Unfortunate for us, we only had one night to spend in Shinano-machi, fortunately however, we found us a great place to stay for that one night! Nojiri Lake Resort is really a gem. Great location as it is right beside the lake. Waking up in the morning with a beautiful view of Nojiri-ko and the surrounding mountains is a dream, especially in winter! More importantly, the hospitality of Ted and Steve are unmatched. They assisted us with everything we needed, right from the moment we arrived by train until we left the next day. We felt very much at home during our stay. WiFi worked well. Their breakfast was filling. Will definitely go back the next chance I get!