Tobira Onsen Myojinkan

Located in the forested mountains of Iriyamabe, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, Tobira Onsen Myojinkan has welcomed guests since 1931. A member of Relais & Châteaux, the property sits at 1,050m altitude and offers 45 spacious Japanese-style rooms with tatami flooring, futon bedding, or Western-style beds, all equipped with air-conditioning, WiFi, and private bathrooms. The ryokan is renowned for its hot spring baths, including large indoor and open-air pools using natural mountain spring water. Dining focuses on seasonal kaiseki cuisine and organic French-inspired dishes prepared with local ingredients. Facilities include a spa offering treatments based on traditional philosophy, a shared lounge, library, souvenir shop, and bicycle rentals. A complimentary shuttle runs from JR Matsumoto Station (30 minutes). Nearby attractions include Matsumoto Castle and Utsukushigahara Open-Air Museum.