TheTOJIBAMatsukawakan

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.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

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).

Sauna

Forest Sauna (Ultra-high temperature, Herbal)

110°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove Typestone

Capacity10people

Mixed

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.

Private Sky Sauna

100°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove Typestone

Capacity5people

Mixed

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.

Cold Bath

Forest Cold Plunge Bath (Depth 120cm)

11°C

Water Qualitynatural

Capacity4people

Mixed

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.

Sky Cold Plunge Bath

11°C

Water Qualitytap

Capacity1people

Mixed

The Sky Sauna's dedicated plunge bath. It can supply both cold and hot water, allowing temperature adjustment according to season and preference.

Business Hours

Monday
11:00〜20:00
Tuesday
11:00〜20:00
Wednesday
11:00〜20:00
Thursday
11:00〜20:00
Friday
11:00〜20:00
Saturday
11:00〜20:00
Sunday
11:00〜20:00
Holiday
11:00〜20:00

Closed Days: None

Address

3507-1 Yamada Onsen, Takayama Village, Kamitakai District, Nagano 382-0816, The TOJIBA Matsukawakan

Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Gender Separated

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