RYOKANS providing rooms with private open-air baths
Book Yumoto Saito Ryokan in Shirahone Onsen (Nagano)―― As an old ryokan established in 1738, it is situated in the Shirahone Onsen which is popular as a hidden hot spring resort deep in the mountains. The milky white spring water at the large public baths, open-air baths, and rental baths outside the rooms for private use comes from the ryokan’s own spring source. There are 51 guest rooms in three building linked by a cloister, and all rooms command a splendid view of the magnificent nature.
Access: Two hours 40 minutes by JR Limited Express from Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto Station, 30 minutes by Kamikochi Line from Matsumoto Station to Shinshimashima Station, then 55 minutes by bus to Shirahone Onsen and 6-min walk from there
Private Onsens (For couple, family, tatoo)
(1) Rooms with hot-water open-air spa available
(2) Rental hot spring baths for private use (outside guest rooms): 1 bath
Spring quality/qualities (Please refer to this page for the health merits)
Hydrogen carbonate spring]
Tourist spots nearby
Kamikochi, Mount Norikura, Shinhotaka Ropeway, Takayama, Matsumoto Castle
Year of establishment
1738
Number of rooms
51 rooms
*Smoking is prohibited in all rooms