Shirahone Onsen · Kamikochi Onsen × Affordable Accommodation With Delicious MealsRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

A soothing Accommodation surrounded by the natural beauty of the Azusa River Valley. Enjoy 100% free-flowing Onsen water straight from the source while taking in the changing seasons. Savor Nagano’s local flavors such as Shinshu beef and soba. Convenient access not only to Kamikochi, but also to Norikura and Hida Takayama.In 2023, we renovated mainly the first floor and are now open year-round.We have added Japanese-Western style rooms with a living space where you can relax on a comfortable sofa, as well as spacious private baths. The lobby has also been renewed to make your stay even more comfortable.We look forward to welcoming you to the newly reborn Kamikochi Hotel.

Oyado Kodama is a small Onsen Accommodation with just seven rooms. Relax in a quiet setting with clear mountain air and views of Mt. Norikura in the distance. From summer to autumn, it’s an ideal base for trekking and sightseeing around Mt. Norikura, and in winter you can enjoy skiing. Highlights include 100% natural hot spring baths fed directly from the source and homemade meals featuring local ingredients. It is also conveniently located about 20 minutes by car from Sawando Bus Terminal, the gateway to the Kamikochi area.

The property boasts a milky-white natural onsen and open-air baths available 24 hours. Separate open-air baths for men and women are provided, offering a unique experience of bathing under a starry sky. Dinner is renowned for its hotpot made with natural mushrooms harvested from the local mountains, featuring mushrooms personally gathered by the owner, along with Shinshu's specialty horse sashimi.

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 our small Property nestled in the great outdoors, you can enjoy a private open-air hot spring bath with free-flowing water and savor Hida beef grilled on a ceramic plate. From the tranquil Japanese-style rooms, you can take in panoramic views of the Northern Alps' seasonal beauty, and immerse yourself in the liberating breeze of the highlands for a truly relaxing experience. Additionally, the handmade cypress private open-air bath crafted by the owner is available for free, and on clear nights, you might even witness a sky full of stars. Relish countryside cuisine featuring the delights of Okuhida, including Hida beef sirloin grilled on a ceramic plate.