Toyoshina Station × Accommodation With Wasabi CuisineRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

Just a 5-minute walk to the National Treasure - Matsumoto Castle, Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu, an established hotel founded in Meiji 20, was rebranded and reopened on April 5, 2016, with the concept of "Folk Art Philosophy - Memories of Matsumoto's Daily Life." The restaurant offers course meals based on the concept of "Nagano Terroir." Learning from the spirit of "beauty through reliance" rooted in the folk art city of Matsumoto, the hotel has been reborn as a simple and practical place to stay.

At the foot of Mount Jōnen in the Northern Alps. The Hotaka View Hotel stands on a vast site of approximately 42,000 tsubo. Surrounded by forests of red pine and larch, a tranquil time flows enveloped in silence and the breath of the forest. Warm yourself in an open-air Onsen with natural hot springs and savor dishes made with fresh ingredients from Azumino. Enjoy a leisurely time. It is also ideal as a base for sightseeing in Azumino Hotaka.

Nestled in a quiet villa area in Azumino–Hotaka at the foothills of the Northern Alps, this is a private Onsen Accommodation limited to one group per day, rented as an entire house. In the hinoki bath made from Kiso cypress, you can enjoy free-flowing natural hot spring water drawn from the mountains. The approx. 450 m² garden features local plants that bud and change with the seasons, and you can feel these transitions from the living room. At night, a star-filled sky spreads across the clear air, bringing a stillness far from everyday life. In the morning, we offer a light breakfast featuring freshly grated wasabi. Although winters are severe in this area, a pellet stove like a fireplace is installed for comfortable stays even in autumn and winter. Daio Wasabi Farm and the Azumino Chihiro Art Museum are about 15 minutes away by car. The nearest ski resort is Jiigatake Ski Resort—ideal for beginners and families—about 30 minutes away by car. Hakuba, Kurobe, Kamikochi, and Matsumoto are all within about an hour’s drive. Enjoying views of the Northern Alps foothills, this Accommodation is an ideal base for exploring Azumino’s unique nature and culture at a relaxed pace. Step away from daily life and spend time restoring both body and mind.

Azusui-en, nestled on the banks of the Azusa River with views of the Northern Alps, is the only public Accommodation in the Azusa River area. Conveniently located as a base for sightseeing in Azumino, Kamikochi, and Matsumoto, it offers a relaxing stay surrounded by nature in every season. In addition to Accommodation, this multi-purpose Facility also features day-use bathing, camping, and BBQs, making it popular with guests of all ages.

An Accommodation at the foot of the Northern Alps in the Hotaka Onsen area. Enjoy creative kaiseki cuisine featuring mountain delicacies personally foraged by our head chef and seasonal ingredients from Azumino. Our Japanese-modern guest rooms, renovated in March 2020, come in three types inspired by signature Shinshu colors. Relax in our soft-feeling alkaline simple Onsen, available in a stone-lined open-air bath and a spacious large public bath. Soak while taking in the changing seasons, and at night, enjoy the moon and stars as you unwind in the Onsen.

An ideal accommodation in "Azumino Hotaka Onsen Village" for stays before and after climbing the Northern Alps. Relax with the natural beauty of a pine forest courtyard, a natural onsen in a cypress bath, and local flavors. Conveniently located about 30 minutes by car to the trailheads of Mt. Tsubakuro and Ichinosawa. Soothe your hiking fatigue in our large public bath featuring mildly alkaline simple onsen water, renowned for its skin-beautifying properties. Refresh both body and mind in a space surrounded by nature.For dinner, enjoy local delicacies such as Shinshu salmon, grilled black wagyu beef on ceramic plates, and Azumino-grown Koshihikari rice. Breakfast includes energizing dishes like smoothies, salt-grilled rainbow trout, and hearty pork miso soup.Our accommodation is set amidst rich nature with seasonal landscapes, bird songs, and occasional visits from monkeys. Perfect for those seeking tranquility or enjoying mountain adventures—a truly relaxing retreat awaits you here.