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A 400-year-old Property located in the center of the Shibu Onsen town. Enjoy a tour of six types of hot springs and 14 baths, all of which are completely private within the Property. Relax your mind and body with 100% natural Onsen water. <The nostalgic town of Shibu Onsen, filled with steam> It is said that Shibu Onsen was discovered by the Buddhist monk Gyoki during the Nara period. Later, the Onsen-ji Temple was established through the contributions of the Sengoku warlord Takeda Shingen. During the battles of Kawanakajima, Shibu Onsen served as a healing place for wounded soldiers. The first proprietor of Kokuya, Ichizaemon, originally ran a rice merchant business called Kokuya but later opened an inn for travelers. Since then, the Property has been cherished by guests, and the current proprietor is the 16th generation.

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.

Surrounded by the lush greenery of Matsukawa Valley, cherished by many literary figures, Yamada Onsen, known as the "inner parlor of Zenkoji-daira," continues to convey the classic and charming atmosphere of onsen through Yamada-kan, a property with over 210 years of history.

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."

Shiga Kogen is filled with beautiful nature in every season.In a forest where crisp, clean air flows, why not enjoy a soothing staythat you can’t experience in everyday life? Our Accommodation offers 12 Rooms in total.From traditional folk house-style guest Rooms to Rooms with scenic open-air baths,we offer a wide variety of Room types.The extraordinary world of greenery outside your window is sure to calm your mind. We offer two types of baths: an indoor public bath and an open-air bath.In the panoramic bath surrounded by greenery, you can enjoygentle sulfur hot spring waters in fresh air. For dinner, please savor a kaiseki course carefully prepared with seasonal Shinshu ingredients,including Shinshu beef and mountain vegetables.With fresh flavors only local ingredients can provide,you are sure to be truly satisfied. At this Japanese-style Accommodation, “Keikoku no Yu,”please relax and enjoy peaceful moments amid refreshing greenery.

A quiet lake in Shinshu—Lake Nojiri. COCO VILLA Lake Nojiri sits quietly along its shore. Step outside, and in just 10 seconds you’ll be by the water. Before you lies a calm lakeside view, with gentle mountain ridgelines stretching beyond. A perfect base for every season: fresh spring greenery, sparkling summer waters, vivid autumn foliage, and snow-covered mountains in winter. The scenery changes with each season, bringing a new experience every time you visit. Surrounded by magnificent nature, enjoy a lakeside stay that feels somehow nostalgic. Leave everyday life behind and savor unhurried moments to reconnect with yourself.

Located just a 3-minute walk from Nagano Dentetsu Shinshu-Nakano Station, the hotel offers 166 guest rooms and free parking for over 100 vehicles. On the first floor, enjoy spacious gender-separated natural Onsen baths and a buffet breakfast featuring local ingredients. Hotel Route-Inn welcomes each guest with unwavering dedication to "the spirit of Japan" and exceptional hospitality.

In winter, the renowned ski and snowboard haven 'Shiga Kogen', along with the chestnut and Hokusai town 'Obuse', as well as other attractions like 'Yudanaka Shibu Onsen' and 'Nozawa Onsen', are conveniently located as a hub for Northern Shinshu tourism. ■ Free buffet breakfast ■ Wi-Fi connectivity ■ WOWOW viewing available ■ Free parking ■ 24-hour front desk ■ Separate male and female large baths ■ Coin-operated laundry and dryer available ■ Paid cleaning service available.

Property located just a 2-minute walk from Madarao Kogen Ski Resort. Enjoy seasonal landscapes from the open-air bath and breathtaking views of Oku-Shinano from the lobby and mountain-side rooms. In addition to the snow season, the green season with its vibrant greenery offers activities such as trekking and mountain biking in Madarao Kogen. There are three types of rooms: Japanese-Western, Western, and Japanese, all non-smoking. We provide flavorful dishes prepared with local seasonal ingredients.