HOTEL SHOHO

The most spacious 5 star onsen ryokan in Nagano. Enjoy a hot spring bath with an immense sense of freedom and a view of the Northern Alps from every guest room.

The elevation of Matsumoto's Utsukushigahara Hot Springs is practically the same as the height of Tokyo Skytree. From this location, every room has a view of the Northern Alps and the castle town of Matsumoto. The restaurant has been newly renovated with a brick oven. The hot spring has an ample flow of warm water that will satisfy visitors from around the world.

Panoramic Alpine Views Await at Shoho

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

Experience True Japanese Hospitality

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

Combined Japanese and Western style rooms with outside hot spring bath

Enjoy superb views of Matsumoto while relaxing in the onsen hot springs. To allow our guests to best experience the super location of Shoho, and enjoy time in which to relax and unwind, we have launched our new guest rooms which have a real sense of openness and are each equipped with an outside hot spring bath.

These combined Japanese and Western style rooms mean that you can both relax in the comfort of the Japanese-style area, but also enjoy sleeping in a bed. We hope that you will enjoy a stay in our high quality and relaxing rooms.

Guest rooms with scenic hot spring baths (West Building)

From the ceramic bath in these rooms located on the top floor, our guests can look out over the Northern Alps. After the sun has gone down, guests can enjoy the glistening night view of Matsumoto.The rooms have an Asian style floor made from bamboo, and have low beds, allowing guests to experience a modern Japanese atmosphere. Massage chairs are also available.

Alps View Deluxe Twin Rooms (Central Building)

These luxurious rooms are a spacious 27m2 and have comfortable semi-double size beds and a large writing desk. You can enjoy the relaxing comfort of these rooms while gazing down at the sweeping view.

Luxury Japanese-style Rooms with a Living Room (East Building)

Re-opened in April 2018 after renovation!
These rooms are now non-smoking. The rooms have a living room with a sofa to help you relax. They also feature a shower booth and steam sauna. From the room you can enjoy views of the magnificent Northern Alps which change from season to season, and night views of Matsumoto City.

We serve food freshly cooked made in the open kitchen, and also have private rooms to allow guests to enjoy their time in their own way. Our food makes use of delicious ingredients from the mountains and fields of Nagano Prefecture, which is known as a place where people live healthy and long lives.

Breakfast is made in front of your eyes making liberal use of ingredients from the Nagano area. Our renovated open kitchen is a lively place where you can watch our cooks make fresh omelettes and fried eggs from the eggs of chickens raised in the Nagano area.
Over 40 different types of Japanese and Western foods are available on the buffet, including foods that are typical of the Shinshu area such as oyaki dumplings and nozawana pickles.

Breakfast is served in buffet style with both Japanese and western foods available.

Dinner is traditional Japanese multi-course meal called ‘Kaiseki Ryori’.

Breakfast and Dinner are included in the charge for the room.

Baths with panoramic views

We wanted our guests to be able to look out on the mountains of the Alps and the Jokamachi (‘castle town’) of Matsumoto. From this desire came our new baths offering panoramic views. Please enjoy the opportunity to look at the wonderful views while soaking in the baths.

Shop, Children’s Room

Next to the shop is a children’s play area where your children can enjoy time while you look around the shop. The play area is designed by Tokyu Hands and features toys made from natural materials and lots of picture books.

Entrance

The entrance to the hotel, where we welcome our guests, has been renovated.
Using the history of Matsumoto Castle as a motif, and being conscious of the atmosphere of Matsumoto, a black fence has been built at the entrance.

Lobby Lounge

After you pass through the entrance you come to a wide, open lobby. You can look out of the large windows to view the Northern Alps.

Foot Bath and Garden Terrace

Why not take a commemorative photo of the glimmering peaks of the Northern Alps to remember your trip by.

For the sake of our guests arriving by train, we operate a free shuttle bus service between Matsumoto Station and Shoho. We look forward to you using this service.

*The service can be used even by guests arriving on their own
*There is no need to make a reservation for the free bus service
*It is possible to leave your luggage at the Ace Inn Matsumoto next to Matsumoto Station
Buses to use on arrival (Matsumoto Station to Shoho)
16:00 Departure, 17:00 Departure

Buses to use on departure from the hotel (Shoho to Matsumoto Station)
9:00 Departure, 10:00 Departure

Room overview

Type of room / Number of roomsJapanese-style room / 67Twin room / 8Western-style room with bathroom view / 12Japanese & western mixed-style room with open-air bath / 8
Main bathing areas

Scenic bath "Utsukushi-no-yu" / "Tsukama-no-yu" w/ indoor baths, open-air garden bath & Jacuzzi bath / "Hana-no-Ashiyu" foot bath
Private baths

Hisho-no-yu / Kiho-no-yu / Goten-no-yu
Banquet halls
- Fuyunoma - 502 m2
- Tatami banquet halls
- Tachibananoma - 272 tatami mats (can be divided into 3)
- Other small and medium sized spaces (18 venues)
Restaurants
- Seasonal Vegetable Dining "Shinshu"
- Traditional Japanese dining "Kihachi"
- Private dining room "Kamikochi"
Hotel facilities

Free Wi-Fi / After party venue "Fuwari" / Karaoke rooms / Lounge "Shakunage" / Shop / Massage room / Relaxation & Aesthetic salon / Garden terrace
Parking area

150 cars (Free of charge)