Koushinetsu Hot Spring Area × Accommodation With Private Hot Spring SourceRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

An elegant lobby and interiors adorned with numerous works of art. The highly beneficial private hot spring source, “Shiratama no Yu,” is renowned for leaving your skin smooth after bathing. Enjoy heartfelt hospitality, Onsen, and exquisite cuisine for a truly relaxing escape for both body and mind.

The Yumoto Saito Ryokan, with a history of 284 years, is a charming property blending the Shirahone Onsen and the traditional ambiance of Shinshu. The onsen, sourced from its own spring since the Kamakura period, is milky white and is said to be effective for gastrointestinal ailments. All 53 guest rooms are named after notable novelists and poets, offering a serene space for relaxation. Additionally, you can savor Japanese seasonal course meals featuring the bounty of Shinshu's mountains and rivers.

Emerging beyond the magnificent natural scenery of Lake Kawaguchi, Fufu Kawaguchiko is a small luxury resort where every Room offers a beautiful view of Mt. Fuji. Each Room features an open-air natural Onsen bath lined with Mt. Fuji lava stone, along with an eco-friendly bioethanol fireplace, letting you feel the breeze of Lake Kawaguchi. Savor Japanese cuisine unique to Kawaguchiko, prepared with locally sourced ingredients finished over firewood or on a lava stone plate, and enjoy a relaxing moment in a seamless space that connects with the forest.

"Moving the heart, with ingenuity." Founded in 1879 as a kaiseki restaurant, this is a long-established Ryokan in Isawa Onsen. We use our own natural hot spring source that gushes forth from within the premises, known as "Bijin no Yu" (Beautiful Skin Water) for its excellent quality. Enjoy the blessings of the Onsen with the "Yakuseki-yoku Arashi no Yu," opened in 2020, and the spacious private baths "Oku no Yu" and "Manyo no Yu." Carrying on traditions since the Meiji era, we offer creative kaiseki cuisine that delights both the palate and the eyes, using seasonal ingredients. For our "Impressive Breakfast," we take pride in providing a comforting meal with a focus on "homemade," "variety," and "seasonality."

Our natural hot spring, sourced directly on-site, flows at an impressive rate of 1,415 liters per minute. The gentle and soft water is kind to the skin, making it safe for those with sensitive skin and even babies. With a silky texture similar to soap and excellent heat-retention properties, it boosts metabolism and leaves your skin smooth and warm long after bathing.

A traditional Sukiya-style accommodation with 5 rooms, each featuring a private open-air bath, opening on March 1, 2024.Here, you can relax to your heart's content. As an annex of the historic "Shinshu Yudanaka Onsen Yorozuya," which has been welcoming guests since the Edo Kansei era, this new accommodation will be reborn on March 1, 2024. The previous Matsusho-so was designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 2003 and cherished by many until it was lost to fire in 2021. Despite this loss, with encouragement from numerous supporters, we are proud to announce its revival as the new "Matsusho-so" on March 1, 2024. The building incorporates design elements of the original Matsusho-so while embracing traditional Sukiya architecture that harmonizes with nature. Each room features a private open-air bath overlooking a small garden where guests can enjoy seasonal landscapes. We have created a space that feels "new yet somehow nostalgic." We look forward to welcoming you warmly at this new location. Selected for the Michelin Key Hotel Selection 2025: "1 MICHELIN Key 2025."

For 200 years since its founding, Yorozuya has been cherished by generations of guests.With an Onsen flow rate of 253 liters per minute—the largest in Yudanaka Onsen—and three private hot spring sources, it offers an exceptional bathing experience. Among them, the grand bathhouse “Momoyama Bath” is a registered Tangible Cultural Property, featuring a magnificent all-wood temple-style structure. Enjoy the liberating feeling of this vast space that feels like stepping back in time.For dinner, we offer kaiseki cuisine showcasing seasonal delicacies from Northern Shinshu in three different course grades. Savor local specialties such as Shinshu beef raised on apples, river fish, and handmade soba noodles. Why not create unforgettable memories at Yorozuya, where you can truly feel the warmth of traditional hospitality shaped by centuries of history?

The only Property at Kawahora Onsen, established under the orders of Takeda Shingen. Its two hot spring sources provide 1,250 liters per minute and are known as "Shingen's Hidden Onsen." All four baths feature natural free-flowing spring water and the Property is certified by the Association for Preserving Japan’s Onsen Heritage.

A Blissful Getaway with Seasons and Healing Hot Springs Known as a hidden hot spring retreat, Awanoyu offers a serene escape. The open-air bath, filled with milky white waters, allows you to fully embrace the beauty of each season. In spring, enjoy the fresh greenery and gentle breezes under a hazy moonlit sky. Summer brings deep blue skies and the soothing sound of cicadas in the evening. Autumn nights invite quiet reflection amidst mountains adorned in vibrant fall colors. Winter unveils a snowy landscape enveloped in rising steam, resembling an ink painting come to life. Each visit is shaped by the unique blend of season, weather, and time—guiding you toward ultimate relaxation at our Property.

Our top-floor large public bath and open-air bath are especially popular, offering panoramic views of Lake Suwa and access to the only two hot spring sources in Kamisuwa Onsen: “Aka no Izumi” and “Shiro no Izumi.” Warm up in the Onsen and enjoy heartfelt hospitality and cuisine at our Japanese-style Ryokan.

Step through the Kaho Gate and enter another world. From a gently elevated hill, enjoy sweeping views and scenery embraced by a 6,000-tsubo garden—quiet luxury awaits here.

With a history of 700 years, this rare Onsen, known for its healing properties for eye ailments, is one of the hidden gems in the whole country. The "Eye Medicine Bath," featuring 100% natural flowing hot spring water, offers lukewarm temperatures perfect for long soaks. Enjoy this historic hidden Onsen, once used as a secret retreat by Uesugi Kenshin.

Our proud Onsen, inherited by the caretaker, features a large public bath and five private baths for you to enjoy a delightful onsen-hopping experience within the accommodation. "Seasonal flavors unique to Yamanashi presented as exquisite Japanese cuisine" in a tranquil accommodation with only 11 rooms, cherishing each unique encounter.

The property served as the setting for the famous work 'Snow Country'. It features an exhibition room showcasing works by Yasunari Kawabata, the creator of 'Snow Country', as well as a literary archive, a book corner with hundreds of volumes, and a movie viewing room, making it an ideal facility for fans of 'literature and onsen'.

Nestled in the rich natural beauty of Shinshu Kamisuwa Onsen, a place nurtured by tradition, culture, and heartfelt hospitality. "Hotel Saginoyu," a long-established Property in Kamisuwa that has walked alongside Lake Suwa, is a romantic Property with over 90 years of history, featuring its own amber-colored Onsen source. Overlooking the tranquil lake, it is a place where people gather, hearts bloom, and the romance and dreams left behind by many predecessors at Saginoyu are carried forward. Embracing the changes of the four seasons and the rhythms of nature, we welcome you to our Property, where we renew the spirit of the elegance cherished by us Japanese, and offer heartfelt hospitality.

In October 2007, a new Property, "Shiratama no Yu Kaho Bekkan Koshinoyato," opened in Tsukioka Onsen, a place cherished as the "Onsen of Beauty." This Property offers all-suite accommodations, combining the functionality and privacy of a Hotel with the heartfelt hospitality of a traditional Japanese Ryokan, focusing on ultimate comfort. Guests can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding rice fields and distant mountains. Upon its opening, we have been dedicated to reviving the spirit of "Echigo no Sato" by creating a space that harmonizes with the local ecosystem. This includes constructing ponds and planting vegetation that supports the area's unique biodiversity. Our goal is to create a place where both the mind and body can find true relaxation, embodying the essence of living in an Onsen town.

A relaxing retreat for adults surrounded by knowledge and nature. Enjoy the blessings of Mount Tateshina with five stunning open-air hot springs along the stream and a private restaurant. Relax in the intellectual space of a lounge with 30,000 books and indulge in a hideaway stay (a secluded getaway).

A traditional Sukiya-style inn surrounded by nature, offering the beauty of all four seasons. In spring, enjoy cherry blossoms; in summer, hibiscus and fireflies; in autumn, colorful foliage and ginkgo trees; and in winter, camellias and snowy landscapes. The garden at Shaga no Sato Yumeya blooms with seasonal flowers year-round, allowing you to fully experience nature and the changing seasons.

Shirahone Onsen has long been said to keep you from catching a cold for three years after just three days of bathing. At Oyado Tsuruya, instead of the traditional long-stay cure, we offer a modern Onsen retreat that fits into a weekend. Our waters are a milky-white “Silk Bath,” known as one of the gentlest in Shirahone Onsen, with an exceptionally smooth feel on the skin. We provide an easy-to-follow bathing guide even for first-time guests, and suggest ways to enjoy the baths to suit your needs—along with moments of relaxation in our post-bath lounge—so that simply staying here helps you reset. Unwind body and mind tightened by everyday busyness, and experience how much lighter you can feel with a one-night, two-day stay.

A 400-year-old Property located in the center of the Shibu Onsen town. Enjoy a tour of six types of hot springs and 14 baths, all of which are completely private within the Property. Relax your mind and body with 100% natural Onsen water. <The nostalgic town of Shibu Onsen, filled with steam> It is said that Shibu Onsen was discovered by the Buddhist monk Gyoki during the Nara period. Later, the Onsen-ji Temple was established through the contributions of the Sengoku warlord Takeda Shingen. During the battles of Kawanakajima, Shibu Onsen served as a healing place for wounded soldiers. The first proprietor of Kokuya, Ichizaemon, originally ran a rice merchant business called Kokuya but later opened an inn for travelers. Since then, the Property has been cherished by guests, and the current proprietor is the 16th generation.