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Yamamoto Lodge Furusato-kan
Nagano Prefecture/Small CountyBreathtaking views above the clouds, fresh char-grilled river fish, and a 24-hour accessible scenic bath.
At an altitude of 2000m, this Property offers breathtaking views and is renowned for its popular stargazing tours and sea of clouds bus tours. We guide you to the heart of Utsukushigahara Highland, where you can observe a sky full of stars, shooting stars, and the Milky Way through a large astronomical telescope. Various Rooms are available to suit different guests, allowing you to relax while enjoying the magnificent surrounding scenery. We serve fresh char-grilled river fish, seasonal mountain vegetables, highland produce, locally sourced mushrooms, and Shinshu beef grilled on lava stone, offering the best of Shinshu's seasonal ingredients. In the morning, recharge with delicious milk delivered directly from the farm, freshly baked highland bread, stone oven pizza, and a farm-fresh breakfast filled with fruits. Enjoy the seasonal views from our spacious panoramic bath, or indulge in the privacy and stunning vistas of our semi-open-air private bath.
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See All| IN | 15:00~17:30 |
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| OUT | 10:00 |
| Number of rooms | 17 rooms |
| Pet | Not allowed |
| Your child | Not allowed |
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After dinner, we will guide you to the heart of Utsukushigahara Highland by bus. On the way, we will search for wildlife (such as deer) using flashlights from inside the vehicle. At an altitude of 2,000m, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the starry sky, shooting stars, and the Milky Way, thanks to the proximity to the stars, the clear air, and the absence of surrounding lights. Enjoy observing the moon's craters, Saturn's rings, Jupiter's stripes, star clusters, and nebulae through a large astronomical telescope. ■ Reservation: Not required ■ Duration: Approximately 40–45 minutes ■ Telescope types: Schmidt-Cassegrain (aperture 26.5cm) and Dobsonian (aperture 30.0cm)

The Utsukushigahara Plateau, at an altitude of 2,000m, is an Alpine Panorama Observatory offering a 360° view of Japan's famous mountains, including Mount Fuji, Yatsugatake, the Southern Alps, the Central Alps, and the Northern Alps. We also guide you to spots where sea clouds often appear and summer alpine flower fields. Join us at 6:30 AM before breakfast for a tour to the stunning Ougahana and Ougatou. ■ Reservation: Not required ■ Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
Winter season (December to March)
① Star Watching Winter is the perfect season to enjoy the beautiful starry sky. Using a telescope, we will take photos of the Orion Nebula and the starry sky for you, and provide the data as a gift! ■ Schedule: Every day ■ Reservation: Not required ■ Fee: Free ② Snow Vehicle Test Ride Experience We will take you to the Utsukushigahara Tower by snow vehicle! We will also take plenty of photos for you! ■ Schedule: Mid-January to late March (planned) ■ Reservation: Local Reservation required ■ Fee: Free ③ Mochi Pounding Event During the winter season, enjoy an authentic mochi-pounding experience. You can also taste freshly pounded mochi. ■ Schedule: Every day ■ Reservation: Not required ■ Fee: Free
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Basic Information
| Card information | VISA / MASTER |
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| Pets | Not allowed |
| Breakfast | There is no information about breakfast. |
| Your child | You cannot 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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| Private bath |
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| Sauna | None |
| Hot stone spa | None |
| Others | Unavailable |
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Access Information
Nagano Prefecture5101-1, Wada, Nagawa-machi, Chiisagata-gun
TEL:+81-268-86-2311
90 minutes by free shuttle service from JR Matsumoto Station. 60 minutes via National Route 142 and Venus Line from Nagano Expressway Okaya IC.
- Parking Information
- Fee
- Free for guests
- Parking time
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- Parking space
- No restrictions
- Number of parking spaces
- 70 cars available outdoor
- Valet service
- Unavailable
- Pickup and drop-off information
- Available (Free)※Please use the free shuttle bus service, available once daily round trip from JR Matsumoto Station. (Reservation required)
Outbound: Matsumoto Station (14:15) → Furusato-kan (15:30)
Return: Furusato-kan (10:15) → Ougatou Hotel (30-minute break) → Matsumoto Station (12:45)
Furusato-kan (10:30) → Sakura Seisui Chaya (lunch) → Matsumoto Station (13:00)
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of facilities and features are available?
There are the following facilities and features. Large public bath・Private bath・Free shuttle service
I would like to know the access information.
90 minutes by free shuttle service from JR Matsumoto Station. 60 minutes via National Route 142 and Venus Line from Nagano Expressway Okaya IC.
Is parking available?
・Fee: Free for guests ・Parking space: Length --- Vehicle width --- Vehicle height --- ・Number of parking spaces: 70 cars ・Valet Service: Unavailable No reservation required
Please provide information about Private bath.
・Hot spring: None ・Free-flowing: None ・Cloudy hot spring water: None









