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Bessho Onsen Katsuraso
Nagano Prefecture/Bessho OnsenThe owner, who is also the head chef, is a dedicated culinary artist trained at numerous renowned establishments. Please enjoy the meticulously crafted creative dishes made with local ingredients, river fish, wild vegetables, and meat, paired with Shinshu's local sake.
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| IN | 15:00~18:00 |
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| OUT | 10:00 |
| Number of rooms | 7 rooms |
| Pet | Not allowed |
| Your child | Not allowed |
| We kindly request that guests accompanied by children under the age of 12 refrain from booking. |
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Introduction of the Accommodation

A Property with only 7 rooms, offering exceptional hospitality. With just 7 rooms, we provide a distinctive level of service for your relaxation. Located next to Kitamuki Kannon, this quiet Ryokan is perfect for enjoying a leisurely reading session with your favorite book. We welcome our guests with the hope that they can spend their time in a warm and inviting atmosphere, offering our utmost hospitality. Please relax and feel at home at Bessho Onsen, your "second home."

Vegetables take center stage
The meals, thoughtfully prepared daily by the owner who is also the chef while enjoying the view of the Bessho Onsen, are handcrafted dishes made with local ingredients, river fish, mountain vegetables, and meat.

Meals become highly enjoyable with dishes paired with suitable beverages. At Katsura-so, we offer a wide selection of drinks, including Shinshu local sake, carefully selected by the owner. Please enjoy delicious cuisine and drinks at your leisure.

All rooms are Japanese-style. Relax in a quiet environment and enjoy the serene wooden ambiance.
In spring, enjoy azaleas and cherry blossoms, in summer the fresh greenery, in autumn the colorful foliage, and in winter the snowy scenery, all in unique natural hot springs. Relish the Bessho hot springs, with a history of 1,400 years, while taking in the seasonal views.
Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation
- The room
- Hot Springs & Baths
- Meal
Basic Information
| Taxes | Hot Spring Tax will be charged separately. |
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| Card information | VISA / MASTER |
| Pets | Not allowed |
| Breakfast | There is no information about breakfast. |
| Your child | You cannot stay. We kindly request that guests accompanied by children under the age of 12 refrain from booking. |
| Room service | Not available |
| Common amenities |
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| Facilities and Features |
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| Esthetic Massage | None |
| Fitness gym | None |
| Private bath |
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| Spring quality and benefits | Water Quality: Simple sulfur Onsen (low-tonicity alkaline high-temperature spring). Water Temperature: 51.3 degrees. General Adaptability: Neuralgia, muscle pain, frozen shoulder, motor paralysis, joint stiffness, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive diseases, hemorrhoids, sensitivity to cold, post-illness recovery period, fatigue recovery, health promotion Usage-Specific Adaptability: Bathing: Chronic skin diseases, chronic gynecological diseases, cuts, diabetes; Drinking: Diabetes, gout, constipation ※Regarding the notation of "Gensen Kakenagashi" |
| Sauna | None |
| Hot stone spa | None |
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Access Information
Nagano PrefectureUeda City, Bessho Onsen 1671
TEL:+81-268-38-2047
■ By Car to the Property
- Tokyo/Nerima IC → Ueda IC via 3 hours 20 minutes
- Aichi/Kasugai IC → Okaya IC via 3 hours 30 minutes
- Niigata/Jouetsu IC → Sakaki IC via 2 hours 30 minutes
- Karuizawa Town → Via Route 18, 1 hour
- 30 minutes from Ueda IC
■ By Train to the Property
- Get off at JR Hokuriku Shinkansen Ueda Station →
(Shortest 1 hour 37 minutes from Tokyo) (Shortest 1 hour 47 minutes from Kanazawa)
Transfer from JR Ueda Station to Ueda Electric Railway Bessho Line → Final stop
Bessho Onsen Station 29 minutes
- 8-minute walk from Bessho Onsen Station ※Approximately 600m from Bessho Onsen Station
■ By Highway Bus to the Property
- From Tokyo Ikebukuro Station East Exit boarding area → To Bessho Onsen via highway bus (2 trips per day, up and down) in 3 hours 50 minutes ※5-minute walk from the final stop at Bessho Onsen bus stop
- Parking Information
- Fee
- Free for guests
- Parking time
- Check-in ~ Check-out
- Parking space
- No restrictions
- Number of parking spaces
- 30 cars available outdoor
- Valet service
- Unavailable
- Pickup and drop-off information
- Available (Free)If traveling by train, please use the Gurutto bus when arriving at Bessho Onsen Station between 14:00 and 17:00. Boarding is simple; a driver holding a flag will be waiting at the ticket gate. Just tell the driver "Katsura-so."
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of facilities and features are available?
There are the following facilities and features. Hot spring・Free-flowing hot spring・Private bath・Free shuttle service
I would like to know the access information.
■ By Car to the Property - Tokyo/Nerima IC → Ueda IC via 3 hours 20 minutes - Aichi/Kasugai IC → Okaya IC via 3 hours 30 minutes - Niigata/Jouetsu IC → Sakaki IC via 2 hours 30 minutes - Karuizawa Town → Via Route 18, 1 hour - 30 minutes from Ueda IC ■ By Train to the Property - Get off at JR Hokuriku Shinkansen Ueda Station → (Shortest 1 hour 37 minutes from Tokyo) (Shortest 1 hour 47 minutes from Kanazawa) Transfer from JR Ueda Station to Ueda Electric Railway Bessho Line → Final stop Bessho Onsen Station 29 minutes - 8-minute walk from Bessho Onsen Station ※Approximately 600m from Bessho Onsen Station ■ By Highway Bus to the Property - From Tokyo Ikebukuro Station East Exit boarding area → To Bessho Onsen via highway bus (2 trips per day, up and down) in 3 hours 50 minutes ※5-minute walk from the final stop at Bessho Onsen bus stop
Is parking available?
・Fee: Free for guests ・Parking Hours: Check-in ~ Check-out ・Parking space: Length --- Vehicle width --- Vehicle height --- ・Number of parking spaces: 30 cars ・Valet Service: Unavailable
Please provide information about Private bath.
・Business Hours: 00:00~24:00 ・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: Available ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring Member of the Japan Onsen Association with natural flowing hot springs The basic onsen is colorless and transparent, occasionally changing to green or milky white depending on the season and air temperature ━━━━━━━━━━━━ ■ Private Bath Guide ※ Available 24 hours <Yama no Yu> Indoor bath <Iwa no Yu> Indoor bath <Kaori no Yu> Semi-open-air bath ■ Cleaning Time Usually ※ In the case of Multiple Night Stay, please consult <All three private baths daily> 10:30-1:30 ━━━━━━━━━━━━











