Ohgatou Hotel
Overview
Ohgatou Hotel (Ougatou Hotel) is a remarkable mountaintop resort perched at 2,034 meters elevation on the crest of the Utsukushigahara Plateau in Nagano Prefecture.
Key facts
- Price
- Premium
- Our tier, on a scale from Budget to Luxury
Best time: Autumn: Golden highland grasses and distant autumn foliage. Spring: Snow-capped peaks visible from the plateau.
Before you book
- Reserve the hotel shuttle bus from Matsumoto at the time of booking
- In winter, note that private vehicle access is not possible, so the shuttle is mandatory
Baths & dining
Onsen & baths
- Spring type
- Mountain hot spring (highland mineral water)
- Water temperature
- 40-42°C
Private baths
- In-room private open-air bath (upgraded rooms)
- Private onsen with open-air mountain views
Indoor baths
- Indoor communal bath with mountain views
Outdoor baths
- Open-air bath with 360-degree mountain panorama
- Be mindful of wind and temperature at the open-air bath, as altitude makes it cooler
- In-room baths are private and may be enjoyed at any time
Dining
Main dining room: Japanese-Western fusion dinner with half-board plan
Breakfast dining: generous buffet-style breakfast with mountain views
- Breakfast
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
- Dinner
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (included in accommodation plan)
Specialty dishes
- Iwana-no-Shioyaki (salt-grilled char) raised in the hotel’s private spring-water pond
- Japanese-Western fusion course dinner featuring local Shinshu ingredients
- Generous breakfast buffet with approximately 40 Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes
Dietary: Allergies accommodated with advance notice; Vegetarian options may be limited, so confirm when booking. At least 5 days before arrival (remote mountain location)
Photos
Rooms
| Room | Size | View |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese-Style Tatami Room | 30-35 sqm | Mountain and valley panoramas |
| Standard Twin with Mountain View | 25-30 sqm | 360-degree mountain panoramas including Northern Alps |
| Upgraded Room with Open-Air Bath | 35-45 sqm | Unobstructed alpine panorama with Mt. Fuji visibility on clear days |
Worth knowing
- Private open-air bath (upgraded rooms)
- Free stargazing tours
- Free nature observation tours
- Observation deck access
Getting there
- Nearest station
- Matsumoto Station (JR Shinonoi Line / Matsumoto Electric Railway)
- From the station
- Approximately 90 minutes by hotel shuttle bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Parking
- Available
Questions
What types of room does Ohgatou Hotel have?
Ohgatou Hotel lists 3 room types: Japanese-Style Tatami Room, Standard Twin with Mountain View and Upgraded Room with Open-Air Bath.
Does Ohgatou Hotel have private onsen?
Yes. In-room private open-air bath (upgraded rooms). Private onsen with open-air mountain views.
Does Ohgatou Hotel have public baths?
Yes, Ohgatou Hotel has shared baths for guests.
How do I get to Ohgatou Hotel?
The nearest station is Matsumoto Station (JR Shinonoi Line / Matsumoto Electric Railway). Approximately 90 minutes by hotel shuttle bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal.
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