In the milky mineral waters of Shirahone,
stillness and ever-changing seasons
restore people to their true selves.
In the milky mineral waters of Shirahone, stillness and ever-changing seasons restore people to their true selves.
Soak for three days, and you
won’t catch a cold for three years.
Shirahone Onsen has more than a dozen naturally flowing hot spring sources.
When the water first emerges, it is clear, gradually turning milky white as time passes.
As you surrender yourself to these ancient waters, the sharp edges of the heart begin to soften.
The sounds of clear streams and songbirds
echo through the mountains.
Inns and shops are scattered throughout a mountain valley deep in the Japanese Alps.
Onsen sources and hospitality vary from place to place
— what remains unchanged are ancient waters and the hearts of those who preserve them.
Local Treasures for Your Journey
Where Fresh Coffee Fills the Air
A Restful Retreat in the Mountains
The Suspension Bridge Inn
Inn Featured in the Novel Daibosatsu Tōge
Where Birds Sing and Streams Murmur
Valley Hot Springs Where Freedom Flows
Abundant Hot Springs, Fine Cuisine, Excellent Sake
Connection • Tranquility • Aroma • Beauty • Harmony
An Atmosphere Rich with Timeless Charm
A Riverside Inn That Brings Peace to the Heart
Shimmering Wind, Drifting Clouds, Restful Inn
A Mountain Inn Where Hearts Unwind
Where Shirahone's Best View Comes to Life
A landscape of five brilliant colors, captivating to the eye.From Nakazato Kaizan's Daibosatsu Pass
Many artists and writers have cherished the natural beauty of Shirahone Onsen and preserved it in their works. The scenery, colored by each passing season, reveals a new expression every day.
Embraced by the majesty of nature, discover the richness of simplicity.
4197-16 Azumi, Matsumoto City, Nagano 390-1515
Google MapShirahone Onsen can be reached from either Matsumoto City in Nagano Prefecture or Takayama City in Gifu Prefecture.
From the Matsumoto Interchange, it takes approximately one hour by car.
Accessible by car, taxi, train, and highway bus.
