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Ryokan Sugimoto

Nagano Prefecture／Matsumoto / Utsukushigahara Onsen
¥45,540～
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥44,630〜
(USD 282.01)

A hidden adults-only Onsen Accommodation in a retro setting. Enjoy a stay at Utsukushigahara Onsen, where jazz fills 17 uniquely styled guest rooms.

The historic registered cultural property “Shokenro” is a three-story wooden folk-art Accommodation built in the early Showa era. In a retro setting adorned with tasteful furniture and folk crafts, each of the 17 guest rooms has its own distinct character—making it a delight to find your favorite hidden retreat. Enjoy jazz throughout the building, the gentle waters of Utsukushigahara Onsen, creative kaiseki cuisine featuring Shinshu ingredients, and locally brewed sake carefully selected by the host. Please savor an “Onsen getaway for adults” that enriches the senses.

4.10(23)
  • I was impressed once again by how delicious the meals were!

    This was my second stay since 2018. As always, every dish at dinner was delicious, and I was very satisfied.The hospitality was also wonderful, and I truly appreciated the advice for visiting Matsumoto Castle the next day. Thanks to your guidance, we were able to sightsee smoothly without feeling the heat too much.If I have the opportunity again, I would love to stay with you in a different season.Thank you very much!

    たか2 8/6/2026
  • We were completely satisfied.

    It was my first visit to Sugimoto in a while. The facility and rooms remain beautifully maintained. A calming, classic atmosphere. Delicious soba noodles. Everything was just as it always is. Consistency is something rare and precious, but you can always find it at Sugimoto, which I deeply appreciate. I look forward to staying again. Thank you very much!

    $ひろよん$ 11/12/2025

Facilities and Services

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  • Hot spring
Open-air bath / Free-flowing hot spring / Large public bath / Private bath / Sauna
IN15:00～18:00
OUT10:00
Number of rooms17 rooms
PetNot allowed
Your childNot allowed
For guests traveling with children, please contact Sugimoto directly by phone. TEL: 0263-32-3379

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[Hachibuse]

[1 Night with Breakfast | Weekdays Only] Start Your Day with a Traditional Handmade Kaiseki Breakfast from Shinshu | Refresh at Utsukushigahara Onsen

IN 15:00～22:00
OUT 10:00
¥45,540～
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥44,630〜
(USD 282.01)

[1 Night with Dinner Only] Recommended for Guests Who Want a Relaxing Morning! Tsukamano Kaiseki Featuring the Natural Flavors of Shinshu Ingredients | Dinner Only

IN 15:00～18:00
OUT 10:00
¥57,360～
Dinner included ; 2 peopleTax included¥56,214〜
(USD 355.21)
[Jonen]

[1 Night with Breakfast | Weekdays Only] Start Your Day with a Traditional Handmade Kaiseki Breakfast from Shinshu | Refresh at Utsukushigahara Onsen

IN 15:00～22:00
OUT 10:00
¥57,360～
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥56,214〜
(USD 355.21)

[Early Bird 30 | 10% OFF] Save with a Reservation made 30 days in advance! Our No.1 popular Shinshu gourmet “Tsukamano Kaiseki” | 1 night with breakfast & dinner

IN 15:00～18:00
OUT 10:00
¥66,800～
Dinner and Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥65,464〜
(USD 413.66)
【Kunugi・Norikura】

[1 Night with Breakfast | Weekdays Only] Start Your Day with a Traditional Handmade Kaiseki Breakfast from Shinshu | Refresh at Utsukushigahara Onsen

IN 15:00～22:00
OUT 10:00
¥57,360～
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥56,214〜
(USD 355.21)

[Early Bird 30 | 10% OFF] Save with a Reservation made 30 days in advance! Our No.1 popular Shinshu gourmet “Tsukamano Kaiseki” | 1 night with breakfast & dinner

IN 15:00～18:00
OUT 10:00
¥66,800～
Dinner and Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥65,464〜
(USD 413.66)

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Introduction of the Accommodation

Facilities
In-House
Facilities
In-House
A Quiet Stay to Restore Your Senses

The appeal of Ryokan Sugimoto lies not in flashy productions or luxury, but in a calm stay where sound, space, Onsen waters, cuisine, and the passing of time gently blend into one. Inside the Ryokan, you are surrounded by folk crafts, with quiet music drifting through the air; soft Onsen waters from our on-site natural spring; and seasonal dishes that reflect the best of Shinshu. Each element complements the others without overpowering them, naturally guiding both mind and body back to balance. Rather than adding more, it is about letting go of what is unnecessary. Ryokan Sugimoto is an Onsen Accommodation for adults—gently restoring senses tired by everyday life and leaving a deep, lingering sense of calm.

Exterior
Garden
Exterior
Garden
A Ryokan Where You Can Experience Culture and Tradition

In the year of the Meiji Restoration, when this Onsen town began its new chapter as a place for the public, Ryokan Sugimoto was founded here. As one of the Accommodations with the longest history in Utsukushigahara Onsen Village, it has been family-run ever since, with each generation carrying on its tradition. Today, the eighth-generation proprietor continues to care for this Ryokan. In the Meiji era, after Gotenyu was destroyed by fire, local Onsen Ryokan operators formed the “Yamabe Onsen Ryokan Cooperative Association,” and a modern Western-style Facility called “Yamabe Hotel” was built on the former site of Gotenyu. With changing times, Yamabe Hotel eventually disappeared. Part of that former site later became home to what is now Ryokan Sugimoto’s new wing. Inside, Matsumoto Mingei furniture and timeworn furnishings quietly bring warmth and character to every corner. Music, Onsen bathing, and space come together as one to gently calm and restore your mind. Rather than competing in extravagance, we invite you to feel—through your stay—the time and culture this land has carried forward. This is the unchanging hospitality that Ryokan Sugimoto has always cherished.

Soba noodles
Soba noodles
Soba noodles
Soba noodles
Freshly made, stone-ground soba with an irresistible aroma

At Ryokan Sugimoto, we serve 100% buckwheat soba made without any binders. Enjoy the rich aroma of freshly made buckwheat flour and a simple yet robust flavor that deepens with every bite. If you wish, you can also watch the soba being made up close and enjoy a relaxed moment with the owner’s lighthearted stories. Please savor this honest, deeply satisfying bowl—crafted by the local climate and careful handwork.

Famous Hot Spring

A Historic Hot Spring Filled with Natural Source Water

The Onsen at Ryokan Sugimoto is fed by a private on-site hot spring source, delivering an abundant flow of 29.3 liters per minute. Enjoy the indoor bath crafted from Kiso’s five prized woods, and the open-air bath paved with bluestone. Each offers a distinct atmosphere, with silky-smooth water and soothing warmth that reaches deep into your body. A renowned hot spring with a long history, cherished through generations. Surrounded by tranquility, take your time and unwind in both body and mind.

Kaiseki Cuisine

Sugimoto-style Tsukamano Kaiseki, showcasing the seasonal flavors of Shinshu

At Ryokan Sugimoto, we serve “Tsukamano Kaiseki” as the centerpiece of dinner, featuring local ingredients unique to this region—seasonal vegetables from the Shinshu mountain villages, char, Shinshu salmon, horse meat, and more—prepared simply to bring out their natural flavors without unnecessary embellishment. From appetizers and signature specialties to seasonal kama-meshi rice, each course offers a moment to savor Shinshu’s climate and the changing seasons with all five senses. In the morning, begin your day quietly with a gentle breakfast that comforts you as you wake—Shinshu apple juice, yudofu (simmered tofu), hoba miso, grilled fish, and more.

Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation

  • The room
    The room
  • Hot Springs & Baths
    Hot Springs & Baths
  • Facilities & Services
    Facilities & Services
  • Meal
    Meal

Basic Information

Taxes1) A Hot Spring Tax is charged separately (JPY 150 per person). 2) From June 1, an Accommodation Tax will be introduced. For room rates of JPY 6,000 or more, an additional JPY 200 per person will be charged. We will confirm whether it applies at check-out.
Card information
VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX / DINERS / UnionPay / Debit card
Pets
Not allowed
BreakfastThere is no information about breakfast.
Your child
You cannot stay.
For guests traveling with children, please contact Sugimoto directly by phone. TEL: 0263-32-3379
Room service
Not available
Common amenities
  • ○ Shampoo · conditioner
  • ○ Body soap · soap
  • ○ Towel · Bath towel
  • × Body towel · sponge
  • ○ Toothbrush set
  • × Comb · Brush
  • × Shower cap
  • × Hair dryer
  • × Shaving
  • × Shaving Gel/Foam
  • × Bath additives
  • ○ Yukata
  • × Nightwear
  • × Bathrobe
  • ○ Slippers
  • × facial cleanser
  • × Toner
  • × Lotion
  • × Makeup remover
  • × Cotton swab
  • × Cotton
  • × Clothing deodorizing spray
  • ○ Refrigerator
  • × Minibar
  • ○ Electric kettle
  • ○ Tea set (free)
  • ○ Television
  • × Safe
  • × Scale
  • × Trouser press
  • × Free morning edition
  • × Pay-per-view broadcast
  • × Satellite broadcasting
  • × Video on Demand
  • × Radio
  • × CD player
  • × DVD player
  • × Blu-ray player
  • × Speakers for portable audio
  • × In-room PCs and tablets
Facilities and Features
  • ○ Hot spring
  • × Rooms with open-air baths available
  • ○ Open-air bath
  • ○ Free-flowing hot spring
  • ○ Large public bath
  • ○ Private bath
  • ○ Sauna
  • × Ganbanyoku (rock bathing)
  • × Within a 5-minute walk from the station
  • × Within a 5-minute walk to the convenience store.
  • × Indoor pool
  • × Outdoor pool
  • × Pet-friendly
  • × Spa facility
  • × Fitness
  • × Free shuttle service
  • × Shuttle Service (Paid)
  • × Room service
  • × Room Service Available 24 Hours
  • × Barrier-free
  • × Childcare services
Esthetic Massage
None
Fitness gym
None
Public Bath
The number of Public Bath
2
Business Hours
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Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
Available
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
100% natural hot spring
Remarks
Open 24 hours
Open-air bath
The number of Open-air bath
2
Business Hours
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Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
None
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
100% natural hot spring
Remarks
Open 24 hours
Private bath
The number of Private bath
1
Business Hours
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Hot spring
None
Free-flowing
None
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
Remarks
Open 24 hours
Spring quality and benefits

Mildly alkaline simple hot spring

General debility and convalescence, digestive disorders, rheumatism, neurological disorders, metabolic and endocrine disorders

※Regarding the notation of "Gensen Kakenagashi"
In some facilities, heating or adding water for temperature adjustment may be performed. Additionally, please note that in some parts of the facility, the hot spring water may not be free-flowing from the source. For more details, please contact each facility.

SaunaAvailable
Hot stone spaNone
About Hygiene Measures
Our property is a participating Facility under Nagano Prefecture’s “COVID-19 Prevention Measures Promotion Declaration.” We are implementing various measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. With the health and safety of our guests and staff as our top priority, we have implemented the following measures so that you can stay with peace of mind. - At check-in, we will take the temperature of all guests and verify their identity. - Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is available throughout the building. - We carry out frequent cleaning, disinfection, and ventilation. - We avoid crowded conditions by providing spacious layouts. - Staff wear masks and follow strict health management protocols. In addition, we continue to implement measures as needed in accordance with guidance from national and prefectural authorities. Please wear a mask when visiting and sanitize your hands at the entrance. We kindly ask guests who have a fever or are feeling unwell to refrain from visiting. While we are taking every possible precaution, some services may be simplified or changed due to unavoidable circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Reviews

Overall Score
4.10
(23)
  • Rooms & Amenities
    4.04
  • Facility
    3.96
  • Hospitality & Service
    4.35
  • Meals
    4.57
  • Onsen & Bath
    3.65
  • Satisfaction
    4.04

*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*

*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*

Access Information

Address
Nagano Prefecture451-7 Satoyamabe, Matsumoto City
TEL：+81-263-32-3379

[By Train]
■ Get off at JR Matsumoto Station
Tokyo → via Shinkansen transfer (about 1 hour from Nagano Station)
(From Nagano Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Matsumoto Station via the JR Chuo Line Limited Express “Shinano”)
Shinjuku → JR Chuo Line (Limited Express: about 2 hours 30 minutes)
Nagoya → JR Chuo Line (Limited Express: about 2 hours)
Osaka → via Shinkansen transfer (about 3 hours 30 minutes)
*From JR Matsumoto Station: about 15 minutes by taxi, or about 17 minutes by local bus (“Utsukushigahara Onsen” bound from the Matsumoto Station Bus Terminal)

[By Car]
■ Via the Chuo Expressway
About 25 minutes from Matsumoto IC (via Okaya JCT on the Chuo Expressway)
■ Via the Joshinetsu Expressway
About 1 hour from Tobu-Yunomaru IC (Tobu-Yunomaru IC → Misayama Tunnel (R254) → Matsumoto)

[By Air]
■ Via Matsumoto Airport
Osaka → Matsumoto: 1 hour
Fukuoka → Matsumoto: 1 hour 35 minutes
Sapporo → Matsumoto: 1 hour 30 minutes
*From Matsumoto Airport: about 30 minutes by taxi, or about 50 minutes by bus

Parking Information
Fee
Free for guests
Parking time
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Parking space
No restrictions
Number of parking spaces
30 cars available outdoor
Valet service
Unavailable

Pickup and drop-off information
Unavailable

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