A snowy village in the morning (illustrative)
Pork belly and short rib grilling over charcoal (illustrative)

Iiyama. Good food. A stay, just right.

About

Deep snow country. Northern Shinshu, Iiyama.
A place to come back to after a day out.
There’s good food. That alone makes the trip a pleasure.

Minpaku Oiso is a small lodging under the same management as OISO, a Korean restaurant. Unfussy, but never careless. Spend a snow-country night with a warm welcome.

01 — Eat

Eat

Korean barbecue, the Oiso way.

Korean food is what Oiso is proud of. The authentic taste of OISO, the Korean restaurant under the same management, is the best thing about this lodging.

Pork belly and short rib grilling over charcoal, with sanchu and kimchi behind
Korean BBQSuperb grilled meat. Enjoy.
A chijimi cooked on a cast-iron plate, with scallion, onion and sesame
ChijimiChewy and crisp, and fun to eat.
Cheese dakgalbi on a steel griddle — chicken and cabbage under melting cheese
Cheese dakgalbiMellow richness and umami, together.
MealsMeals are not included in the room rate. For dinner, visit OISO, the Korean izakaya on site. 17:00–22:00. Closed Thursdays.
A tatami room with two beds side by side
02 — Stay

Stay

A quiet room, after a long day.

An unfussy lodging, just right. A room for playing, eating, and sleeping soundly.

Rooms
Triple rooms for up to three guests. Each room has a kitchenette, a dining area, and a wardrobe.
Shared
The shared kitchen has a fridge, a microwave, and cookware. Wi-Fi is free. Parking is nearby.
In the room
Air conditioning and carpet.
03 — Seasons

Iiyama, through the year.

Iiyama, in northern Shinshu, is one of Japan’s great snow towns. Winter, of course — canola in spring, playing by the river in summer, and new rice in autumn. There’s a reason to come all year.

Canola flowers along the river, with snow still on the mountains
Spring — bloomCanola flowers along the Chikuma River, and walks through the thawing hills.
A shaded path through summer trees (illustrative)
Summer — paddleCanoeing on the Chikuma River, or walking the beech woods of the Shin-etsu Trail.
Falling leaves in an autumn wood
Autumn — harvestHills in their autumn colors, and the new-rice season in rice-growing Iiyama.
Snow-laden firs beside a morning ski slope (illustrative)
Winter — skiNearby ski resorts include Togari Onsen, Madarao Kogen, and Nozawa Onsen.
04 — Access

Getting here

Address
1173-2 Iiyama, Iiyama City, Nagano 389-2253
Train
About a 15-minute walk from Iiyama Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen
Car
About 30 minutes from the Toyoda-Iiyama Interchange
05 — FAQ

Good to know

Where can I check prices and book?

On the Booking.com page for this lodging — from availability and prices through to booking.

Can I have Korean food for dinner?

Meals are not included in the room rate, as a rule. For dinner, visit OISO, the Korean izakaya on site. 17:00–22:00. Closed Thursdays.

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in is from 16:00. Check-out is by 10:00.

Can a pet stay with me?

Pets are not allowed.

06 — Reserve

Reserve from here.

Booking and payment are handled on Booking.com.

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