Azusui Oiwake Station × Accommodation Promising Sound Sleep With Premium BeddingRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

A private, whole-house villa nestled in a lush forest at the foot of Mt. Ariake, an outlying peak of Mt. Jonen in the Northern Alps, Azumino, Shinshu. Its distinctive equilateral-triangle design offers a relaxed space where adults and children alike can enjoy time together freely and comfortably. Savor the beauty of nature in every season up close while enjoying BBQs on the terrace and a natural Onsen.This award-winning building received an Excellence Award in the long-established “Architectural Works Award” from the Nagano Association of Architectural Firms.* A prestigious award evaluated on five criteria, including excellence in design, structure, and functionality, as well as consideration for the global environment (designed by Kurahashi Architectural Planning Office).

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.

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.

Enjoy natural onsen in your private bath anytime you like. A fully private sauna (reservation required) is also available. Surrounded by the clear air and nature of Azumino, spend a relaxing stay reading or soaking in the onsen. This space is also perfect for solo travelers. Nearby, you'll find museums and cafes, with Matsumoto Castle just a 40-minute drive away and Hakuba an hour away. Conveniently located for both sightseeing and business trips, escape the hustle and bustle to enjoy a peaceful stay.