at the property at the time of check-in or check-out.

  • Have breakfast at a nostalgic cultural property
    Only 1 room left!
    Meal
    Breakfast
    Flash Coupon
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    AU$240.45
    Taxes & fees incl.

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.
    Plan details

    100th anniversary of construction! Stay at a nationally registered tangible cult [Breakfast]

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.

    This is a popular plan with breakfast included! Enjoy your breakfast elegantly at a cultural heritage site! [Basic Plan with Breakfast for One Night][Lowest price for groups of 4 or more! ][Weekdays are a great deal! ][Solo travelers are very welcome! ] Escape the heat this summer by visiting the castle town of Komoro in Shinshu Highlands! Shinshu Komoro, a castle town and post town at the foot of Mount Asama, where the townscape of the past remains. Surrounded by nature, food, culture, and art... both your heart and body will be fulfilled. It is also highly recommended as a base for sightseeing in Karuizawa! If traveling by train, it's quick with the Shinano Railway! Enjoy activities in Karuizawa, meals and lodging in the atmospheric Komoro, and spend a relaxing time immersed in history. When you visit, please consider using our facility. Our establishment is located in the central downtown area near Komoro Station, but there are not many restaurants serving breakfast in the morning hours. In a building registered as a tangible cultural property, we hope you can enjoy a nostalgic and relaxing morning. Although the menu is simple, we have prepared a heartfelt breakfast filled with the owner's passion. [About Breakfast] <Breakfast Start Time> 7:30–9:00 [Breakfast Venue] Main floor dining space on the first floor of the main building. [Sample Menu] ・Seasonal Soup ・Classic Morning Plate (Sausages, ham, sunny-side-up eggs, baked potatoes, salad, and carrot rapé) ・Bread ・Coffee, tea, and other soft drinks [Important Notes] The displayed images are examples for reference. Some menu items may change depending on the season and availability of fresh ingredients. If you plan to check out early in the morning and would like to take your breakfast to go, please inform us at check-in. If there are guests who will not be having breakfast, please book a room only and indicate the number of people who wish to have breakfast in the comment section. The breakfast fee for the desired number of people will be paid in cash at check-in. For multi-night stays, some menu items may be changed. If there are any ingredients you cannot consume, please notify us in advance. If you have allergies, please notify us in advance. * There is no menu available for children. For other important notes, please check the contents of the [One-Night Basic Plan].

    Flash Coupon
    AU$240.45
    Taxes & fees incl.
    2 guests 1 night 1 room
    Meals
    • Breakfast
    Cancellation policy
    21 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    10%
    14 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    20%
    7 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    30%
    3 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    50%
    1 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    100%
    0 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    100%
    No-show
    100%
    The penalty charges are based on the original rate of this room. However, if any discounts are applied, the incurred penalties will not exceed the total discounted amount of the reservation.The exchange rate is fixed when booking.

    Taxes & fees

    Included

    Consumption tax (from 1/10/2019) (Per person per night) 10%

    Excluded*

    Accommodation tax (1/06/2026-31/05/2029) (Per person per night)¥200

    * Excluded taxes and fees are approximated and may vary based on the property. They will be collected at the property at the time of check-in or check-out.

Room details

Japanese room, Mountain view, Non-smoking (Exclusive rental plan for the Timeless Gate 1 building, ensuring safety and security)

No smoking
1 x Futon
Mountain view
Max 15 adults / 14 children
Room facilities
  • Bath and toilet available
  • Internet available in room
  • Private cottage room
  • Two or more rooms
Amenities
  • Toothbrush sets
  • Bath towels
  • Face towels
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Hand soap
  • Cotton swabs
  • Tissues
  • Slippers
  • Hair dryers
  • Kids' slippers
Room location
  • Corner room