Featured Hotels Near Tomi no Yu

Yumegokō Ryokan is a top choice located just a 3-minute walk from Tomi no Yu, offering private outdoor onsen baths in every room and complimentary shuttle service to the hot spring area. Guests enjoy panoramic views of the Shinano River valley and surrounding mountains, especially magical at dawn when mist drifts across the landscape. Book via the HopeGoo app for exclusive early-bird rates and authentic local kaiseki dining experiences.

Yamagoe Dining is a beloved local eatery just a 5-minute walk from Tomi no Yu, renowned for its "Shinano Beef Sukiyaki" made with fresh, locally sourced beef delivered daily. Their seasonal highlight, "Maple-Leaf Soba Noodles," are handcrafted using mountain spring water, offering a rich, chewy texture. Visit in the evening to enjoy your meal under soft lantern light along the riverside path—perfect after a relaxing soak.

Start your day with sunrise views from Yumegokō Ryokan’s private onsen room, then stroll to Tomi no Yu for a double-tiered wooden bath enriched with natural minerals. Lunch at Yamagoe Dining features locally sourced Shinano beef and seasonal soba noodles. In the afternoon, follow the Shinano River trail past century-old tea houses and artisan pottery studios. Return to the ryokan for a hands-on wagashi (Japanese sweet) workshop led by the inn’s matriarch, followed by a quiet evening drink of house-made plum sake in the garden. All activities are within walking distance—no car needed.