Hirugami × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

Since ancient times, the tranquil village of Sonohara has warmly welcomed travelers. The Amikake Mountain behind it reflects the elegance and poetic beauty of the four seasons like a natural painting. Passing through the main gate, Ibishamon, along the clear stream, a garden rich in emotion with Sukiya-style architecture and colors that change beautifully with the seasons unfolds. The cuisine is flavorful kaiseki dishes. The onsen is a natural hot spring known for its skin-beautifying properties.

Keigetsu Matsubayashi, a master of Sansui Kachoga (landscape and bird-and-flower paintings), lived through the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras. Renowned for his artistic talent, he left behind numerous works. He also composed Chinese poetry in five-character verses inspired by the natural beauty of Ina Valley. The name "Nichichoan Keigetsu" originates from "Nichichoan," which Keigetsu himself named after this poetry for the retreat of a previous owner.

Inspired by the Taisho Roman concept, "Hirugami no Sumika Genchiku" blends tradition and modernity. Stepping into the property, you enter a different world. Everything you see evokes nostalgia and excitement. Guided to your room, you relax in the spacious area, listening to the sound of water from somewhere, experiencing moments of bliss unique to this place.

Our private Onsen baths, including both open-air and indoor options, offer a spacious setting to enjoy the high-quality waters of Hirugami Onsen. Relax in our newly opened lobby & lounge or savor dishes made with abundant Shinshu ingredients. Escape the hustle and bustle, and rejuvenate your mind and body amidst the beautiful seasonal nature for a "blossoming moment like a flower."

An Onsen property located in a village recognized by the Ministry of the Environment as the best place in Japan to view stars. From the open-air bath, you can enjoy a sky full of stars. Meals include two delightful options: Irori cuisine using local ingredients from Minami Shinshu and Kaiseki cuisine.

You can enjoy a relaxing time in a space themed around seasonal fairy tales. Delight in the tranquil interior decorations that evoke a sense of nostalgia. From guest rooms filled with the scent of rush grass, you can admire the beautiful seasonal views. The Onsen, with its velvety waters, leaves your skin smooth as if wrapped in a veil, and the open-air bath offers stunning stargazing opportunities. Experience the seasons through delightful dishes made with ingredients from Shinshu.

A Property offering an Onsen known as "Bijin no Yu" (Beauty's Hot Spring). The water is gentle on the skin, with a smooth and silky texture, particularly appreciated by women. At the footbath Onsen, you can relax while enjoying the murmuring of the Achigawa River and the surrounding mountain views. The newly renovated guest rooms feature a sophisticated design by a designer and are wheelchair accessible for comfortable use. Some rooms come with private open-air baths, allowing you to enjoy a private and relaxing time. In the garden open-air bath, you can experience seven types of Onsen within a traditional Japanese garden setting. Meals are served buffet-style with over 60 varieties of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, including plenty of options made with locally sourced vegetables.

Nestled in the Hirugami Onsen area of Achi Village, Minami-Shinshu—often praised as home to Japan’s finest starry skies—Oyado Sansui is an Accommodation where you can truly unwind. Enjoy the “beauty-skin bath” in an alkaline sulfur spring known for its silky feel, and savor seasonal cuisine for a luxurious moment of indulgence. A lounge with complimentary drinks is available, and from the guest rooms and corridors you can look out over “Suiten Tenjo Garden,” created by a Kyoto gardener. Let your spirit be refreshed by breathtaking scenery of waterfalls, stone gardens, and flowers—why not spend a blissful holiday here?

From the property situated on a hill in Hirugami Onsen, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the onsen town. The onsen, with its smooth and skin-friendly water quality, is popular as the "Beauty Skin Bath." It boasts spacious public baths and open-air baths. Surrounded by the mountains of Southern Shinshu, you can savor Southern Shinshu kaiseki cuisine made with seasonal ingredients. The guest rooms are standard Japanese-style rooms of 10 tatami mats, perfect for relaxing. Enjoy the healing of both body and mind while gazing at Japan's best starry sky, certified by the Ministry of the Environment. Day-use bathing is also welcome.

An accommodation with the concept of "Health and Healing." The hot spring water at Hirugami Onsen boasts a pH of 9.7 and high salinity, known as a beauty-enhancing onsen. The large public bath features the only sit-down bath in Hirugami Onsen, allowing you to enjoy the onsen comfortably for as long as you like. The renovated guest rooms offer luxurious spaces, including rooms with open-air baths and newly introduced health-focused rooms produced by Phiten, favored by top athletes. Meals feature Kaiseki cuisine centered around Shinshu Premium Beef and colorful seasonal local ingredients. Enjoy a blissful time that satisfies your body, mind, and appetite.

Choose between two distinct accommodation styles: Onsen Accommodation or Glamping, and enjoy a relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. In the evening, savor meals prepared with an abundance of local ingredients. Our Kaiseki cuisine, served in a traditional irori setting, features carefully selected ingredients for you to enjoy. We also offer a dining venue where you can dine with your beloved dog, allowing you to spend quality time together throughout your stay. Our private sauna (available by reservation) offers a serene experience under the starry sky. Additionally, our onsen is available all night long for you to bathe at your convenience.

An open-air bath with a starry sky view and the smooth Hirugami Onsen are highly praised at this tranquil property. Enjoy the forest open-air bath, skin-beautifying hot springs, and seasonal mountain village cuisine in the Satoyama of Achi.

The oldest Ryokan in Hirugami Onsen, nestled in the rich nature of Southern Shinshu. The popular cave bath features the first-ever hot spring source of Hirugami Onsen, offering an abundant flow and a variety of baths worthy of its name as the origin. The pH 9.7 water is also known as Shingen's hidden onsen and a beauty-enhancing bath, making it irresistible to bathe multiple times during your stay. In spring, vibrant peach blossoms bloom in abundance, and at night, Japan's best starry sky certified by the Ministry of Environment shines brightly. In 2023, some rooms were renovated to offer various Japanese-Western styles for your comfort. Enjoy relaxing moments with the sound of a flowing river while savoring seasonal dishes made with fresh ingredients and soaking in our spacious onsen facilities.

An accommodation located in the heart of Hirugami Onsen, renowned for its beautifying hot springs. Situated on a hill overlooking the Achigawa River, the special rooms offer stunning views of the Southern Alps and vibrant peach blossoms that bloom across the onsen village in spring, allowing you to enjoy a luxurious stay. At night, gaze at Japan's best starry sky from the open-air bath. The lush greenery and spacious open-air baths transform into an extraordinary and enchanting healing space where you can fully immerse yourself in the beautifying waters. For dining, we offer two options: authentic kaiseki cuisine or robatayaki enjoyed around an irori hearth. Savor Shinshu's local ingredients with elegant kaiseki dishes or lively robata-style meals to your heart's content.