Minor consideration---It's a little out of town but they have a fixed time shuttle service. Unless you like to walk or use taxi on arrival it is best to time your arrival with shuttle availability.

Great food, great to have an Onsen, lovely staff. delightful Ryokan

Stayed in April 2024

It’s not in the most glamorous part of town (40 years ago it was rice paddies, now shopping centres). But it looks inwards so not a problem.

This was the most wonderful place we stayed in our month in Japan. Three nights of keiseki dinners, each better than the last. We had a huge comfy tatami room, the onsen were fab, the staff were incredibly kind, dropping us into town each day and collecting us in the afternoon, making it easy to enjoy marvellous Matsumoto. Totally recommend it to anyone who wants a homely feeling ryokan with top end food.

Stayed in January 2024

Amazing experience with traditional rooms, dinner and breakfast. very nice people and great wine.

Stayed in November 2023

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We came for our honeymoon & we had the best time at Fukashisho. I wish we had another night there. The hospitality was 10/10. My favorite place from all the hotels & ryokans in Japan.

Stayed in October 2023

A little outside of town, but worth it

Authentic ryokan that was beautiful and comfortable, The staff were all wonderful and so helpful. The experience was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. The dinner was also very tasty - better than fancy Kawasaki we had in Tokyo.

Stayed in November 2023

This was a traditional ryokan, that is why we chose it. As such the futon beds although a bit challenging to two older people, they were as expected. What we hadn’t anticipated and found really hard though was the lack of somewhere comfortable to sit in our room. The seating arrangement provided, two legless chairs, was authentic but we found it hard to get comfortable. Don’t be put off by this, the experience was well worth it. Just be aware.

All the staff were attentive and helpful. The food was amazing and the building quite unique.. There was a free shuttle bus into and from the station which was really useful.

Stayed in November 2023

A tad far from the station, nevertheless worth it detour!

Great ambience, food was amazing, service was top notch!

Stayed in October 2023

Evening meal was spectacular. Hot bath was sublime. Nice touch to offer a shuttle to the station. Liked the history of the place, which is now in an industrial estate, but was built a few years ago in open countryside.

Stayed in October 2023

Not a single thing

One of the best places we’ve stayed at in Japan. Everything was perfect, the rooms, dinner, private onsen.

Stayed in October 2023

The entire staff is great. They go above and beyond to ensure your stay is the best. We really loved the oppertunity to enjoy a private onsen together.

Stayed in October 2023

Tatami beds can be challenging for older western bodies, but they do add to the charm of the inn.

Breakfast and especially the kaiseki dinner were both outstanding. Wonderful baths. The best thing was the hospitality of the hosts. They are some of the nicest people ever!

Stayed in October 2023

The only problem is the location is quite a distance from central Matsumoto. The property provides a shuttle to and from the station, which is handy.

The food here is outstanding. Breakfast is good, but the dinner service is truly impressive. We lost count of how many courses we were served and each night was something different. They even catered for one of us being a vegetarian - quite a challenge for Japanese cuisine - and did a fair job of it. But for the best experience, you'll want to be able to eat...well, everything. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The baths were nice - great for a soak after a long day exploring.

Stayed in September 2023

None.

We used this as one night stop over after visiting the Kurobe Alpine and before going to Nagoya. Was pleasantly surprised with an extremely good dinner. The bath was also nice. Except we are not used to sleeping on futons.

Stayed in September 2023

Not a single bad thing to say about Fukashiso!

This was such a lovely place to stay. The staff were really friendly and attentive, even though we don't speak Japanese. Everything was personalised and we were made to feel very welcome. The food was amazing. The onsen were really nice, and we could book a private onsen at no extra cost. Really recommend staying here, every detail of the place is beautifully thought out. Also there is a shuttle bus to/from Matsumoto station which is really helpful as it is a little way out of town.

Stayed in September 2023

Pillows were a bit uncomfortable

Quiet , excellent food and very helpful staff

Stayed in September 2023

Location is a bit far by foot from the station with heavy luggage. But they will pick you up from the station if you let them know: excellent service so no worries at all! 😁

Excellent and affordable (compared to other Ryokan) place to sleep. Lovely rooms, three baths (man, woman, family). Book dinner with them! Such delicious food, each dish a picture to the eye. The service explains in your own language what you are eating, using the phone. So cute. You can be picked up from the station if you consult with the Ryokan (is a bit too far away to walk). In the evening you can have a drink in a cute place inside opposite the reception, which is nice because there is not very much around.

Stayed in September 2023

Exceptional service levels, delicious food

Stayed in July 2023

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Loved the staff and the facilities. Very accommodating with the bus schedule

Stayed in August 2023

Think before on futons. They are thin and not that comfortable. So not specific for this one, more general. But worth trying! Is quite a way out of town but you can use the free shuttle bus morning/end afternoon. Then no problem!

Traditional Ryokan, dinner and breakfast highly recommended, lovely rooms, wonderful staff and great onsen. Washing machines very handy

Stayed in July 2023

The Kaiseki dinner was exceptional from start to finish, one of the best meals I have ever had. Great for if you like vintage touches & local home-cooked meals with subtle and amazing flavors. The thoughtful & considered service of this 4th-generation family run Ryokan is so special & friendly. Would love to come back again for another meal.

Stayed in July 2023

common toilets

authentic, full breakfast

Stayed in June 2023

Nothing

The staff was friendly and very helpful. They went out of their way to drop us at the car rental location at the end of our stay. We had a wonderful stay.

Stayed in June 2023

My friends and I stayed here on very short notice after the shinkansen service was suspended and we had to divert through Nagano. We're very happy we did! The building itself is very tidy and homey! The bathing facilities were very comfortable and clean! The breakfast was beyond delicious! The staff is exceptionally welcoming and very kind (they even gave us a ride to the nearby bus station to drop off our luggage, then dropped us off at Matsumoto Castle)! I could go on and on about the staff and their hospitality. We know VERY little Japanese but their English was amazing and they did a great job explaining the amenities to us! The surrounding area is very quiet and beautiful! They are tucked inconspicuously in a small, suburban neighborhood and mountains surround the area. I cannot recommend this place enough and hope to stay here again in the future! If you are in the area, please do yourself a favor and stay here :)

Stayed in June 2023

Excellent traditional ryokan run by a family for 4 generations. As a guest you are cared for with great attention even if you do not speak perfect Japanese. The most amazing and delicious dinner and rice wine we had in Japan, all cooked by the owner's family and carefully served. Even Madame owner came to greet us personally at the dinner. The rooms are neat, in traditional Japanese style with futons and excellent tea. The owner gave us a ride to the train station when we were leaving and we had a pleasant chat. Thank you for this memorable experience.

Stayed in April 2023