Name: Nojiriko Hotel El Bosco
Address: 4847 Furumi, Oh-aza, Shinano-cho, Shinano, Shinano, Shinano, 389-1302, Japan
Rating: 8

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Stayed several times before for years, as it is located at the deepest spot of Nojiriko Lake, surrounded by only trees. Beautiful stars at night, so quiet surrounding that it's good to just relax for a day. However, building is getting old, WiFi is weak, no hot spring facility in the hotel (although they can drive to the nearby Japanese ryokan hotel in the afternoon upon request). French restaurant serves dishes using local material, but nothing special nor unique. Breakfast buffet is good with some variations to choose from western and Japanese style.

nicely isolated location with quietness

El Bosco Nojiriko Hotel is probably one of our favorite hotels in Japan.  We've only been there twice, but since living here for a dozen years, we've tended to travel to lots of different places in Japan rather than keep returning to the same places, so twice is a compliment to this hotel. As others have stated, the cost is a bit expensive, but considering its location on its own peninsula along a mountain lake, the high quality of the food, and the overall attentiveness of the staff, it's nice to splurge once in a while.  As some reviewers have mentioned, it is in a remote location, and I personally would suggest coming by car; there really is so much to see within the surrounding mountains that would be missed without your own transportation. I heartily recommend driving through nearby Togakushi; especially the walk to the upper-shrine lined with tall 400-year old cedars is magical. The hotel is furnished in a casual but modern and understated but I think elegant fashion, with attention to natural woods and large windows that immerse you in the surrounding forest. Both times that we have visited, we were so happy with the presentation and taste of the dinner. This last time, we splurged and came for one of the hotel's combined wine tasting events with St. Cousair Winery. They shuttled us over to the winery, where we had a little break before going for an extra shuttle ride to the outer old-vine vineyards for a personal tour by the winemaker. There, the winery has a small two-story log building where we overlooked the vineyards and surrounding valley while tasting five or six white wines along with aged cheese and smoked deer.  Because corking fees were waived for wines purchased during the event, we brought back a bottle of Nagano Chardonnay to have with dinner.  I'm surprised to say that I think the winery's Chardonnay compares quite favorably with those in a similar price range (~$30) from my home-state of California.  Overall, we had a very pleasant stay at the El Bosco Nojiriko Hotel.

Expensive but wonderful visit for collaborative El Bosco/Saint Cousair Winery tasting event

I guess the high rate you pay is for the location, which is beautiful. However, we thought it was overpriced. The room was quite outdated, especially the bathroom (plus supersmall, no bath). Nothing special and simply not what we expected. The restaurant (which was a french cuisine) was disappointing too. The food quality was poor and not tasty at all, however not cheap in price. Breakfast was a little better. The staff was very friendly and did their best to help, especially the 1 guy who spoke English. We would not go here again unfortunately.

Pretty location but super overpriced

Yes, like many other reviewers have said, the decor is from the 70s.  But the food was awesome.  They have a chef making real food for every visitor, and catered to the allergies among members of our party.  The location is beautiful.  The view from the room can't be beat.

The food is awesome.

We stayed here for one night in a Superior Twin room. The staff were really excellent and very friendly and professional. The dinner in the restaurant was first class. The restaurant is beautiful and quiet and we could enjoy a relaxed dinner. The chef is from Nagano and he uses local, fresh seasonal produce from Nagano and neighboring Niigata. The hotel does not have its own onsen, however there is a good shuttle bus service from the hotel (arranged by the hotel) to one of the local onsens. This onsen is in a really good spot and there is a wonderful view of the surrounding mountains from the outside baths. I highly recommend visiting this hotel.... for the location, view of the magnificent lake and mountains and for the delicious food. Please note that the hotel is closed in winter due to heavy snow fall, making the roads difficult to pass.

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