Senshinkan Matsuya - Yamanouchi (Nagano)

Award-winning traditional ryokan in Yamanouchi's Shibu hot-spring area

Accommodations

Senshinkan Matsuya offers Japanese-style non-smoking rooms with tatami floors and futon bedding. Each air-conditioned room includes a safety deposit box, fridge, and electric kettle for green tea. Some rooms provide free Wi-Fi access, and all rooms feature shared bathrooms and toilets.

Onsen and Wellness

Guests at Senshinkan Matsuya have access to public hot-spring baths within the ryokan. The hotel offers a private in-house onsen that can be booked for an intimate bathing experience. A key provided by the ryokan grants entry to 9 other public onsens in the Shibu area, each with different mineral contents.

Dining

Traditional multi-course meals featuring local ingredients are served for dinner at the ryokan's dining room. A Japanese set menu is offered for breakfast. The hotel's meals have been described by guests as among the best in Japan, with sukiyaki as a standout option.

Location and Services

Senshinkan Matsuya is located in the center of the Shibu hot-spring area, a 15-minute walk from Heiwa Kannon. A free shuttle operates from Yudanaka Train Station between 14:30 and 17:30. The hotel also provides a 10-minute free shuttle to the Snow Monkey Park, departing at 09:00.

Nearby Attractions

The ryokan is a 25-minute drive from Shiga Kogen Ski Resort and a 70-minute drive from Kusatsu Onsen. The Sake Storehouse Art Museum is also within easy reach. The hotel offers a free shuttle service to ski resorts, making it a practical base for ski enthusiasts.

• Accolades: Selected as one of the Best Inns in Japan by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2015
• Onsen Access: Key to 9 public hot-spring baths with varying mineral content
• Dining: Multi-course kaiseki dinners with local ingredients and sukiyaki
• Shuttle Service: Complimentary rides to Snow Monkey Park and Yudanaka Station
• Location: 25-minute drive from Shiga Kogen Ski Resort