About this property
Located in the Utsukushigahara hot-spring area, Hotel Shoho offers Japanese and Western accommodations with mountain views. Guests can relax in the indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and request massages for an extra cost. A free shuttle is available from JR Matsumoto Train Station, which is a 20-minute drive away and runs on a fixed schedule. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a safety deposit box. Japanese Yukata robes and toothbrush set are provided, and the private bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Guests can choose to stay in rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding or in rooms with Western-style beds. For an extra cost, guests can use the private reservable hot-spring baths and sing at the karaoke rooms. Bicycles can be rented to travel around the area, while sauna rooms are on-site as well. Local products can be purchased at the souvenir shop and free Wi-Fi is available at the public areas. Traditional multi-course meals are served for dinner and a Japanese/Western buffet for breakfast. Shoho Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Matsumoto Castle and a 5-minute drive from Matsumoto Folkcraft Museum. Utsukushigahara Highlands are a 1-hour drive and Matsumoto Airport is a 30-minute drive away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
Property highlights
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)
Breakfast Info
Buffet
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Free Private Parking Available On Site
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Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ida
Denmark“We liked the dinner - bonus points for a very well-appointed children's plate that was ready right as we sat down! Amazing. We also really enjoyed the private onsen which we booked separately four our family and enjoyed an evening view of the city...” - Won
United States“Nice view and a great bath facility! Also welcome drinks were nice.” - Myra United States“Beautiful views and onsen ! Lovely room and staff was helpful. The outdoor deck is quite peaceful. The kaiseki dinner was excellent and we all loved the amazing breakfast buffet. There was a morning 9am shuttle bus to the train station in town.”
- Wongwat
Thailand“Very delicious food both dinner and breakfast Very nice and kind staff Facilities all great” - Sebastian United States“Our stay made visiting Matsumoto very special! The free shuttle from station to the hotel was very convenient, the hotel is amazing, the views, the welcoming drinks, the view in the room, and the food!”
- Ysabelle
Philippines“The place is amazing, great onsen experience, great and fruitful dinner as well as good breakfast with many options. The only downside is that the hotel is far from the station so they could supply more hours for the free shuttle but overall a...” - Emily United States“Shoho was an amazing experience. We had a family room with a private onsen/bath. I used the bath 2-3 times a day, and found it very restorative. The food was absolutely outstanding. We ate breakfast here, and also did 1 dinner as well. The...”
- Edgar Philippines“Definitely loved the breakfast, kaiseki, and onsen experience at this place. Staff were hospitable and warm. The ambience of this place and the view of the northern Japanese alps makes it even more relaxing.”
Yuyang
Japan“Clean environment and tidy up room left me with a deep impression”- Stacey United States“Beautiful decor that told about the crafts in the area. They had a live jazz group that brought so much joy and happiness to us. The spa/osen was exceptional. They had all the bath essentials needed and the best part was the wonderfully after bath...”
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
The free shuttle is available from JR Matsumoto Train Station at 16:00 and 17:00. It is available from the hotel to the station at 09:00 and 10:00. No reservations are needed.
Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.
Guests without a meal plan who want to eat breakfast and dinner at the property must make a reservation at least 1 day in advance.
Guests who are having dinner at the hotel must check-in before 19:00.
