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There are two main accommodation locales in Matsumoto City - the area between Matsumoto Station and the castle in the central city and the hot spring districts of Asama Onsen and Utsukushigahara On...

Asama Onsen is located around 6KM to the north of central Matsumoto City and is home to a grouping of hot spring hotels and guesthouses. Asama Onsen is one of Nagano’s most abundant hot spring ar...

Hotaka Onsenkyo is Azumino’s hot spring resort area located in the wooded foothills of the Japan Alps. If you are looking for a relaxing stay in the Japanese countryside, this area is an excellent ...

Kamikochi is one the highlights of visiting Nagano, one that leaves a lasting impression on visitors. This stunning region is a natural basin nestled within the Chubu Sangaku National Park which pr...

Norikura Kogen or 'Norikura Highlands' is a large plateau below and providing access to Mount Norikura. The area is home to a large number of hotels and guesthouses, with many if not most setup to ...

Located nearby Mount Norikura and Kamikochi, Shirahone Onsen is a small grouping of guesthouses set deep within the Chubu Sangaku National Park. Translating as the 'White Bone Hot Spring', the wate...

Matsumoto is one of Central Japan’s most historic and rewarding cities, with plenty of accommodation to choose from in and around the city including multiple hot spring towns located nearby. On t...

Kamikochi is one of Japan’s beautiful and rewarding outdoor destinations boasting some of the country’s best alpine hotels, rustic mountain guesthouses and scenic campgrounds. On this page you ...

**PLEASE NOTE - Due to restrictions on the festival due to the continued impact of COVID-19, we are unable to operate this tour in 2022. We hope to offer this tour again in 2023**.Highlights...