Awanoyu Hotel - Matsumoto

Mountain ryokan with unique milk-colored hot springs and private dining in the Japanese Alps

Amenities & Entertainment

The Awanoyu ryokan offers karaoke facilities and a table tennis table for guest entertainment. A shared lounge with TV area and a drinks vending machine are available on-site. Safety deposit boxes and luggage storage services provide convenience for guests before check-in and after checkout.

Rooms

Each Japanese-style room at Awanoyu features tatami flooring and traditional futon bedding. Rooms are equipped with a low desk, seating cushions, and chairs beside windows offering views of lush trees. In-room amenities include a TV, a refrigerator, and a telephone, with private bathrooms that include complimentary toiletries.

Dining

Japanese multi-course dinner and breakfast are served in a private dining room at the ryokan. The meals feature many local ingredients, sourced with a commitment to sustainability. Guests can enjoy a kaiseki-style experience with dishes prepared with care.

Wellness (Onsen)

The standout feature of Awanoyu is its unique milk-colored bubbly hot spring baths. Guests have access to indoor mineral hot springs and open-air baths, including a mixed-gender outdoor bath with milky water. The sulfur-rich water provides a distinctive experience, with temperatures that allow for long soaks.

Location & Activities

Awanoyu is located deep in a steep valley, a 75-minute drive from Matsumoto Castle and Matsumoto City. The hotel is a convenient base for visiting Kamikochi National Park and Norikura Snow Resort. Complimentary parking is available for guests who drive, and the hotel can arrange gender-based room requests for personalized service.

• Location: Remote mountain valley, 75 min from Matsumoto Castle
• Rooms: Japanese-style with tatami and traditional futon bedding
• Dining: Multi-course kaiseki meals in private dining room
• Wellness: Unique milk-colored sulfur hot spring baths
• Entertainment: Karaoke and table tennis available
• Sustainability: Local ingredient sourcing for meals