Experience the breathtaking beauty of Shinshu at our accommodation, where you can closely admire the seasonal expressions of the gorge.
A refined sukiya-style retreat nestled along a lush, verdant gorge. All buildings, including the guest rooms, face the Matsukawa Gorge—spring and summer bring fresh greenery to this “Accommodation in the gorge.” In autumn, it becomes a “healing hot spring” floating amid crimson mountains, and in winter, a “moment of tranquility” wrapped in white. This Accommodation offers breathtaking views throughout the year, in every season. Please take your time enjoying our signature oil fondue in a private dining room.
After seeing photos, I had long wanted to visit this Accommodation at least once, and this was my first stay. The real view was even more magnificent than the photos; while enjoying matcha in the lobby, the full glass wall opened up, removing any obstruction from sight, and I was deeply moved by the sensation of being completely filled with the lush green valley right before my eyes. Although the weather that day was unfortunately poor—perhaps due to a typhoon—the drifting rain mist added atmosphere like a sea of clouds, creating a truly ethereal world. Perhaps thanks to traditions passed down over many years, the hospitality was exceptionally polished; from being escorted to and briefed on our Room at check-in to every aspect of dining service, it was flawless with nothing to criticize. While traditional in spirit, the Facility is kept impeccably clean in a modern style (every faucet in both the Room and bath areas gleamed so much that it felt beyond mere cleanliness—I could almost sense the staff’s dedication), and we enjoyed every dish while also appreciating the presentation of their signature specialties. This is purely my personal impression, but it reminded me of a well-known culinary Ryokan in Yugawara (back before it was acquired by Hokkaido-based capital), and it has been a long time since I felt so strongly that I had found an outstanding “traditional Japanese Ryokan” with all three elements—service, cuisine, and location (including Facilities and Onsen)—perfectly aligned. It soothed both body and mind. Wanting to see snowy scenery through those windows, I went ahead and made a Reservation for December as well. With global warming reducing snowfall these days, there may not be much snow yet in December… (laugh). The only reason my rating for “Onsen / Baths” is 4 out of 5 is simply my small wish that the open-air bath were a bit larger.
We stayed here for a family trip during the Obon holidays.They kindly provided taxi pick-up and drop-off to Nagano Station, which was very helpful.The staff were attentive, and the facility was clean and pleasant, making our stay truly relaxing.The meals were also excellent.We would love to visit again in a different season.Thank you very much.
| IN | 15:00～18:00 |
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| OUT | 11:00 |
| Number of rooms | 19 rooms |
| Pet | Not allowed |
| Your child | Permitted |
![Special Western-style Room [with Moon-viewing Veranda]](https://www.img-ikyu.com/contents/common/image/acc4/00001534/1/org/10820230.jpg?auto=compress,format&lossless=0&w=560&h=370)
Winter
Many countries around the world have four seasons, but none cherish them quite like Japan. Autumn of sensitivity, winter of refinement, spring of joy, summer of vitality... A luxury to savor the changing moments of autumn, winter, spring, and summer as they stir the heart. Fragrant forests, resonant insect songs, caressing breezes, dazzling sunlight through the trees, seasonal delicacies... With all five senses awakened in a quiet mountain village. Living in harmony with the shifting seasons. A mountain Accommodation where the seasons come full circle.
Takayama Village – Takai Bridge
When you think of Nagano, you might picture Zenkoji Temple, Togakushi, Jigokudani Monkey Park, or Obuse Town... Around Fujii-so in Shinshu Takayama Village, there are many renowned sightseeing areas. Make your base for exploring Nagano an Accommodation with an Onsen. After enjoying a leisurely walk, unwind in a soothing Onsen that warms you to the core and savor seasonal local ingredients. A truly fulfilling trip will leave you with plenty of memories—and souvenirs too.
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Special Western-Style Room [with Moon-Viewing Veranda Bench]
Sleep accounts for most of your time during your stay. At Fujii-so, to ensure a restful night’s sleep, we provide multiple pillows, a selection of aroma oils, and relaxing music for comfortable sleep upon request.
Savor the flavors of the mountain village, lovingly prepared by our chefs using the seasonal bounty of the satoyama countryside. For dinner, we offer a carefully selected kaiseki course featuring Shinshu ingredients, including Fujii-so’s signature “Ponpon Nabe.” For breakfast, enjoy a gentle menu that soothes you as you wake. Please take your time and relax over a leisurely morning meal for more than an hour.
Yamada Onsen’s original bath is a renowned hot spring with over 200 years of history, said to have been discovered by Masanori Fukushima during the Warring States period and officially opened in 1798 (Kansei 10) in the mid-Edo period. It has long been cherished by many literary figures, including Mori Ogai, Tekkan and Akiko Yosano, Kan Kikuchi, and Yaichi Aizu. During the Edo period, as our ancestors served as chief retainers of the Matsushiro Domain in Shinshu, it came to be known as the “50,000-koku Bath.” The water is a sodium-calcium chloride spring and has been loved since ancient times as an Onsen that soothes the heart.
Thank you very much for your continued patronage of Fujii-so.
At our inn, we welcome arriving guests with matcha tea served alongside local sweets.
From October 1, 2026, the matcha welcome service will be available from 15:00 to 17:00.
Check-in hours will remain unchanged, from 15:00 to 18:00.
Guests arriving after 17:00 will be promptly escorted to their Room.
We sincerely appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you.
We offer a convenient, non-stop Special Discount Taxi service directly between Nagano Station and our inn.
Enjoy a comfortable ride with no transfers.
Fare: JPY 8,600 one way
Travel time: Approx. 50 minutes from Nagano Station
Reservation deadline: Reservations must be made at least 5 days prior to the boarding date.
How to use:
When making your Reservation, please select “Special Discount Taxi” under “Transportation.”
In the comments/request field, please enter your preferred pickup time.
(Example: Please arrange pickup at Nagano Station at 15:00.)
Once you have decided to use this service, please contact us as soon as possible with your desired pickup time.
Due to high demand and limited availability, we may not be able to arrange the taxi at your preferred time.
Please contact us as early as possible.
This Plan is a direct service between Nagano Station and Fujiiso.
We cannot make stops at other sightseeing spots along the way.
* If you plan to visit the Suzaka or Obuse area, please consult us—we can arrange a different taxi company.
* Due to fare revisions by the taxi company, rates will be updated for arrangements made on or after October 4.
Thank you very much for your continued support.
In Nagano Prefecture, a new Accommodation Tax will be introduced starting Monday, June 1, 2026.
Accordingly, the Accommodation Tax will be collected separately on-site as outlined below.
Thank you for your understanding.
[Accommodation Tax Overview]
Start date: From Monday, June 1, 2026
Applicable to: Guests staying at Ryokan, Hotels, simple lodging facilities, and private lodging accommodations within Nagano Prefecture
Tax amount: When the Accommodation Fee is JPY 6,000 or more per person per night (excluding tax)
- From June 1, 2026: JPY 200
- From June 1, 2029: JPY 300
*If the Accommodation Fee is less than JPY 6,000, no Accommodation Tax will be charged.
For details, please refer to the official Nagano Prefecture website.
| Taxes | Hot Spring Tax |
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| Card information | VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX / DINERS |
| Pets | Not allowed |
| Breakfast | There is no information about breakfast. |
| Your child | You can stay. We kindly request that preschool-aged children do not stay at our accommodation. |
| Room service | Not available |
| Common amenities |
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| Facilities and Features |
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| Esthetic Massage | None |
| Fitness gym | None |
| Public Bath |
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| Open-air bath |
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| Room with Open-Air Bath |
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| Room with Onsen Indoor Bath |
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| Spring quality and benefits | Sulfur-containing Sodium-Calcium-Chloride Hot Spring Neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, motor paralysis, joint stiffness, bruises, sprains, chronic gastrointestinal disorders, hemorrhoids, sensitivity to cold, chronic gynecological disorders, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, burns, chronic skin diseases, arteriosclerosis recovery from fatigue. ※Regarding the notation of "Gensen Kakenagashi" |
| Sauna | None |
| Hot stone spa | None |
*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*
*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*
【By Train】
■ Tokyo → Nagano Shinkansen (Kagayaki Line, approx. 1 hour 30 minutes) → Nagano Station
■ Osaka/Nagoya → Chuo West Line (Hikari Shinkansen, approx. 1 hour) → Nagano Station
Nagoya → Nagano (Shinano Limited Express, approx. 3 hours)
* From Nagano Station: Private Railway (Nagaden) to Suzaka (Limited Express approx. 16 minutes / Local Train approx. 23 minutes).
From Suzaka to the Yamada Onsen terminal: Bus approx. 55 minutes or Taxi approx. 20 minutes.
【By Car】
■ From Tokyo:
Tokyo → Kan-Etsu Expressway, Joshin-Etsu Expressway via Suzaka-Nagano-Higashi IC → Suzaka → Yamada Onsen
Tokyo → Chuo Expressway via Okaya
Okaya → Nagano Expressway, Joshin-Etsu Expressway via Suzaka-Nagano-Higashi IC→ Suzaka→ Yamada Onsen
■ From Osaka/Nagoya:
Osaka→ Meishin Expressway→ Nagoya→ Chuo Expressway via Okaya
Okaya→ Nagano Expressway, Joshin-Etsu Expressway via Suzaka-Nagano-Higashi IC→ Suzaka→ Yamada Onsen
・Business Hours: 15:00～10:30 ・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: None ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring (Add water) Adjacent to the large public bath: Open during the same hours as the large public bath. 15:00–24:00 / 5:00–10:30.
The spring quality and efficacy of the hot spring are as follows. ・Spring quality: Sulfur-containing Sodium-Calcium-Chloride Hot Spring ・Spring efficacy: Neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, motor paralysis, joint stiffness, bruises, sprains, chronic gastrointestinal disorders, hemorrhoids, sensitivity to cold, chronic gynecological disorders, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, burns, chronic skin diseases, arteriosclerosis recovery from fatigue.
There are the following facilities and features. Hot spring・Rooms with open-air baths available・Open-air bath・Large public bath
【By Train】 ■ Tokyo → Nagano Shinkansen (Kagayaki Line, approx. 1 hour 30 minutes) → Nagano Station ■ Osaka/Nagoya → Chuo West Line (Hikari Shinkansen, approx. 1 hour) → Nagano Station Nagoya → Nagano (Shinano Limited Express, approx. 3 hours) * From Nagano Station: Private Railway (Nagaden) to Suzaka (Limited Express approx. 16 minutes / Local Train approx. 23 minutes). From Suzaka to the Yamada Onsen terminal: Bus approx. 55 minutes or Taxi approx. 20 minutes. 【By Car】 ■ From Tokyo: Tokyo → Kan-Etsu Expressway, Joshin-Etsu Expressway via Suzaka-Nagano-Higashi IC → Suzaka → Yamada Onsen Tokyo → Chuo Expressway via Okaya Okaya → Nagano Expressway, Joshin-Etsu Expressway via Suzaka-Nagano-Higashi IC→ Suzaka→ Yamada Onsen ■ From Osaka/Nagoya: Osaka→ Meishin Expressway→ Nagoya→ Chuo Expressway via Okaya Okaya→ Nagano Expressway, Joshin-Etsu Expressway via Suzaka-Nagano-Higashi IC→ Suzaka→ Yamada Onsen
・Fee： Free for guests ・Parking space： Length --- Vehicle width --- Vehicle height --- ・Number of parking spaces： 18 cars ・Valet Service： Unavailable
・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: None ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring (Add water) Only the "Yamazakura" and "Fuji" rooms come with an Onsen open-air bath.
Connection is possible. ・Wi-Fi is available. For more details, please refer to the room and plan information.
