The Best Hotels Closest to Kitano Cultural Center in Nagano for 2026

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

Next weekend

In two weeks

Our top choices for Kitano Cultural Center hotels

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 with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Smile Hotel' sign.

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

1. Smile Hotel Nagano

Minamichitose, 0.9 km from Kitano Cultural Center

Guillermo

￥7,832

￥8,723 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A laundry room with two front-loading washing machines and a dryer.

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

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

2. Mash Café & Bed NAGANO - Hostel

Minaminagano, 0.8 km from Kitano Cultural Center

Danielle

￥7,626

￥9,389 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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.

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

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

3. Hotel Abest Nagano Ekimae

Minaminagano, 1 km from Kitano Cultural Center

Cheryl

￥11,147

￥13,488 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A wooden deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a view of tents in the background.

A spacious tent with a large skylight, a wooden coffee table, a leather sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

A hot spring area with a wooden deck, stone steps, and a view of mountains and a lake.

A modern building with the name "GLAMPROOK" illuminated at dusk.

4. GLAMPROOK Iizuna

10 km from Kitano Cultural Center

elliott

￥45,221

￥49,932 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel reception area with a brick wall, wooden reception desk, and a seating area with benches.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign at the top.

A buffet setup with multiple food stations, a brick wall, and a herringbone floor pattern.

5. HOTEL ROUTE INN Grand NAKANO OBUSE - Shinshu-Nakanoekimae -

18.9 km from Kitano Cultural Center

Drake

￥13,546

￥14,901 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A wooden deck with a view of a city and mountains.

A large indoor pool with a wooden ceiling and stone walls. There are multiple sinks with mirrors and bottles on the left side.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, wooden chairs, a TV, and a large window.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies on each floor, and several parked cars in front.

6. Ogiwarakan

19.4 km from Kitano Cultural Center

"Not worth it. Way over priced! We stayed one night. Staff are very nice. But the place is of a by gone era. It’s old but not in a charming way. Showers in the onsen are cold and you have to wait for many minutes in order for hot water to come out. The rooms and elevators are old. the outdoor hotspring is on the top floor with no facilities (you have to go downstairs first and shower) and no real view to speak of. The location is on the main drag which is nice. But it should be 1/2 the...

Anonymous traveler

￥18,525

￥20,475 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden roof, a rock waterfall, and a bamboo fence.

A traditional Japanese-style building with wooden beams and tatami flooring.

A covered outdoor area with wooden beams, lanterns, and a gravel path leading to a traditional Japanese garden.

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden structure, a garden with gravel paths, and a moon in the sky.

7. Club Wyndham Chikumakan Nagano

19.3 km from Kitano Cultural Center

Sheri

￥15,981

￥18,500 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A two-story building with a traditional architectural style, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a tatami mat in the center, a small table with a remote control, a heater, and a window with a view.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a television on a wooden stand, and a sliding door closet.

A kitchen with wooden shelves, a sink, and potted plants.

8. Minshuku Rindo

Togakushi, 13 km from Kitano Cultural Center

Anonymous traveler

￥10,345

￥11,456 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hot spring area with a view of the sky through a large window.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a view of a cityscape.

A spacious lobby with a central circular light fixture, multiple floors, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a TV, a dining table, and a sliding door.

9. Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

Matsushiro, 9.1 km from Kitano Cultural Center

Adora

￥13,835

￥16,739 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A wooden deck with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a tree.

A snow-covered outdoor area with a wooden building entrance, a sign with Japanese characters, and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a television, and a shower area.

A room with two green sofas, a glass coffee table, and a chair.

10. Nakaoyama Onsen Shosenkaku

8.3 km from Kitano Cultural Center

Sarah

￥15,294

￥17,735 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Lune Claire" sign, featuring a modern architectural design with a mix of brick and glass facades.

A hallway with a decorative wall featuring geometric patterns, a potted plant, and a reception area with a counter and items on it.

A hotel sign with the name 'LUNE CLAIRE'.

11. Hotel LUNE CLAIRE - Adults Only

12.2 km from Kitano Cultural Center

HAYASHI

￥8,364

￥9,273 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging wicker lamps.

A building with a covered entrance, a signboard, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A room with two beds, a window with curtains, an air conditioner, and a ceiling light.

A traditional Japanese pathway flanked by wooden fences and lush greenery, leading to a building with a tiled roof.

12. Gogakuan

19.6 km from Kitano Cultural Center

Shinya

￥14,219

￥15,764 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A wooden cabin with a curved roof, a wooden door, and two folding chairs on a wooden deck.

A room with two beds, a desk, and a window.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a view of trees through a large window.

A modern interior with a sofa, a wooden table, and large windows offering a view of a snowy landscape.

13. ChillSheep

19 km from Kitano Cultural Center

￥17,635

￥19,480 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel room with a TV, two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A buffet line with various food items and condiments.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a sign indicating an AED, and a sign for Hotel Route Inn Nakano.

14. Hotel Route-Inn Nakano

18.6 km from Kitano Cultural Center

steve

￥15,628

￥17,364 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

15. Kong

18.9 km from Kitano Cultural Center

￥22,570

￥25,394 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A small, simple room with two single beds, a television on a small table, and a window with curtains.

A table set with various dishes, including a cup of tea, a plate with toast and fruit, and several other plates with different foods.

16. Pension Noichigo

18.4 km from Kitano Cultural Center

￥14,106

￥16,022 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Kitano Cultural Center

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Smile Hotel Nagano	8.2 Very good 102 reviews	View
Mash Café & Bed NAGANO - Hostel	8.2 Very good 232 reviews	View
Hotel Abest Nagano Ekimae	7.2 Good 304 reviews	View
GLAMPROOK Iizuna	9.6 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
HOTEL ROUTE INN Grand NAKANO OBUSE - Shinshu-Nakanoekimae -	9.4 Exceptional 101 reviews	View

Top Kitano Cultural Center 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 Kitano Cultural Center

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, surrounded by trees and gravel paths.

Junen-ji Temple

Junen-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.

See properties

A traditional Japanese temple with a tiled roof, a central courtyard, and a small pond.

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.

See properties

Gondo Shopping Street

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Gondo Shopping Street during your visit to Nagano. You can seek out the ski slopes in this culturally rich area.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

Saisho-in Temple

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

See properties

Saiko-ji Temple

10.0/10 (1 review)

Saiko-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 in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

See properties

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.

See properties

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kitano Cultural Center?

Kitano Cultural Center is located in a welcoming area of Nagano that travelers like for its restaurants and temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 45 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Kitano Cultural Center?

Adjacent to Kitano Cultural Center, 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. Other good choices close by include Mash Café & Bed NAGANO - Hostel and Chisun Grand Nagano.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Kitano Cultural Center?

Expedia has 45 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kitano Cultural Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kitano Cultural Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get 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 view the best deals near Kitano Cultural Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kitano Cultural Center?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Kitano Cultural Center, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Kitano Cultural Center?

You'll want to browse the collections at Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum, M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena, and Nagano Olympic Museum. Sights like Nio-mon Gate, Saisho-in Temple, and Saiko-ji Temple are must-sees while exploring the area. Create some family memories at Shiroyama Zoo and Nagano City Museum.

How can I get to Kitano Cultural Center?

If you want to explore the larger area, hop on a train at Nagano (QNG). There may not be many public transportation choices close to Kitano Cultural Center so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Nagano Vacation Rentals

Find hotels near Kitano Cultural Center, Nagano from ￥8,723

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Property class

Guest rating

Our top choices for Kitano Cultural Center hotels

1. Smile Hotel Nagano

2. Mash Café & Bed NAGANO - Hostel

3. Hotel Abest Nagano Ekimae

4. GLAMPROOK Iizuna

5. HOTEL ROUTE INN Grand NAKANO OBUSE - Shinshu-Nakanoekimae -

6. Ogiwarakan

7. Club Wyndham Chikumakan Nagano

8. Minshuku Rindo

9. Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

10. Nakaoyama Onsen Shosenkaku

11. Hotel LUNE CLAIRE - Adults Only

12. Gogakuan

13. ChillSheep

14. Hotel Route-Inn Nakano

15. Kong

16. Pension Noichigo

Compare popular hotels close to Kitano Cultural Center

Top Kitano Cultural Center 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 Kitano Cultural Center

Junen-ji Temple

Nio-mon Gate

Gondo Shopping Street

Japanese Traditional Paper Museum

Saiho-ji Temple

Saisho-in Temple

Saiko-ji Temple

Kankei-ji Temple

Frequently asked questions

Explore a world of travel with Expedia