Saga Shiokosen Sagashio-kan

♨️A high-alkaline mineral spring and homegrown country cooking in a valley below Mt. Daibosatsu

Yamanashi · Sagashio Kosen Sagashio-kan

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Shingen's hidden spring, a century-old inn

• 🏯Sagashio is said to be one of Takeda Shingen's secret hot springs.
• 📜Founded in the Meiji era as a toji (healing) retreat, the inn has run for over 100 years.
• 🍁Set in the Sagashio Valley, it offers fresh spring greenery, cool summer air, blazing autumn leaves and snowy winters.

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pH 10.2 high-alkaline mineral spring

• ♨️A high-alkaline spring of pH 10.2 with a silky, smooth feel.
• 🌿Traditionally said to help digestive ailments, neuralgia, poor circulation and skin, and the water is drinkable.
• 🌌Outdoor and indoor baths overlook the valley, and the private bath is free (closed for cleaning 9:30-10:30 and 18:00-19:30).

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Eleven rooms, each one different

• 🛏️Nine Japanese-style and two Japanese-Western rooms, 11 in total, each with its own layout.
• 🏞️Every room has a valley view, and some come with a terrace or a sitting area.
• 🚽Rooms have a washlet toilet, sink, fridge, TV, air purifier, heating/cooling and a safe; Wi-Fi is in the lobby only.

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Country cooking from the home garden

• 🥬Handmade local dishes use pesticide-free vegetables from the inn's own garden, river fish and seasonal ingredients.
• 🍷Seasonal menus feature Koshu jidori chicken, wine beef, char and yamame trout, and hand-made udon or soba.
• 🕕Dinner starts at 18:00 and breakfast at 8:00, with local wines and sake available.

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Irori hearth and wood stove

• 🔥The old-fashioned irori hearth room is free to use for chatting or sharing a drink.
• 🪵In winter, guests can warm up in front of the wood-burning stove.
• 🎁A shop sells small gifts popular with women and local specialties.

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Lobby overlooking the valley

• 🏡A spacious entrance hall with the rustic charm of an old farmhouse.
• 🪑The lobby has rocking chairs facing the valley, perfect for listening to the river.
• 🐦A quiet inn where all you hear is birdsong and the stream.

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Nearby sights

• 💧Ochiai Mitsu-no-Taki falls lie on the Ryumonkyo gorge trail, about 2.4 km and roughly 1.5 hours.
• ⛰️Lake Daibosatsu is nearby, with a viewing area overlooking Mt. Fuji and the lake.
• 🍇Visit Keitokuin, where the Takeda clan met its end, the rock garden of Seiunji, or go grape and peach picking in Yamanashi.

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Access and notes

• 🚗From Tokyo, take the Chuo Expressway to Otsuki IC, then Route 20, about 45 minutes.
• 🚃By train, take a local bus from JR Kai-Yamato Station on the Chuo Line; on days the bus does not run, book a taxi in advance.
• 📅Closed Tuesdays to Thursdays and in January-February; credit cards are not accepted at the inn.

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Eleven rooms, each one different

• 🛏️Nine Japanese-style and two Japanese-Western rooms, 11 in total, each with its own layout.
• 🏞️Every room has a valley view, and some come with a terrace or a sitting area.
• 🚽Rooms have a washlet toilet, sink, fridge, TV, air purifier, heating/cooling and a safe; Wi-Fi is in the lobby only.

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Country cooking from the home garden

• 🥬Handmade local dishes use pesticide-free vegetables from the inn's own garden, river fish and seasonal ingredients.
• 🍷Seasonal menus feature Koshu jidori chicken, wine beef, char and yamame trout, and hand-made udon or soba.
• 🕕Dinner starts at 18:00 and breakfast at 8:00, with local wines and sake available.

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A century-old mountain inn prized for its high-alkaline spring beside a babbling stream and home-grown country cooking. Rooms have no private bath, Wi-Fi is lobby-only, and the inn closes Tuesday-Thursday and in January-February.

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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: 17:00

* 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 Saga Shiokosen Sagashio-kan?

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

Where is Saga Shiokosen Sagashio-kan located?

It is in Koshu. Address: 5532 Ushioku, Enzan.

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.