20 Ryokan in Japan

Located in the Utsukushigahara hot-spring area, Hotel Shoho offers Japanese and Western accommodation with mountain views. Guests can relax in the indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and request massages for an extra cost. A free shuttle is available from JR Matsumoto Train Station, which is a 20-minute drive away and runs on a fixed schedule. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a safety deposit box. Japanese Yukata robes and toothbrush set are provided, and the en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Guests can choose to stay in rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding or in rooms with Western-style beds. For an extra cost, guests can use the private reservable hot-spring baths and sing at the karaoke rooms. Bicycles can be rented to travel around the area, while sauna rooms are on-site as well. Local products can be purchased at the souvenir shop and free Wi-Fi is available at the public areas. Traditional multi-course meals are served for dinner and a Japanese/Western buffet for breakfast. Shoho Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Matsumoto Castle and a 5-minute drive from Matsumoto Folkcraft Museum. Utsukushigahara Highlands are a 1-hour drive and Matsumoto Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

Situated within 3.9 km of Jigokudani Monkey Park and 11 km of Ryuoo Ski Park in Yamanouchi, Ryokan Biyunoyado features accommodation with seating area. Featuring a bar, the 4-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. There is free private parking and a free shuttle service. Facilities for disabled guests are also available at the property. Every unit comes with a kettle, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a terrace. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house traditional restaurant, which specialises in Japanese cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. A ski pass sales point and ski storage space are available at Ryokan Biyunoyado, and guests can go skiing in the surroundings. Suzaka City Zoo is 23 km from the accommodation, while Zenkoji Temple is 29 km from the property. Matsumoto Airport is 104 km away.