Aoyagi Station × Stays Popular For SunsetsClose to Hotel·Ryokan

You can rent and stay in one of four renovated traditional Japanese houses, each exclusively reserved for your group, produced by Alex Kerr, a leading expert in restoring historic homes.

At the highlands of Shinshu Tateshina, you can enjoy the sea of clouds, a star-filled sky, and the magnificent scenery of the Central Alps. Dinner is served as a kaiseki course featuring mountain and sea delicacies grilled over an irori. On clear nights, you can stargaze from the onsen. The Japanese-modern Western-style rooms, renovated in 2016, offer views of Yokoya Gorge to the left and the Central Alps to the right, allowing you to feel immersed in nature.

A small boutique Hotel with only six rooms, inspired by the forest of Kobuchizawa, where the deep history of the Jomon period breathes. The innovative facade architecture, which suddenly appears amidst the nature of Yatsugatake, is designed by internationally acclaimed architect Atsushi Kitagawara. It offers a space where nature, art, and modernity blend, providing "time to rediscover yourself." Each guest room is uniquely designed with interiors themed around unchanging natural elements such as light, mountains, and forests since the Jomon period. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets over Japan's iconic majestic mountains, including the Southern Alps, Yatsugatake, and Mount Fuji, from the rooftop terrace with a 360° view of a star-filled sky. Relax to the core of your body in a private, reservation-only, natural hot spring Onsen with flowing water directly from the source. And savor carefully selected whiskies in the exclusive bar for Hotel guests, while listening to the serene silence of the rich forest. Amidst the tranquility of nature, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, spend a moment of extraordinary peace.

A property popular for its open-air baths overlooking Lake Suwa and local sake-scented baths.

Founded at its current location on the shores of Lake Suwa in 1920, our locally inspired creative kaiseki cuisine has earned top-tier acclaim for over a century. In 2022, we opened “Fukatei,” a private dining venue with special rooms. Enjoy an unforgettable dinner with someone special in an elegant private setting while overlooking our Japanese garden through the seasons.

A historic Onsen Ryokan, established in 1912, stands gracefully by the shores of Lake Suwa. Enjoy breathtaking views from our guest rooms facing the lake. Just a 5-minute walk from Kamisuwa Station, indulge in our panoramic open-air bath overlooking Lake Suwa and relax in the soothing waters of our private hot spring source. Savor seasonal flavors with dishes prepared using fresh local ingredients. At night, gaze at a sky full of stars, and in the morning, bask in the warm sunlight for a truly serene experience. Our garden showcases seasonal flowers and scenery throughout the year.

Escape the bustle of everyday life and gather with those who matter most, as peaceful moments of relaxation gently unfold. Here in Suwa, Shinshu—the heart of Japan—your journey back to yourself begins in a special place embraced by the mystical Lake Suwa and Suwa Taisha Shrine.