15 Ryokan & Hotels in Nagano With In-Room Open-Air Baths, Perfect for Anniversaries!

First, we will pick up three inns in Nagano. All of them can be reached by free shuttle bus from Matsumoto Station, so you don't have to worry about traveling without a car. By the way, if you take the limited express Azusa, you can reach Matsumoto Station from Shinjuku Station in about 2 and a half hours.

About 20 minutes by free shuttle bus from Matsumoto Station. Nestled on a hill, Shinshu Matsumoto onsen Onsen Shoho is an inn with a spectacular view of the city of Matsumoto. On sunny days, you can also enjoy the magnificent view of the Northern Alps. Among the several guest rooms with open-air baths, the Chuoden's Japanese-Western style room with living room is recommended for couples. This room combines the Japanese atmosphere of a onsen inn with Western functionality such as sofas and beds.

Approximately 20 minutes from Matsumoto Station on the Asama Line bus. ``Matsumoto onsen Hotel Tamanoyu'' is a long-established inn founded in 1885, but it has a homely atmosphere. The photo shows a viewing room with a semi-open-air bath. It is a luxurious space with a 10 tatami room and a wide veranda. On sunny days, the spectacular view of the Northern Alps spreads out beyond the window, creating a romantic atmosphere.

Since it's your anniversary, why not treat yourself to a little extravagance with the Special Cuisine Course? In a semi-private space, you can enjoy local dishes such as "Shinshu Premium Beef" grilled on a ceramic plate, "Rockfish" raised in the clear waters of Shinshu, grilled with salt, and handmade "Zaru Soba". The beautiful and delicate arrangement will also add color to your anniversary.

About 40 minutes by free shuttle bus from Matsumoto Station. "Tobira Onsen onsen" is an inn located in a quasi-national park. Perfect for couples who want to relax in a quiet space. The “Zen” series rooms are ideal for an anniversary, where you can spend time in the midst of nature. It has an open-air bath that is too large for two people, a high-quality Sealy bed, electric blinds, and other facilities. The interior that looks like something out of a movie is also attractive.

There is also a “standing bath” surrounded by the beauty of the valley. If you take a deep breath of the clear air, you will feel that your tiredness will disappear. In addition, there are many healing facilities such as a walking path along the Susuki River and an open terrace where you can enjoy forest bathing.

For couples who like waterside scenery, how about staying at an inn with a nice view near Lake Suwa? We will introduce an inn near Kamisuwa Station, which can be reached in about 2 to 2.5 hours from Shinjuku Station on the limited express "Azusa".

The open-air bath in the suite ``Miko no Shizuku'' is located on the Suwa Lake side, so you can enjoy the lake view while soaking in the hot spring water. Check in as early as possible and enjoy the views of the blue lake during the day and the sunset over the lake. Just looking at it in a daze will fill your heart.

You can enjoy it in the private room restaurant "Biko" in both morning and evening. You can enjoy a relaxing meal time with just the two of you without worrying about your surroundings. The photo shows the creative Japanese kaiseki "Bikozen" using plenty of seasonal local ingredients. Feel the changing seasons with your eyes, tongue, and scent.

In the hotel, there is also a mixed bathing bath where you can put on a bathing suit (yuamigi)! You will feel like you are one with the lake. If you are hungry, please enjoy gourmet food at a restaurant with completely private rooms.

Ueda City around onsen Onsen Station is dotted with quiet onsen inns. It takes about 3 hours by train from Shinjuku Station, but you can get away from your daily life and relax.

Bessho onsen is an 11-minute walk from the station. Bessho onsen Kashiwaya Honten" is a onsen inn surrounded by greenery. It offers a variety of plans with special privileges, such as free rental of colored yukata, one free private bath, and 12:00 check-out. The photo shows a room called "Reigetsu no Ma" with an open-air bath. The Japanese-style setting is relaxing and calming.

There is a wide variety of colored yukata available in the hotel♪ It's fun to spend time wondering whether to wear that or this. Surprise him with a different outfit than usual. We also best wearing a yukata and taking a walk along the approach to Kitamuki Kannon, which is located near the inn. I would like to eat the thankful "Yakuyoke manju".

About a 5-minute walk from onsen Station, Bessho Onsen Ryokan Hanaya is an inn that retains the atmosphere of the Taisho era. You can enjoy the time travel feeling with him. There are a variety of rooms available, and the rooms with open-air baths are especially recommended for couples onsen The photo is of the nostalgic "72nd" room.

The corridor-style architecture, where the buildings are connected by a connecting corridor, is full of emotion. Please enjoy the beauty of Japan while feeling the clear air.

Next, we will introduce an inn in Yamanouchi Town near Yudanaka Station. This area can be accessed in about 3 hours by train from Shinjuku Station. Would you like to enjoy an anniversary date at a onsen resort with a history of over 1350 years?

"Shinshu Yudanaka onsen Aburaya Tosen", which is about an 8-minute walk from Yudanaka Station, has plenty of guest rooms with open-air baths. If you want to be particular about the view, choose a room at "Toukatei" on the Yomase River side or "Senyukan" with a view of Hokushin Gogaku. In addition, the "new guest room" with an open-air bath and a private sauna is also perfect for couples.

The bathtubs in guest rooms with open-air baths are spacious, so you can stretch out and relax. There are various types of baths, from cypress-scented types to stylish types. Some rooms have a sofa next to the bathtub. Please talk to him and decide where to stay.

All the rooms at Yushinan are a spacious space consisting of a bedroom and a Japanese-style room. Looking out at the scenery of the four seasons outside the window, you can occupy the cypress open-air bath for two... such a dreamy time will come true. After enjoying a hot bath with him, let's go to the large public bath in the hotel. You can enjoy pure natural onsen drawn from four sources in a variety of baths, including open-air baths surrounded by greenery, indoor baths, and ceramic baths.

All meal venues are private rooms, so you can enjoy delicious food without worrying about being seen. The "local kaiseki cuisine" that you can enjoy at dinner is full of local delicacies such as Shinshu salmon sashimi, rock fish kelp marinated, and Shinshu beef sirroy steak. The calm atmosphere of the restaurant will also liven up the mood of the two of you.

The hotel is full of charms that couples will love, such as a salon where you can enjoy Shinshu wine and a private open-air bath nestled in the forest.

For couples who want to feel like a celebrity at a stylish Western-style hotel, why not stay at an inn with an open-air bath in the Karuizawa area? If you use the Shinkansen, you can reach Karuizawa Station from Tokyo Station in about 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes. Celebrate your anniversary at one of Japan's leading villas.

The baths in the "guest rooms with open-air baths" differ depending on the room, such as a rock bath or a barrel bath. Each bath has a table and chairs near the bathtub. Enjoy an elegant bath time for just the two of you while feeling the pleasant breeze.

The ``Teppan Creative Kaiseki Course'' that you can enjoy at Teppanyaki/grilled dining ``Bian'' has a special feel and is recommended for anniversaries. Watching the chef grill the ingredients right in front of your eyes will give you a lively feel and will be exciting! You'll be thrilled with the extensive menu that uses carefully selected ingredients such as local fish and Shinshu beef.If you let us know in advance about your anniversary, you can even have a message plate attached to your dessert.

You can enjoy Shiozawa onsen in the bath of the "Premier Room with onsen Spring Open-air Bath". I want to hang out with him and spend some quality time together. When I close my eyes, all I can hear is the chirping of birds and the rustling of trees. On a clear night, you can see a sky full of stars. Also, the bathtub is adjacent to the shower room, making it easy to use. Bathrobes are also provided, so you can quickly put them on after taking a bath and relax on the balcony or indoors.

All rooms are spacious, with a minimum area of 100m2 including the terrace. The photo is the bath in the "Junior Suite (Sky View)". It is spacious enough for two people to enter, and when you open the window, a refreshing breeze comes in. After bathing, why not sit on a chair on the terrace and enjoy the view?

This is an auberge (restaurant with accommodation), so it's perfect for two gourmets. There are two restaurants in the hotel, among which the main dining "Le Grand Lys" is perfect for couples. Children under the age of 10 are not allowed, so you can celebrate your anniversary in a calm atmosphere. Please spend a "pleasant" time with a course dinner full of local ingredients such as Shinshu beef and highland vegetables.

If you love the stars, why not spend a romantic time in Achimura, located at the southern tip of Nagano? This place was selected as the ``place where the stars shine the brightest'' in the 2006 National Starry Sky Observation conducted by the Ministry of the Environment. It's also a onsen area, so you can enjoy both onsen and the starry sky with your boyfriend.

This inn is highly rated for its delicious food, so it's perfect for couples who like to eat. The head chef, Shinya Kawata, is a direct apprentice of the famous Japanese chef Tadamichi Ota. For dinner, enjoy the "Shinshu Kyoto Modern Kaiseki", which uses luxurious ingredients such as Alps salmon and Japanese black beef from Shinshu. Alone with him ♡ If you enjoy seasonal dishes in meal filled with the warmth of wood, it will be an unforgettable memory.

There are 8 "Yuzaki type" rooms in total, each with a different floor plan. There are also rooms where you can soak in the Hirugami Onsen while gazing at the beautiful moss onsen garden. By the way, traditional performing arts are performed every night at the ryokan 's Noh stage, Shishinden. It's a lot.