Around Lake Misuzu × Flower-Viewing AccommodationRecommended Hotel·Ryokan for family trips

The historic registered cultural property “Shokenro” is a three-story wooden folk-art Accommodation built in the early Showa era. In a retro setting adorned with tasteful furniture and folk crafts, each of the 17 guest rooms has its own distinct character—making it a delight to find your favorite hidden retreat. Enjoy jazz throughout the building, the gentle waters of Utsukushigahara Onsen, creative kaiseki cuisine featuring Shinshu ingredients, and locally brewed sake carefully selected by the host. Please savor an “Onsen getaway for adults” that enriches the senses.

It's like opening a giant time capsule. That was the impression when we first entered to begin the restoration of this accommodation. This building once served as a "Honjin," a resting place for the Matsumoto feudal lord traveling to Edo during the Sankin-kotai system. Over 100 years, it has accumulated remnants from various eras, packed tightly within its walls. As we carefully uncovered these layers with the help of local residents, the essence and potential of this accommodation began to reveal themselves.The cultural figures who passed through here, and those who warmly welcomed them with heartfelt hospitality. An old hearth unexpectedly discovered when removing floorboards—when its fire is lit again after all these years, this Honjin will come alive once more. Perhaps this space has been waiting for someone all along. The aesthetic sensibility housed within this building inspires our creativity.Dialogue & Inspiration A place to gather around the fire and share stories together.

7 minutes walk from Matsumoto Station, 10 minutes walk to Matsumoto Castle. Free parking is available for 25 vehicles. The 8.6m² single rooms are ideal for business trips or solo stays. All rooms are equipped with a unit bath, a toilet with a washing function, and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast includes a healthy Japanese set meal.

A 5-minute walk from Matsumoto Station, along the Metoba River. Offers tranquility and comfort. Some rooms provide views of Matsumoto Castle and the mountains, and it is close to the national treasure Matsumoto Castle. The property, renovated by skilled craftsmen, features 15-17m² rooms equipped with Simmons double beds and bright desks for work or study. Breakfast is served in a Japanese and Western buffet style, featuring delicious rice from Azumino and Nozawana greens from Shinshu Matsumoto.