Around Matsumoto City Museum of Art × Accommodation For Enjoying Autumn FlavorsRecommended Hotel·Ryokan for family trips

"Oiwaraya Ryokan" is a tranquil Onsen accommodation nestled in Matsumoto's Utsukushigahara Onsen, which has been flowing for 1,300 years since the Nara period. We offer heartfelt hospitality in a harmonious blend of traditional and modern Japanese-style comfort. Our facility features seven unique bathing areas, including an indoor bath surrounded by the scent of cypress, an open-air bath with a sense of freedom, stone baths, and garden baths with seasonal views. Each bath offers a distinct charm, allowing you to enjoy Onsen hopping and immerse yourself in the changing ambiance from morning to night, providing deep relaxation to soothe your travel fatigue. Our cuisine showcases vibrant kaiseki dishes made with seasonal ingredients from the local Shinshu region. Each dish, beautifully presented on exquisite plates, reflects the flavors of the seasons and the skill of our chefs, offering a true "culinary art." Centered around Shinshu beef, river fish, and mountain delicacies, our meals allow you to savor both taste and the changing seasons. To complement your dining experience, we offer wines crafted at our own winery, "Domaine de Yunohara," using grapes nurtured in Shinshu's pure air and rich soil. These carefully produced wines pair perfectly with Japanese cuisine. With a variety of white, red, and sparkling options available, you can choose according to your preference. Each room is uniquely designed to provide a relaxing space that combines traditional Japanese tranquility with modern comfort. At Oiwaraya Ryokan, we strive to be a warm and welcoming accommodation that makes you want to return. Along with our dedication to fine cuisine and heartfelt hospitality, we aim to provide each guest with a serene and relaxing experience. Our staff looks forward to welcoming you with all our hearts.

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.

Hotel Shoho is located on a hill in Matsumoto City, offering sweeping views of the majestic Northern Alps and the castle town of Matsumoto from every guest room. Utsukushigahara Onsen is a historic hot spring area that has been loved since the Edo period; it was once home to “Goten-no-Yu,” a villa built by the lord of Matsumoto Castle for relaxation. At our Hotel, you can enjoy five types of baths: an open-air bath, private baths, a large public bath, a jacuzzi, and a footbath. For guests who have traveled all the way to Utsukushigahara Onsen, we prepare our cuisine with care—creative Japanese kaiseki featuring seasonal Shinshu ingredients and special kaiseki using Shinshu’s signature branded ingredients. Matsumoto City and its surroundings are within easy reach, as are Kamikochi, Azumino, and the Utsukushigahara Highlands. Please visit Utsukushigahara Onsen—an ideal base for sightseeing.

Yuyado Izumiya Zenbe has been welcoming guests with its unchanging hot spring water since its establishment. Utsukushigahara Onsen, which flourished as the private bath of successive Matsumoto Castle lords after the Sengoku period, features a mildly alkaline simple spring with gentle and smooth water quality. In addition to separate indoor baths for men and women, you can enjoy three types of private baths. For dinner, indulge in "selectable dishes" made from ingredients nurtured in Shinshu and savor Shinshu soba noodles.

At a property with over a century of history, you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine and handmade soba noodles made with seasonal ingredients from local Shinshu in a serene space adorned with folk art furniture. The 15 Japanese-style rooms offer a warm wooden ambiance, and the beauty-enhancing water baths are available 24 hours. Breakfast includes a rich homemade buffet featuring freshly picked vegetables, organic eggs, and morning curry.

Located near Matsumoto Station, this property features a renovated large bath with a hinoki wood tub and Edo-period alley-style interior design. The men's bath is light green, and the women's bath is beige, creating a comfortable space with a large tub and high ceilings. Offering rooms ranging from single to twin types, catering to various needs. At the dining area, enjoy creative Japanese cuisine utilizing Shinshu local sake and seasonal ingredients, prepared by skilled chefs.

A Property featuring the historic hot springs of Utsukushigahara, with a history spanning 1,300 years. The origins of these ancient springs date back to the Nara period, and in 1983 (Showa 58), the area was designated as a National Health Resort. Immerse yourself in the layers of history and experience a soothing time filled with heartfelt hospitality. Surrounded gently by the steam of the springs, feel the passage of time through the changing seasons and fully enjoy the blessings of the earth. We offer a colorful seasonal kaiseki meal, themed around "beauty and health," using fresh local ingredients, ranging from traditional dishes to creative cuisine.