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A new encounter, a single story. Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku. The story began with an encounter. It was in 1929 (Showa 4) when the first president of Nagano Electric Railway, Tohei Kozu, met Lieutenant Helseth from Norway. This meeting in Kanbayashi brought together European and Japanese cultures, creating an entirely new culture or space. It was a groundbreaking event where the culture of a Western-style Hotel was incorporated into a traditional Japanese-style Ryokan for the first time. Furthermore, this encounter became the prologue to the development of Kanbayashi Onsen and Shiga Kogen, now renowned as one of Japan's leading international resorts.

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.

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.

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

Hotarutei Villas is a luxurious private villa that opened in October 2023. The space, exceeding 100 square meters, features two bedrooms, a spacious living room, an open terrace, and an open-air hot spring bath with natural flowing water, offering a luxurious experience in harmony with nature. During your stay, enjoy meals made with the finest local ingredients from Nagano at "Hotarutei," a restaurant housed in a modernly renovated traditional farmhouse over 170 years old. With the concept of "Onkotakushin – Learning from the past to create the new," we provide a rich and relaxing time in a space where tradition and modernity blend seamlessly.

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.

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.

Located on a hilltop, our guest rooms on the upper floors and the open-air baths on the top floor offer breathtaking views of the majestic mountain ranges of Northern Shinshu. Enjoy an extraordinary moment while gazing at the vast scenery that you would never encounter in the city. The private open-air bath "TSUBAKI" is equipped with a mini-bar and multimedia speakers. Guests can enjoy a blissful time with a glass in hand, accompanied by their favorite music as background. In the spring of 2021, we opened guest rooms with open-air baths featuring natural hot spring water, which have been highly praised. Our cuisine, made with premium ingredients such as brand beef, Shinshu beef, fresh seafood directly sourced from the Joetsu market, and carefully selected local produce, is truly exceptional!

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.

The hotel, located at the foot of Shiga Kogen, is convenient as a base for sightseeing to Zenkoji, Obuse, and Matsushiro. Renowned for its Onsen sourced from the famous Hoshikawa Onsen, it offers abundant water with a soft texture that is highly praised. Rooms range from 10 to 18 tatami mats, including special rooms with excellent views. Guests can enjoy karaoke for free. Choose your favorite dishes from the Japanese, Western, and Chinese buffet.

Located in the Onsen Yudanaka Shinshu, "Hotel Yudanaka" is conveniently situated just a 3-minute walk from Yudanaka Station, making it an ideal base for tourism and business. The Facility is well-equipped with amenities such as a sauna and coworking space to enrich your stay. Enjoy the abundant natural hot spring water to your heart's content.

Hotel Japan Shiga, located at 1,700 meters in Ichinose, Shiga Kogen, is an Accommodation where you can fully enjoy nature in every season. Just a 1-minute walk to the ski slopes, you can enjoy outstanding snow for skiing in winter, wild vegetable picking and trekking in spring and summer, and autumn leaf viewing in fall—all year round. All rooms are spacious 14-tatami Japanese-style rooms, offering a relaxing stay. Meals feature a wide variety of dishes that make balanced use of local ingredients. In particular, the authentic yakiniku made with Shinshu beef raised on locally grown apples is a must-try. You can also enjoy displays from our music box doll collection and a pin badge collection from the Nagano Winter Olympics.

A property where you can enjoy the great outdoors throughout the four seasons. From spring to autumn, you can go trekking, and in winter, enjoy skiing with optimal access to the slopes. Proudly offering homemade cuisine and onsen, you will receive attentive service from female staff. With 72 guest rooms, available in Japanese or Japanese-Western styles, you can relax in a spacious environment.

/ Winter Information /■ Right next to Giant Ski Resort! Hasuike Ski Resort is also a 3-minute walk away!■ Convenient location—Hasuike Hiroba bus stop is a 3-minute walk away■ Our popular family Plan: up to 2 children stay free + one-coin rental for children■ Winter only! Very popular dinner cake corner/ Spring to Autumn Information /■ Take a deep breath by Lake Hasuike. The photogenic Hasuike Pond, popular with photography lovers, is right in front of the property■ The family Plan with up to 2 children staying free is also well received■ Located at a junction in Shiga Kogen—ideal as a base for walking and exploring　The Nature Exploration Course is just a short drive from our property!

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!

In front of the Takamagahara ski slope in Shiga Kogen. After skiing, refresh your body and mind at the highest natural Onsen in Shiga Kogen. Meals are prepared daily, and children's meals are available for toddlers. Rooms range from 6 to 18 tatami mats and are equipped with a bidet toilet, washbasin, safe, TV, and telephone. Additionally, cooler box rentals and an ice vending machine are available at the front desk.

Yudanaka Onsen Yasuragi-kan offers the enjoyment of the natural flow of hot spring water from Asayo Onsen. You can indulge in the ancient-style baths, featuring a fragrant cypress bath and a tile-constructed bath, as well as the Ryugu Bath, which boasts a spacious and open atmosphere with large windows. The 22-tatami spacious Room allows for a comfortable stay even for large groups. Additionally, the men's and women's baths switch after dinner and breakfast, allowing you to enjoy both styles. We take great care to prepare the seasonal flavors of Shinshu in the most delicious way possible.

At this property, boasting abundant onsen and large baths, you can fully enjoy the seasonal scenery of Shiga Kogen through the open windows. The 10-tatami Japanese-style room, accommodating 2-6 people, is equipped with a TV, refrigerator, and hot water pot. Meals are prepared using local mountain vegetables, ensuring a healthy and universally appealing taste. Additionally, you can enjoy special dishes such as seasonal mountain vegetable tempura, beef steak, and Iwana fish bone sake.