Hutte Kirigamine

♨️A family-run onsen hut by a highland marsh at 1,600m in Kirigamine

Nagano · Hutte Kirigamine

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An Onsen Mountain Hut Since 1942

• 🏔️Founded in 1942, this onsen mountain hut has been welcoming guests as a family ever since. 'Hütte' means a simple mountain hut.
• 🌲A quiet, lodge-style ryokan surrounded by fir and larch forest.
• 🚭The entire building is non-smoking; smoking is allowed outside beside the entrance.

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A Secluded House in the Forest

• 🌾Next to the hut stretch a 2,000-tsubo meadow and larch woods.
• 🌌The backyard at 1,610m has no light pollution nearby, making it an excellent stargazing spot.
• 🐕A plan lets you share your room with one small indoor dog that can be carried, and the lobby has drink vending machines.

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Kowashimizu Marsh and Highland Flowers

• 🥾Kowashimizu Marsh, right in front of the hut, can be circled on a wooden boardwalk.
• 🌼From early July to early August, Nikko-kisuge day lilies and other alpine and wetland plants bloom.
• ⛰️Hikes to the 360-degree summit of Mt. Kurumayama (1,925m) and the protected Yashimagahara Marsh are recommended.

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Winter Skiing and Sports Facilities

• ⛷️The family-friendly Kirigamine Ski Area is a 3-minute walk away, with a moving walkway and a sledding area.
• 🏃An athletics stadium (2-minute walk), a gymnasium (1-minute walk), and a 4km cross-country course at 1,600m are close by.
• 🏫School and company training camps are welcome, and the hut takes bookings for the sports facilities.

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Kirigamine Onsen, pH 9.5

• ♨️Kirigamine Onsen rises from 1,550m underground and is a highly alkaline simple spring of pH 9.5.
• ✨The water feels smooth and soft, and is said to help with neuralgia, muscle and joint pain, and fatigue.
• 🌡️The source is 30.6°C, so it is heated to 41°C and filtered and recirculated; late-night bathing is not allowed for safety.

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Rooms Overlooking the Marsh

• 🛏️17 Japanese-style rooms and 1 Western-style room, accommodating up to 60 guests.
• 🪟The spacious tatami rooms look out over Kowashimizu Marsh, where spring water wells up.
• 📺Every room has a TV, phone, and heating, with yukata, towels, and a toothbrush set provided.

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Dinner with Shinshu Flavors

• 🍲The hinoki-wood dining room serves dishes such as beef sukiyaki, salt-grilled himemasu trout, tempura, and simmered dishes.
• 🐴Shinshu's famous horse sashimi is available on request, and homemade nozawana pickles are seasonal.
• 🍶Local sake and craft beer brewed with Kirigamine's underground water are available, plus a children's menu.

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Access

• 🚌Take a bus from JR Chuo East Line Kamisuwa Station for 30 minutes and get off at Kowashimizu.
• 🚗Parking for 30 cars and 3 large buses; the Venus Line road is toll-free.
• ❄️Winter tires or chains are required in winter.

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Kowashimizu Marsh and Highland Flowers

• 🥾Kowashimizu Marsh, right in front of the hut, can be circled on a wooden boardwalk.
• 🌼From early July to early August, Nikko-kisuge day lilies and other alpine and wetland plants bloom.
• ⛰️Hikes to the 360-degree summit of Mt. Kurumayama (1,925m) and the protected Yashimagahara Marsh are recommended.

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Winter Skiing and Sports Facilities

• ⛷️The family-friendly Kirigamine Ski Area is a 3-minute walk away, with a moving walkway and a sledding area.
• 🏃An athletics stadium (2-minute walk), a gymnasium (1-minute walk), and a 4km cross-country course at 1,600m are close by.
• 🏫School and company training camps are welcome, and the hut takes bookings for the sports facilities.

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A simple family-run hut where you can enjoy highly alkaline hot spring water and four seasons of highland nature right beside a marsh at 1,600m. Note that the onsen is heated and recirculated, and the charm here is rustic mountain-hut simplicity rather than luxury facilities.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 14:00 · Check Out: 10:00 · Last Check In: 20:00

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hutte Kirigamine?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Hutte Kirigamine located?

It is in Suwa. Address: 13338-74 Kamisuwa.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.