onsenhotelOMOTO

A premium Finnish-style panoramic sauna overlooking the Northern Alps and Matsumoto at night, and a beauty-focused inn in Asama Onsen

Nagano Matsumoto City

"onsen hotel OMOTO" is a modern hot spring hotel in Asama Onsen, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, inheriting a history that began in 1919. Its greatest attraction is the "panoramic sauna," newly added in April 2023, which offers sweeping views of the Northern Alps and Matsumoto Castle town from the facility's highest level. Guests can enjoy a Finnish-style sauna with self-löyly, a comfortably heated hinoki cold plunge bath, and a panoramic outdoor air deck, for an exceptional hot-and-cold bathing experience surrounded by stunning scenery. The hot spring lets you luxuriate in Asama's renowned beauty-enhancing waters, known for their silky feel, in the panoramic public bath, the Teppenseki open-air bath, the private hinoki bath, and even in rooms with open-air baths.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Panoramic Public Bath

TypeNatural Hot Spring

A public bath on the 7th and 8th floors where you can enjoy the beauty-enhancing waters of Asama Onsen, which have been flowing since ancient times. Through the large windows, the beautiful mountain ranges of the Northern Alps, including Mount Yari and Mount Hotaka, and the castle town of Matsumoto spread out in a panoramic view. The soft water of the weakly alkaline simple spring has an exceptionally smooth feel on the skin, offers excellent beauty and fatigue-recovery benefits, and gently warms you all the way through. The 8th-floor floor is paved with Oya stone, which has a high relaxing effect.

Teppenseki Open-air Bath

TypeNatural Hot Spring

An open-air bath adjoining the 8th-floor public bath. It is lavishly covered with the uniquely formed Teppenseki, created by volcanic activity in Shinshu, so you can enjoy bathing while leaning back against the pleasantly smooth rock surface. This luxurious space lets you leisurely savor the historic famous waters of Asama while feeling the cool highland breeze of Shinshu. You can relax while watching the vast sky change from moment to moment.

Private Hinoki Bath

TypeNatural Hot Spring

A fully private hinoki bath where you can enjoy bathing in complete privacy. In a spacious tub filled with the luxurious fragrance of hinoki, you can relax and enjoy Asama's renowned hot spring water just with your family or partner, without worrying about other guests. It is highly popular with families traveling with small children, offering a refined space where you can relax as if in your own home bath while soaking in this celebrated spring. It is available by paid time reservation for 45 minutes, and can be booked at check-in on the day of arrival.

Sauna

Panoramic Finnish-style Sauna

90°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity4people

Men'sWomen's

An authentic Finnish-style sauna enjoyed through a men’s and women’s rotation system. It is installed on the 7th and 8th floors in different styles, and self-löyly is available in both. Heat and steam rise from the stones, wrapped in the pleasant aroma of high-quality natural hinoki wood. The 7th-floor sauna room has a large window, allowing you to sweat in luxury while gazing at the unobstructed mountain range of the Northern Alps. You can fully savor the spectacular view as it changes from dusk to night to morning.

Cold Bath

Panoramic Hinoki Cold Plunge Bath

15°C

Water QualityTap Water

Capacity1people

Men'sWomen's

A cold plunge bath framed with natural hinoki wood, installed on the rooftop terrace and observation deck. It is always chilled to the proper temperature, allowing you to cool down your heated body all at once after sauna use. Its compact one-person design lets you soak in a private-like setting while enjoying the gentle touch of hinoki. Right next to the bath is an excellent observation deck with views of the great nature of the Northern Alps and the night scenery of Matsumoto, promising an exceptional totonou experience.

Business Hours

Monday
15:00〜09:30
Tuesday
15:00〜09:30
Wednesday
15:00〜09:30
Thursday
15:00〜09:30
Friday
15:00〜09:30
Saturday
15:00〜09:30
Sunday
15:00〜09:30
Holiday
15:00〜09:30

Closed Days: None

Address

390-0303 3-13-10 Asama Onsen, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture

Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Gender Separated

Tattoos in the Communal Bath
Unknown (Please Check)

The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.

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