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 Matsumoto train station, it is a 30 minutes train ride on the Kamikochi railway line to JR Shin Shimashima train station. From JR Shin Shimashima train station, it is a 30 minutes bus ride to Sawandoue bus stop. The Sawando Kamikochi Hotel is about a 1 minute walk from the bus stop.
Sawando, Azumi-mura
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Nagano-ken
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