About this property
Boasting unique milk-coloured bubbly hot spring baths, Awanoyu provides traditional Japanese-style rooms and heartfelt hospitality. Guests can unwind in the open-air baths, try on yukata robes and savour delicately prepared Japanese meals at the ryokan. Free WiFi is offered at the lounge area and in all guest rooms. Fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each room comes with a low desk and seating cushions. There are also chairs beside the windows looking out to the lush trees. Other in-room facilities include a TV, a fridge and a telephone. The Awanoyu Ryokan offers karaoke facilities, drinks vending machines and safety deposit boxes. Luggage storage services are also available. The ryokan is a 1-hour drive from Matsumoto Interchange on Nagano Expressway. Matsumoto City and Matsumoto Castle are a 75-minute drive away. Featuring many local ingredients, the Japanese multi-course dinner and breakfast are served in the private room.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Breakfast
Property highlights
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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)
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Free private parking available on-site
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Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Tsz
Hong Kong“We’ve had a few less than ideal experiences for traditional Japanese hot spring inns in the past, but this time was completely satisfying It’s wonderful, far from the hustle and bustle, the room is very clean, with extremely professional and...” 
Michael
Switzerland“Good accommodation, slowly getting old. Great added value through the famous onsen. Perfectly clean and comfortable japanese style room. Good ryokan meal and breakfast.”- Maria
Germany“Everything! Awanoyu’s team welcomed us warmly, the Japanese style room was clean and very nicely arranged, the dinner was absolutely delicious and the onsen was just perfect.” - Joost
Netherlands“The place is located in a super nice forest, where we saw the snow stacked on the side of the road (half a meter high, at the end of march). This gave off very nice vibes. The personnel treat you very well, even picking up after your shoes (which...” - Angela
Australia“The outdoor pool was incredible, our room was very large for the three of us and had all the right and authentic amenities. We had a lot of snowfall so we experienced the outdoor pool with snow falling. The dinner and breakfast were very...” - Lucilla
Italy“The hotel is beautifully locates in the Japanese Alps and the onsen facilities are stunning. A very characteristic and enjoyable experience. The hotel service and staff are impeccable and the meals were delicious. Highlight of our trip in Japan.” - Anna
United Kingdom“We had a great stay here, it was really unique. It was certainly expensive but it felt very authentic and was a one in a kind experience. The hotel is a little old but thats part of the charm, it was perfectly clean. Baths were wonderful and the...” - Jeannette
Singapore“Awa No Yu is very beautiful, especially in autumn when we went! Lots of beautiful fall foliage and the open air milky waters onsen gives it a very surreal and relaxing vibe. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, and meals were very yummy. It's a...” - Theresa Australia“The outdoor bath was beautiful. The servers were so kind”
Khay
Malaysia“Everything was perfect! We had great time at the property. The ONSEN was excellent... very nice indeed! Both meals were superb.”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Guests arriving after 17:00 must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.
Please note, the on-site bathroom is not available due to cleaning from 14:30-15:00 every day except Thursday and 10:00-15:00 on Thursdays.
Guests with children need to contact the property in advance if they require child meals. Charges apply.
Please note, guests must notify the property at least 2 days in advance of their arrival date to request on-site meals. Contact details can be found in the booking confirmation.
Please note there are no restaurants or convenience stores nearby.
The property is a 60-minute drive from Matsumoto Interchange. Guests arriving with a car are advised to drive early as roads to the property are through a mountainous area.
Please note that public transportation between Matsumoto Station and the property is limited and guests arriving by public transportation are advised to check bus and train schedules in advance.
Please inform Awanoyu in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
