Traditional Japanese Inn (Ryokan)

UTSUKUSHIGAHARA ONSEN SHOHO

HOTEL SHOHO

Proudly ranked among the Top 100 Ryokan in Japan by industry experts

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Shoho is the most spacious 5-star hot spring ryokan in Nagano. Enjoy a deeply relaxing Onsen experience with panoramic views of the Northern Alps from every guest room.

Located at nearly the same elevation as the Tokyo Skytree, Utsukushigahara Onsen Shoho offers sweeping views of the Northern Alps and the castle town of Matsumoto. Our restaurant has been newly renovated and now features a brick oven. The hot springs offer a steady flow of warm, mineral-rich water loved by guests worldwide.

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Panoramic Alpine Views Await at Shoho

Discover breathtaking views of the Northern Alps from every corner of Shoho, where the beauty of Matsumoto meets luxurious comfort. Embrace nature's grandeur alongside our premium amenities for an unforgettable retreat.

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Experience True Japanese Hospitality

At Shoho, immerse yourself in authentic Japanese service, where every detail is crafted with care and warmth.

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Dining

Culinary Excellence with a Local Touch

Dinner: At Shoho, we take pride in serving seasonal Kaiseki meals made with the freshest local ingredients from Nagano. 

Enjoy regional specialties such as Shinshu Wagyu, Shinshu Golden Chicken, Azumino-grown Koshihikari rice, and horse sashimi — each dish crafted to delight both the palate and the eyes. (*The dinner menu differs depending on the plan and seasons.)

Breakfast: Start your day with our Japanese-Western buffet, offering around 40 dishes made fresh in our open kitchen. Don’t miss our local favorite, the “Nokke-don”, where you top rice with your choice of delicious ingredients. For a sweet treat, try our popular stone-grilled French toast — crispy, honey-drizzled, and loved by all ages.

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Facilities & Services

Information

  • Room Overview Room overview

    95 rooms in total

  • 65 Check in/out

    • Check-in: 15:00
    • Check-out: 10:00
  • bus-icon Free Shuttle Service

    No reservation required.

    • From Matsumoto Station: 16:00 / 17:00
    • From Shoho: 9:00 / 10:00
  • Restaurants Restaurants

    • Dinner: Traditional Japanese multi-course Kaiseki
    • Breakfast: Japanese & Western buffet (7:00–9:00)
  • hotel_icon2 Hot Springs

    • Public Baths: 5:00 - 24:00 (Men’s and women’s baths switch at set times.)
    • Private Baths: 6:00 - 24:00 (Available for ¥3,000 per 45-minutes.)
  • hotel_icon3 Amenities

    Electric kettle / Tea set / Refrigerator / Hair dryer / Iron (rental) / Humidifier / Individual air conditioning / Toothbrush set / Razor / Shower cap / Comb / Towel / Bath towel / Yukata (Japanese robe) / Slippers / Safety Box

  • Parking Lot Parking Lot

    150 cars (Free of charge)

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Access

 

Address
527 Satoyamabe, Matsumoto City, Nagano
Tel: +81-263-38-7711
Access
  • Free shuttle bus from Matsumoto Station Castle Exit at 16:00 & 17:00. No reservation required.
  • About 15 min by taxi from Matsumoto Station (approx. ¥2,000-2,500)
  • About 20 min by bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal (bus stop no. 3) by bus. Get off at "Hotel Shoho-mae" stop (¥340 per person). See timetable.
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