Shinano-Takehara Station × Accommodation With Fresh Greenery ViewsRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

Nestled deep within the Jōshin'etsu Kōgen National Park, showcasing the beauty of all four seasons. Hotel Grand Phoenix Okushiga stands amidst rich nature. In winter, it serves as a ski resort with an excellent location and powder snow, while from spring to autumn, it becomes a highland resort to enjoy the seasonal scenery, offering you a relaxing and leisurely time.

A resort harmonizing with the majestic nature of Jōshin'etsu Kōgen National Park. The Okushiga Kōgen Hotel is a Nordic-style resort hotel that complements the beautiful and grand nature of Shiga Kōgen.

Lobby floor fully renovated on August 1, 2018! "Aburaya Tousen" is an accommodation where you can heal your body with the warmth of the hot springs, enjoy heartfelt hospitality, and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Shinshu's mountains reflected in flowing water through all four seasons. This hot spring inn lights a flame in your heart and warms your senses. Once a place where rapeseed oil was pressed and transported, people gathered around lanterns for moments of togetherness. Over time, a bathhouse was built to provide comfort for those seeking healing through hot springs. Now, this inn has expanded its offerings to enhance the joy of traveling and exploring various hot springs. "Aburaya Tousen" invites you to relax at your own pace and enjoy an extended stay while savoring every moment leisurely.

Opened on September 2, 2007. Named “Masuichi Kyakuden” from the owner’s wish: “We would have loved to welcome you into our own home…”. Designed by architect John Morford—who also designed “Kurabu” and the main store of Masuichi Ichimura Sake Brewery—this Accommodation is his vision of where he would want to stay when visiting Obuse. Centered around three earthen storehouses relocated from a long-established sugar wholesaler in Nagano, it comprises seven wooden buildings, with interiors fully furnished in Western style.

A refined sukiya-style retreat nestled along a lush, verdant gorge. All buildings, including the guest rooms, face the Matsukawa Gorge—spring and summer bring fresh greenery to this “Accommodation in the gorge.” In autumn, it becomes a “healing hot spring” floating amid crimson mountains, and in winter, a “moment of tranquility” wrapped in white. This Accommodation offers breathtaking views throughout the year, in every season. Please take your time enjoying our signature oil fondue in a private dining room.

By the banks of the Yomase River, reflecting the changing seasons. A tranquil Japanese-style property nestled in the embrace of the Shiga Kogen mountains. "Yudanaka Onsen Wafu no Yado Masuya" awaits your visit with heartfelt hospitality, cherishing the traditional Japanese spirit and the beauty of wildflowers.

All 5 rooms feature natural free-flowing Onsen. Enjoy two private open-air baths with no additional charge.

Surrounded by the lush greenery of Matsukawa Valley, cherished by many literary figures, Yamada Onsen, known as the "inner parlor of Zenkoji-daira," continues to convey the classic and charming atmosphere of onsen through Yamada-kan, a property with over 210 years of history.

A traditional Sukiya-style accommodation with 5 rooms, each featuring a private open-air bath, opening on March 1, 2024.Here, you can relax to your heart's content. As an annex of the historic "Shinshu Yudanaka Onsen Yorozuya," which has been welcoming guests since the Edo Kansei era, this new accommodation will be reborn on March 1, 2024. The previous Matsusho-so was designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 2003 and cherished by many until it was lost to fire in 2021. Despite this loss, with encouragement from numerous supporters, we are proud to announce its revival as the new "Matsusho-so" on March 1, 2024. The building incorporates design elements of the original Matsusho-so while embracing traditional Sukiya architecture that harmonizes with nature. Each room features a private open-air bath overlooking a small garden where guests can enjoy seasonal landscapes. We have created a space that feels "new yet somehow nostalgic." We look forward to welcoming you warmly at this new location. Selected for the Michelin Key Hotel Selection 2025: "1 MICHELIN Key 2025."

Hotarutei Villas is a luxurious private villa that opened in October 2023. The space, exceeding 100 square meters, features two bedrooms, a spacious living room, an open terrace, and an open-air hot spring bath with natural flowing water, offering a luxurious experience in harmony with nature. During your stay, enjoy meals made with the finest local ingredients from Nagano at "Hotarutei," a restaurant housed in a modernly renovated traditional farmhouse over 170 years old. With the concept of "Onkotakushin – Learning from the past to create the new," we provide a rich and relaxing time in a space where tradition and modernity blend seamlessly.

The gentle light of lamps softly illuminates the interior of this riverside house. The renowned Onsen, recognized as a hot spring heritage, changes into five colors depending on the weather and sunlight. ※Currently, there is no open-air bath due to renovations.

A Ryokan with an Onsen featuring an open-air bath overlooking the beauty of the valley. The small bird bath in the sky, overlooking the breathtaking view of Matsukawa Valley, is a healing space that feels enveloped by nature. Spend special moments immersed in the sounds of the stream and the beauty of the trees showcasing their seasonal expressions.

The onsen at the property is built in a traditional all-Hinoki bathhouse style. The water is soft, warms the body from the core, and leaves the skin smooth. The cuisine primarily uses local ingredients, allowing you to experience the seasons of Northern Shinano. Additionally, the charm of Shibu Onsen lies in its onsen town. Why not wear wooden clogs and enjoy the Showa-era atmosphere along the stone-paved streets of the onsen town?

A popular Ryokan featuring an original natural Onsen blended from three sources. The tatami-matted interior exudes a pleasant aroma of rush grass. Meals are served in a Kaiseki style, emphasizing local ingredients from Nagano Prefecture. Located in front of the central Oyu of Shibu Onsen, it is an ideal location for exploring outdoor baths.

Shiga Kogen is filled with beautiful nature in every season.In a forest where crisp, clean air flows, why not enjoy a soothing staythat you can’t experience in everyday life? Our Accommodation offers 12 Rooms in total.From traditional folk house-style guest Rooms to Rooms with scenic open-air baths,we offer a wide variety of Room types.The extraordinary world of greenery outside your window is sure to calm your mind. We offer two types of baths: an indoor public bath and an open-air bath.In the panoramic bath surrounded by greenery, you can enjoygentle sulfur hot spring waters in fresh air. For dinner, please savor a kaiseki course carefully prepared with seasonal Shinshu ingredients,including Shinshu beef and mountain vegetables.With fresh flavors only local ingredients can provide,you are sure to be truly satisfied. At this Japanese-style Accommodation, “Keikoku no Yu,”please relax and enjoy peaceful moments amid refreshing greenery.

Panoramic views of Mt. Hokushin-Godake and the Northern Alps. Below lies the Shiga Kogen Highlands and the beech-forest valley of Bunadaira. An exceptional location at an altitude of 1,600 m. Here at Happo Onsen in Shiga Kogen, beautiful scenery welcomes you in every season. From outdoor activities to yoga with breathtaking views of the Northern Alps, summer retreats, and therapeutic stays, enjoy resort time immersed in nature. Choose a Room to suit your stay—special suites, view Rooms with a private bath (limited to two guests), or standard Rooms. Escape the bustle and unwind at your own pace.

The hotel, located at the foot of Shiga Kogen, is convenient as a base for sightseeing to Zenkoji, Obuse, and Matsushiro. Renowned for its Onsen sourced from the famous Hoshikawa Onsen, it offers abundant water with a soft texture that is highly praised. Rooms range from 10 to 18 tatami mats, including special rooms with excellent views. Guests can enjoy karaoke for free. Choose your favorite dishes from the Japanese, Western, and Chinese buffet.

Located in the Onsen Yudanaka Shinshu, "Hotel Yudanaka" is conveniently situated just a 3-minute walk from Yudanaka Station, making it an ideal base for tourism and business. The Facility is well-equipped with amenities such as a sauna and coworking space to enrich your stay. Enjoy the abundant natural hot spring water to your heart's content.

Our Accommodation is a guesthouse with private Rooms only, welcoming solo travelers on their first trip, couples, and small groups.It is recommended for guests who want to chat and exchange travel tips with the host and other guests in the evening, but still sleep comfortably in a private Room. Our Facility is simple and self-service, but we do our best to ensure everyone has a pleasant stay.・This is a self-service Accommodation.・Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the building. (A designated smoking area is available outdoors.)・This Accommodation offers opportunities to exchange information with the host and other guests.・For first-time Reservations, we accept up to 2 friends traveling together; groups of 3 or more are accepted for families only.・Parties in Rooms are not allowed.・We value quiet time. (Guests who want to be loud or lively will be declined.)・Lights-out time is 10:30 PM. This Accommodation is not suitable for guests who want to stay up late.・Not suitable for guests who do not value privacy or find manners and consideration bothersome.

Hotel Japan Shiga, located at 1,700 meters in Ichinose, Shiga Kogen, is an Accommodation where you can fully enjoy nature in every season. Just a 1-minute walk to the ski slopes, you can enjoy outstanding snow for skiing in winter, wild vegetable picking and trekking in spring and summer, and autumn leaf viewing in fall—all year round. All rooms are spacious 14-tatami Japanese-style rooms, offering a relaxing stay. Meals feature a wide variety of dishes that make balanced use of local ingredients. In particular, the authentic yakiniku made with Shinshu beef raised on locally grown apples is a must-try. You can also enjoy displays from our music box doll collection and a pin badge collection from the Nagano Winter Olympics.