Travel to Matsumoto by Bus
Matsumoto Castle visit
Matsumoto Castle is one of the grandest castles in Japan. Its five-tiered, six-story main tower, built in late 16th century, is the oldest surviving castle tower in the nation. This medieval fortress is famously photogenic, with a wide moat, swimming swans and hundreds of cherry blossom trees in the Spring.
Hotel
A 3-minute walk from Hirayu Onsen Bus Terminal, Okada Ryokan Warakuteifeatures Japanese-style accommodations with mountain views. Guests can relax in the public indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths or reserve a private bath including a sauna at a charge. Massages are also available. Rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Guests can relax in their rooms by watching the flat-screen satellite TV and they can store food in the fridge. The en suite bathroom comes with slippers for all guests. Local products can be purchased at the souvenir shop and guests can look out at the beautiful Japanese garden.
Spa Warukatei offers open-air hot spring baths that can be used privately at a charge, upon advance reservation. Traditional multi-course meals featuring seasonal ingredients are served for dinner. The famous Hida beef can be tasted depending on the season. All meals are served in the dining room. Room service is available from 15:00-20:00. Part of Oku-Hida Spa Village, Ryokan Warakutei Okada is a 5-minute drive from Hirayu Onsen Ski Resort and a 30-minute drive from Kamikochi Area. Mt. Norikura is a 10-minute drive and JR Takayama Train Station is a 1-hour drive away. The area can be reached in 4 hours via a Keio bus from Shinjuku Station.
