Hotels in Shirahone Onsen, Matsumoto

Great outdoor onsen and fabulous evening meal

Well, I don't even know where to start. The summary - this Hotel is definitely the highlight point of our whole 2024 journey through Japan. For context - it's the third time we are in this country and this time we've been traveling for a whole month. If you have a chance to go here - don't hesitate. This is the hotel to enjoy the culture and cuisine most conveniently. As for the details: Japanese-Western Room with Hot Spring Bath - exceeded all of my expectations several times. Just wow, this new, this modern yet with a very clear Japanese style, and the second wow for all of the space, such a luxury! The wood, the details, the quality, impeccable cleanness. The bath deserved its own wow. So convenient, with regulated heat and a wide window with an option to open it and keep privacy. The staff speaks English very well. Lots of additional perks like simple but free "nighttime ramen", beverages, snacks, and sake. Great onsen space with additional private but free spots to enjoy it for couples, kids, and friends. Well managed, friendly. And the building itself - the amazingly decorated corridors, the lamps, the floors, the info tables, and the signs - I've enjoyed every inch of them. Well done with the whole design and keeping it in such a great shape. We've had half board options - high-quality Kaiseki for breakfast and Shabu-Shabu or Yakiniku for dinner. The hotel offers helpful transfer, convenient for large travel bag users. Without them - it's pretty close to the bus station. So many things I liked, but the last one to mention is the view from our restaurant counter, it really looks like a picture, but it's the mindblowing reality.

Beautiful. Located in a gorgeous forest with excellent hot springs. Having the personal bath was my favorite thing. The staff were very helpful and kind.

The best part of our trip to Japan!

There was a lot to like about Oyado Eitaro. The location is very convenient - only a five (maybe less) minute walk from the bus center. We dropped off our luggage before checking in and later found the bags in our room. The dinner was a wonderful experience and was probably some of the best food we had on our trip. It was a great way to try many different dishes, all of them well prepared. Breakfast was a similar experience. Both the public and private onsens were very relaxing and very clean. Overall an amazing experience. If we ever come back to the area, we’ll be looking to rebook Oyado Eitaro.

Very clean shared facilities. Close proximity to bus station to Mount Norikura area. Breakfast and dinner meals were plentiful in quantity and delicious in taste. The proprietors of the establishment were warm and friendly.

The family who owns and runs the place was extremely friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere of the place is wonderful. The private onsen was excellent

Quiet, very traditional feel. Great location to Kamikochi

The room was clean, comfortable and spacious. We had a lovely view in the mornings that allowed us to take in some sun while enjoying some coffee or tea. It also offered an amazing onsen experience (both indoor and outdoor private baths). There was also a nice local convenience-like store to grab drinks and snacks; as well as a good restaurant that served delicious ramen and fried chicken.