Yudanaka Onsen · Shibu Onsenkyo · Yamada Onsen × Accommodation With Gozen CuisineRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

A Ryokan with an Onsen featuring an open-air bath overlooking the beauty of the valley. The small bird bath in the sky, overlooking the breathtaking view of Matsukawa Valley, is a healing space that feels enveloped by nature. Spend special moments immersed in the sounds of the stream and the beauty of the trees showcasing their seasonal expressions.

The entire lobby floor was fully renovated on August 1, 2018!Aburaya Tosen is a hot spring inn where you can soothe your body in the warmth of the baths, enjoy heartfelt hospitality, and relax through the many seasons reflected in flowing water that mirrors the mountains of Shinshu—lighting a gentle flame in your heart and warming all five senses. Long ago, rapeseed was pressed here for oil, which was then carried to town; people gathered around the glow of lanterns in shared moments of togetherness. With time, a bathhouse was built, warming days spent on therapeutic stays—and today this hot spring inn has greatly expanded the pleasures of touring hot springs on your journey. Aburaya Tosen is a place to slow down and stay awhile at ease.

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."

Founded around 160 years ago, Masuya is a traditional Japanese inn offering 100% natural hot-spring baths with free-flowing water drawn from four separate sources. Located along the Yomase River, where you can feel the changing seasons, the inn’s scenic guest rooms provide sweeping views of the Kita-Shinano Five Peaks and the Northern Alps. For dining, we serve seasonal mountain and river delicacies unique to Northern Nagano. Enjoy these flavors nurtured by Shinshu’s rich natural surroundings together with our hot springs. With an abundant flow of hot-spring water unchanged since our opening and heartfelt hospitality made possible by our small size, we look forward to welcoming you.

Just a 3-minute walk from Yudanaka Station, offering excellent accessibility! Enjoy a creative buffet featuring local ingredients, along with all-you-can-drink alcohol and soft drinks. Relax and indulge without worrying about your budget.

A popular Ryokan featuring an original natural Onsen blended from three sources. The tatami-matted interior exudes a pleasant aroma of rush grass. Meals are served in a Kaiseki style, emphasizing local ingredients from Nagano Prefecture. Located in front of the central Oyu of Shibu Onsen, it is an ideal location for exploring outdoor baths.

All 5 rooms feature natural free-flowing Onsen. Enjoy two private open-air baths with no additional charge.

Panoramic views of Mt. Hokushin-Godake and the Northern Alps. Below lies the Shiga Kogen Highlands and the beech-forest valley of Bunadaira. An exceptional location at an altitude of 1,600 m. Here at Happo Onsen in Shiga Kogen, beautiful scenery welcomes you in every season. From outdoor activities to yoga with breathtaking views of the Northern Alps, summer retreats, and therapeutic stays, enjoy resort time immersed in nature. Choose a Room to suit your stay—special suites, view Rooms with a private bath (limited to two guests), or standard Rooms. Escape the bustle and unwind at your own pace.

Issa no Komichi Biyu no Yado is located in the historic Yudanaka Onsen area of Nagano Prefecture, with a history of approximately 1,350 years. Our accommodation is a proud onsen ryokan featuring 100% natural hot spring water flowing directly from the source and stunning views. Relax and unwind while enjoying the onsen loved by enthusiasts and the scenic mountains of Shinshu. Guests staying with us can enjoy free access to three public baths in Yudanaka Onsen nearby. Additionally, our rooftop offers a private open-air bath surrounded by mountains, available for 40 minutes at 2,000 yen. A short drive will take you to Shibu Onsen or Shiga Kogen, and during summer months, Kusatsu Onsen is about an 80-minute drive away—making this area perfect for onsen lovers. We look forward to welcoming you for your ultimate hot spring getaway!

The onsen at the property is built in a traditional all-Hinoki bathhouse style. The water is soft, warms the body from the core, and leaves the skin smooth. The cuisine primarily uses local ingredients, allowing you to experience the seasons of Northern Shinano. Additionally, the charm of Shibu Onsen lies in its onsen town. Why not wear wooden clogs and enjoy the Showa-era atmosphere along the stone-paved streets of the onsen town?

Established in the Meiji era, this traditional wooden three-story Ryokan offers a warm and simple atmosphere unique to a small accommodation with only 8 rooms. Experience the warmth of the wooden structure and relax with our Onsen that soothes both body and mind. Enjoy your time at our restaurant overlooking Shibu Onsen town, while we provide 8 Japanese-style rooms ranging from 8 to 10 tatami mats.For dinner, savor "shabu-shabu" featuring premium Shinshu brand meat. Don't miss our special breakfast dish, "Morning-Only Beef Tendon Curry," made with Shinshu beef raised on apples—a must-try delicacy!