Myojinkan Hotel

Nestled in Yatsugatake National Park, 30 minutes from the picturesque town of Matsumoto.

Hotel Myojinkan is beautifully styled in an earthy colour palette, with smooth wooden floors and soft lighting to enhance the natural ambiance here. Each room has wide, generous windows that look out towards the gorgeous natural backdrop. Choose from traditional Japanese suites with tatami mats or Western style beds, and you can even opt for a room with your own private hot spring bath.

Ask for a table by the window at the hotel’s superb restaurant, offering guests a choice of either modern Japanese cuisine, traditional (known as Kaiseki), or fabulous French fare. True to the hotel’s penchant for all things nature, the chef whips up these dishes using locally-sourced, organic produce.

The order of the day is undisputedly relaxation. Melt into one of the hot springs and absorb the healing properties of the natural water; there are both indoor and outdoor baths, and some are open throughout the day and night. This retreat is all about pampering: go all out and enjoy a massage in the alluring Aroma Room.