Shoho

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Staff

8.9

Experience world-class service at Shoho

Located in the Utsukushigahara hot-spring area, Hotel Shoho offers Japanese and Western accommodation with mountain views. Guests can relax in the indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and request massages for an extra cost. A free shuttle is available from JR Matsumoto Train Station, which is a 20-minute drive away and runs on a fixed schedule. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a safety deposit box. Japanese Yukata robes and toothbrush set are provided, and the en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Guests can choose to stay in rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding or in rooms with Western-style beds. For an extra cost, guests can use the private reservable hot-spring baths and sing at the karaoke rooms. Bicycles can be rented to travel around the area, while sauna rooms are on-site as well. Local products can be purchased at the souvenir shop and free Wi-Fi is available at the public areas. Traditional multi-course meals are served for dinner and a Japanese/Western buffet for breakfast. Shoho Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Matsumoto Castle and a 5-minute drive from Matsumoto Folkcraft Museum. Utsukushigahara Highlands are a 1-hour drive and Matsumoto Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

Availability

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2 single beds
5 futon beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
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3 futon beds
5 futon beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Karen
Singapore Singapore
“The rooms were very big, clean and comfortable. There were 2 very large Onsen areas with good views of the mountains and gardens. The food was really good, the Keiseiki spread was unusual and of excellent quality.”
Nicole
Australia Australia
“We stayed in a room with the private spa as a bit of a splurge - it was well worth it! A beautiful resort with attentive staff, fantastic dinner experiences and a huge room with traditional seating, but western beds. We came with our seven year...”
Hwee
Singapore Singapore
“Good Onsen and delicious dinner. Very helpful staff and clean rooms.”
Percy
Australia Australia
“We have private onsen in our room with beautiful panoramic view. We have also visited the public onsen and they are stunning. We have our private room for dinner and breakfast which is quiet and comfortable.”
김
South Korea South Korea
“The dining was wonderful. We were able to relax in a separate space for the five of us to eat. We were able to travel comfortably to the hotel because the hotel provided a shuttle bus from Matsumoto Station to the hotel. In addition, we provided...”
Joshua
Australia Australia
“Got the tatami room which was super spacious and had a fantastic view throughout the day. There were two different indoor and outdoor onsens with a variety of options. The highlight was definitely the panoramic view onsen, enjoying the onsen with...”
James
Australia Australia
“The property is spectacular, clean with a modern Japanese decor. We were a family of four and the room we had was spacious with a beautiful view of the snow topped mountains. The staff were exceptional in all respects. The Onsen’s were clean and...”
Edgar
Portugal Portugal
“Great facilities, great onsen, staff was very nice as well. Breakfasts is really good and dinner is a whole experience. Shuttle for the station is included, and the best part is that they leave your luggage in another hotel near the station, so no...”
Robert
Australia Australia
“The room was extremely spacious and the view was beautiful. And our private onsen was such a nice touch. The staff were very helpful and polite”
Andrew
Australia Australia
“The private Onsen was fantastic and the recommendations for eating from Azi san was top notch.”

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The free shuttle is available from JR Matsumoto Train Station at 16:00 and 17:00. It is available from the hotel to the station at 09:00 and 10:00. No reservations are needed.

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

Guests without a meal plan who want to eat breakfast and dinner at the property must make a reservation at least 1 day in advance.

Guests who are having dinner at the hotel must check-in before 19:00.