Shoho

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Staff

9.0

About this property

Located in the Utsukushigahara hot-spring area, Hotel Shoho offers Japanese and Western accommodations with mountain views. Guests can relax in the indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and request massages for an extra cost. A free shuttle is available from JR Matsumoto Train Station, which is a 20-minute drive away and runs on a fixed schedule. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a safety deposit box. Japanese Yukata robes and toothbrush set are provided, and the private bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Guests can choose to stay in rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding or in rooms with Western-style beds. For an extra cost, guests can use the private reservable hot-spring baths and sing at the karaoke rooms. Bicycles can be rented to travel around the area, while sauna rooms are on-site as well. Local products can be purchased at the souvenir shop and free Wi-Fi is available at the public areas. Traditional multi-course meals are served for dinner and a Japanese/Western buffet for breakfast. Shoho Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Matsumoto Castle and a 5-minute drive from Matsumoto Folkcraft Museum. Utsukushigahara Highlands are a 1-hour drive and Matsumoto Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

Availability

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2 twin beds
5 futon beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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3 futon beds
5 futon beds
5 futon beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Ida
Denmark Denmark
“We liked the dinner - bonus points for a very well-appointed children's plate that was ready right as we sat down! Amazing. We also really enjoyed the private onsen which we booked separately four our family and enjoyed an evening view of the city...”
Won
United States United States
“Nice view and a great bath facility! Also welcome drinks were nice.”
Myra
United States United States
“Beautiful views and onsen ! Lovely room and staff was helpful. The outdoor deck is quite peaceful. The kaiseki dinner was excellent and we all loved the amazing breakfast buffet. There was a morning 9am shuttle bus to the train station in town.”
Wongwat
Thailand Thailand
“Very delicious food both dinner and breakfast Very nice and kind staff Facilities all great”
Sebastian
United States United States
“Our stay made visiting Matsumoto very special! The free shuttle from station to the hotel was very convenient, the hotel is amazing, the views, the welcoming drinks, the view in the room, and the food!”
Ysabelle
Philippines Philippines
“The place is amazing, great onsen experience, great and fruitful dinner as well as good breakfast with many options. The only downside is that the hotel is far from the station so they could supply more hours for the free shuttle but overall a...”
Emily
United States United States
“Shoho was an amazing experience. We had a family room with a private onsen/bath. I used the bath 2-3 times a day, and found it very restorative. The food was absolutely outstanding. We ate breakfast here, and also did 1 dinner as well. The...”
Edgar
Philippines Philippines
“Definitely loved the breakfast, kaiseki, and onsen experience at this place. Staff were hospitable and warm. The ambience of this place and the view of the northern Japanese alps makes it even more relaxing.”
Yuyang
Japan Japan
“Clean environment and tidy up room left me with a deep impression”
Stacey
United States United States
“Beautiful decor that told about the crafts in the area. They had a live jazz group that brought so much joy and happiness to us. The spa/osen was exceptional. They had all the bath essentials needed and the best part was the wonderfully after bath...”

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCB Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The free shuttle is available from JR Matsumoto Train Station at 16:00 and 17:00. It is available from the hotel to the station at 09:00 and 10:00. No reservations are needed.

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

Guests without a meal plan who want to eat breakfast and dinner at the property must make a reservation at least 1 day in advance.

Guests who are having dinner at the hotel must check-in before 19:00.