Overview
Shinshu's Shirahone Hot Spring is a hidden hot spring surrounded by nature. This hot spring has had miraculous properties since olden times and has been loved by many people who wish to enjoy the benefits of nature. Experience the mysterious effects of the milky white hot spring in Ryokan Awanoyu, which boasts one of the best spas in this area. Awanoyu is exceptional for its hot spring volume and temperature. The warm water, at 38 degrees Celsius, includes carbonated gas and guests can enjoy the sulfur carbonate hot spring direct from the source. Enjoy the view of the changing seasons while relaxing in the open-air bath. Besides the hot spring bath, the meals here are also outstanding. Your mind and stomach will definitely be satisfied with the authentic Japanese course meal made from local and seasonal ingredients. The Japanese-style interior and calming space will calm your fatigue. The flora of the Shinshu region just outside your window will give you a unique experience. The steam rising between the mountains as well as the hospitality at our hotel will welcome you warmly. Experience a premium hot spring bath at Ryokan Awanoyu.
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Accommodations that represent their respective prefectures and that are worth visiting when you are in the area.
Overall Rating(31 reviews)
Rooms4.1/5
Bath4.4/5
Breakfast4.2/5
Dinner4.3/5
Services4.2/5
Other Facilities3.8/5
Mr./Ms. L.P(40)
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Rooms1/5
Bath2/5
Breakfast5/5
Dinner5/5
Services4/5
Other Facilities3/5
2018-10-17
Mr./Ms. R.S(52)
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Rooms3/5
Bath5/5
Breakfast4/5
Dinner4/5
Services4/5
Other Facilities3/5
2019-11-03
Mr./Ms. J.A(Private)
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Rooms4/5
Bath5/5
Breakfast5/5
Dinner5/5
Services4/5
Other Facilities4/5
2019-08-02
Facility・services
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Property
Ryokan Awanoyu
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Address
4181 Azumi, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano Prefecture [View map]
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check-in / check-out time
15:00 / 10:00
CI/CO time may be different depending on plan.
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Credit card
VISA/MASTER/AMEX/JCB/DINERS/UFJ/UC/DC
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Number of guest rooms
20 room(s)
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Restaurant
The restaurant, designed with a traditional Japanese house in mind, has various private rooms of different sizes to meet the needs of different groups of guests. This restaurant is ideal for spending a luxurious time and guests' privacy are taken care of as well. Both dinner and breakfast are served at the restaurant.
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Bath
■Public Bath (Mixed-gender) This is a public bath with milky white waters, a representative of Shirahone Hot Spring, where guests can experience the changing of the seasons. The open-air bath is filled with the milky water that represents Shirahone Hot Spring. ■Indoor Bath The indoor bath has both warm and heated hot water available. There are also separate open-air baths outside. Warm yourself up in the hot waters on cold days. Enjoy the open-air bath.
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Other facility information
■Private Open-Air Bath The Awanoyu Outer Bath at the adjacent building is also available for private use. 40 min/2,000 yen (excluding tax) per group *Guests can choose an available time slot after arrival. Please understand if the slots are taken already. Enjoy the milky waters of the open-air bath while experiencing the seasons in a private setting. *The water in the inner bath of the private bath is not hot spring water.
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Information
Please contact the hotels/ryokans directly for more details.
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Notice
・The bath entry charge (150 yen) is not included. ・There is a possibility that the roads may freeze especially after 5pm in winter (mid-November to early April) so please be prepared for winter (snow chains for car tires etc.), and we highly recommend arriving before 5pm. In the case of late arrival please call to inform us.
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Features
- Bath tax
- Children allowed
- Room service
- Transportation service
- Parking area
- Hot spring
- Fresh hot spring
- Room with outdoor spa
- Public spa
- Private spa
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Esthe/Spa facility
- Fitness facility
- Barrier free
- 5 min walk from station
- Pets allowed
- Breakfast in room
- Dinner in room
- Open air bath
- Night view
- Ocean view
- Cottage
- Coupon
The accommodation features are general descriptions of the facility. The amenities and breadth of service will differ between each accommodation. For details, please confirm directly with the accommodation.
Access
Access by public transportation.
○Tokyo - (Nagano Shinkansen) - Nagano - (JR Shinonoi Line) - Matsumoto ○Shinjuku - (JR Chuo Main Line Limited Express 2h50min/Highway Bus 3h10min) - Matsumoto ○Nagoya - (JR Chuo Main Line Limited Express 2h50min/Highway Bus 3h10min) - Matsumoto ○Osaka - (Tokaido Shinkansen 1h) - (JR Chuo Main Line Limited Express 2h10min) - Matsumoto ○Osaka - (Highway Bus 5h30min) - Matsumoto *Matsumoto - (Matsumoto Railway 30min) - Shinshimashima Station - (Alpico Bus approximately 70min) - Awanoyu
4181 Azumi, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano Prefecture
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