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

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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).

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.

At Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, a Property featuring an all-onsen flow system, you can fully enjoy the hot spring discovered in the year Keiun 2 (705 AD), as well as the new onsen water, yielding over 1,630 liters per minute, excavated in celebration of 1,300 years since its opening. From the bath in your Room to the hot water supply, everything is sourced directly from the onsen. All the onsen baths are pure and untouched, with a source temperature exceeding 52 degrees Celsius, allowing you to experience the high-quality onsen without any added water or heating. The panoramic bath on the top floor features a hinoki (Japanese cypress) bath with a soothing wooden aroma and a stone bath that glimmers uniquely with the flowing water. Indulge in the luxury of gazing at the breathtaking panorama of nature as if you could reach out and touch it. Additionally, the open-air bath overlooking the pristine beauty of the Hayakawa Valley offers a refreshing experience with the cool breeze. There are also private open-air baths available for exclusive use, expanding the joy of bathing. All baths are accessible 24 hours a day, allowing you to enjoy them at any time you prefer. Relish the six distinct types of baths, including the panoramic bath and open-air bath, to your heart's content.

A secluded Accommodation, “Furi,” stands in Kaida Highlands at the foot of Mt. Ontake in Kiso. All 20 guest rooms offer breathtaking views of Mt. Ontake. The Spa Terrace rooms feature a tent sauna. Take in the magnificent nature through the large window inside the tent, then enjoy a 100% natural hot-spring cold plunge and open-air relaxation in Kaida Highlands—praised as exceptional—for the ultimate sauna experience to your heart’s content. As the sun sets and darkness falls, Kaida Highlands’ stunning star-filled sky spreads across the heavens above you. In crystal-clear air, enjoy a holiday that lets your mind wander and time slip away.

An Onsen property surrounded by a 10,000-tsubo garden, offering two hot spring sources and 12 types of baths. Enjoy a buffet featuring local ingredients and a creative Kaiseki meal crafted by the head chef. Don't miss the nightly "Shingen Taiko & Mochi Pounding Show."

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.

A long-established Ryokan boasting smooth natural Onsen waters. The water sourced from Ueno-go Onsen, opened in April 2012, has a pH of 8.3 and excellent quality. Enjoy it alongside Niigata's seasonal flavors, featuring abundant local vegetables and ingredients from Echigo's mountains and seas.

Enjoy the soothing 100% natural hot spring water from our private source, whether in the spacious public bath or in your Room. "Honenmushi," an annex of Sasaya Hotel with 8 Rooms, is a registered tangible cultural property surrounded by a Japanese garden where koi fish swim. Immerse yourself in the harmony between the Room and garden, and experience an unparalleled moment of comfort during your stay.