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A modern European-style Hotel where you can enjoy natural Onsen with a continuous flow to soothe your travel fatigue.
A soothing Accommodation surrounded by the natural beauty of the Azusa River Valley. Enjoy 100% free-flowing Onsen water straight from the source while taking in the changing seasons. Savor Nagano’s local flavors such as Shinshu beef and soba. Convenient access not only to Kamikochi, but also to Norikura and Hida Takayama. In 2023, we renovated mainly the first floor and are now open year-round. We have added Japanese-Western style rooms with a living space where you can relax on a comfortable sofa, as well as spacious private baths. The lobby has also been renewed to make your stay even more comfortable. We look forward to welcoming you to the newly reborn Kamikochi Hotel.
I think this is a very satisfying Accommodation.Although it is not an Accommodation within Kamikochi, if you are trekking from Taisho Pond to Kappa Bridge, I would recommend this Accommodation even more.We were able to park until 3:00 PM the next day, and it was also possible to use the Onsen for a day trip after the trek.The staff’s smiles were delightful, and it was a wonderful, relaxing Accommodation.
パースケくん 9/6/2026Stayed with my mother. The meals were absolutely exquisite, just as expected. The service was attentive, and the clean room made for a comfortable stay. Although the bath was slightly small, we were fortunate that there were only a few other guests, allowing us to relax and enjoy it. If I may suggest, it would be convenient to have hand towels in the room's washbasin area matching the number of guests staying in that room for face washing purposes. Even with that minor point, it was a very satisfying accommodation.
フジケンさん 11/23/2025
Facilities and Services
See All- Hot spring
| IN | 15:00~18:00 |
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| OUT | 10:00 |
| Number of rooms | 13 rooms |
| Pet | Not allowed |
| Your child | Permitted |
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Introduction of the Accommodation
Sawando Onsen, the gateway to Kamikochi. A warm and welcoming home-style accommodation.
To protect the natural environment, private vehicles are restricted in the Kamikochi area. Our location, “Sawando Onsen,” is the final point accessible by car. Drive to our property, leave your car in the parking lot, and take the Kamikochi shuttle bus from the bus stop right in front—about 20–30 minutes. There, you will find magnificent nature preserved since ancient times.

Welcome drink service (April–November)
Rich, freshly pressed apple juice from a local Hata apple farm.

Private Open-Air Hot Spring Bath with Free-Flowing Source Water
Recommended for families, with a washing area included. We accept Reservations for the private bath at check-in. Guests staying with us may use it once for 45 minutes for JPY 2,500 (tax included).

Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation
- The room
- Hot Springs & Baths
- Facilities & Services
- Meal
Basic Information
| Taxes | The Accommodation Fee includes the Hot Spring Tax. Additionally, for stays from June 2026 onwards, the amount will also include the Accommodation Tax based on Matsumoto City's Accommodation Tax Ordinance. *Some plans may require payment on-site. |
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| Card information | VISA / JCB |
| Pets | Not allowed |
| Breakfast | There is no information about breakfast. |
| Your child | You can stay. |
| 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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| Private bath |
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| Spring quality and benefits | Simple Onsen, hypotonic weak alkaline spring Motor function disorders Skin beautification effects Chronic gastrointestinal diseases ※Regarding the notation of "Gensen Kakenagashi" |
| Sauna | None |
| Hot stone spa | None |
| About Hygiene Measures | Thank you for choosing "Sawando Onsen Kamikochi Hotel."
We prioritize the health and safety of our guests and staff, taking all possible measures to ensure a safe and comfortable stay.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation regarding the following guidelines:
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Reviews
- Rooms & Amenities4.10
- Facility4.05
- Hospitality & Service4.68
- Meals4.67
- Onsen & Bath3.98
- Satisfaction4.40
*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*
*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*
- 4.33doramusuko1962Date Posted: 10/12/2025
Access Information
Nagano Prefecture4171 Azumi Sawando Onsen, Matsumoto City
TEL:+81-263-93-2910
Approximately 45 minutes by car from Matsumoto IC on the Nagano Expressway.
Approximately 70 minutes by car from Takayama IC on the Takayama-Kiyomi Road.
- Parking Information
- Fee
- Free for guests
- Parking time
- ---
- Parking space
- No restrictions
- Number of parking spaces
- 23 cars available outdoor
- Valet service
- Available (Free)
- Pickup and drop-off information
- Unavailable
Frequently Asked Questions
Please provide information about Open-air bath.
・Business Hours: 15:00~15:00 ・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: Available ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring
What kind of facilities and features are available?
There are the following facilities and features. Hot spring・Open-air bath・Free-flowing hot spring・Large public bath・Private bath
I would like to know the access information.
Approximately 45 minutes by car from Matsumoto IC on the Nagano Expressway. Approximately 70 minutes by car from Takayama IC on the Takayama-Kiyomi Road.
Is parking available?
・Fee: Free for guests ・Parking space: Length --- Vehicle width --- Vehicle height --- ・Number of parking spaces: 23 cars ・Valet Service: Available (free)
Please provide information about Private bath.
・Hot spring: None ・Free-flowing: None ・Cloudy hot spring water: None
What kind of hygiene management is being conducted?
Thank you for choosing "Sawando Onsen Kamikochi Hotel." We prioritize the health and safety of our guests and staff, taking all possible measures to ensure a safe and comfortable stay. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation regarding the following guidelines:
● If you experience symptoms such as fever, persistent cough, or abnormalities in taste or smell, please consider postponing your stay. Should you feel unwell during your stay, kindly inform the front desk immediately. ● We kindly ask for your cooperation in sanitizing your hands upon entry and at various locations within the accommodation. ● All staff wear face shields or masks while providing service. ● Staff are required to thoroughly wash hands, gargle, and sanitize their hands regularly. ● Alcohol-based sanitizers are placed throughout the facility for guest use; we encourage their utilization. ● All areas within the accommodation are cleaned and disinfected with alcohol regularly. ● A partition is installed at the front desk to prevent droplet transmission. ● All rooms and indoor areas are non-smoking; a designated smoking area is available for smokers. ● Air purifiers have been installed in public spaces to maintain air circulation. ● As part of recent renovations: some second-floor rooms feature ventilation fans for air exchange, while first-floor rooms can be ventilated by opening windows. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us anytime!
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