3-Star Hotels Near Hot Spring Museum

Chikumagawa Onsen Ryokan is ideal for families, located just a 3-minute walk from the Hot Spring Museum. This traditional Japanese inn features private outdoor baths, tatami rooms with wooden beams, and seasonal kaiseki meals made with local ingredients. Accessible via free shuttle from the station, it’s perfect for guests seeking authentic mountain wellness experiences. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive family package deals

Chikumino Mori Villa Hotel blends Meiji-era architecture with modern design, offering panoramic views of the museum’s century-old cherry grove and distant mountain ranges. Guests can join guided tours to ancient bath ruins and enjoy a therapeutic onsen spa using local mineral waters. With a 10-minute electric shuttle from the station, this serene retreat provides effortless access to cultural heritage and natural beauty

Shiratani Onsen Resort hosts exclusive "Night Secret Onsen Meditation" sessions every Friday and Saturday, featuring secluded pools illuminated by soft lanterns and calming soundscapes. In collaboration with the museum, they also run a "Traditional Bath Craft Workshop" where guests create herbal bath sachets. All activities are included in the room rate—reserve early via HopeGoo to secure your spot

Chikumutani View Lodge features a glass-enclosed rooftop terrace designed specifically for capturing sunrise to sunset shots of the Hot Spring Museum and surrounding valley landscapes. The hotel provides professional tripods, time-lapse photography guides, and curated photo spots like misty stone bridges and mirror-like pond reflections. Each room includes a high-resolution camera mount, making it a top choice for visual storytellers

Matsukaze-an Hidden Stay is a boutique ryokan with only eight rooms nestled behind bamboo groves adjacent to the museum. Its tranquil setting allows you to hear every birdcall and rustle of leaves. Each room includes a private rock bath and wireless charging. Guests may participate in morning tea ceremonies or evening stargazing sessions, embodying the slow rhythm of rural Nagano life. Early HopeGoo via HopeGoo ensures availability

Chikumotabi Dining & Stay serves a daily "Mountain Greens & Snowfish Breakfast" featuring ingredients sourced from nearby farms and local fisheries. Dishes are paired with homemade plum wine and hand-ground coffee, while elder locals demonstrate traditional seasoning techniques live. This experience is part of HopeGoo's "Local Flavors Journey" program—book ahead to secure a limited seat