Bath
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A source-fed, free-flowing natural hot spring with a 700-year history. The hot water contains mineral deposits, and combined with the sauna you can enjoy a traditional hot spring therapeutic experience (toji).
Forest sauna in harmony with nature and a sky sauna with panoramic views
Nagano Takayama Village
The TOJIBA Matsukawakan in Takayama Village, Nagano is a secluded hot spring inn in Yamada Onsen with a 700-year history. Surrounded by the nature of a national park, the swimsuit-required Forest Sauna offers self-löyly, a 120cm-deep natural cold plunge bath, and open-air relaxation around a bonfire. The rooftop features a private Sky Sauna for an exceptional sauna retreat that lets you forget daily life.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A source-fed, free-flowing natural hot spring with a 700-year history. The hot water contains mineral deposits, and combined with the sauna you can enjoy a traditional hot spring therapeutic experience (toji).
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove Typestone
Capacity10people
A Forest Sauna enjoyed while wearing swimsuits and ponchos. It has an ultra-high temperature sauna at 110°C and a herbal sauna scented with Shinshu herbs. Self-löyly is available.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove Typestone
Capacity5people
A private reservation-only sauna on the roof of Matsukawakan. Self-löyly is available, and you can take in views of the Shinshu mountains by day and a star-filled sky by night.
Water Qualitynatural
Capacity4people
A cold plunge bath using the clear natural water of Takayama Village. At 120cm deep, you can immerse up to your shoulders. There is also an area where water pours down like a waterfall.
Water Qualitytap
Capacity1people
The Sky Sauna's dedicated plunge bath. It can supply both cold and hot water, allowing temperature adjustment according to season and preference.
Closed Days: None
3507-1 Yamada Onsen, Takayama Village, Kamitakai District, Nagano 382-0816, The TOJIBA Matsukawakan
Gender Access
Gender Separated

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Forest sauna in harmony with nature and a sky sauna with panoramic views
Nagano Takayama Village
The TOJIBA Matsukawakan in Takayama Village, Nagano is a secluded hot spring inn in Yamada Onsen with a 700-year history. Surrounded by the nature of a national park, the swimsuit-required Forest Sauna offers self-löyly, a 120cm-deep natural cold plunge bath, and open-air relaxation around a bonfire. The rooftop features a private Sky Sauna for an exceptional sauna retreat that lets you forget daily life.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A source-fed, free-flowing natural hot spring with a 700-year history. The hot water contains mineral deposits, and combined with the sauna you can enjoy a traditional hot spring therapeutic experience (toji).
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove Typestone
Capacity10people
A Forest Sauna enjoyed while wearing swimsuits and ponchos. It has an ultra-high temperature sauna at 110°C and a herbal sauna scented with Shinshu herbs. Self-löyly is available.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove Typestone
Capacity5people
A private reservation-only sauna on the roof of Matsukawakan. Self-löyly is available, and you can take in views of the Shinshu mountains by day and a star-filled sky by night.
Water Qualitynatural
Capacity4people
A cold plunge bath using the clear natural water of Takayama Village. At 120cm deep, you can immerse up to your shoulders. There is also an area where water pours down like a waterfall.
Water Qualitytap
Capacity1people
The Sky Sauna's dedicated plunge bath. It can supply both cold and hot water, allowing temperature adjustment according to season and preference.
Closed Days: None
3507-1 Yamada Onsen, Takayama Village, Kamitakai District, Nagano 382-0816, The TOJIBA Matsukawakan
Gender Access
Gender Separated

Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn more