Shinano-Takehara Station × Unique Experience AccommodationRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

A new encounter, a single story. Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku. The story began with an encounter. It was in 1929 (Showa 4) when the first president of Nagano Electric Railway, Tohei Kozu, met Lieutenant Helseth from Norway. This meeting in Kanbayashi brought together European and Japanese cultures, creating an entirely new culture or space. It was a groundbreaking event where the culture of a Western-style Hotel was incorporated into a traditional Japanese-style Ryokan for the first time. Furthermore, this encounter became the prologue to the development of Kanbayashi Onsen and Shiga Kogen, now renowned as one of Japan's leading international resorts.

For 200 years since its founding, Yorozuya has been cherished by generations of guests.With an Onsen flow rate of 253 liters per minute—the largest in Yudanaka Onsen—and three private hot spring sources, it offers an exceptional bathing experience. Among them, the grand bathhouse “Momoyama Bath” is a registered Tangible Cultural Property, featuring a magnificent all-wood temple-style structure. Enjoy the liberating feeling of this vast space that feels like stepping back in time.For dinner, we offer kaiseki cuisine showcasing seasonal delicacies from Northern Shinshu in three different course grades. Savor local specialties such as Shinshu beef raised on apples, river fish, and handmade soba noodles. Why not create unforgettable memories at Yorozuya, where you can truly feel the warmth of traditional hospitality shaped by centuries of history?

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.

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.

Shibu Onsen is a charming hot-spring town known for its atmospheric streets and nine public bathhouses to visit.At “Sakaeya,” you can enjoy gentle, free-flowing Onsen water blended from two different hot springs.Another highlight is the creative Japanese kaiseki cuisine that goes beyond the ordinary.

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.

Both a 140-year-old traditional Japanese house and a Western-style building rich in Meiji-era Western culture are available for exclusive use. We hope you will experience the beauty of Japanese living that has continued for over a century and the richness of life in Shinshu Suzaka. In your Room, we provide seasonal fruits from Suzaka, the "Fruit Kingdom." During your stay, enjoy beverages such as plum juice made from Shirafuji plums, as well as local sake, craft beer, and regional wines. For breakfast, savor rare sun-dried rice grown locally, which has been highly praised as an exquisite white rice. The grounds, enclosed by walls, are enveloped in tranquility at night. Enjoy moments of stillness as if you have traveled back in time to the Meiji era.

A property where you can enjoy the great outdoors throughout the four seasons. From spring to autumn, you can go trekking, and in winter, enjoy skiing with optimal access to the slopes. Proudly offering homemade cuisine and onsen, you will receive attentive service from female staff. With 72 guest rooms, available in Japanese or Japanese-Western styles, you can relax in a spacious environment.

The Japanese garden with only 6 properties offers a relaxing space illuminated by over 100 soft lamps. All guests are gifted 30 minutes of free private bath use, ensuring a private stay. Enjoy the Yudanaka Onsen, which opened approximately 1350 years ago. Meals feature colorful kaiseki cuisine centered on seasonal ingredients from Shinshu, with Shinshu brand beef raised on apples as the main dish.

A highland Hotel at an altitude of 1650m, boasting stunning views of Shiga and exquisite cuisine. Enjoy Western-style kaiseki meals infused with mountain flavors, and freshly baked bread from the bakery is also highly praised. The Onsen features large baths with open-air baths for both men and women, allowing you to relax in the refreshing highland breeze. Perfect for summer trekking and escaping the heat, as well as enjoying a snow resort in winter.

Established in the Meiji era, this traditional wooden three-story Ryokan offers a warm and simple atmosphere unique to a small accommodation with only 8 rooms. Experience the warmth of the wooden structure and relax with our Onsen that soothes both body and mind. Enjoy your time at our restaurant overlooking Shibu Onsen town, while we provide 8 Japanese-style rooms ranging from 8 to 10 tatami mats.For dinner, savor "shabu-shabu" featuring premium Shinshu brand meat. Don't miss our special breakfast dish, "Morning-Only Beef Tendon Curry," made with Shinshu beef raised on apples—a must-try delicacy!

Located in Shiga Kogen, Nagano Prefecture, our Property welcomes you with the concept of "A Place for Those Without a Hometown." Passed down from our grandfather's generation, we offer a warm and homely stay. Enjoy a cozy time with a communal space for meals made with care, and a relaxing hot bath that will make you want to say, "I'm home." In the vast natural surroundings of Shiga Kogen, you can experience seasonal activities throughout the year: skiing and snowboarding in winter, flowers and wild vegetables in spring, trekking, canyoning, and firefly watching in summer, and the vibrant autumn foliage in fall. At Sachi no Yu, located at an altitude of 1,600 meters in Shiga Kogen, you can enjoy unique experiences such as the famous "Starry Sky Tent Sauna," a professional "Ski Simulator," and a "Concierge Desk" offering local insights. For meals, we serve dishes made with local and seasonal ingredients, along with the full range of Shiga Kogen Beer! We also offer carefully selected local sake, wine, and soft drinks, which are highly enjoyed by our guests. Additionally, as a space connecting fascinating people and content related to Nagano (an adult retreat), we value creating opportunities for guests to interact with each other. Beyond just providing accommodation, we host various events and activities. Whether you want to immerse yourself in nature and extraordinary experiences or connect with diverse people, we warmly welcome you to our Property.

Shiga Kogen Genji Firefly Park is right in front of our lodge! A hidden forest retreat nestled in a birch grove where fireflies dance. In summer, be enchanted by the *magical fireflies* and the *star-filled night sky*. In winter, enjoy endless skiing in the vast Shiga Kogen! Kumanoyu and Yokoteyama Ski Resorts are about a 5-minute drive away, and we also offer free Shuttle Service to the slopes. After relaxing in the renowned spring water Onsen where fireflies thrive, delight in a colorful and carefully crafted creative dinner in our dining room, illuminated by the crackling warmth of a fireplace.