Curated luxury hotels in Nagano Prefecture

Located in the tranquil forest at the edge of the town, Fukuichi brings 2 hot spring baths and 3 open-air baths for private use. There is a spa, sauna and karaoke facilities. Free WiFi and wired internet is provided in the rooms.

Japanese-style rooms feature a tatami (woven-mat) floor with Japanese futon bedding. Western carpeted rooms come with beds. All rooms feature a seating area with big windows, an LCD TV and a mini-fridge.

Guests staying at Fukuichi can relax in a hot public bath indoors or in the open-air. They can browse in the hotel’s shop or play golf at Ikaho Golf Club, a 10-minute drive away.

Japanese-style hot spring hotel Fukui serves a Japanese breakfast and dinner.

Fukui is only a 5-minute drive from the Ikaho Jinja Shrine and the Kajika-Bashi Bridge. Shibukawa Station is a 30-minute drive away.

With a stay at Tobira Onsen Myojinkan in Matsumoto, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Matsumoto Castle and Yatsugatake-Chushinkogen Quasi-National Park. This luxury ryokan is 12 mi (19.2 km) from Utsukushi-ga-hara Highland and 20.3 mi (32.6 km) from Lake Suwa.

Located in the centre of Takayama Historic District, Ryokan Tanabe 旅館田邊 is one of the most historical ryokans in the city. It features Japanese-style rooms and free WiFi in all areas. Guests can request relaxing massage treatments or soak in the indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths, which are made of rocks and cypress wood.

Tanabe Ryokan is a 5-minute walk from Old Town and Takayama Jinya and a 10-minute walk from JR Takayama Train Station. It is a 15-minute bus ride from Hida No Sato Folk Village and a 45-minute drive away from Shirakawago.

The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. A TV, fridge, and a safety box are included in each. The en suite bathroom includes a bath.

Free coffee is served at the lobby, and a common lounge with an Irori hearth is available for guests.

A traditional multi-course meal is served for dinner, and a Japanese set menu is available for breakfast. Meals are served in the guests’ rooms.

Children 3 to 17 years old are charged full adult prices for their stays. Please select the correct occupancy upon making a reservation.

Located along Houshi River, Houshi Onsen Chojukan features a public hot spring bath, Japanese-style accommodations with free Wi-Fi and Japanese cuisine. A wooden building stemming from 100 years ago, the property breathes a historical atmosphere.

Rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor and a low table with seating cushions. A seating area at floor-to-ceiling windows offers nature views, and guests sleep in traditional futon bedding. Yukata robes are provided, while toilets and bathing facilities are shared.

A Japanese breakfast and dinner are served at the dining room.

The Houshi Chojukan Onsen hotel is a 20-minute drive from arts and crafts village Takumi-no-Sato. Mount Tanigawa-dake can be visited a 1-hour drive away.

Tsutaya Tokinoyado Kazari features an open-air bath, free bikes, a garden and bar in Kiso. This 4-star ryokan provides a spa experience, with its hot spring bath and hot tub. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

All units in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and slippers, the units at the ryokan have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms have a balcony. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan.

Ski-to-door access, a ski pass sales point and ski storage space are all provided at Tsutaya Tokinoyado Kazari, and guests can go skiing in the surroundings.

Matsumoto Airport is 64 km away.

Set amid a beautiful landscape in Okuhida Onsengo hot-spring area, Yamazatonoiori Soene offers beautiful rooms in a Japanese style with river or garden views. The property is 80-munite bus ride from JR Takayama Station, and Fukuchi Yurimizaka (HO41) bus stop is a 3-minute walk away.

Providing a peaceful escape from the city, Mountain Village Iori Soen's rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and refrigerator. All rooms have access to a shared bathroom, while some rooms also come with a private toilet. Slippers and Yukata robes are provided. Some rooms have Japanese-style bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor, while others have Western-style beds.

A set menu for breakfast is provided and Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meals) is available, but will need to be reserved 3 days in advance.

Guests can relax in the indoor and outdoor baths with its natural hot spring water. Kashikiri (private baths) are also available and can be reserved for free.

It is a 15-minute drive to Shin Hodaka Ropeway and a 30-minute drive to Kamikochi area. Mount Norikura is a 60-minute drive from the property.

Conveniently set in the Norikurakogen Onsen district of Matsumoto, Kyukamura Norikura-Kogen is located 41 km from The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, 44 km from Matsumoto Station and 2.6 km from Mt.Norikura Ski Resort. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. There is a restaurant serving Japanese cuisine, and free private parking is available.

All units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a TV.

A buffet breakfast is available at the hotel.

Guests at Kyukamura Norikura-Kogen will be able to enjoy activities in and around Matsumoto, like skiing.

Kamikochi is 29 km from the accommodation, while Kappa Bridge is 30 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 46 km from the property.

Renovated in 2014, Kazeya overlooks the majestic Hida mountain range, and offers public and private hot spring-baths. The quiet ryokan features authentic Japanese architecture, spacious rooms with a Japanese interior and free WiFi, while facilities include a garden and free-use bicycles. Free parking is on site.

Guests at Kazeya can unwind in public hot-spring baths or a hot public bath, while 3 types of private hot-spring are also available free of charge. Massages can be arranged. The ryokan offers luggage storage, and it has drinks vending machines.

Rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor, a low table with seating cushions and either Western beds or Japanese futon bedding. All rooms offer garden and mountain views, and come with a private bathroom. They’re fitted with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a safe.

Kazeya is a 10-minute drive from the Shin-Hodaka Ropeway Station, and a 1-hour drive from Takayama Station. The property is a 2-minute walk from bus stop Shin-Hodaka Onsenguchi.

A one-dish dinner is available upon request, which will be complemented by several side dishes. Although the main dish is selected by the chef, guests can order hida-beef as their main at an extra cost. Guests can also choose to reserve a hida-beef full course meal at a charge.

Set just 21 km from Honmachi Machiyakan, Kasuga no Mori provides accommodation in Saku with access to an open-air bath, a shared lounge, as well as a lift. This 4-star ryokan features a spa experience, with its sauna and hot spring bath. The ryokan offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

The ryokan offers a seating area with a TV and a shared bathroom with bathrobes, slippers and bidet. A fridge and kettle are also offered. At the ryokan, units come with bed linen and towels.

A minimarket is available at the ryokan.

Guests at the ryokan can enjoy skiing nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Shirakaba-Lake is 27 km from Kasuga no Mori. Matsumoto Airport is 76 km from the property.

Situated in Karuizawa, 18 km from Honmachi Machiyakan, BEB5 Karuizawa by Hoshino Resorts features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The hotel has a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk.

All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

BEB5 Karuizawa by Hoshino Resorts offers an à la carte or American breakfast.

You can play table tennis at the accommodation.

Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park is 21 km from BEB5 Karuizawa by Hoshino Resorts, while Karuizawa Station is 5.3 km from the property. Matsumoto Airport is 83 km away.

Sawaemon, a property with an open-air bath, is located in Chino, 35 km from Canora Hall, 44 km from Honmachi Machiyakan, as well as 2 km from Shirakaba-Lake. This 4-star ryokan offers a spa experience, with its hot spring bath and public bath. Free private parking is available and the ryokan also provides ski equipment hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

With a private bathroom equipped with a bath and slippers, units at the ryokan also offer free WiFi. The units in the ryokan are fitted with a TV and free toiletries.

During the colder months, guests can enjoy winter sports in the surrounding area.

Kamisuwa Station is 29 km from the ryokan, while Suwa-Lake is 33 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 51 km from the property.

Located in the Utsukushigahara hot-spring area, Hotel Shoho offers Japanese and Western accommodation with mountain views. Guests can relax in the indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and request massages for an extra cost. A free shuttle is available from JR Matsumoto Train Station, which is a 20-minute drive away and runs on a fixed schedule.

The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a safety deposit box. Japanese Yukata robes and toothbrush set are provided, and the en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Guests can choose to stay in rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding or in rooms with Western-style beds.

For an extra cost, guests can use the private reservable hot-spring baths and sing at the karaoke rooms. Bicycles can be rented to travel around the area, while sauna rooms are on-site as well. Local products can be purchased at the souvenir shop and free Wi-Fi is available at the public areas.

Traditional multi-course meals are served for dinner and a Japanese/Western buffet for breakfast.

Shoho Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Matsumoto Castle and a 5-minute drive from Matsumoto Folkcraft Museum. Utsukushigahara Highlands are a 1-hour drive and Matsumoto Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

Featuring 4-star accommodation, Iroha Grand Hotel Matsumoto Eki-Mae is located in Matsumoto, 3 km from The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum and 28 km from Canora Hall. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 400 metres from Matsumoto Station.

The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also provide guests with a city view. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Guests at Iroha Grand Hotel Matsumoto Eki-Mae can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

Matsumoto Castle is 1.1 km from the accommodation, while Suwa-Lake is 32 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 12 km from the property.

Located in the city centre, Tsuruya Ryokan boasts chic guest rooms with antique furniture. It features large public baths, and free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property.

Each room comes with a historic ambience with comfortable warm colours, and fitted with a flat-screen TV, an air purifier and a personal safe. Some rooms have tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding.

Guests at Ryokan Tsuruya can enjoy thorough in-room massages at an extra charge (reservation needed), or relax in the spacious baths. Coin launderette and souvenir shop are available on site. Guests’ luggage can be left at the front desk for free after checking out.

Traditional Japanese meals are offered for dinner in the elegant dining room. A breakfast buffet features both Western and Japanese dishes.

The ryokan is a 5-minute drive from JR Karuizawa Shinkansen (bullet train) Station. St.Paulo Catholic Church is a 5-minute walk away, while Karuizawa Outlet Shopping Plaza is a 7-minute drive from the property.

Set in Karuizawa, 19 km from Honmachi Machiyakan, Fufu Karuizawa Yokou No Kaze offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. Located around 5.2 km from Karuizawa Station, the hotel with free WiFi is also 1.1 km away from Hiroshi Senju Museum. The property is non-smoking and is situated 21 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park.

The units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. At Fufu Karuizawa Yokou No Kaze, all rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a private bathroom.

Speaking English and Japanese at the reception, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area.

Karuizawa Taliesin is 1.3 km from the accommodation. Matsumoto Airport is 83 km away.

Onyado Nono Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring provides rooms in Matsumoto near Matsumoto Station and Matsumoto Castle. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. Private parking is available on site.

Each room is equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at the hotel have a mountain view. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

Guests at Onyado Nono Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

The accommodation offers 4-star accommodation with a sauna, hot spring bath and spa centre.

The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum is 3.9 km from Onyado Nono Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring, while Canora Hall is 29 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 11 km from the property.

Conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from JR Karuizawa Shinkansen (bullet train) Station, Hotel Grand Vert Kyu Karuizawa offers spacious guestrooms with a comfortable sofa and free WiFi. Guests are welcomed at the lobby with a fireplace.

Featuring unique colour schemes and décor, each room comes with a flat-screen TV and a fridge. The stylish en suite bathroom comes with a large bath tub, a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Kyu Karuizawa Grand Vert Hotel is an 8-minute walk to Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza. Karuizawa Prince Snow Resort is an 8-minute drive away. The nearest convenience store is a 30-second walk from the property.

Set in Nakanojo in the Gunma region, Sekizenkan Kashotei Sanso offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath. This 4-star ryokan offers a lift and luggage storage space. The ryokan features family rooms.

There is a private bathroom with bath in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries.

Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Naeba Ski Resort is 49 km from Sekizenkan Kashotei Sanso, while Ishidan-gai Steps is 36 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 140 km from the property.

Just a 2-minute walk from Yakushido, 鹿覗きの湯つるや has 3 public hot spring baths, offers complimentary parking, and free Wi-Fi access in its lobby. Each of its Japanese-style rooms comes with a private outdoor bath.

The property is a 5-minute drive from the Shima Onsen District and a 10-minute drive from Ouketsu. It is a 25-minute walk from Shima Onsen Bus Stop and a free transfer service is provided.

Fitted with a balcony, rooms include a flat-screen TV with a DVD player, a personal safe and a hairdryer. A fridge is included and green tea is provided.

A breakfast set menu is served to guests’ rooms daily. For dinner, a traditional Japanese multi-course meal is offered. Drinks vending machines are available.

Guests can get souvenirs at 鹿覗きの湯つるや’s gift shop or take a dip in the indoor, outdoor or private reservable hot spring bath (Kashikiri). The property’s members of staff can assist with massage or luggage storage requests.

Located in the Tobira hot-spring area, Myojinkan features spacious indoor/outdoor public hot-spring baths and refreshing massages. The spacious Japanese-style rooms come with large windows and a carpeted seating area. A free shuttle is available at 15:15 and 16:30 from JR Matsumoto Train Station, which is a 30-minute drive away. WiFi is provided throughout the property. Myojinkan is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

The air-conditioned rooms feature a spacious living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. Japanese Yukata robes are provided and guests sleep on tatami (woven-straw) floors in Japanese futon bedding. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and toothbrush sets.

Myojinkan Ryokan is a 30-minute drive from Matsumoto Castle and a 40-minute drive from Utsukushigahara Open-Air Museum. Matsumoto Airport is a 1-hour drive away.

Guests can read books and relax at the shared lounge or request facial treatments for an extra cost at the Aroma Room. Bicycle rentals are available for touring the area and local gifts can be purchased at the souvenir shop.

Traditional Japanese kaiseki multi-course dinners are served by a personal Nakai-san attendant service. A Japanese is available for breakfast and all meals are enjoyed at the dining room.