A milky-white private spring free-flowing natural hot spring bubbling up at the foot of Norikura, with a history of more than 280 years
Nagano Matsumoto City
"Shirahone Onsen Yumoto Saito Ryokan" is a long-established hot spring ryokan in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. Proud of more than 280 years of history since its founding, it stands amid the rich natural surroundings of Chubu-Sangaku National Park at the foot of Mount Norikura. Its freshly drawn private spring water starts out colorless and clear, then turns into a mystical milky white as it meets the air, and can be luxuriously enjoyed as 100% free-flowing water with no added water or circulation. The famous hot spring, long cherished for the saying, "If you bathe for three days, you will not catch a cold for three years," offers a luxurious bathing experience that delights all five senses, in an indoor bath built with beautiful cypress and sawara wood, as well as a rustic open-air bath that preserves the atmosphere of a therapeutic bathing retreat.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A splendid indoor bath in the large bath area, recreating the beautiful wooden framework of the old days, where cypress log beams interweave gracefully. The fresh water drawn directly from the private spring turns into a rich milky white as it meets the air, evoking the history of Shirahone Onsen. Wrapped in the gentle scent of wood, you can fully enjoy an exquisite cloudy bath.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A luxurious indoor bath made with generous use of cypress and sawara wood, just like Ryujin no Yu. The uniquely mellow cloudy water, containing bicarbonate and sulfur components, is excellent for beautiful skin and long-lasting warmth. It is also said to help with stomach and intestinal ailments and recovery from fatigue, and the famous spring can even be drunk. In this calm space, you can quietly and deeply savor its charm.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A rustic open-air bath that feels as if you are embraced by the great nature of Shirahone itself. Faithfully recreated in the style of a therapeutic bathing retreat, it allows you to bathe while taking in the seasonal scenery of Norikura right before your eyes. Because the source water is about 36 degrees, it is a lukewarm bath, letting you slowly absorb the high-quality hot spring minerals into your body over time.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A pleasant open-air bath where the sound of wind swaying the treetops and the murmuring of the Yugawa stream echo soothingly around you. The bath tub, made of cypress and sawara wood, is filled with free-flowing water from the private spring, allowing you to experience supreme relaxation while feeling the presence of river fish and the breath of the mountains. At night, a breathtaking star-filled sky spreads overhead.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A barrier-free private bath that anyone can use with peace of mind. The private spring water is drawn in generously as it is, allowing you to fully enjoy the milky-white cloudy waters without worrying about other people’s eyes. Ideal for families and couples. (45 minutes, advance reservation required)
Closed Days: None
4195 Azumi, Matsumoto City, Nagano 390-1515
Gender Access
Gender Separated
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.
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 moreA milky-white private spring free-flowing natural hot spring bubbling up at the foot of Norikura, with a history of more than 280 years
Nagano Matsumoto City
"Shirahone Onsen Yumoto Saito Ryokan" is a long-established hot spring ryokan in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. Proud of more than 280 years of history since its founding, it stands amid the rich natural surroundings of Chubu-Sangaku National Park at the foot of Mount Norikura. Its freshly drawn private spring water starts out colorless and clear, then turns into a mystical milky white as it meets the air, and can be luxuriously enjoyed as 100% free-flowing water with no added water or circulation. The famous hot spring, long cherished for the saying, "If you bathe for three days, you will not catch a cold for three years," offers a luxurious bathing experience that delights all five senses, in an indoor bath built with beautiful cypress and sawara wood, as well as a rustic open-air bath that preserves the atmosphere of a therapeutic bathing retreat.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A splendid indoor bath in the large bath area, recreating the beautiful wooden framework of the old days, where cypress log beams interweave gracefully. The fresh water drawn directly from the private spring turns into a rich milky white as it meets the air, evoking the history of Shirahone Onsen. Wrapped in the gentle scent of wood, you can fully enjoy an exquisite cloudy bath.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A luxurious indoor bath made with generous use of cypress and sawara wood, just like Ryujin no Yu. The uniquely mellow cloudy water, containing bicarbonate and sulfur components, is excellent for beautiful skin and long-lasting warmth. It is also said to help with stomach and intestinal ailments and recovery from fatigue, and the famous spring can even be drunk. In this calm space, you can quietly and deeply savor its charm.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A rustic open-air bath that feels as if you are embraced by the great nature of Shirahone itself. Faithfully recreated in the style of a therapeutic bathing retreat, it allows you to bathe while taking in the seasonal scenery of Norikura right before your eyes. Because the source water is about 36 degrees, it is a lukewarm bath, letting you slowly absorb the high-quality hot spring minerals into your body over time.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A pleasant open-air bath where the sound of wind swaying the treetops and the murmuring of the Yugawa stream echo soothingly around you. The bath tub, made of cypress and sawara wood, is filled with free-flowing water from the private spring, allowing you to experience supreme relaxation while feeling the presence of river fish and the breath of the mountains. At night, a breathtaking star-filled sky spreads overhead.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A barrier-free private bath that anyone can use with peace of mind. The private spring water is drawn in generously as it is, allowing you to fully enjoy the milky-white cloudy waters without worrying about other people’s eyes. Ideal for families and couples. (45 minutes, advance reservation required)
Closed Days: None
4195 Azumi, Matsumoto City, Nagano 390-1515
Gender Access
Gender Separated
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.
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