A 5-minute walk from Zenko-ji Temple, Japanese-style inn Chuokan Shimizuya Ryokan stands with a history of over 160 years. It features a public bath, massages and free Wi-Fi. Rooms have a traditional décor of tatami-mats and paper screens, with an LCD TV. Bathroom facilities are shared, and the public bath can be reserved for private use. Ryokan Shimizuya Chuokan offers coin-operated laundry facilities, and luggage storage is available. A PC in the lobby can be freely used to access the internet. Free parking is provided. In the dining room the Ryokan serves Japanese multi-course breakfasts and dinners. Chuokan Shimizuya Ryokan is a 10-minute bus ride from JR Nagano Station. It is a 13-minute walk from Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum, and a 45-minute drive from Taio Temple.