Around Matsunoyama Onsen × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

A property along the Shinano River surrounded by abundant nature. Starting with homemade "Hasekake Rice" Koshihikari, the handmade local cuisine full of kindness is also appealing. Enjoying the onsen while gazing at the nature of Tsunan is another blissful moment. Please relax and unwind.

A standalone accommodation nestled along the Shinano River. Enjoy the gentle, tea-colored alkaline hot spring water, also known as "Beauty's Bath." Spend a tranquil night with the soothing sounds of the Shinano River and the peaceful croaking of frogs in nearby rice fields.

Kamosu Mori is an auberge nestled in one of the heaviest snowfall areas of Matsunoyama. A forest spreads out before you, where you can enjoy satoyama cuisine surrounded by magnificent nature. Next door, the craft sake brewery “Yuki to Satoyama Jozojo” has also opened. New encounters between food and sake await.For dinner, the main course is a shabu-shabu tasting featuring Niigata’s prized brand wagyu “Agano Himegyu” and Tokamachi’s local specialty pork “Tsumaari Pork.” Savor Agano Himegyu for its smooth texture and rich lean-meat flavor, and Tsumaari Pork for its tenderness and deep umami—lightly swished in hot broth with seasonal local vegetables.Alongside satoyama dishes centered on local ingredients, we offer an all-inclusive selection of alcoholic beverages including draft beer, highballs, sours, around 20 varieties of local sake, local wines, and more.Enjoy a luxurious moment as you take your time pairing Matsunoyama’s blessings with fine drinks.

A property designated as a tangible cultural asset, built in Showa 13. Each room, crafted by palace carpenters showcasing their skills, exudes creativity and playfulness. The decorative windows and transoms, executed with precise techniques, create a precious traditional Japanese-style room. Among the main building, designated as a national tangible cultural asset, the third floor features specially designed rooms worth seeing. This property is highly recommended for those interested in classic Japanese architecture.

A pairing-focused Accommodation curated by owner Yuichi Yamagishi, a sake expert and sommelier. Rooted in the climate and ingredients of Matsunoyama, Niigata, our cuisine is crafted using French and Italian techniques and enjoyed in harmony with carefully selected drinks. Whether you love drinks, are new to them, or want to learn more, we offer you a truly special time.

The terraced rice fields and beech forests, along with the lives of people coexisting with nature in the snowy region of Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture, are referred to as Japan's original landscape. Among them, in the snow-rich Matsunoyama area, "Hinanoyado Chitose" awaits your visit. Here, you can enjoy the Matsunoyama Onsen, one of Japan's three major medicinal hot springs, with open-air baths fed directly from the source. We also prepare local cuisine using delicious rice and mountain vegetables nurtured by snowmelt water to welcome you.