Azusui Oiwake Station × Western Cuisine AccommodationRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

A hidden gourmet auberge offering authentic French cuisine made with freshly harvested local vegetables. The full-course menu created by a chef with 20 years of experience in Tokyo restaurants is very popular. Only two groups per day can stay in rooms with beautiful views of the Japanese Alps. Recommended for those who wish to enjoy a leisurely gourmet journey.

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.

On April 1, 2026, our guest rooms, Onsen, and front desk will be renovated and reborn as a space designed for exceptional comfort. At this mountain resort embraced by the great nature of the Northern Alps, enjoy a getaway from everyday life while taking in the magnificent ridgelines.

Stay in a cottage with a private Onsen in every unit, and enjoy quality time with your dog in a spacious private setting without worrying about those around you.

Now is the perfect time to visit Azumino and Matsumoto ■ 8 minutes by car from Azumino Interchange ■ 3 minutes on foot from Toyoshina Station ■ Convenient location as a base for Shinshu sightseeing ■ Free buffet breakfast ■ Wi-Fi connection available ■ WOWOW viewing available ■ Free parking ■ 24-hour front desk ■ Separate large baths for men and women ■ Coin-operated laundry and dryer available ■ Paid cleaning service available ■

Even a small journey can bring encounters with the wind, conversations with objects, and meetings with people. Even a small journey, I want to take it slowly, living humanly... In July 1988, Lodge Azumino Yujin opened in a corner of the forest of Suzurei Hill in Azumino, nestled among the red pine and oak woods spreading across the foothills of the Northern Alps. Since my first solo trip during high school, I have visited various places, met many people, and had countless experiences... When I first traveled to Hokkaido, I encountered people living simply and generously amidst the vast nature. Experiencing a world completely different from the hustle and bustle of the city where I grew up, I was struck by culture shock and began to dream of one day living leisurely in a land rich in nature. My first encounter with Azumino was when I traveled to Kamikochi and Norikura and happened to stay at a vacant Property. Since then, it has become a place where I feel at ease without reason, a place I visit whenever I have time, doing nothing but relaxing and idling away... Around that time, I read in a book about people living in the forested areas of Canada, cutting trees and building cabins with them, known as log houses. With a passion for authentic Canadian log houses, a love for wood, a dedication to Azumino, and a belief in how people should live to be true to themselves, I continue to move forward at my own pace with these thoughts in my heart.

A unique experience, like staying at a restaurant—that's the charm of an "auberge." The highlight of this journey is food. Savor authentic French cuisine made with local ingredients at your own pace. After your meal, relax in the Onsen and let both your mind and body unwind. This is a journey designed to enjoy "food." Surrounded by museums and galleries, encounters with art add vibrant touches to your trip. In the ever-changing beauty of Azumino's nature through the seasons, spend tranquil moments that make you forget everyday life.