About this property

Boasting unique milk-coloured bubbly hot spring baths, Awanoyu provides traditional Japanese-style rooms and heartfelt hospitality. Guests can unwind in the open-air baths, try on yukata robes and savour delicately prepared Japanese meals at the ryokan. Free WiFi is offered at the lounge area and in all guest rooms. Fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each room comes with a low desk and seating cushions. There are also chairs beside the windows looking out to the lush trees. Other in-room facilities include a TV, a fridge and a telephone. The Awanoyu Ryokan offers karaoke facilities, drinks vending machines and safety deposit boxes. Luggage storage services are also available. The ryokan is a 1-hour drive from Matsumoto Interchange on Nagano Expressway. Matsumoto City and Matsumoto Castle are a 75-minute drive away. Featuring many local ingredients, the Japanese multi-course dinner and breakfast are served in the private room.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Free private parking available on-site

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andrew
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Service for the staff, the amazing onsen, beautiful dinner
  • Tsz
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    We’ve had a few less than ideal experiences for traditional Japanese hot spring inns in the past, but this time was completely satisfying It’s wonderful, far from the hustle and bustle, the room is very clean, with extremely professional and...
  • Maria
    Germany Germany
    Everything! Awanoyu’s team welcomed us warmly, the Japanese style room was clean and very nicely arranged, the dinner was absolutely delicious and the onsen was just perfect.
  • Angela
    Australia Australia
    The outdoor pool was incredible, our room was very large for the three of us and had all the right and authentic amenities. We had a lot of snowfall so we experienced the outdoor pool with snow falling. The dinner and breakfast were very...
  • Lucilla
    Italy Italy
    The hotel is beautifully locates in the Japanese Alps and the onsen facilities are stunning. A very characteristic and enjoyable experience. The hotel service and staff are impeccable and the meals were delicious. Highlight of our trip in Japan.
  • Theresa
    Australia Australia
    The outdoor bath was beautiful. The servers were so kind
  • Tossapon
    Thailand Thailand
    Great ryokan espescially outdoor onsen which natural onsen. Delicious dinner and breakfast
  • Pavel
    Japan Japan
    Excellent service and a great onsen in a beautiful location. Highly recommended.
  • Sylvie
    Guadeloupe Guadeloupe
    L'intimité. Le cadre. Le très bel onsen fidèle aux photos. L'accueil, le personnel, le restaurant. Tout était parfait.
  • Tomoya
    Japan Japan
    温泉はぬるめだったので、どうかなと思っていましたが、入浴して睡眠後、身体が温まってとても良かったです。従業員も親切で対応も良く、夕食、朝食も、とても美味しく、とても素晴らしい旅館だと思いました。

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving after 17:00 must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.

Please note, the on-site bathroom is not available due to cleaning from 14:30-15:00 every day except Thursday and 10:00-15:00 on Thursdays.

Guests with children need to contact the property in advance if they require child meals. Charges apply.

Please note, guests must notify the property at least 2 days in advance of their arrival date to request on-site meals. Contact details can be found in the booking confirmation.

Please note there are no restaurants or convenience stores nearby.

The property is a 60-minute drive from Matsumoto Interchange. Guests arriving with a car are advised to drive early as roads to the property are through a mountainous area.

Please note that public transportation between Matsumoto Station and the property is limited and guests arriving by public transportation are advised to check bus and train schedules in advance.

Please inform Awanoyu in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.