A welcoming accommodation with 8 rooms located at the gateway to Kamikochi, "Sawando Onsen".

“Sawando” means “a place where rivers come together.” In December 1998, an Onsen was brought to this area, long used as a gateway to Kamikochi, and Sawando Onsen was born. Our inn opened five years later, in July 2003. Surrounded by mountains with nothing else around, Keiryuso Shiorie warmly welcomes you. We would be delighted if you choose Shiorie to fully enjoy nature, soothe everyday fatigue, celebrate an anniversary with someone special, or reward yourself for all your hard work.

  • After visiting Kamikochi, three friends and I stayed here. It’s a 10-minute walk from Sawando Bus Terminal. After arriving, we fully enjoyed the Onsen— the large public bath, meals, the private bath, and the open-air bath in our Room. The free-flowing private bath and the open-air bath in our Room were exceptional. Both dinner and breakfast featuring local ingredients were delicious, and there was also a great selection of drinks.The Room was thoughtfully appointed with local furniture and tapestries, a massage chair, a Dyson Airwrap dryer, and many other touches that made our stay comfortable. What impressed me most was how impeccably clean everything was. From the garden on arrival to the baths and guest room, everything felt fresh and serene, making our time there truly relaxing.This has become an Accommodation we would love to visit again. Thank you very much.

    うにぞ 8/1/2026
  • The service and hospitality were attentive, and the food was very delicious.I’d like to visit again.

    Loki 8/9/2026

Facilities and Services

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  • Hot spring
  • Room with Open-Air Bath
Open-air bath / Free-flowing hot spring / Private bath / Room service
IN15:00~17:30
OUT11:00
Number of rooms8 rooms
PetNot allowed
Your childPermitted

“Shiori-e Standard (Seicho)” — Our basic stay plan with dinner and breakfast, savoring the blessings of the local climate —

IN 15:00~17:30
OUT 11:00
¥55,000
Dinner and Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥53,900
(USD 338.27)

【Thursday Special for Kamikochi Getaway】Savor Local Cuisine with Shinshu Beef & Hida Beef Roast Beef

IN 15:00~17:30
OUT 11:00
¥57,200
Dinner and Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥56,056
(USD 351.80)
Mar 1, 2024Renovated
  • Japanese-style Room
  • 18㎡
  • Capacity 1~4 people

“Shiori-e Standard (Seicho)” — Our basic stay plan with dinner and breakfast, savoring the blessings of the local climate —

IN 15:00~17:30
OUT 11:00
¥66,000
Dinner and Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥64,680
(USD 405.93)

【Thursday Special for Kamikochi Getaway】Savor Local Cuisine with Shinshu Beef & Hida Beef Roast Beef

IN 15:00~17:30
OUT 11:00
¥68,200
Dinner and Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥66,836
(USD 419.46)
Mar 1, 2024Renovated
  • Japanese-Western room
  • 43㎡
  • Capacity 1~4 people

“Shiori-e Standard (Seicho)” — Our basic stay plan with dinner and breakfast, savoring the blessings of the local climate —

IN 15:00~17:30
OUT 11:00
¥72,600
Dinner and Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥71,148
(USD 446.52)

【Thursday Special for Kamikochi Getaway】Savor Local Cuisine with Shinshu Beef & Hida Beef Roast Beef

IN 15:00~17:30
OUT 11:00
¥74,800
Dinner and Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥73,304
(USD 460.05)

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Introduction of the Accommodation

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An Accommodation Where You Can Experience the Four Seasons of the Northern Alps

A 5-minute walk to the bus terminal for Kamikochi. Located at the gateway to Kamikochi, our inn stands within Chubu Sangaku National Park and offers a free-flowing natural hot-spring open-air bath, free private baths, and a private dining room where you can enjoy a traditional Japanese kaiseki course featuring an abundance of Shinshu ingredients. In addition, direct buses to Matsumoto and Takayama operate year-round, making this an ideal base for mountain sightseeing in Kamikochi, Norikura Highlands, and Okuhida, as well as for trips to central Matsumoto, Hida-Takayama, and Shirakawa-go.

Guest Room
Guest Room
Exterior
Guest Room
Guest Room
For guests planning a Multiple Night Stay: Enjoy a stay that suits you.

For guests who wish to relax and enjoy the nature of Sawando, a Multiple Night Stay of 2 nights is also available. With a Multiple Night Stay, you can fully enjoy the surrounding sightseeing spots. Please spend a relaxing and fulfilling time with your cherished family and friends.

Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation

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

Basic Information

TaxesA Hot Spring Tax of 150 yen per person is charged. Starting June 2026, an Accommodation Tax of 200 yen per person will be applied in Nagano Prefecture.
Card information
VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX / DINERS / UnionPay
Pets
Not allowed
BreakfastThere is no information about breakfast.
Your child
You can stay.
Guests with children under elementary school age are requested to make a reservation through the "Family Plan." We limit reservations for guests with children to two groups per day. ■ Meals Elementary School Children: 6-7 dishes of children's meals Preschool Children: 3-4 dishes of children's meals ■ Amenities Common for Elementary and Preschool Children: Bath towel, face towel, yukata, samue, toothbrush
Room service
Available for use
Service Hours: Check-in until 10 PM We offer a wide selection of local beverages, including beer, wine, sake, and shochu. Our recommendation is Kido Wine. *You may bring drinks to your Room; however, bringing them to the dining area incurs a fee of 1,000 yen per item.
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
Open-air bath
The number of Open-air bath
2
Business Hours
15:00~10:00
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
None
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
(Heating, Adding Water)
Remarks
Bathing hours are from 3:00 PM to 10:00 AM the next day (with cleaning conducted three times). The large public bath and cave open-air bath are available for private use from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM. The indoor bath is available for private use by reservation (no reservation required from 11:30 PM to 5:00 AM).
Private bath
The number of Private bath
1
Business Hours
15:00~10:00
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
Available
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
100% natural hot spring (Add water)
Remarks
【Available for 24 hours from 3:00 PM to 10:00 AM the next day】 The indoor bath is for private use (Reservation required). However, from 11:00 PM to 5:45 AM, no reservation is needed.
Room with Open-Air Bath
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
Available
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
100% natural hot spring (Add water)
Remarks
The private open-air bath in the guest room does not have a washing area or shower. For environmental protection, soap and similar products cannot be used in the open-air bath.
Spring quality and benefits

Mildly alkaline simple hot spring

Fatigue recovery, neuralgia, sensitivity to cold, skin beautification effects, depression, autonomic nervous system disorders, and insomnia are among the conditions that can benefit from our hot spring qualities.

※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.

SaunaNone
Hot stone spaNone
OthersThe entire facility, including guest rooms, is non-smoking. A designated smoking area is available outdoors.

Reviews

Overall Score
4.77
The best (35)
  • Rooms & Amenities
    4.69
  • Facility
    4.83
  • Hospitality & Service
    4.80
  • Meals
    4.80
  • Onsen & Bath
    4.66
  • Satisfaction
    4.83

*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 PrefectureAzumi 4170-4, Matsumoto City
TEL:+81-263-93-2642

■ By Car
[From Kanto Area] Approximately 32 km from Matsumoto IC on the Nagano Expressway via National Route 158 towards Kamikochi. Travel time: about 50 minutes.
[From Kansai/Nagoya Area] Approximately 70 km from Hida-Kiyomi IC on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway via National Route 158 towards Matsumoto. Travel time: about 1.5 hours.

■ By Public Transportation
1. From JR Chuo Line Matsumoto Station, take the Matsumoto Electric Railway Kamikochi Line to Shin-Shimashima Station, then transfer to a bus bound for Kamikochi (40 minutes). Get off at Sawando Bus Terminal and walk for 5 minutes.

2. From the bus terminal in front of JR Matsumoto Station, take a direct express bus to Takayama (65 minutes). Get off at Sawando Bus Stop and walk for 5 minutes.

3. From Takayama Bus Center in front of JR Takayama Station, take a direct express bus to Matsumoto (80 minutes). Get off at Sawando Bus Stop and walk for 5 minutes.

*During the Kamikochi closure period, only options 2 and 3 are available year-round.*

Parking Information
Fee
Free for guests
Parking time
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Parking space
No restrictions
Number of parking spaces
9 cars available Combination of words indicating that the parking lot is outdoor and mechanical
Valet service
Available (Free)
When visiting Kamikochi, a transfer to a shuttle bus or taxi is required. Parking is available before check-in and after check-out. Please feel free to use it.

Pickup and drop-off information
UnavailableShuttle service is not available.

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