Shoho Hotel - Matsumoto
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Hot-spring ryokan in the Utsukushigahara area with mountain views and private onsen options
Amenities
Hotel Shoho offers a free shuttle from JR Matsumoto Station for all guests arriving by train. The property provides bicycle rentals for exploring the surrounding highlands and karaoke rooms with evening hours. A welcome drink bar is available in the lobby between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and a souvenir shop sells local products.
Rooms
Shoho Hotel Matsumoto features Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and Western beds, all offering mountain views. Select rooms include a private open-air bath with continuous hot spring water, while others offer a sauna inside the room. All accommodations are air-conditioned and come with a flat-screen TV, fridge, and yukata robes.
Dining
Dinner at Utsukushigahara Onsen Shoho is a traditional multi-course kaiseki meal featuring local specialties such as shinshu pork and wagyu beef. Breakfast is served as a Japanese/Western buffet with made-to-order omelets and a wide variety of options. Each party is assigned a private dining area with dedicated waitstaff who explain the menu in English.
Onsen & Wellness
The hotel has indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths with panoramic views of Matsumoto city and the surrounding mountains. Guests can book private reservable hot-spring baths for an extra cost, and the sauna rooms are open for use throughout the day. Massages (foot, leg, and full body) are available upon request at an additional charge.
Location
Hotel Shoho Matsumoto sits on a hill in the Utsukushigahara hot-spring area, a 15-minute drive from Matsumoto Castle and a 5-minute drive from the Matsumoto Folkcraft Museum. The Utsukushigahara Highlands are a 1-hour drive from the property, and Matsumoto Airport is 30 minutes away by car. The hotel provides a baggage storage service at its sister hotel, Ace Inn, near the station so guests can explore the city freely before check-in.
- Onsen: Indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths, sauna, and private reservable baths
- Rooms: Tatami rooms with mountain views, private onsen, and sauna options
- Dining: Multi-course kaiseki dinner and Japanese/Western buffet breakfast
- Location: Free shuttle from JR Matsumoto Station, 15 min from Matsumoto Castle
- Entertainment: Karaoke, bicycle rental, welcome drink bar
License number: 長野県松本保健所指令10松保環第1-21号
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Max:5 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
Essential information about Shoho Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 248 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 1.9 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 9.0 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Matsumoto, MMJ |
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