4195, Shirahone-Onsen, Azumi, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano 390-1515 Japan
📞 0263-93-2311
Yumoto Saito Ryokan, established in 1738, stands as a historic treasure in the secluded mountain retreat of Shirahone Onsen, where 51 guest rooms across three buildings connected by elegant cloisters offer spectacular views of the surrounding natural splendor. The ryokan's distinctive milky white spring water flows directly from its own source into multiple bathing facilities, including gender-segregated public baths, open-air baths, and rental facilities for private use, providing diverse opportunities to experience these therapeutic waters. Attentive staff deliver exceptional hospitality with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring rooms are refreshed during dinner and creating a seamless experience where traditional Japanese aesthetics meet modern comfort in this venerable hot spring destination that has welcomed guests for nearly three centuries.
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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
Kamikochi, Mount Norikura, Shinhotaka Ropeway, Takayama, Matsumoto Castle