Izumiya Zenbe ★★★★

Boasting various indoor and outdoor hot spring baths, Izumiya Zenbe is a historical Japanese-style accommodation with a chic ambiance, established in 1876. Some hot spring baths can be rented for private use. The property is a 15-minute bus ride from JR Matsumoto Station, and a 10-minute bus ride to the national treasure, Matsumoto Castle. Free parking is available.

Featuring tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, rooms feature soft lighting and a seating area with large windows. A TV and a fridge are provided, and guests can relax in yukata robes. Rooms come with a toilet, while bathrooms are shared. Free WiFi access is available throughout the entire property.

Zenbe Izumiya’s hot spring baths are surrounded by Japanese gardens that change their colours each season. In-room massages can be arranged at an extra charge.

Izumiya Zenbe serves various Japanese-style dinners including a delicately prepared Japanese multi-course dinner, featuring homemade soba (buckwheat noodle). A hearty Japanese breakfast is also offered. Guests can take a look at the soba being handmade on the spot, if requested.