[Nagano] Plenty of hot spring tours at your inn♪ 5 onsen ryokan with a wide variety of baths

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If you've been busy lately and feel tired both physically and mentally, why not invite a friend on a trip to onsen? If you want to fully enjoy a hot onsen, we recommend an inn with a wide variety of baths. Enjoy the view from an open-air bath, get a full-body massage in a jacuzzi bath, or experience the feeling of being in a hidden hot spring in a cave bath... It's fun to go around to different baths while chatting with friends♪

In this article, we will introduce you to Nagano 's "accommodations with a wide variety of baths" and "accommodations where you can enjoy different spring qualities." Enjoy onsen to your heart's content, morning, noon and night, and refresh your mind and body!

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"Historic Inn Kanaguya" is located in "Shibu onsen," which is popular for its retro atmosphere. The charm of the building is that it has been designated as an Important Tangible Cultural Property of Japan.

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Not only the exterior, but the atmosphere inside the building, including the corridors and stairs, is also very nice. It is said to resemble the bathhouse that appears in the Ghibli movie "Spirited Away"! You can enjoy the extraordinary feeling of being lost in the world of the movie.

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There are 3 large baths and 5 private baths, for a total of 8 baths, so you can enjoy bathing to your heart's content. Each of the 3 large baths has a different spring quality, so you can enjoy the different waters. The Romantic Bath, built in 1950, features an impressive bathtub and stained glass modeled after a Roman fountain. Immerse yourself in a nostalgic mood.

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The water in the "Ryuzui Open-Air Bath" on the rooftop of Shinmei-no-Yakata is clear and colorless, and is a weakly alkaline sodium-calcium chloride spring. It is said to be a "beautiful skin bath." In this open space, you can feel soothed by the fresh air of the mountain village and the gentle water.

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The meal menu was created with the desire to "make you healthy from the inside and outside of your body." The specialty, "Shibu no Jibu-ni," is an original dish of the inn that uses local chicken. The warm, nostalgic food will soothe your mind and body.

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"Kokuya" is an inn with six types of hot springs. Within the hotel alone, you can enjoy nine baths and 14 tanks of hot spring water. You can relax and heal your body and mind in a relaxing atmosphere filled with Japanese charm.

It is located in the center of Shibu onsen which is popular for its outdoor baths, so it is also recommended for those who want to enjoy a stroll around onsen town!

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There are various baths in the building. One of the most recommended is "Fukuroku-no-Yu." There are six baths lined up, each filled with a different spring water. It's luxurious to be able to compare six different baths in one place! Why not try it out and find your favorite?

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The open-air bath "Issa-no-yu" is a spacious bath that can fit 20 people at a time. You can enjoy bathing in an open-air atmosphere. The adjoining mist sauna "Hokkain" is a wet sauna with high humidity from onsen. It looks like you can have an experience that will moisturize your whole body.

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At the entrance, there are onsen eggs made using the hotel's own hot spring source. The freshly made eggs are soft and creamy and delicious, bringing a smile to your face. Why not finish off your hot spring tour with some onsen eggs?

This large hotel is located on the shores of Lake Shirakaba, a highland resort at an altitude of 1,450 meters. The hotel offers a variety of facilities, including onsen springs, a pool, and sports facilities, allowing you to spend a fulfilling time at the hotel.

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There are ski resorts and the World Shadow Art Museum, Paper Cutouts, Glass Art Museum, and Music Box Museum in the area. This is recommended for those who want to have a great time with their friends.

The large onsen bath is divided into a "gender-separated zone" and a "mixed-bathing zone" where you can enjoy bathing in a swimsuit. The baths in the swimsuit area are rich in variety, including a large open-air bath with 100 tatami mats, a ceramic bath, and a foot bath corner. You can have fun like at a theme park.

If you want to relax and unwind, head to the large public baths separated by gender. Here, you can enjoy the tasteful open-air onsen baths made from materials such as cypress without needing to wear a swimsuit. Why not enjoy the lively "mixed bathing zone" that is like a pool during the day, and relax in the "separate gender zone" at night?

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The rooms are Japanese modern and stylish. On the top floor, you can relax while overlooking Lake Shirakaba. In the winter, a kotatsu table is provided to keep you warm. It would be fun to gather around the kotatsu and play cards or board games!

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"Yumoto Hotel Achigawa" is an inn in Hirugami onsen, famous for its "beauty skin baths." It is said to leave your skin smooth and moisturized. You can relax and enjoy your time in the comfort of a large hotel.

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The hotel is located in Achi Village, which is also known as the best place in Japan to see the stars. There are tours available to enjoy the starry sky, so why not give it a try?

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The large public baths have a wide variety of unique options, including a wild large open-air bath, an indoor bath with a garden view, and a mysterious cave bath. The large open-air bath in particular has a great sense of openness, and on clear nights you can feel as if you are one with the starry sky.

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The "cave bath" made by combining large rocks has a mysterious atmosphere. Steam rises from the bath, and you can enjoy a sauna-like sensation.

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In the lobby lounge, you can enjoy a drink while looking out at the Japanese-style garden. After a refreshing bath in the hot springs, why not come here to have a cup of coffee or tea and spend a pleasant morning waking up?

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"Hotel Shoho" is an inn in "Utsukushigahara onsen" near the castle town of Matsumoto. With a chic atmosphere, you can enjoy the view of the Northern Alps and Matsumoto Castle Town from the hotel and guest rooms. It is recommended for an elegant and relaxing trip for grown-up girls.

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There are five baths in the building! You'll have a hard time deciding which one to go to. The "Open-air Observation Bath," which opened in 2018, is an open-air bath with a spectacular view overlooking the Northern Alps and the castle town. It's incredibly open, and you'll feel as if you're floating in the air. You'll want to come back again and again to see the spectacular views at different times of the day, from the sparkling night view to the misty early morning!

In the garden-style bath, you can enjoy a relaxing bath surrounded by trees. The open-air jacuzzi bath, which has a massaging effect, is popular among women. The fine bubbles and ultrasonic waves are sure to gently relieve your body's fatigue.

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Inside the building, there is also a "Garden Terrace" where you can sit back and relax and enjoy the view. It's so refreshing it makes you want to take a deep breath. Why not enjoy taking commemorative photos with your friends with the majestic mountains in the background?

We have introduced onsen inns in Nagano where you can take your time soaking in the hot springs. Find an inn that suits your tastes and enjoy your onsen trip to the fullest.