Having stayed at numerous hotels in Japan over the years, Jinpyokaku and the wonderful people who run the ryokan, exceeded all expectations and gave an amazing experience that I will always remember.
At Jinpyokaku, the rooms were comfortable, large and gorgeous, the onsen hot springs incredibly soothing, and the food included (Dinner & Breakfast) was out of this world. When taking the price of a night's stay at Jinpyokaku into consideration, it's important to note that for the night's price, you will get the equivalent of a 5-star, 10 course type dinner with the finest and freshest meats, seafood, fruits, vegetables, teas and juices of the local Yudanaka/Shinshu region. The fresh apple dishes and juices were delicious and the apple fed local beef was the best beef I've ever had, even topping Kobe beef. Breakfast at Jinpyokaku is just as good as dinner with mouth savoring soups, meats, and fantastic toasts and fruit jams, and that's just the beginning courses. Taking into consideration the extremely high quality Japanese dining experiences included, the wonderful onsen which is often private even when using the public bath since there are only 6 rooms total at the location, the extremely courteous and wonderful staff always there to help, and the beautiful tranquil location of Yudanaka and the nearby scenic hike to the Snow Monkey Park (which is great in itself), Jinpyokaku is worth every yen and more, and I definitely look forward to staying at Jinpyokaku again in the future. Highly recommended.
