Tsuki no Shizuka ★★★

Boasting a historic hot spring bath, Tsuki no Shizuka offers traditional Japanese-style accommodation in Matsumoto. JR Matsumoto Station is a 20-minute bus ride from the property. Free WiFi is available in the public areas and in all guest rooms.

At Tsukino Shizuka Ryokan, some rooms are fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and futon bedding, while others come with Western beds. Air conditioning and a flat-screen TV are included in all rooms.

The property features a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Massages and car rentals can be arranged at an additional charge.

Guests with a dinner-inclusive rate can savour delicately prepared Japanese meals in Shinano restaurant. Traditional Japanese breakfast is also available.

The ryokan is a 15-minute drive from Matsumoto Castle. Buses bound for Takayama are available from Matsumoto Station, and the bus ride takes approximately 120-minutes. Other destinations from Matsumoto Station include Yudanaka Shibu Onsen and Kamikochi, which are respectively a 120-minute and 90-minute bus ride away.