Nagano Prefecture is the perfect destination for those travelling from the eastern and western regions of Japan. It is surrounded by an abundant 3,000 meters (1.86 miles) of mountains, plateaus, and nature. And did we mention the hot springs? This hot springs town has plenty of long-running lodgings where people can wear summer kimonos and enjoy the scenery from an outdoor bathing area. With plenty of things to do in Nagano, you’ll easily fill your day with adventure. Check out all places to visit in Nagano, and book your trip now! Here are our top recommendations for hotels with onsen in Nagano, Japan.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 03, 2026.
1. Hirugami Hot Springs, Sekitaitei Ishida (from USD 395)
If you ever visit the mountain village of Achi, you can stay at the Sekitaitei Ishida, home of the Hirugami Hot Springs. As you make your way through the entrance during springtime (from January to April), you can instantly find an incredible collection of 2,000 Hina dolls on the Noh Theater Stage. This rare gem has up to 16 guest rooms, a rental theater room, a library for reading, and a tearoom.
Sekitaitei Ishida
Address: Chisato 332-3
4.14 km (2.6 mi) from Heavens Sonohara
2. The famous Shirahone Hot Springs, Awanoyu (from USD 338)
Legend has it that if you stay at the Shirahone Hot Springs for three days, you won’t catch a cold for three years. You can enjoy the Shirahone no Oyu Awanoyu, which is a famous outdoor hot spring. Ladies can enter the mixed outdoor bath while wrapped in bath towels. Alternatively, if you’d prefer to have some privacy, the indoor baths are also well-known for their fresh bubbling water. With 24 rooms available, you can enjoy a relaxing stay, not to mention that porridge cooked with water from Shirahone Hot Springs water is served for breakfast.
Awanoyu
Address: Azumi 4181
76.9 km (47.8 mi) from Heavens Sonohara
3. Kumanoyu Hotel (from USD 114)
Even in a country where hot springs are a dime a dozen, green colored ones are pretty rare. The Kuma no Yu Hot Springs in the Kuma no Yu Hotel in Okushigagogen is one of them. The elegant indoor bath uses the best sulfur that Japan has to offer. In fact, Kuma no Yu Hotel has been in business since 1922, and has been a favorite spot for a good number of literary figures such as Akiko Yosa.
Kumanoyu Hotel
Address: Hirao 7148
155.62 km (96.7 mi) from Heavens Sonohara
4. Onjuku Kajika
Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing
The Onjuku Kajika is a Japanese-style inn, home to a hot spring of excellent quality, the Kuzu Hot Springs. In addition to the gorgeous scenery, this onsen hotel in Nagano has a similar atmosphere to a French-style inn as it has a small art exhibit, like the ones held in the museum in Karuizawa. The best Japanese food from the western region of the country is served for dinner. Relax in an outdoor bath in the forest and breathe in the fragrance of the sulfur that comes from the source of the water.
Onjuku Kajika
Address: Omachi, Nagano Prefecture 2106, Japan
5. Kanaguya, a historical Shibu hot spring hotel
When people think of a hot spring in Shinshu (another word for Nagano) where they can wear summer kimonos, the Shibu Hot Springs would be the first one to come to mind. The historical Kanaguya is a long-running, luxurious, Japanese-style inn famous for its hot springs. This 4-story wooden structure known as the Shogetsuro wing, along with its lights, is registered as a tangible cultural property of the country. Since it also inspired the bathhouse in the Japanese animated fantasy film “Spirited Away”, you’ll feel as if you are being taken into another world. This is perfect for those that who want an authentic cultural experience or some privacy.
Rekishi-no-Yado Kanaguya
Address: 2202 Hirao, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun, Yudanaka, Nagano, Japan, 381-0401
158.0 km (98.2 mi) from Heavens Sonohara
6. Minatoya Ryokan
Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing
In the heart of Nagano Prefecture, you can stay in the Minatoya Ryokan, which is recommended by the likes of cultural individuals such as Taro Okamoto. This Japanese-style inn is home to the Shimosuwa Hot Springs and is located in front of the gate of the Susa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya Shrine. According to ancient Japanese mythology, the water in the Shimosuwa Hot Springs is very pure because it is blessed by the gods in the shrine. Lastly, many people recommend it for Shinshu’s most famous food, horsemeat.
Minatoya Ryokan
Address: Nagano Prefecture Suwa-gun Shimosuwa-cho Tachibancho 3532
7. Hoshino Resort Kai Matsumoto
This onsen resort in Nagano has a long recorded history of having shallower hot springs. Amongst its 26 rooms, 15 of them have outdoor baths that come in eight different variations. For guests who are seeking a luxurious stay, you can enjoy some local Shinshu Wine with traditional Japanese cuisine and even watch an evening concert in the lobby of this Nagano hotel with onsen.
Matsumoto, JP
Pick a hot spring inn or hotel in Nagano!
The hot spring accommodations in Nagano have so much to offer. You can talk a walk around town in a summer kimono and wooden sandals, or enjoy a gorgeous view as you go hiking or skiing. With a variety of hot springs of different temperatures and sulfuric levels, you can nourish your skin by taking a dip in any one of the onsens in these ryokans in Nagano.
With only the best hot springs lodgings listed above, we are positive that whatever you pick, you are going to have a great time.
Frequently asked questions about hotels with onsen in Nagano
History
Get Trip101 in your inbox
Unsubscribe in one click. See our Privacy Policy for more information on how we use your data