Hoshino Resorts KAI Matsumoto

In Asama Onsen, Matsumoto, tucked beneath the dramatic Japanese Alps. A classic 4-star ryokan with onsen access sits a 5-minute walk from Asama Hot Spring and a short drive from Matsumoto Castle and the Shinshu Matsumoto Natural Art Museum.

Designed with an artful, whimsical touch and a luxe onsen mood. The property has 26 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, safes and desks. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations and deep soaking tubs; select rooms include bathrobes and slippers. Complimentary wireless internet and daily housekeeping keep things effortless.

Soak in multi-feature hot spring baths (eight onsen baths fed from Asama Hot Springs), then unwind in the full-service spa with massages and a sauna. Public spaces include a library, 24-hour front desk, elevator and free self-parking. There’s a cafe, bar and restaurant on site — perfect for lingering after a long soak. Wake up to crisp mountain mornings framed by the Alps.

24-hour reception and a conference hall for meetings. Complimentary wireless internet is available in shared areas.

On-site restaurant and bar plus a coffee shop for quick bites. Expect regional flavors and premium beef and vegetable dishes. A complimentary local-cuisine breakfast is served each morning (typically 7:30–9:00).