20 Ryokan in Nagano Suburbs

Renewed in July 2021!! An unmanned healing inn with self-check-in and check-out systems. Enjoy the famous Shibu Onsen nine-bath tour and our exclusive natural hot spring flowing directly from the source. Don't forget to enjoy a drink after your bath at our on-site standing bar!!

Kakeyu Onsen has a long history as a therapeutic hot spring area (spa treatment site) and remains a destination where many people come to recover their health through hot spring therapy.Tsuruyu Ryokan has been operating as a hot spring inn for over 330 years.Blessed with a location along the valley, guests can enjoy the beauty of nature throughout the four seasons from the rooms and baths.Near the inn, there are walking paths and a suspension bridge, providing a relaxing environment and leisure time.The facility is designed with barrier-free accessibility, making it easy to use for wheelchair users.The highly effective hot spring water can also be consumed, and guests can enjoy baths at different temperatures with bathing guidance provided by certified hot spring therapy instructors.To make extended stays comfortable, meals are prepared with a daily changing menu, using as much locally sourced ingredients as possible.

A lodge located in Myojin, the central area of Kamikochi.From the entrance of Kamikochi, 3 km from the Kamikochi bus terminal through the Konashidaira campsite, it takes about 45 minutes of walking on flat forest terrain to get here, accessible only by backpack. Even if you don't bring anything, there are shower toilets, amenities, and Wi-Fi available.From the lounge on the second floor and the observation bath SPA on the second floor, you can enjoy mountain scenery. A quiet lodge that originated as a samurai residence over 400 years ago due to its safe and flat natural environment. The location of Myojinkan is called Myojin.Untouched natural landscapes remain, and you can gaze up at the sharp mountain peaks towering at an angle of 40 degrees.There is no urban atmosphere here. Within about a 3-minute walk, you can find the Azusa River, Myojin Bridge, and Myojin Pond.In Myojin, there are numerous scenic spots such as the left bank path of the Azusa River before reaching Myojin, Myojin itself, and the mountain views from the Azusa Riverbed at the entrance to Tokugo Pass. The area around Myojin is the largest treasure trove of alpine plants in Kamikochi, including clusters of anemones, and about 100 species of wild birds are observed annually.Around October 20th, you can see the natural larch trees turning red in clusters. Myojin Square has public restrooms.Myojin Hall has a café.During lunchtime, there are times when day-trippers are abundant. Due to the surrounding forested area, ponds, and the Azusa River, the annual maximum temperature remains below 28°C. Since early mornings are consistently more likely to be clear, extended stays are recommended.

Starry night tours, early morning sea of clouds harbor, hiking Mount Ena—one of Japan's 100 famous mountains, outdoor activities like tennis and skiing, and seasonal landscapes. 'A must-see in spring: the scenery of a peach blossom paradise.'