Kameya Honten

♨️Over a Century in Business, a Time-Honored Onsen on the Chikuma River

Nagano · Self & Smart Hotel Kameya Honten

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Abundant Source-Fed Kakenagashi Onsen

• ♨️A simple sulfur spring, 100% source-fed with no recirculation (kakenagashi)
• 🌡️Drawn at 46°C, said to benefit skin, neuralgia, rheumatism, and diabetes
• 💧More than 400 tons flow daily — the onsen's pride in volume

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Two Grand Baths — Hinoki Cypress and Granite

• 🛁The fragrant, all-hinoki grand bath 'Otohime no Yu'
• 🪨The crisp, all-granite grand bath 'Ryugu no Yu'
• 🔄A morning/afternoon rotation lets everyone try both baths

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Steeped in Cypress Scent at the Garden Open-Air Bath

• 🌿A garden-style outdoor hinoki bath, built entirely of cypress
• 🏔️A rock-lined garden-style bath, Iwaburo, with a pavilion for rainy days
• 🍃Soak at ease, taking in the garden's greenery and rock textures

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Private Open-Air Baths Overlooking the Chikuma River

• 🏙️Take in views of the Chikuma River from the top-floor open-air hinoki bath and barrel bath
• 🌈The granite private bath lights up in seven colors from evening into night
• 🕐Private baths — granite, ceramic, or view bath — cost ¥2,200 (tax included) for 45 minutes

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Shinshu Beef Monthly Kaiseki

• 🥩A monthly kaiseki set centered on Shinshu branded beef
• 📅The menu changes every other month (even months), full of seasonal touches
• 🍶A range of Shinshu drinks, from local sake and wine to apricot and plum liqueurs

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39 Rooms, Something for Every Taste

• 🏯A mix of 39 rooms, from the Roman Hall wing to new rooms with open-air baths
• 🛌Some rooms come with their own source-fed kakenagashi open-air bath
• 🪟Mostly traditional tatami rooms that keep the old-inn atmosphere alive

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In-House Facilities & Downtime

• 🎨The 2nd-floor gallery of the Café & Bar lounge has a reading corner and local artist exhibits
• 🛍️The 1st-floor shop stocks specialties from Togura-Kamiyamada, Sarashina, and Nagano
• 🎱A ping-pong and billiards corner for fun between soaks

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Access

• 🚆About 5 minutes by taxi from Togura Station on the Shinano Railway
• 🚌Free pickup by reservation, plus free parking for 60 cars and 5 large buses
• 🚄From Tokyo, take the Shinkansen via Ueda or Nagano; Matsumoto Airport is also an option

Over a century in business, Hotel Kameya Honten is a time-honored inn at Shinshu Togura-Kamiyamada Onsen. With abundant kakenagashi hot spring water, private open-air baths overlooking the Chikuma River, and Shinshu beef kaiseki, it fills a day of onsen travel with ease.

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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.

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

Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 15:00 · Check Out: 10:00 · Last Check In: 18:00

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

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kameya Honten?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Kameya Honten located?

It is in Nagano Chikuma. Address: 1-37-1 Kamiyamada Onsen, Chikuma-shi, Nagano.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩344,935 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

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.