What is a Ryokan? Ryokans are the best way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the true comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.
Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
From JR Shinjuku station in Tokyo, take the JR Tokkyu Azusa to JR Matsumoto train station (2 hours and 30 minutes). From JR Matsumoto train station take the Matsumoto Dentetsu line to Shin-Shimajima train station. (30 minutes). The last bus leaving from Shin-Shimajima train station to Kamikochi (get off at the Kamikochi Teikoku Hotel Mae bus stop) is 16:45 (75 minutes). It is an 8 minute walk from the Teikoku Hotel Mae Bus Stop to the Kamikochi Shimizuya Hotel.
Kamikochi Azumi-mura
Minamiazumi-gun
Nagano-ken
長野県松本市安曇(上高地)
